NXP offers functional ARM Cortex-M0 silicon
NXP Semiconductors
ARM Cortex-M0 silicon
NXP, an independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, has unveiled a functional ARM Cortex-M0 silicon.
According to the company, the Cortex-M0 processor represents a breakthrough in terms of size, low power and energy efficiency.
As the first Cortex-M0 processor licensee, NXP will present fully functional Cortex-M0 silicon demonstrations at the Embedded Systems Conference in Silicon Valley on 30 March to 2 April (Booth 1010).
The NXP will showcase the Cortex-M0 processor's energy efficiency and code density improvement.
Geoff Lees, vice-president and general manager of the Microcontroller Division at NXP Semiconductors, said: 'The Cortex-M0 processor takes the complexity out of using 32-bit processors.
'Customers can take full advantage of their existing ARM tool chains and preserve their software investment.
'In close cooperation with ARM, NXP will offer free Cortex-M0 architecture and software training and demonstrations at the Embedded Systems Show - the first of several shows where the silicon will be presented,' he added.
Currently working with lead customers, NXP plans to introduce the Cortex-M0 processor-based LPC1100 series to the broad market at the beginning of 2010.
The LPC1100 will target battery applications, e-metering, consumer peripherals, remote sensors and virtually all 16-bit applications.
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