Lpc2000

Hi Denny,

> I was looking at the Phillips LPC parts but it looks as though CAN and
> USB are incompatible options (no parts have both) so my current
> thinking is the LPC2129 and an external USB chip (probably FTDI)

Note the LPC2129 currently has some errata.  I understand all errata will be
fixed in upcoming release sometime in May.  The LPC2129 implements a 32-bit
version of the SJA1000.

> 
> Any better sugestions?

Depending on bus protocol and baud rate you could also consider a LPC214x
with a SPI CAN interface.  Something along the lines of the PIC MCP2515,
although once revised the LPC2129/32-bit SJA1000 will be a superior
solution.
 
> 
> As to development hardware, What's everybody else using? I'm thinking
> the LPC-P2129 board and JTAG programmer from Olimex - is their a better
> option?
> 
> What is the current reccomendation for the software toolchain?

You might consider the IAR KickStart Kit for LPC2129:
http://www.iar.com/index.php?show=31418_ENG&&page_anchor=http://www.iar.com/
p31418/p31418_eng.php

The KickStart version of the IAR compiler is free for unlimited time, and as
a code limit of 32k.  The baseline version is limited to 256k.

Keil of course is another option.  I've used both and prefer the IAR
debugger, but opinions are free and widely available ;)
http://www.keil.com/arm/Default.asp?bhcp=1

For pricing you might check out:
http://www.lpctools.com/


Joel