Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) and integrated semiconductor products, today
launched the VersaKit-20xx, a complete and comprehensive evaluation platform that supports the VRS51L2070, Ramtron's8217;s newest high performance Versa 8051 microcontroller.
The VersaKit-20xx facilitates system prototyping and design development with the VRS51L2070 's8211; a fast and flexible system-on-chip with a 40 MHz 8051-core, DSP extensions, a JTAG
program/debug interface and a robust set of enhanced communication interfaces. The kit ships complete with:
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Development board that supports the VRS51L2070
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Versa-JTAG programming/debugging interface
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DB25 Parallel Cable
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Power supply
The development board incorporates: A comprehensive set of probe vias and header footprints for easy access to chip peripherals and I/Os; an RS-232 transceiver and two DB9 connectors for
UART access; eight user LEDs; two tact switches for manual reset/interrupt triggering; ample prototyping space; and a JTAG access for in-circuit programming and real-time debugging of the
VRS51L2070. For evaluation of Ramtron's8217;s FRAM memory devices, the board also features an FM31256 Processor Companion, an FM25CL64 (Serial SPI FRAM) and an FM24CL64 (Serial I'sup2;C
FRAM).
Ramtron programming and debugging software is provided free with the VersaKit-20xx. Downloads and updates are posted at www.ramtron.com/doc/Products/microcontroller/supporttools.asp
For more product inquiries, please email mcuinfo@ramtron.com
Pricing and availability
The VersaKit-20xx is available for US $99.
About Ramtron
Ramtron International Corporation, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets specialized semiconductor memory,
microcontroller and integrated semiconductor solutions used in a wide range of product applications and markets worldwide. Additionally, Ramtron works with various leading-edge licensees
and manufacturers to bring its technology to market.
For 300-dpi product photos, go to http://www.ramtron.com/doc/Press/photos_list.aspID=13