SPARC microprocessor aims at control.(Ross Technology introduces the CY7C611 embeddable processor) (product announcement)

EDN, May, 1990 by Clarke, Michele

SPARC [microprocessor]Ps aim at control AUSTIN, TX--Cypress Semiconductor's Ross Technology subsidiary unveiled on Monday the second scaled-down 32-bit SPARC processor aimed at embedded control in as many weeks. The Cypress part, the CY7C611, comes hot on the heels of LSI Logic's L64901, released last week.

Although both companies calltheir parts controllers, they are more aptly called "embeddable processors." The devices lack the traditional on-chip ROM and peripheral functions found in "true" 32-bit microcontrollers like the Motorola 68332 and 68302 (see Sept 7, 1989) pg 6). Because both chips adhere to the SPARC architecture, real-time operating systems and a range of development tools are already available. SPARC architecture has several...

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