AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Arming developers
with more software and tool options, Texas Instruments Incorporated
(TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the availability of its newest
Stellaris microcontroller (MCU) Robotic Evaluation Platform
(EVALBOT). The new mini-robot platform within TI's embedded
processing portfolio provides developers the flexibility to choose
from a variety of software tool chains so they can fully access the
features of the Stellaris Cortex-M3 MCU in their preferred
environment. The updated Stellaris EVALBOT is also preloaded with a
StellarisWare® application, and the kits now include more example
projects in source code, including a demo that enables developers
to more easily experiment with the kit's expansion port that
supports TI wireless evaluation modules. With EVALBOT, developers
can experience the Stellaris MCU in a real-world application that
leverages the processor's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC/PHY, USB
On-The-Go, CAN, and motion control capabilities. For more
information, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-tf or for a video
overview, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-v.
Stellaris EVALBOT features and benefits (EK-EVALBOT)
- 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
- Multiple tool chains supported, including Keil MDK-ARM, IAR
EWARM, TI Code Composer Studio, Code Red Technologies Red Suite,
CodeSourcery SourceryG++ and generic GNU
- Example display, audio and motor control software projects
based on the extensive StellarisWare code base for putting concepts
into practice
- Expansion port supports TI wireless modules and end customer
extensions
- Chronos-SimpliciTI demo software enables wireless control of
the robotic platform when coupled with TI's CC1101EM Low-Power RF
module and eZ430-Chronos watch
- Two DC gear-motors 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
- Debugging requires only a single USB cable (included)
TI's broad portfolio of MCUs and software
From general purpose, ultra-low power MSP430™ MCUs, to Stellaris
ARM Cortex-M-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 embedded processing software and
hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical
support.
Pricing and availability
The Stellaris Robotic Evaluation Board is priced at $149 US and can be purchased at
www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-es.
Find out more about TI's Stellaris EVALBOT and MCUs:
- Stellaris EVALBOT: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-tf
- EVALBOT video overview: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-v
- Stellaris LM3S9B92 MCU: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-b92-pr-pf
- Stellaris wireless kits:
www.ti.com/evalbot-2-wireless-pr-tf
- Stellaris MCUs: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-stellaris-pr-lp
- TI's microcontrollers: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-mcu-pr-lp
- TI eStore (EVALBOT): www.ti.com/evalbot-2-bot-pr-es
About Texas Instruments
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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.
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and TMS320C2000 are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
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