The following is a Motorola product announcement containing the press release on additions to the 56800 family. It also contains detailed information on the new version of the embedded software development kit (SDK 2.3) as well as web links for tools and free software

PHOENIX – April 18, 2001 – To meet the needs of embedded systems design engineers who are continually challenged by increasing performance requirements for control-oriented applications, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the expansion of its portfolio of Flash-based hybrid controllers. The 56F826 and 56F827 are based on the 56800 core, the first in the industry to integrate into a single architecture the performance of traditional digital signal processors (DSP) with the control functionality of microcontrollers (MCU). Both chips are ideal for a multitude of control, telephony and other applications requiring highly-integrated, high-performance solutions with all the flexibility enabled by Flash technology. These devices are part of a comprehensive DSP controller portfolio from the worldwide market leader in embedded processors.

56800 Hybrid Architecture:

Traditionally, many applications required both a DSP and an MCU to perform separate functions. The MCU was used for code-efficient control functionality and the DSP for computational performance to execute signal processing algorithms efficiently. The system designer was challenged with creating compelling solutions based on independent architectures resulting in increased complexity, risk and costs. By combining the functionality of the MCU and DSP into one device, Motorola provides customers an opportunity to reduce cycle time and create more cost-effective electronic systems solutions.

“Customers are demanding increased performance with a high level of integration for their control applications with an emphasis on regulating costs,” said Debbie Drysdale, vice president and general manager of Motorola’s DSP Standard Products Division. “The 56800 family consists of production-ready devices that have the necessary algorithms, drivers and application software designed to meet those needs and help customers get product to market more quickly and easily.”

One customer using the 56F826 is Kalatel, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment for security applications. "By designing Motorola's device into our Calibur DSR-2000e digital recorder, we have added an important feature that allows our customers to record and play sound," said Eric Taylor, an executive at Kalatel. "In using Motorola chips and software we have found a low-cost system solution that enabled us to get our new product to market quickly."

The 56800 hybrid architecture is designed from the ground up to provide users the ease of programming and enhanced compiler efficiency typically found in MCUs, with the processing power of a DSP. By incorporating Motorola’s vast library of intellectual property – particularly the sophisticated on-chip peripherals – and high-performance Flash memory, this portfolio of devices is uniquely positioned to address markets that traditionally require both a DSP and an MCU with a single chip solution. New features and capabilities can also be added to traditional MCU-only applications. Target applications for the 56F826 and 56F827 include point-of-sale terminals, uninterruptible power supplies, handheld devices, feature phones, robotics, motion control, and security systems.

56F826 and 56F827 Features:

In conjunction with the existing members of the 56F800 family – 56F801, 56F803, 56F805 and 56F807 – Motorola provides a comprehensive set of DSP controllers with varying levels of peripheral integration. The 56F826 and 56F827 add improved synchronous serial interfaces and DAC-capable timers to the product family. Coupled with their low power consumption, the new devices are well suited for battery-operated products.

The 56F826 provides:

- 36Kx16 of Flash Memory

- 4.5Kx16 of RAM

- 2 Serial Communication Interfaces

- 2 Serial Port Interfaces

- Synchronous Serial Interfaces

- Quad Timers

- Interrupt Controller

- Up to 48 General Purpose I/O lines

- External Memory Interface

- JTAG/OnCE port

- Power Supervisor

- Time of Day

- 100 LQFP package

The 56F827 provides:

- 68Kx16 of Flash Memory

- 5Kx16 of RAM

- 3 Serial Communication Interfaces

- 2 Serial Port Interfaces

- 10-channel, 12-bit A/D Converter

- Synchronous Serial Interfaces

- Quad Timers with DAC capability

- Interrupt Controller

- 52 General Purpose I/O lines

- External Memory Interface

- JTAG/OnCE port

- Power Supervisor

-         128 LQFP Package

Development Support:

Motorola, in conjunction with Metrowerks, has created a sophisticated development environment for the 56F800 family. Created to facilitate the design process, the Windows-based Metrowerks CodeWarrior integrated development environment (IDE) is a sophisticated tool for navigation, editing and debugging. It includes an intuitive graphical project management and build system, optimized C-compiler, assembler, linker, debugger, instruction set simulator and more. For more information about CodeWarrior or to request an evaluation copy, visit the following link:

http://www.metrowerks.com/embedded/motodsp

Additionally, Motorola offers an embedded software development kit (SDK) providing an expanding set of reusable software components. This embedded SDK helps designers to reduce development time and cost by making use of the included production-quality drivers and algorithms, optimized for the entire line of 56F800 products.

The embedded SDK provides:

- Drivers for all on chip peripherals

- Drivers for all external peripherals (for DSP56800 evaluation boards)

- Interrupt Handling Services

- External Memory Management

- Internal Memory Management

- Data and Program Memory Manipulation Services

- Basic Fractional Math Primitives

- Trigonometric Functions

- Single-Dimensional Array Functions

- Vector Processing Functions

- Matrix Operation Functions

- Signal Processing Functions (Complex Bit Reverse, complex FFT, complex inverse FFT, correlation, FIR filters, IIR filters, real FFT, real inverse FFT)

- Modem Libraries (V8bis, V22bis, V42bis)

- Telephony Libraries (Acoustic echo cancellation, Caller ID, CAS detect, CPT, DTMF, G.165, G711, G7.26, Voice activity detector)

- Security Libraries (DES, 3DES)

- Motion Control Libraries (for BLDC, SR, AC)

For a limited time only, save $895 and get SDK FREE when you register on our web site:

http://mot-sps.com/motor/devtools/sdk.html

Price and Availability:

The 56F826 – as well as other members of the 56F800 family – is immediately available for production orders supported by Metrowerks CodeWarrior 4.0, the SDK 2.3 and evaluation modules (EVMs). The 56F827 is scheduled for sampling, development tool availability and production release in the third quarter, 2001. Suggested list price for the 56F826 and 56F827 in 10K quantities is $9.00 and $10.50 (USD) respectively.

About Motorola:

As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola’s Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA technologies enabling its customers to create “smart” products and new business opportunities in the networking and computing, wireless communications, transportation, and home networking markets. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $7.9 billion (USD) in 2000. http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors/

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were $37.6 billion. http://www.motorola.com