Texas Instruments (TI) has expanded its embedded processor portfolio, adding 31 new ARM processors that provide customers with scalable offering. The new processors include 29 Stellaris Cortex-M3 microcontrollers (MCU) and the first two devices in the new Sitara family of ARM9 and Cortex-A8 technology-based microprocessors (MPUs).
According to the company, the ARM portfolio offers customers a differentiated product offering through the availability of a signal chain including power-efficient processors with application specific peripherals, multiple package options and temperature ranges and complementary analog components, tools and software.
The company claims that the Stellaris MCUs embedded ARM portfolio brings more flexible memory, connectivity and packaging options along with reduce pricing. The growth of the Stellaris platform with 29 new MCUs join the existing 138 MCUs that range from 20MHz to 100MHz and 8K flash to 256K flash, focusing on applications in energy, security and connectivity markets.
The new devices include IP for motion control applications, intelligent analog functionality and expanded advanced connectivity options. In addition, it also comes with a extended pin compatible offering and new compact package options for space and cost savings.
The new Sitara MPUs is a platform of ARM9 family and Cortex-A8 technology-based embedded MPUs with speeds ranging from 375MHz to 1GHz in future devices. Support of Linux, Windows Embedded CE and a host of real-time operating systems allows developers to leverage the community of Linux developers and TI’s ecosystem of development partners, the company added.
Mike Inglis, EVP of processor division of ARM, said: “We are proud to see a long-term partner like Texas Instruments, who has shipped more than five billion ARM Powered devices, expanding its portfolio of ARM technology-based products.
“With a wide selection of performance, peripherals and value, TI has leveraged the ARM architecture to create a highly scalable hardware and software development platform that truly does provide developers with the option of never having to change architectures again.”
