AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering a fun
platform for learning and evaluating real-time software and
Stellaris microcontrollers (MCUs), Texas Instruments Incorporated
(TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the availability of its new
Robotic Evaluation Board (EVALBOT) for use with Micrium's
uC/OS-III. The evaluation kit is a mini robot that allows
developers to experience the Stellaris ARM® Cortex™-M3-based
LM3S9B92 MCU in real-world applications that leverage the
processor's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC/PHY, USB On-The-Go, CAN,
and motion control capabilities. Based on a complete analog and
embedded processing signal chain from TI, the kit includes all of
the hardware and software required for quick assembly so that
developers can begin evaluation in 10 minutes or less. The EVALBOT
is available with a Stellaris-specific version of uC/OS-III: The
Real-Time Kernel by Jean J.
Labrosse, which reveals how a real-time kernel works using
Micrium's uC/OS-III and the Stellaris EVALBOT as references. For
more information, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-tf or for a video
overview, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-v.
Stellaris EVALBOT and book bundle features and benefits
(EKB-UCOS3-BNDL)
- 80 MHz Stellaris LM3S9B92 MCU with 256K flash, 96K SRAM,
StellarisWare® software in ROM, as well as integrated Ethernet, USB
On-the-Go (OTG)/Host/Device and CAN
- Two DC gear-motors that provide drive and steering,
opto-sensors that detect wheel rotation with 45 degree resolution,
and sensors for "bump" detection
- TI motor drivers, voltage regulators, audio codec, interface
and logic devices for easy evaluation of the complete signal
chain
- Bright 96 x 6 blue OLED display and on-board speaker
- Integrated In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI) requires only a
single (included) USB cable for software debugging, flash
programming and serial port connectivity
- Two 20-pin headers enable future wireless communications using
standardized TI low-power embedded radio modules
- Stellaris-specific version of uC/OS-III: The Real-Time Kernel
includes example display, audio and motor control projects for
EVALBOT, putting concepts into practice to expedite a user's
proficiency
- EVALBOT robot operates on 3-AA batteries, included in kit
"The ability to perform pre-determined implementation exercises
contained in the book on the amazing EVALBOT board will go a long
way to demonstrate features and ease-of-use," said Jean Labrosse, the book's author and Micrium's
president and CEO. "Placing 80 MHz Stellaris LM3S9B92
microcontrollers in the hands of engineers in the form of a mini
robot is sheer genius."
TI's broad portfolio of MCUs and software
From general purpose, ultra-low power MSP430™ MCUs, to Stellaris
ARM Cortex-M3-based 32-bit MCUs and high performance, real-time
control TMS320C2000™ MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of
microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market
by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools,
extensive third-party offerings and technical support.
Pricing and availability
The Stellaris Robotic Evaluation Board plus Micrium's uC/OS-III
book package is priced at $199 US and
can be purchased at www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-es. The Stellaris Robotic
Evaluation Board is priced at $149 US
and can be purchased separately from the book at
www.ti.com/evalbot-bot-pr-es.
Find out more about TI's Stellaris EVALBOT and MCUs:
- Stellaris EVALBOT and Book: www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-tf
- EVALBOT video overview: www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-v
- Stellaris LM3S9B92 MCU: www.ti.com/evalbot-b92-pr-pf
- Stellaris MCUs: www.ti.com/evalbot-stellaris-pr-lp
- TI's microcontrollers: www.ti.com/evalbot-mcu-pr-lp
- TI eStore (EVALBOT + book): www.ti.com/evalbot-pr-es
- TI eStore (EVALBOT): www.ti.com/evalbot-bot-pr-es
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and
develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company,
TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in
more than 30 countries. For more information, go to
www.ti.com.
Trademarks
Stellaris and StellarisWare are registered trademarks and MSP430
and TMS320C2000 are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
ARM is a registered trademark and Cortex is a trademark of ARM
Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of
their respective holders.
SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated
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