8-bit
Freescale 8-bit microcontroller family grows to address entry-level mass market
Submitted by Ionela on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 14:31.
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Latest additions to KA MCU family designed to enhance integration and performance for consumer and industrial applications AUSTIN, Texas - Jan. 29, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor has added two devices to its ultra-low-end 8-bit RS08KA microcontroller (MCU) family. Freescale's MC9RS08KA8 (KA8) and MC9RS08KA4 (KA4) MCUs are designed for applications with space and price constraints, such as home appliances and portable medical equipment. |
Freescale expands S08 microcontroller family
Submitted by Ionela on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 14:29.
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8-bit QA4 and QA2 devices designed to reduce cost, board space and power consumption for designers looking to do more for less AUSTIN, Texas Jan. 29, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor is extending its popular low-end, 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller (MCU) family with the introduction of the high-performance MC9S08QA4 (QA4) and MC9S08QA2 (QA2) MCUs. Offering 4KB and 2KB of flash memory and 256B/160B of RAM respectively, the highly integrated QA4 and QA2 MCUs provide an entry point into Freescale's S08 family, expanding design flexibility for small-package, low-pin-count devices. |
Freescale stretches boundaries of energy efficiency with ultra-low-power 8-bit microcontrollers
Submitted by Ionela on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 14:27.
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Power-sipping MCUs designed to deliver less than 300 nanoamps stop currents for personal medical and portable devices AUSTIN, Texas Jan. 29, 2008 - As the consumer electronics industry evolves toward ultra-mobile portable designs, enhanced power efficiency and extended battery life have become essential design requirements. Responding to these needs, Freescale Semiconductor has introduced ultra-low-power 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to enhance portable performance, extend battery life and improve energy efficiency for a wide range of embedded applications. |
STMicroelectronics Raises the Bar with New 8-bit Microcontroller Platform
Submitted by Ionela on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 10:26.
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Unsurpassed combination of features aims to redefine traditional 8-bit MCU market Geneva, February 25,2008 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers and a leader in ICs for automotive applications, has unveiled details of a new 8-bit microcontroller platform designed to offer outstanding levels of performance and cost-effectiveness in a wide range of applications |
