New Devices Serve Wireless, PC Peripheral and Security Markets
April 24, 2003- Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today four new application specific extensions to the AVR Family. The AVR Microcontroller introduced by Atmel in 1997 is the industry's only new 8-bit Architecture launched in the last two decades. During the first six years of production, the AVR has become the design engineers' microcontoller of choice because of its unique in-system- programmable Flash program memory and price performance. Today the AVR represents more than a solution supporting the general-purpose marketplace as the product family now integrates unique peripheral functions that provide solutions for specialized markets. Examples of this integration now support wireless communication, security and PC peripheral segments.
The four new application specific extensions to the AVR Family include the AT86RF401 SmartRF processor, which combines the AVR with a high performance RF transmitter operating at 250 - 460MHz. It is targeted at cost sensitive wireless remote control markets such as auto keyless entry, garage door openers and home convenience controls.
The second application specific area is covered by the AT90SC Family Secure AVR, which integrates a random word generator, crypto coprocessor and on chip security to enable GSM SIM card, Internet transaction, pay TV and banking designs. These smart card applications require high performance to perform encryption functions in real time. There are six members of the USB AVR product offering. The AT43USB351M is the only configurable low / high speed USB controller supporting five end points. With integrated 12 channel 10-bit A/D capability, it supports video game controllers, data acquisition devices, and sensors and mass storage applications.
Finally, the Mega 169 is the first member of a family of devices with integrated LCD controller. Typical power consumption is less than 20uA at 32KHz operation. It targets battery-powered applications like residential thermostats, portable medical instruments and LCD cordless communication devices.
