TWR-SER Freescale Semiconductor, TWR-SER Datasheet - Page 2
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TWR-SER
Manufacturer Part Number
TWR-SER
Description
TOWER SERIAL I/O HARDWARE
Manufacturer
Freescale Semiconductor
Series
ColdFire®r
Datasheet
1.TWR-ELEV.pdf
(4 pages)
Specifications of TWR-SER
Accessory Type
Interface Board
Product
Microcontroller Modules
Data Bus Width
8 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit
Core Processor
MCF51CN128
Interface Type
RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, USB, CAN
Board Size
90 mm x 59 mm
Silicon Manufacturer
Freescale
Core Architecture
Coldfire
Core Sub-architecture
Coldfire V1, Coldfire V2, Coldfire V3
Silicon Core Number
MCF51, MCF52, MCF53
Rohs Compliant
Yes
For Use With/related Products
Freescale Tower System
For Use With
TWR-ELEV - TOWER ELEVATOR BOARDS HARDWARE
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Speeds Development Time
• Open source hardware and software
• Integrated debugging interface allows
Cost Effective
• Peripheral modules can be re-used with
• Enabling technologies like LCD, serial
Software Enablement and Support
The increasing complexity of industrial
applications and expanding functionality
of semiconductors are driving embedded
developers toward solutions that require the
integration of proven hardware and software
platforms. Freescale, along with a strong
alliance network, offers comprehensive
solutions, including development tools,
debuggers, programmers and software.
Complimentary Software
and Tools
• Freescale MQX™ RTOS, Ethernet,
• Freescale Linux
• CodeWarrior Development Studio
• Processor Expert software:
• Digital signal processing library:
*
Take Your Design to the Next Level
For a complete list of development kits
and modules offered as part of the
Freescale Tower System, please visit
freescale.com/Tower.
TOWER SYSTEM
Visit freescale.com/software for a list of supported devices
allows quick development with
proven designs
for easy programming and run-control
via standard USB cable
all Tower System controller modules,
eliminating the need to purchase
redundant hardware for future designs
and memory interfacing are offered
off-the-shelf at a low cost to provide a
customized enablement solution
FileSystem, USB stacks and more*
A rapid application development tool
in the CodeWarrior tool suite
Provides algorithms optimized for
the ColdFire architecture
®
BSP*
Build Your System in Three Steps or Less
1. Choose a controller module
Tower System Modules
Features
Controller Modules (8-, 16-, 32-bit)
• Works stand-alone or as part
• Features open source debugging interface
Peripheral Modules
• Can be re-used with all Tower System
• Interchangeable peripheral modules—serial,
Elevator Boards
• Two 2x80 connectors
• Power regulation circuitry
• Standardized signal assignments
• Four card-edge connectors available
of Tower System
controller modules
memory, graphical LCD, prototyping, sensor
3. Connect each module to the elevator boards
2. Choose peripheral modules
Benefits
• Allows rapid prototyping
• Provides easy programming and run-control
• Eliminates the need to buy/develop
• Enables advanced development and
• Provides easy signal access and side-mounting
• Provides power to all boards
• Allows for customized peripheral
• Allows easy expansion using PCI Express
(up to three standard modules plus
side-mounting module(s))
via standard USB cable
redundant hardware
broad functionality
board (i.e. LCD module)
module development
connectors (x16, 90 mm/3.5” long, 164 pins)