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10/31/08 06:08
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#159514 - Elaboration
Responding to: ???'s previous message

The ARM devices usually require a bit of code to set up the PLL etc. They usually have a more complex interrupt structure and more sophisticated peripherals. If you're comfortable reading datsheets and can understand them, go with the ARMs. The ARM offerings are predominantly 3V parts and surface mount.

The CortexM3 variants are a little simpler than the ARM7 offerings, maybe look at Luminary Micro - they've got some nice eval boards at attractive prices and ST have a nice eval gadget for their CortexM3 parts.

Download some datasheets and get a feel for what you have to contend with.

When it's all said and done, most microprocessors are all much the same. Once you've learnt one, going to another is not such a big deal.

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TopicAuthorDate
8051 versus AVR/ARM Risc?            01/01/70 00:00      
   I don't know            01/01/70 00:00      
      Care to elaborate?            01/01/70 00:00      
         Elaboration            01/01/70 00:00      
      Simple can be complicated!            01/01/70 00:00      
   more features            01/01/70 00:00      
      real embedded system ?!            01/01/70 00:00      
      unreal            01/01/70 00:00      
   Go for anyone, or tell about end goal            01/01/70 00:00      
      other uC families ?            01/01/70 00:00      
         Again, what is your goal?            01/01/70 00:00      
            We can't suggest without more info            01/01/70 00:00      
               What ARM?            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Any ARM from "reputed" manufacturer            01/01/70 00:00      
   Whatever you do...            01/01/70 00:00      
   not really an answer, but ....            01/01/70 00:00      
      $14?!            01/01/70 00:00      
         a "toolstick"            01/01/70 00:00      
            Eight quid!            01/01/70 00:00      
               or free            01/01/70 00:00      
   OT: I wonder...            01/01/70 00:00      

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