CMPS5064 Space saving 400 Volt SCR in the SOT-23 package

Hauppauge, NY USA – June 2, 2010 – Central Semiconductor Corp. announces the release of the CMPS5064 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) due to high customer demand. This device packaged in SOT-23 is a 400V, 0.8A SCR designed for applications with space constraints requiring a fast switching high voltage device. In addition to the high voltage capability, key attributes of the CMPS5064 are a low 0.8V gate trigger voltage with a low 200µA (max) gate trigger current, and a fast on-state switching speed of 2.8µs (typ). The SOT-23 package utilizes 84% less board space than the SOT-223 and 64% less than the SOT-89. It also has a 39% lower profile than the SOT-223 and 36% less than the SOT-89. The CMPS5064 is suitable for applications such as over-voltage protection, pulse generation, lamp drivers, and battery charging regulation. Ideal end-products include: digital cameras, GFI protection products, and small motor controllers. Pricing for the CMPS5064 starts at US$0.48 each for 3,000 pieces on tape and reel. Sample devices are available upon request. Please Contact Electrónica Seta S.A. de C.V. for availability and quotes

Freescale furthers embedded development capabilities with addition of five advanced Tower System modules

Modules provide developers with building blocks for advanced microcontroller and microprocessor development AUSTIN, Texas – May 27, 2010 – Freescale Semiconductor continues to enable advanced development through rapid evaluation and prototyping with its Tower System development platform. Today, the company announced two processor modules, three interchangeable peripheral modules and a number of partner-developed modules for the reconfigurable development platform. The processor modules are specific for industrial networking, automotive, human-machine-interface and portable handheld and metering applications. The peripheral modules offer graphical LCD, serial memory and capacitive touch functionality, allowing for the development of highly advanced microcontrollers, with the same ease-of-use and customization features already inherent in the Tower System. The Tower System provides a customizable embedded design environment that allows developers to mix and match processor and peripheral boards to create reconfigurable development platforms that suit their design needs. Interchangeable modules promote reuse of hardware across multiple architectures, which helps speed time to market. The modular design scales down overall tool costs, while providing an inexpensive entry point. Advanced microcontroller and microprocessor modules The MPC5125 module (TWR-MPC5125) is one of the first microprocessor modules available as part of the Tower System. Designed for industrial networking, automotive, and human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, the TWR-MPC5125 module features HDMI, USB2.0 OTG, Ethernet, microphone, and stereo audio output and can serve as a single-board computer. The MC9S08LH64 module (TWR-S08LH64) features the ultra low power MC9S08LH64 segment LCD controller with integrated 16 bit ADC, providing the user with development hardware for portable handheld and entry-level metering applications. These modules compliment the previously announced MCF52259 V2 ColdFire connectivity module (TWR-MCF5225X), the MCF51CN128 V1 ColdFire Ethernet module (TWR-MCF51CN), and the MC9S08LL64 8-bit segment LCD module (TWR-S08LL64). In future months, Freescale and its partners plan to provide Tower System support for additional embedded devices, including other ColdFire MCUs, 8-bit MCUs and digital signal controllers (DSCs). Peripheral modules The LCD module (TWR-LCD) adds graphical LCD functionality with a 3.2-inch QVGA display, touch panel, integrated display controller and frame buffer. The Memory module (TWR-MEM) enables Serial Flash, MRAM, SD Card and Compact Flash interface functionality. The Swappable Sensor module (TWR-SENSOR-PAK) provides capacitive touch, accelerometer, barometer, pressure, ambient light and temperature controls. These three modules complement the previously announced peripheral modules, including the serial module, (TWR-SER), which supports Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 and CAN; the elevator modules (TWR-ELEV) that connect the processor and peripheral boards; and the prototyping module (TWR-PROTO), which allows for custom circuitry design. Partner module development Complimenting a growing portfolio of Tower System modules from Freescale are a number of partner-developed modules. New to the Tower System are: StackableUSB™ I/O Device Carrier module from Micro/sys – enabling additional expansion of the Tower System with StackableUSB I/O devices. i.MX515 ARM Cortex™-A8 Tower Computer Module from Micro/sys – featuring ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 800MHz, SDRAM, Flash, USB, Ethernet, Controller Area Network (CAN), serial ports, SD/MMC card slot and 16 bits of digital I/O. Rapid Prototyping System (RPS) FM1 module from iMn MicroControl – providing simple hardware and software modular prototyping and reconfiguration capabilities within and across Freescale processor families without incurring software programming changes. Rapid Prototyping System (RPS) AM1 module from iMn MicroControl – used to prototype hardware designs using Surface Mount Device (SMD) and through hole components. About the Tower System The Tower System helps developers quickly evaluate and prototype their applications. As they require more functionality and design capabilities, developers can easily add more modules to their Tower System library. In addition, standardized, open-source hardware allows Freescale customers and partners to design additional modules for added functionality and customization. Pricing and availability (buscar con Electronica Seta, S.A. de C.V.) The Tower System portfolio, online training, videos, and technical documentation are available atwww.freescale.com/tower.

Freescale launches advanced chips to make smart meters more efficient and secure

Embedded leader introduces electricity, water and gas metering technology to help detect fraud, save energy and reduce costs BEIJING – May 24, 2010 – Freescale Semiconductor today introduced three advanced microcontroller (MCU) solutions targeting electricity and flow meters along with comprehensive smart-meter reference design solutions. Freescale’s microcontrollers enable smart meters to be designed with tamper detection mechanisms and real time usage monitoring, providing customers an extra layer of security for their smart meter products. Smart metering continues to gain momentum as the world’s leading economies overhaul outdated power grids and build out a smart grid. Smart metering products enable two-way communication with the utility companies and the consumer to eliminate waste, optimize power and encourage dramatic decreases in energy consumption. “Our goal is to provide developers with comprehensive plug-and-play solutions designed to alleviate cost and time-to-market concerns, while bringing everyone a step closer to a unified smart grid,” said Jeff Bock, director of product marketing for Industrial and Multi-Market microcontrollers at Freescale. “Freescale’s smart energy technologies address smart metering and smart grid applications across the grid, enabling customers worldwide to provide secure, next-generation energy management solutions.” The advanced Freescale devices have several key functions combined on one chip, which until now has been unavailable in a single solution. Thanks to the real-time clock (RTC) on Freescale’s metering solutions, utility companies may be able to implement different tariffs depending on time of the day, maximum demand and load availability. In addition, the RTC has tamper detection mechanisms to detect fraud and send a trigger or error notice to the utility company when tampering is detected. It can also run separately with its own battery power supply in the event of a main power failure, which adds an additional layer of security in case tampering occurs during a power outage. Two separate blocks of flash memory allow a meter to continue operating on one flash bank while the other is being updated with new firmware, avoiding costly downtime. Smart meters provide an economical way to measure energy consumption, base real-time pricing on demand and minimize energy consumption during peak loads, reducing the need to build additional generation capacity. According to ABI Research, about 212 million smart electricity meters will be installed worldwide by 2015 – an increase of approximately 130 million in just five years. Governments are rapidly implementing policies and programs to speed the deployment of smart metering systems in homes and offices worldwide. Freescale’s smart meter product highlights Solutions for polyphase electricity meters using the MCF51EM256: Features a 32-bit ColdFire V1 MCU core with multiply accumulate unit Includes a poly-phase software and hardware reference design for U.S. 110 volt and EMEA/ASIA 234 volt Pre-certified toward popular standards such as International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Four integrated 16-bit SAR ADC modules and a programmable delay block for phase error compensation enable 3-phase energy measurement Independent real time clock with calendaring and tamper detection capability Flexible LCD controller can run in ultra-low power modes, and support up to 288 segments Solutions for low-cost single phase electricity meters and energy monitoring using the MC9S08LH64 Features the 8-bit S08 core Low cost single-phase power meter solution with flexible, low-power integrated LCD driver Embedded ultra low power oscillator allows accurate time base in low power modes Integrated 16-bit SAR ADC can drive a low-cost energy measurement or be used for energy monitoring Cost-optimized single phase electricity meter reference design available on request Solutions for single phase electricity, gas and water flow meters using the MC9S08GW64 Features the 8–bit S08 core Integrated gas and water metering pulse counter provides automatic sensor decoding and flow management while the product is in stop mode, critical for flow meter applications Electricity metering analog front end with two independent 16-bit SAR ADCs and a programmable delay block for phase error compensation Multiple reference hardware and software reference designs in development, including a single-phase electricity meter with integrated AFE, as well as gas and water flow meter reference design. Freescale plans to announce a series of metering solutions later this year that fit into different points along the smart grid. Availability (Buscar con Electronica Seta, S.A. de C.V.) Freescale’s MCF51EM256 device for single and three-phase electricity meters are available now for suggested resale pricing of $3.97 (USD) for quantities of 10,000 units. The MC9S08LH64 devices are available for suggested resale pricing of $2.79 (USD) for quantities of 10,000 units. General availability of the MC9S08GW64 products will be announced later this year. Development Tools (Buscar con Electronica Seta, S.A. de C.V.) Freescale offers best-in-class hardware and software development tools for smart meter applications to help reduce development cost, ease design complexity and speed time to market. Online training, videos, webcasts, technical documentation and application notes available at www.freescale.com/coldfire,www.freescale.com/metering and www.freescale.com/mqx. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations around the world. www.freescale.com. Follow us on Twitter.

Freescale furthers embedded development capabilities with addition of five advanced Tower System modules

Freescale furthers embedded development capabilities with addition of five advanced Tower System modules

Modules provide developers with building blocks for advanced microcontroller and microprocessor development AUSTIN, Texas – May 27, 2010 – Freescale Semiconductor continues to enable advanced development through rapid evaluation and prototyping with its Tower System development platform. Today, the company announced two processor modules, three interchangeable peripheral modules and a number of partner-developed modules for the reconfigurable development platform. The processor modules are specific for industrial networking, automotive, human-machine-interface and portable handheld and metering applications. The peripheral modules offer graphical LCD, serial memory and capacitive touch functionality, allowing for the development of highly advanced microcontrollers, with the same ease-of-use and customization features already inherent in the Tower System. The Tower System provides a customizable embedded design environment that allows developers to mix and match processor and peripheral boards to create reconfigurable development platforms that suit their design needs. Interchangeable modules promote reuse of hardware across multiple architectures, which helps speed time to market. The modular design scales down overall tool costs, while providing an inexpensive entry point. Advanced microcontroller and microprocessor modules The MPC5125 module (TWR-MPC5125) is one of the first microprocessor modules available as part of the Tower System. Designed for industrial networking, automotive, and human-machine interface (HMI) solutions, the TWR-MPC5125 module features HDMI, USB2.0 OTG, Ethernet, microphone, and stereo audio output and can serve as a single-board computer. The MC9S08LH64 module (TWR-S08LH64) features the ultra low power MC9S08LH64 segment LCD controller with integrated 16 bit ADC, providing the user with development hardware for portable handheld and entry-level metering applications. These modules compliment the previously announced MCF52259 V2 ColdFire connectivity module (TWR-MCF5225X), the MCF51CN128 V1 ColdFire Ethernet module (TWR-MCF51CN), and the MC9S08LL64 8-bit segment LCD module (TWR-S08LL64). In future months, Freescale and its partners plan to provide Tower System support for additional embedded devices, including other ColdFire MCUs, 8-bit MCUs and digital signal controllers (DSCs). Peripheral modules The LCD module (TWR-LCD) adds graphical LCD functionality with a 3.2-inch QVGA display, touch panel, integrated display controller and frame buffer. The Memory module (TWR-MEM) enables Serial Flash, MRAM, SD Card and Compact Flash interface functionality. The Swappable Sensor module (TWR-SENSOR-PAK) provides capacitive touch, accelerometer, barometer, pressure, ambient light and temperature controls. These three modules complement the previously announced peripheral modules, including the serial module, (TWR-SER), which supports Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 and CAN; the elevator modules (TWR-ELEV) that connect the processor and peripheral boards; and the prototyping module (TWR-PROTO), which allows for custom circuitry design. Partner module development Complimenting a growing portfolio of Tower System modules from Freescale are a number of partner-developed modules. New to the Tower System are: StackableUSB™ I/O Device Carrier module from Micro/sys – enabling additional expansion of the Tower System with StackableUSB I/O devices. i.MX515 ARM Cortex™-A8 Tower Computer Module from Micro/sys – featuring ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 800MHz, SDRAM, Flash, USB, Ethernet, Controller Area Network (CAN), serial ports, SD/MMC card slot and 16 bits of digital I/O. Rapid Prototyping System (RPS) FM1 module from iMn MicroControl – providing simple hardware and software modular prototyping and reconfiguration capabilities within and across Freescale processor families without incurring software programming changes. Rapid Prototyping System (RPS) AM1 module from iMn MicroControl – used to prototype hardware designs using Surface Mount Device (SMD) and through hole components. About the Tower System The Tower System helps developers quickly evaluate and prototype their applications. As they require more functionality and design capabilities, developers can easily add more modules to their Tower System library. In addition, standardized, open-source hardware allows Freescale customers and partners to design additional modules for added functionality and customization. Pricing and availability (buscar con Electronica Seta, S.A. de C.V.) The TWR-MPC5125 module is available for a suggested resale price of $119 (USD). The TWR-MPC5125-KIT includes the TWR-SER and TWR-ELEV modules and is available for a suggested resale price of $169 (USD). The TWR-S08LH64 module is available for a suggested resale price of $69 (USD). The TWR-S08LH64-KIT includes the TWR-PROTO and TWR-ELEV modules and is available for a suggested resale price of $99 (USD). The TWR-LCD module is available for a suggested resale price of $99 (USD). The TWR-MEM module is available for a suggested resale price of $89 (USD). The TWR-SENSOR-PAK module is available for a suggested resale price of $149 (USD). The Tower System portfolio, online training, videos, and technical documentation are available at www.freescale.com/tower. Online community To provide engineers with an opportunity to interact with each other when designing with the Tower System, an online community called Tower Geeks has been developed. Tower Geeks gives engineers an outlet to interact, explore and create new Tower System designs through video posts, forums, blogs and more. Members can also follow the Tower System through various social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter. Visithttp://www.towergeeks.org/ for more information. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations around the world. http://www.freescale.com/.

MexEEdev 5.0

¡Acompáñanos en la quinta edición del foro líder en México y Latinoamérica para diseñadores electrónicos y desarrolladores de software embebido!. MexEEdev 5.0 permitirá conexiones verdaderas para los ingenieros profesionales dedicados al diseño de productos embebidos, instrumentación virtual y tecnologías analógico-digitales. MexEEdev está enfocado al entrenamiento de ingenieros en tecnologías avanzadas dirigidas a los distintos sectores clave de diseño en México (Guadalajara, Ciudad de México, Monterrey y Querétaro, entre otros estados) con nuevas de áreas de demostración de productos y la exhibición de las capacidades industriales de diseño electrónico en México, así como las oportunidades que existirán de relación para las casas de diseño mexicanas con socios potenciales, proveedores y clientes globales.Gracias a la retroalimentación de nuestros asistentes y patrocinadores, la quinta edición de MexEEdev no sólo continuará promoviendo y apoyando el crecimiento de la industria del diseño embebido, sino que también servirá de centro de creación de redes sociales entre los ingenieros del sector de alta tecnología a fin de lograr innovación y mejoramiento en el desarrollo de productos y actividades de diseño electrónico. Gracias al apoyo de los gobiernos Federal y Estatal, se logró reducir el costo de registro, de USD $450 a USD $ 200, con acceso a todos los eventos incluyendo comidas y eventos sociales.

Soluciones de Freescale para display de cristal liquido

Freescale Semiconductor lo invita a participar al seminario en línea: Soluciones de Freescale para display de cristal liquido Los dispositivos con displays son cada vez más utilizados en sistemas portátiles, de control y entretenimiento. Lo invitamos a este entrenamiento en línea gratuito donde vamos a presentar las soluciones de Freescale especialmente diseñadas para aplicaciones con displays de bajo costo con alta integración para aplicaciones portátiles, control y medición. Acompáñenos en esta sesión para acercarse a nuestro portafolio, estudiar algunos ejemplos de aplicaciones y sus características. ¡Lo esperamos! Registrarse hoy al seminario »

Fecha: Jueves 4 de Marzo Horario: 11:00 Central Standard Time (CST) -0600 UTC- México 12:00 Standard Time -0500 UTC- Colombia 14:00 Standard Time 0300 UTC- Argentina Instructor: Ing. Angel R. Galarza Guerrero

Registro: En respuesta recibirá un correo de confirmación con el link y la cita de Outlook para seminario en su horario local, al cual le sugerimos atienda por lo menos 5 minutos antes de su comienzo para no perder detalles sobre la sesión. Para tener una experiencia de audio de calidad, recomendamos conectarse al seminario con una conexión a Internet de alta velocidad (palabras cortadas, retraso o sonidos robóticos pueden darse por un pobre desempeño de red, falta de memoria o uso excesivo del CPU). Al final de la sesión de rifará una herramienta de dessarollo de Freescale.

The Ultra-low-cost 8-bit MC9RS08KB MCU for General Purpose Application

Freescale Microcontroller Solutions Group is pleased to announce the new member of 8-bit MCU family on March.2, 2010. The MC9RS08KB12/8/4/2 (RS08KB) family includes ultra-low-cost, entry-level 8-bit MCUs that balance ease of use with design flexibility and performance.

Key Features of the RS08KB:

· HCRS08 core

· 20MHz CPU frequency and 10MHz bus frequency

· 1.8~5.5V operation voltage

· Up to 12KB flash (8/4/2KB flash for KB8/4/2)

· Up to 254B RAM (126B RAM for KB4/2)

· Single global interrupt vector

· ADC: 1x12-ch, 10-bit, 2.5us conversion time; 1.7 mV/ºC temperature sensor

· ACMP (Analog comparator)

· TPM (timer/pulse-width modulators): 1x2-ch

· MTIM (modulo timer): two 8-bit

· SCI, IIC

· RTI

· Up to 8 KBI

· Up to 18 GPIOs

· Power saving modes: wait, stop, wake up

· Clock source options: Oscillator (XOSC), Internal Clock Source (ICS)

· Watchdog COP (Computer operating properly)

· Development support: single-wire background debug interface; breakpoint capability; On-chip in-circuit emulator (ICE)

· Temperature: -40°C~85°C

· Package options: KB12/8/4 -- 20 SOIC, 16TSSOP, 16 SOICN; KB2 -- 8 DFN, 8 SOIC

Targeted Applications

· Small appliances

· Lighting control

· Simple logic replacements

· Low-end thermal controlled BLDC fans

· Personal care devices

· Hand-held devices

· Battery chargers

Development Tools

CodeWarrior Development Studio for Microcontrollers v6.3 supports the development of RS08KB.

The cost-effective demonstration board DEMO9RS08KB12 integrates P&E BDM circuitry and comes with everything required to complete an entire project using the RS08KB family. The MSRP is $59. The development tools will be available at the date of announcement.

Price and Availability

The MC qualification schedule is listed as below:

Package Type	MC qual	Class-A qual
20SOIC	9/4/2009	9/4/2009
16TSSOP	11/2009	11/2009
8DFN	1/2010	2/2010
8SOICN	1/2010	2/2010
16SOICN	3/2010	4/2010

For more information:

Compass: http://compass.freescale.net/go/166659862

CIA: https://www.freescale.com/cgi/go/190144019

Pls visit the www.freescale.com/RS08KB after announcement!

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