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New mini-robot evaluation platform for TI 's Stellaris ARM ? Cortex ?-M3 microcontroller provides more tools and software options for experimentation and development to facilitate

AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Arming developers with more software and tool options, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the availability of its newest Stellaris microcontroller (MCU) Robotic Evaluation Platform (EVALBOT). The new mini-robot platform within TI's embedded processing portfolio provides developers the flexibility to choose from a variety of software tool chains so they can fully access the features of the Stellaris Cortex-M3 MCU in their preferred environment. The updated Stellaris EVALBOT is also preloaded with a StellarisWare? application, and the kits now include more example projects in source code, including a demo that enables developers to more easily experiment with the kit's expansion port that supports TI wireless evaluation modules. With EVALBOT, developers can experience the Stellaris MCU in a real-world application that leverages the processor's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC/PHY, USB On-The-Go, CAN, and motion control capabilities. For more information, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-tf or for a video overview, go to www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-v.

Stellaris EVALBOT features and benefits (EK-EVALBOT)

• 80 MHz Stellaris MCU with 256K LM3S9B92 Flash, 96K SRAM, StellarisWare ? software in ROM, and integrated Ethernet, USB On-The-Go (OTG) / Host / Device, CAN
• Multiple-tool-chains, including Keil MDK-ARM, IAR EWARM, TI Code Composer Studio, Code Red Technologies Red Suite, CodeSourcery SourceryG + + and generic GNU
• Example of the display, audio and motor control software projects on the sprawling StellarisWare code base for the implementation of concepts in practice are based
• Expansion Port supports TI wireless modules and end-user extensions
• Chronos SimpliciTI demo software allows you to wirelessly control the robot platform, when combined with TI 's CC1101EM low-power RF module and eZ430-Chronos Clock coupled
• Two DC gear-motors provide drive and steering, opto-sensors that detect wheel rotation with 45 degree resolution, and sensors for "bump" detection
• TI motor drivers, voltage regulators, audio codec, interface and logic for simple evaluation of the entire signal chain
• Bright 96 x 6 blue OLED display and on-board speaker
• Debugging requires only a single USB cable (included)

TI 's broad portfolio of microcontrollers and software

From general purpose, ultra-low power MSP430 MCUs ? to Stellaris ARM Cortex-M-based 32-bit MCUs and high performance, real-time control TMS320C2000 ? microcontrollers, TI offers the broadest line of microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market by support TI 's complete embedded software and hardware tools, extensive third-party technical.

Pricing and Availability

The Robotic Stellaris evaluation board is priced at $ 149 U.S. and can be purchased at www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-es.

Learn more about TI 's Stellaris MCUs and EVALBOT:

• Stellaris EVALBOT: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-tf
• EVALBOT Video Overview: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-v
• Stellaris MCU LM3S9B92: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-b92-pr-pf
• Stellaris Wireless Kits: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-wireless-pr-tf
• Stellaris MCUs: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-stellaris-pr-lp
• TI 's microcontroller: www.ti.com/evalbot-2-mcu-pr-lp
• TI eStore (EVALBOT): www.ti.com/evalbot-2-bot-pr-es

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) support to solve its customers and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. As a global semiconductor company, TI through innovative design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

Trademarks

Stellaris and StellarisWare are registered trademarks and MSP430 and TMS320C2000 are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. All registered trademarks and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated