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This recent design is a process controller using a 32-bit ARM7 CPU with USB, serial, two relays, and
digital I/O. Embedded design is multi-disciplinary, requiring hardware and software
experience along with some knowledge of the manufacturing process. Commercial and open source real-time operating
systems, TCP/IP networking, and serial buses such as I2C and SPI round out the mix. Every design
is different and there is always a new protocol or a new chip. Cost competes with performance, functionality,
packaging, power, and heat dissipation. It's a different world from the commodity PC
business, in which software can always expect a faster CPU or more memory.
If you need hardware like this or want to value engineer your own, please call!
Recent Processors
TI 32-bit ARM Cortex Sitara Processors
TI 16-bit MSP430 Family
Atmel ARM7 and ARM9 Families
Microchip PIC32MX MIPS-based Solutions
Microchip PIC18 Family
Links
Atmel AT91SAM7 ARM Family
IAR Systems Development Tools
FreeRTOS Open Source Operating System
Intel Embedded Microcontrollers
MicroChip PIC Processors
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