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--- In lpc2000@yahoogroups.com, "tsvetanusunov" <tusunov@m...> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> you may be interested in the recent rumor spead in 
comp.embedded.arch:
> <quote>
> Just FYI, ATMEL has updated the Flyer
> The new members of the AT91SAM7Sxx will have a 256KF/64KR,
> a 128KF/32KR + EMAC. An ATMEL's guy, told me that they will add 
also a
> 256KF/64KR version with external bus interface like the AT91R40008.
> I heard that the AT91SAM7S64 will be priced 3.5 USD, so I let you
> imagine the price of the SAM7S32...
> </quote>
> 
> it seems that Atmel watches Philips LPCs closely as they changed 
> (increased) the Flash/Ram amount of the first anounced devices :)
> 
> also it seems that ARM7 is going to replace completely some PIC and 
> AVRs in the next years from most of applications (unless 8bit flash 
> price go more down under ;)
> 
> Best regards
> Tsvetan
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Hi tsvetan,

I will say that Atmel Watches Philips but Philips watches ATMEL too. 
After that if you like one or the other you will tell it in the way 
in favour of the one you like. That's normal ! But that's not just 
like "Big brther is watching you...".
Big Manufacturers like Philips and Atmel have Analysis report about 
flash memory size trends for the ARM MCU Market, and then they decide 
to create a new family. So, you will have crossed feature between 
both manucaturer at a certain moment.
According to me, you will see New Philips Standard ARM Products based 
on ARM920T and ARM926EJS core, like ATMEL Family has already now.

Bye.