Memec Announces P160 Communications Module 3; Development Kit Ideal for Xilinx Embedded Microblaze Systems
Posted on: Wednesday, 26 January 2005, 09:00 CST
Module Adds Ethernet, Bluetooth and Analog I/O to Popular Memec Spartan-3 LC Board
Memec, a leading global semiconductor distributor specializing in demand creation, today released the P160 Communications Module 3 development kit. A small, low-cost daughter card form-factor, the kit enables designers to add a standard set of processor peripherals and bulk memory to any P160 compatible system board. The Communications Module 3 is targeted at Spartan-based MicroBlaze(TM) designs, but can also be used on the Xilinx Virtex-II Pro and Virtex-4 platforms.
The P160 module boasts an on-board 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY chip, LAN91C111, from SMSC, which eliminates the need for a fabric-based MAC in the FPGA and frees resources in smaller density FPGAs. In addition, an 8-channel, 14-bit 48 Ksps analog-to-digital converter provides analog signal input capabilities, while a 2-channel, 12-bit 3us digital-to-analog converter provides analog output signals. As a result, the P160 Communications Module 3 is ideal for industrial control and instrumentation applications.
"The development kit's unique combination of user interfaces and Flash/SRAM memory simplifies application development and helps designers quickly and effectively meet time-to-market requirements," said Jim Beneke, director of technical marketing for Memec. "While the P160 Communications Module 3 is useful for many processor-based applications, it is an ideal solution for Xilinx embedded MicroBlaze systems and a great daughter card for the Memec Spartan-3 LC board."
The Memec P160 Communications Module 3 contains 1Mx32 Flash and 256Kx32 high-speed SRAM (10 ns) for code and data storage in processor-based applications. The kit also features a simple 3-bit VGA interface (RGB), real-time clock (RTC) and easy-to-use Bluetooth module, which allows for easy setup of serial port style links.
Available from Memec Insight, a demand creation division of Memec, the P160 Communications Module 3 is low-cost and versatile. Customers can order the new module, part number DS-KIT-P160-COMM3, for $225 by calling Memec Insight at 800-677-7715 or visiting http://www.memec.com/p160.
About Memec
Memec is a global semiconductor distributor specializing in demand creation and servicing the electronics industry with more than 2,400 employees, including over 1,800 field application engineers, technical sales specialists, technical marketing professionals, and account representatives around the world. The company provides original equipment manufacturers with engineering expertise and a portfolio of semiconductor devices, and helps design customized, differentiated products. For more information, visit www.memec.com.
Source: Business Wire
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