12 devices added to Cortex-M3 mcu range
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Energy Micro has announced the availability of 12 new devices as part of its ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller range.
The EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko product lines come in a QFP64 package.
The new 64pin devices are suitable for smart metering and energy sensitive applications such as building automation, security systems and portable health and fitness equipment.
The EFM32G232, EFM32G842, EFM32TG232 and EFM32TG842 are available in various configurations of flash memory ranging from 8 to 128KB and RAM from 2 to 16KB. The devices offer the same energy saving Gecko technology as other package options in the EFM32 mcu range. According to Energy Micro, in application benchmark tests, this low current performance, combined with a wake up time of 2µs has enabled the EFM32 microcontrollers to extend battery cell life by a factor of at least four.
Designed to 'significantly' reduce current consumption, the EFM32 Gecko and Tiny Gecko microcontrollers operate in active mode typically 160µA per MHz executing code from flash, 900nA in deep sleep mode and 20nA in shut off mode. The EFM32 Tiny Gecko family now also features the LESENSE low energy sensor interface, which enables autonomous monitoring of up to 16 external sensors in the microcontroller's sub microamp Deep Sleep mode.
Andreas Koller, vice president of World-Wide Sales and Marketing at Energy Micro said, "We have responded to the needs of our customers, and the introduction of the new QFP64 devices give engineers even more choices for applications where energy efficient design and proven packages are critical."
