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Chandler,
Arizona, March 10, 2003
MetaLink Corporation has introduced support
for the DS80C400 Network Microcontroller from Dallas Semiconductor/Maxim.
The 8-bit DS80C400 MCU is based on an improved version of the Dallas'
High Speed 80C51 core architecture, which includes a flat 16 Mbyte address
space. This communications intensive microcontroller includes a 10/100
Ethernet MAC, three serial ports, a CAN 2.0B controller, 1-Wire Master and
64 I/O pins. An on-chip ROM supports a network boot capability (Ethernet
or serial), implements UDP, TCP, DHCP, ICMP and IGMP and provides a TCP
IPv4/IPv6 network stack. The ROM also includes a preemptive,
priority-based task scheduler to simplify multi-channel communications
applications. Support for the DS80C400 device will be provided by the
MetaICE-XF family of emulators at $4000. MetaLink is now accepting orders.
Delivery is two weeks ARO.
The MetaICE-XF is state of the art in 8051
emulator design with its combination of a small footprint, high speed and
attractive features for a modest cost, providing a great value. The
MetaICE-XF is one of the smallest full-featured emulators on the market,
measuring just 3.3" (8,4 cm) by 3.0" (7,6 cm). The DS400
MetaICE-XF emulator includes the following standard features:
- 2 MByte Code Memory / 2 MByte External
Data Memory
- 512 K Frames of Trace Memory with Time
Stamp
- SFR Write Data in Trace Memory
- Hardware Breakpoints
- Full support of the on-chip ROM
functions and capabilities
- Up to 40MHz CPU operation
The SFR Write Data is a unique feature of
the MetaLink emulator. This feature captures in the emulator's trace
memory every direct data write to an SFR
(Special Function Register) in real time. It provides unparalleled visibility
into the internal data flow of the program's execution, which
significantly enhances the debug capabilities of
the emulator and the productivity of the engineer.
The DS80C400 contains Enhanced Hooks, a
MetaLink patented emulation technology licensed to Dallas Semiconductor.
Many of the DS400 MetaICE-XF emulator's unique and powerful
characteristics are a result of Enhanced
Hooks being embedded in the DS80C400 microcontroller.
MetaLink Corporation is a leading
manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance, cost-effective in -circuit
emulators for embedded control designs.
Founded in 1984, the company has many significant achievements in
in-circuit emulator technology,
including the invention and widespread adaptation of Enhanced Hooks, a
patented technology that eliminated the
need for bond-out chips for most 8051 devices. Enhanced Hooks has been
licensed by most major 8051
semiconductor companies.
Data sheets and price lists are available
by contacting MetaLink Corporation at:
- http://www.metaice.com/8051-MIXF-DS400/DS80C400_Home.htm
- sales@metaice.com
- 1-800-METAICE (1-800-638-2423)
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