Lpc2000

>From: "Paul Curtis" <plc@...>
>Reply-To: lpc2000@yahoogroups.com
>To: <lpc2000@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: RE: [lpc2000] LPC2xxx vs STR71x heresy?
>Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:05:01 -0000
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> > The STMicroelectronics STR71x looks very good - some features
> > are superior to the LPC2xxx, such as 4 UARTS and 12-bit ADC.
> >
> > Is this group strictly Philips LPC2xxx? Should I go elsewhere
> > if I decide to use the STR71x? Are there any considerations
> > to expand the group's scope?
>
>As far as I can tell, there are three "small" ARMs of interest: SAM7,
>LPC2000, and STR7xx.  This group should not change its charter--it's for
>people who want to know about LPC2000.  *However* comparing LPC2000 to
>any other small integrated-flash ARM is enlightening for all: compare
>features, price, support and so on.  As Philips monitor this forum, they
>will see what customers want and how they compare to other parts (as if
>they're not doing this already).  And this is a forum to answer
>questions about the LPC, not the others, use another forum for that.
>
>So, I'd say no change in charter, but certainly compare LPC to the
>newcomers.  But, it's for Leon to make the judgement call.  But don't
>open a poll about it.

As founder and moderator of this group, I'd rather keep it specific to the 
LPC2000. I've nothing against discussing the pros and cons of the other 
devices, of course.

Leon