Head-start for IEEE1588 real-time Ethernet development

The M5234BCCKIT evaluation module for IEEE1588 Precision Clock Synchronisation, incorporates the 32-bit MCF5234 ColdFire® MPU and free sample application code.

Freescale Semiconductor’s M5234BCCKIT provides help to engineers using the IEEE1588 Precision Clock Synchronisation protocol in new or existing applications. Included on the module is the National Semiconductor DP83640 Phyter IC, which features full IEEE1588 hardware support.

A demonstration application using third-party IEEE1588 software and TCP/IP stack allows engineers to quickly begin synchronising remote MCF5234-based networked devices with a high level of precision.

By targeting the MC5234 MPU, this module allows engineers to take advantage of the device’s embedded Timer Processor Unit (eTPU), which reduces load on the host CPU and minimises set-up and service times for timer events by accessing data independently. This functionality delivers high performance in networked industrial applications.

 

FEATURES Single hardware board Automatic connection detection On-board Flash and SDRAM RS-232 host communications M523x processing and peripherals

APPLICATIONS Distributed control systems Multi-input data-logging equipment Telecommunications equipment Networking products

 

 

Development board M5234BCCKIT is available to members of the Future Board Club. To apply for the development board, and membership of the Board Club, go to www.my-boardclub.com/manf-offers.htm This offer is free and subject to qualification.

 

Freescale Semiconductor: M5234BCCKIT