Lpc2000

--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, Peter Jakacki <peterjak@...> wrote:
>
> Very interesting although the datasheet links aren't working yet. I 
> can't see any advantage to using it over the LPC2101 even though it 
> would be more I/O efficient with the Cortex, it still only runs at 
> 20MHz. But I guess with the Cortex core it would be far more suitable 
> for low-power designs.
> 
> Mouser lists the LM3S102-CRN20 in stock for around the $2 mark. They 
> also have more information about the chip than the manufacturer (at 
> present). It seems a bit incredible that they claim up to 4x better
code 
> density than 8051's.
> 
> I think I'd better read-up on the Cortex core a bit more.
> 
> Thoughts anyone?
> 
> 
> *Peter*
> 
> Paul Curtis wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > For those of you thinking about small micros like the 2103, you
might be
> > interested in this:
> >
> > http://www.luminarymicro.com/
>

I just grabbed the datasheets from the site.  I like the form factor;
 t will be much easier to hand solder.  Sure, it has less pins and
therefore less IO, but it could be a useful part.

I do have a hangup with the predatory pricing of the development
board.  It is interestiing to see how the various manufacturers deal
with this.  One example is Xilinx and their relationship with
Digilent; a complete Spartan 3 board with a 1,000,000 gate FPGA with
all the necessary software (not a demo version) for $149.  Less if you
want a smaller device.

Microchip and Atmel stumble all over each other trying to underprice
the other on development products.

Richard