Lpc2000

This is the kind of thing i'm looking for. However, its kind of
outdated slightly. Last updated 1997.

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/microcontroller-faq/primer/



--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "nma550n" <nma550n@y...> wrote:
>
> Wow quicker response than I expected, and I didn't get flamed!
> Cheers guys!
> 
> I don't really have any constraints to design only really cost, as
> this is a hobby. However, ease of development and uC longevity will
help.
> 
> I have worked with PIC and various 8051 variants, but the choice was
> already presented. Now I'm coming to start a new fresh project, and I
> just want to know the alternatives. I do believe the ARM core idea is
> excellent, thanks Dan for the expanded info :)
> 
> When you go to a Microcontroller webpage, you are always told the
> vague description of what the controller could be used for, which seem
> to be the same.
> 
> Anyone know of any comparison page of similar microcontrollers?
> 
> Also why not an FPGA? (The only reason I ask that question, is, if I
> ask it in google I will get a whole bunch of white papers from XILINX
> stating why it is so great). Just like a nice open discussion.
> 
> On reading that it appears I've asked it again. Sorry Dan, Al, your
> views were welcome.
> 
> Quick question AL,
> How did you get to know about the MSP430 family of processors?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Nick
>