SofTec Debuts AK-S12NE64-A Starter Kit for Freescale MC9S12NE64
10/4/2004 - SofTec Microsystems unveils the AK-S12NE64-A Starter Kit, an integrated system designed to provide the user with a complete, ready-to-use embedded Ethernet application. The Starter Kit is built around the Freescale MC9S12NE64 microcontroller, which has a built-in, dedicated Ethernet peripheral. The Starter Kit demonstrates how effectively the MC9S12NE family of microcontrollers can be used in real-world embedded Ethernet applications.
The Starter Kit is composed of:
- A general purpose evaluation board (including LEDs, a DC motor, a temperature sensor, a buzzer, a serial connector, a potentiometer, DIP-switches and push-buttons)
- A "Core Module" board (including the MC9S12NE64 microcontroller, external FLASH and EEPROM memory, an Ethernet connector and a BDM connector)
- Software (including free source code of the TCP/IP stack)
The Starter Kit can be used in two ways:
- For demonstration purposes. The Starter Kit works as a web server. Connect the board to your local network and use a standard browser to access HTML pages. A JAVA applet is provided which allows the board to be controlled through a browser. With the provided software utilities you can upload your own HTML pages, images, etc. and access them through any PC in your LAN.
- For user application development. A complete, integrated development environment is provided, which allows you to write your own software, download it to the MC9S12NE64 microcontroller and debug it. Downloading and debugging your application is possible through a serial monitor pre-programmed in the microcontroller. The Starter Kit includes full source codes of the TCP/IP protocol together with full documentation for an easy porting to your custom application.
The Starter Kit features a 112-pin LQFP MC9S12NE64 microcontroller, 10/100 BaseT integrated RJ45 Ethernet connector, 25 MHz crystal oscillator, 8 Mbit (1 MByte x 8) serial FLASH memory, 4 Kbit (512 Bytes x 8) serial EEPROM, BDM connector for in-circuit debugging, header connectors with all microcontroller signals, RS-232 connector with transceiver, eight user LEDs, LAN status LEDs, piezoelectric speaker, NTC temperature sensor, 12 V DC motor with MC33887 H-bridge driver, one potentiometer for analog input, four push-buttons and eight DIP-switches, reset supervisor circuitry with push-button and a prototype area.
The AK-S12NE64-A Starter Kit will be available to order soon at an end-user price of $449.
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