DALLAS, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Texas
Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced the
availability of new credit-card-sized, low-cost TMDX5502EZDSP and
TMDX5509EZDSP development tools, making TMS320C5000™ digital signal
processor (DSP) development easy and accessible for developers,
hobbyists, researchers and students. The eZdsp™ development tools
for C5502 and C5509A DSPs do not require any cables, allowing
developers to simply plug the tool into the USB port of a laptop or
workstation for hassle-free development and a simple out-of-the-box
experience.
The eZdsp development tools feature up to 300 MHz of performance
for the C5502 and 200 MHz for the C5509A. Containing a broad mix of
interfacing options, these feature-packed eZdsp USB development
tools are ideal for applications such as voice, audio, musical
instruments and accessories, medical monitoring and fingerprint
biometrics. To support rapid and easy development, both tools
include a comprehensive suite of support software and sample code
examples.
C5502 and C5509A eZdsp USB development tools key features and
benefits
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Feature
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Benefit
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Energy-efficient C5502 and
C5509A DSPs featuring C5509A at 0.96mW/MHz at 200 MHz
and 1.6V core and the C5502 at 1mW/MHz at 300 MHz and 1.26V
core
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Allows developers to implement
applications having low power, low cost signal processing
requirements and evaluate DSP performance
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Integrated XDS100v2 emulator
($70 to $500 value)
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Eliminates the need to purchase
a separate JTAG emulator to start development, lowering the upfront
cost for DSP evaluation and making the tool more compact
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Free, complete Code Composer
Studio (CCS) integrated development environment (IDE) v4 software
($2,000 value), optimized DSP library, Image Library, Telecom
Library (fax and voice), Chip Support Library and on-board audio
codecs and connectors
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Reduces development costs and
allows quick and easy evaluation and development on the C5502 and
C5509A DSPs for audio, voice, medical and other portable
applications for faster time-to-market
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microSD card slot (on the C5509A
eZdsp USB development tool), 512 kB SPI flash and 1 MB
SDRAM
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Offers large data storage
options and an option to store user program to SPI flash and boot
from it to on-chip memory or SDRAM
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USB 1.1 slave (on the C5509A
eZdsp USB development tool), Ethernet, Bluetooth and ZigBee
connectors
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Enables evaluation of a range of
connectivity options for developer's applications
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Fingerprint biometric swipe
sensor connector and extension connector
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Allows quick development of
fingerprint access control system and the ability to design add-on
cards for access to other serial ports on the DSP
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2.5'' x 4'' USB-powered form
factor
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Improves user experience by
having a simple and uncomplicated development platform
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Pricing and availability
The C5502 eZdsp development tool, which includes a range of
integrated peripheral devices along with an XDS100v2 emulator, a
complete version of the industry-leading CCS IDE v4 and access to
chip support, optimized DSP, Image and Telecom library with source
code, is available now at the low cost of USD $89. The C5509A eZdsp development tool is also
available now at the low cost of $99
and includes a USB1.1 slave port and a microSD card slot in
addition to the C5502 eZdsp USB development tool features. Special
incentives will be announced on TI E2E™ online community for active
participants of the C5000 ultra-low-power DSP forum. Educators,
university students and third-party developers can use special
coupon codes through the university and third party discount
webpage on TI.com. You can find out more by contacting the
University Program coordinator or a local TI sales
representative.
Find out more about TI's extensive C55x DSP portfolio by
visiting:
- TMDX5502EZDSP development tool folder:
http://www.ti.com/ezdspc5502prpf
- TMDX5509EZDSP development tool folder:
www.ti.com/ezdspc5509aprpf
- TMS320VC5502 product folder: www.ti.com/ezdsp5502prtf
- TMS320VC5509A product folder: www.ti.com/ezdspc5509aprtf
- C5502/09A E2E online community support:
www.ti.com/ezdsp55029ae2e
- C5000 DSP landing page: http://www.ti.com/ezdspc55029aprlp
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
C5000, E2E and Code Composer Studio are trademarks of Texas
Instruments. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong
to their respective owners.
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Media Contacts:
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Candace Gonzales
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GolinHarris
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972-341-2559
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cgonzales@golinharris.com
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Lori Scott
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Texas Instruments
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214-567-0796
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ljscott@ti.com
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(Please do not publish these
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SOURCE Texas Instruments