Xtrinsic Touch Sensing Software (TSS) 2.0 Add touch. With flexible libraries.

Xtrinsic Touch Sensing Software (TSS) 2.0

Add touch. With flexible libraries.

Xtrinsic Touch Sensing Software (TSS) 2.0 is Freescale’s second generation of innovative touch sensing software - now enabling 32-bit ColdFire V1 MCUs with touch functionality in addition to 8-bit S08 MCUs, providing cost effective and flexible solutions for Human Machine Interfaces.

In addition, release 2.0 has functions capable of improving low power and accuracy like the ability to use KBI and Input Capture interrupts combined with the ATL algorithm. Another new feature is the IIR filter that enhances the noise immunity. The standard software libraries are free to use, no NRE or royalty payments are required, and it can be downloaded from www.freescale.com/touch by agreeing to a standard license agreement.

Benefits of TSS 2.0

• Touch added to one chip solution to reduce the overall system cost and size
• Enables over 650 Freescale 8-bit S08 and 32-bit ColdFire V1 MCUs as a touch sensors
• Free license software with low cost development tools
• Enhances reliability by eliminating mechanical wear and tear
• Reduce time to market and development costs
• Increase lifetime of products

Key Features and Specifications

• Full API set support
• Up to 64 electrodes
• No need of extra IC
• Configurable rotary, slider and keypad decoders
• Optimized buffer structure enabling any arrangement of electrodes
• Smart auto-calibration mechanisms to prevent environmental hassles
• Noise rejection algorithms, new IIR filtering
• New KBI and IC functions for TSS ATL method
• Ability to enable and disable keys on runtime
• Auto repeat, stuck-up key, gorilla hand and other typical HMI function capabilities
• Ability to co-exist with other application code
• PC GUI application for electrode characterization
• Support multiple communication protocols: I2C, LIN, CAN , SPI, USB and more
• Possibility to have other peripherals working at the same time: LCD, LEDs, buzzer, ADC, other sensors, and more.
• 1.8 V to 5.5 V operational voltage
• CodeWarrior™ 6.3 compatibility
• Demos and application examples

Targeted Applications

Consumer	Industrial	Automotive
> Home appliances Front panels Touch screens Multi-media boards > Personal media players > Audio-video systems > Mobile phone handset > PC peripherals Keyboards Touch screens Touchpad Mouse > Electronic Gaming	> Medical - Handhelds Touch screens Front panels Medical devices interfaces > Factory Automation Instrumentation panels Building control panels Front panels HVAC controls	> Body and Security HVAC panels Central stacks Lighting controls Steering wheel sensors > Driver info and entertainment Dashboards Driver information systems Radio facelifts

Freescale Support Ecosystem

Freescale has a full set of development tools, that include the touch-sensing software evaluation board TSSEVB, any of the demo board for the S08 and ColdFire V1 Flexis families, combined with the KITPROXIMITYEVB, Tower sensor pack (TWR-SENSOR-PAK), electrode graphing tool (EGT), library configuration GUI, demo applications and documentation.

The TSSEVB contains everything to get started with a touch sensing application. This includes an out-of-box DVD including TSS installer, CodeWarrior 6.3 for microcontrollers, access to complementary GUIs, demo application examples and application notes. Everything you need to quickly get started with product evaluation and application development. The EVB hardware includes multiple touchpad configurations, i.e. keypad, rotary, slider configurations, enabling you to evaluate your preferred option.

• TSSEVB Evaluation Board
• Availability: available now.
• Pricing: USD$99
• Purchasing Information: TSSEVB web site under Buy/Specification tab.
• TSSSW 2.0 Software Release
• Availability: Mid July, 2010.
• Pricing: Free
• Purchasing Information: From TSS Summary page, go to Software and Tools tab, click on TSS installer, log in, accept Freescale license agreement, and download - after July 19, 2010.

Orderable Part Numbers, Pricing & Availability

Orderable Part Number	Description	MPQ	Pricing	Availability	Suggested Stocking Qty
TSSEVB	Touch Sensing Software Evaluation Board	1	Ask Seta	Available now	25
TSSSW 2.0	Touch Sensing Software Suite	NA	Free	July 19, 2010	NA

Price and availability with Electrónica Seta

Available Documentation

Document Type	Document Name
Reference Manuals	TSSAPIRM: Touch Sensing Software API Reference Manual
Application Notes	AN3863: Designing Proximity Sensing Electrodes AN3934: How to implement a HMI using FSL touch-sensing suite
Evaluation System	TSSEVBUG: Touch Sensing Software Evaluation Board User Guide TSSEGTUG: Touch Sensing Electrode Graphing Tool Users Guide TSSEVBQSG: Touch Sensing Software Evaluation Board Quick Start Guide TSSUG: Touch Sensing Software User Guide
Competitive information	TSS High Level Comparisons
Fact Sheets	TSSFS REV 2: Touch Sensing Software 2.0 Fact Sheet

All documentation for this product will be found at http://www.freescale.com/touch (under Xtrinsic Touch Sensing Software 2.0)

News & Updates from STMicroelectronics June 2010

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TRAINING / EVENTS ST sponsors the second edition of the WorldDMB car manufacturers workshop Broadcasters, automotive equipment suppliers, car manufarturers and automotive associations are invited to discuss the future of car radios in Europe. Radio remains one of the main in-car experiences since people spend so much time travelling to and from work each day. Digital radio enhances the developments of traffic and travel services. The workshop highlights the latest developments in digital broadcasting, especially inside cars, and will take place in Munich (Germany) on 7 July 2010. More

HOT!!! ColdFire+ Overview

Freescale’s ColdFire+ 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) are enabled by innovative 90nm thin-film storage (TFS) flash technology with 32 KB of FlexMemory (2 KB of EEPROM). The portfolio is defined by six families (MCF51QU, MCF51QH, MCF51QF, MCF51QM, MCF51JU and MCF51JF) that scale from 32 KB to 160 KB of flash, featuring incredible ultra-low-power capabilities in small footprint solutions.

ColdFire+ MCUs offer a rich combination of additive peripherals, including USB, high performance mixed-signal, hardware encryption, an innovative touch-sensing interface (TSI) and more.

Targeted Applications

· Portable hand-held devices

· Wireless nodes

· Peripherals that require device authentication

· Building control

· Security pads

· Advanced remote control devices

· MP3 player accessories

Key Features and Benefits of ColdFire+

The feature superset of the six pin- and software-compatible families includes:

· Innovative FlexMemory enabling up to 2 KB of enhanced EEPROM or additional 32 KB of flash

· 10 flexible low power modes, ideal for extending battery life: 150 μA/MHz in run mode, 500 nA/MHz in lowest power mode

· 16-bit ADC and 12-bit DAC to provide flexible and powerful mixed signal capabilities

· Cryptographic Acceleration Unit (CAU) and Random Number Generator (RNGB) for secure communications

· Integrated capacitive touch sensing and display support with new low power touch sensing input module (TSI)

· Integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host/OTG Controller supporting connection via USB and battery charging

· Serial audio interface (SAI) providing a direct interface to codecs and to Inter-IC Sound (I2S) audio devices

· Wide operating voltage range from 1.71 V to 3.6 V with flash programmability and full analog functionality over entire range

· Various timers that support general purpose, PWM, and motor control functions

· GPIO with pin interrupt functionality

· Small footprint packages designed for space-constrained applications

Software and Development Tools

ColdFire+ microcontrollers offer one of the most comprehensive enablement bundles in the industry, including:

1. TOWER Rapid-Prototyping hardware development system

2. Complimentary MQX RTOS with USB stack and USB Audio support available with full source code

3. Eclipse-Based CodeWarrior 10.0 IDE

4. Processor Expert Rapid application development tool

5. Encryption and DSP Libraries

For more information about Freescale’s ColdFire+ Family, visit http://www.freescale.com/coldfire+

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/.