Koan becomes Atmel’s AT91 Consultant
Atmel’s AT91 ARM-based microcontrollers cover the entire range from low-cost, low-pin-count devices based on the ARM7 processor to high-performance systems-on-chip based on the ARM9. They are all fully supported with evaluation kits and an extensive range of development tools from industry-leading third-party suppliers.At the low end, Atmel’s AT91SAM7S series of Flash microcontrollers based on the ARM7TDMI processor aims to bridge the gap between 8- (or 16-) and 32-bit microcontroller applications. Besides a jump in real-time performance over 8-bit microcontrollers, they integrate a complete set of secure operation functions including a watchdog clocked by an on-chip RC oscillator, power supply monitors and hardware protection of the Flash memory. One of their strengths is their focus on real-time control applications that require features traditionally incorporated into 8-bit MCUs together with the superior processing power and extended address space of 32-bit MCUs.
At the high end, the AT91RM9200 based on the 200+ MIPS ARM920T processor, offers a flexible configuration of on- and off-chip memories together with an extensive set of peripherals for control, communication and data storage purposes. These include USB Host and Device and Ethernet 10/100 Base T MAC as well as interfaces for a variety of Flash cards including Atmel’s DataFlash®. It targets applications requiring enhanced performance such as host processors for system control and connectivity. Examples include telematics systems connecting GPS receivers and GPRS communications, industrial automation, medical systems and point-of-sales terminals. It can also be used in conjunction with Atmel’s FingerChip™ fingerprint sensor for advanced biometrics-based security applications.
Atmel’s ARM-based microcontrollers can be used as standard products in order to minimize time-to-market and development costs, or can serve as platforms for the development of an ASSP or ASIC.
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