Lpc2000

--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "bobtransformer" <bgudgel@...> wrote:
> Am I in for big surprises? I am prepared for a few issues such as
> spurious interrupts and possible A/D problems if inputs go above
> Vref, etc...   I do have a high regard for Philips products in 
general
> and have had good luck with Philips in the past.
> 

Bob,

In my experience, the short answer to your question is "no", provided 
you read the data sheet, user manual and errata well and keep 
everything "in-spec".

Like any micros, they have their quirks (and downright bugs), more so 
in some of the earlier parts. They're about average in this respect 
for devices of similar complexity and level of maturity.

In terms of support, Philips are pretty good at acknowledging issues 
and documenting them. Their only real weakness I've seen is the length 
of time it gets to update the documentation and the somewhat eccentric 
layout of their Web site.

Again, to emphasise, this is from my own experience: I don't claim any 
special knowledge or insight.

No doubt you'll see alternative views posted here from some who think 
the parts are so bug ridden as to be unusable. All I'd say to this is 
to look at the evidence (or lack of it) being put forward to support 
these claims and make your own mind up.

Brendan.