(Huntsville, Alabama — January 01, 2007)
The USB Dongle and Derivative Board Family allows quick and easy ICP or ISP programming of many popular NXP Semiconductors microcontroller families such as the LPC9xx, ARM7 LPC2xxx and 89V52X2. The unit also provides a low cost platform for testing or prototyping of simple microcontroller based designs. The USB Dongle provides a Virtual COM Port interface to the PC and allows hex files to be downloaded and programmed using Flash Magic or other common utilities. It also provides all power needed by the various Derivative Boards so no external power supply is required. Low cost Derivative Boards are available for many different microcontrollers from NXP. Please consult our website www.teamfdi.com for details.
The initial product release includes seven Derivative Boards with nine others scheduled for release next quarter. The USB-Dongle is priced at $17.00 (quantity 1) with Derivative Boards ranging from $5.00 to $10.00 depending on complexity. This means a low cost ($22.00 to $27.00) solution is now available for prototyping and programming of dozens of different microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors. Digi-Key will be stocking the USB- DONGLE and all members of the Derivative Board Family as an extension of their existing agreement with Future Designs, Inc.
Highlights include:
- Low cost tool for programming and prototyping
- Supports many NXP microcontrollers
- USB port powered so no external Power Supply required
- Supports USB 2.0
- Plugs directly into any standard USB Port – great for laptops
- Works with NXP free Flash Magic software which can be downloaded from the web