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Freescale Launches Kinetis E-Series 32-bit Microcontroller

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Embedded Microcontroller News - July 30, 2013 - Freescale Semiconductor has announced the launch of a new 32-bit microcontroller designed for high-performance applications while maximizing battery life.

Kinetis E-Series MCUs

The new Kinetis E-series MCUs are built using the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor. These 5V 32-bit MCUs are specifically engineered to operate reliably in harsh electromagnetic (EM) environments.

Applications

This series of microcontrollers finds its use in a diverse range of applications, including:

Refrigerators
Dishwashers
Control Systems
Fans
Industrial Converters
Other equipment commonly used in high-noise environments

Key Features of Kinetis MCUs

The Kinetis MCU boasts several key features that make it ideal for demanding applications:

EMC and ESD protection
Exceptional electrical fast transient/electrostatic discharge (EFT/ESD) performance
Comprehensive self-testing capabilities, including Flash, RAM, register, watchdog, and clock tests
Wide operating voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V
Extended temperature range: -40°C to +105°C ambient temperature
ARM Cortex-M0+ core running at up to 20 MHz
Single-cycle 32-bit x 32-bit multiplier
Single-cycle I/O access port
Up to 64 KB of Flash memory
256 B EEPROM
Up to 4 KB of RAM

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