Lpc2000

skykotech wrote:

> I have about 4 or 5 projects that the LPC2214 would be about a 
> perfect fit.  I have 3 sample 2214 parts, but hopefully can get a few 
> more down the road.  I was wondering if some on this list might 
> appreciate a cheap, somewhat simple 2214 board, made available at 
> cost + shipping, and with the schematics and gerbers posted in the 
> files section.  I have the time and desire, and I have routed many 2 
> and 4 layer boards including a very dense PCI card.

I'd be interested in a couple.


> Anyway, if so, what would you want on the board?  Just the processor, 
> regulators (simple linear?) for the 1.8V core and 3.3V IO, and a 
> crystal, with all other signals brought to .1 inch headers, or 
> something a bit more exotic, but maybe more usefull?

ethernet + compact flash

or lcd interface
either graphical or touch screen

or reasonable sized fpga
only hassle with fpga(xilinx or altera)
is needing a config prom

If you use one of the actel flash fpga's
could avoid this.

I remember seeing a link a while back
on the memec usa site of a board nicknamed gozilla
arm7 + actel flash fpga.

Could always do a similar board and try and aim it at the 
education market ?


Also maybe a bit of proto space or enough space for a few 
opto couplers

> I am ok with making the board either 2 layers or 4 layers, but if it 
> is 4 layers, it really screams for doing *something* with the 
> external address/data bus.  I want to try my hand at a compact flash 
> interface, but I could possibly attach that on a daughterboard at a 
> later date if that is viewed as an unwanted peripherial.
> 
> If you guys are interested, I will take note of your suggestions and 
> work up a schematic and layout for review.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Rick


Alex