Freescale Launches i.MX233 Processor, Integrated Mixed Signal Technology for Broad Range of Consumer and Embedded Markets

The i.MX233 processor provides an optimized system-on-chip solution to meet the power and performance requirements of eBooks, portable media players (PMPs) and other mobile consumer electronics applications requiring graphical user displays. Additional applications include VoIP handsets, smart remotes, home appliances, audio peripherals/accessories and simple human machine interface (HMI) systems for industrial applications. With an ARM9 core operating up to 454MHz, the i.MX233 processor is designed to maximize performance and extend battery life. The integrated power management system enables efficient MIPS per application while clock gating and multiple low power modes optimize low power performance. The processor also combines an LCD controller with touchscreen and display processing, connectivity ports such as USB 2.0 with Phy, SDIO, standard UARTs, I2C and SPI ports, analog features including audio codecs and A/D converters, and an external memory interface, as well as support for external NAND with hardware error correction capabilities for improved reliability. The i.MX233 provides a new level of integration for embedded markets, eliminating the need for many external components and reducing cost and complexity in a design…

i.MX233 Chip

i.MX233 Application Processor
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