Date: 24/06/2010

MathWorks tools support Piccolo MCUs from TI

Texas Instruments is integrating its MCU development tools with MathWorks' Model-Based Design for the TMS320C2000 Piccolo real-time control microcontrollers (MCUs). TI is adopting Model-Based Design to support the full development chain from algorithm development to production code generation. TI plans enhance the performance of its Piccolo MCU family using the Target Support Package product from MathWorks , which offers rapid turnkey implementation and verification for digital motor control, digital power, lighting, renewable energy and other applications requiring real-time control.

MATLAB and Simulink algorithm code can be executed across all F2802x/F2803x Piccolo devices for rapid prototyping and production deployment of embedded systems. Model-Based Design with production code generation creates a direct connection between the development environment and implementation platform, helping engineers to identify and fix design problems at the system level and generate C2000-specific code.

"Creating energy efficient designs is quickly becoming the single most important part of the embedded development landscape. Model-Based Design helps embedded developers reach the market faster with innovative products that harness the low-cost, high performance and control-oriented peripherals of Piccolo MCUs," said Ken Karnofsky, MathWorks senior strategist for signal processing applications.

"TI and MathWorks share a common commitment to provide developers with the tools and support they need to simplify design of innovative end products that are reliable, energy efficient and cost effective," said Sangmin Chon, C2000 worldwide marketing director, TI. "The integration of our tools within Model-Based Design further demonstrates that commitment and allows more customers to speed development from initial rapid prototyping all the way to production."

Price:
The Target Support Package starts at US$3000.
Piccolo MCUs start at sub US$2.00.

Availability: Now

For more information visit: www.ti.com/mw-piccolo-pr-es