NXP released first ARM Cortex-M with integrated USB drivers

NXP Semiconductors introduced the LPC11U2x series – the first microcontroller based on the ARM® Cortex™-M0 processor to offer integrated USB class drivers. By integrating multiple USB drivers in ROM, the LPC11U2x maximizes Flash memory utilization, saving up to 16 KB of code space while providing fully tested and easy-to-use APIs to enable USB integration in a matter of minutes. Microcontrollers are designed with up to 128 KB Flash and up to 4K EEPROM.

The extensible on-chip USB drivers include Human Interface Device (HID), Mass Storage Device Class (MSC), and Communication Device Class (CDC). 

Key Features of the LPC11U2x Series

• Speeds of up to 50MHz
• Up to 10KB SRAM and 32KB Flash
• Up to 4KB integrated EEPROM for storing critical system data, which reduces the overall system footprint and improves security
• Selectable USART with Smart Card Interface/UART, 2 SSP, I2C (FM+) as serial peripherals
• 8-channel high-precision 10-bit ADC with ±1LSB DNL
• 12 MHz internal RC oscillator with 1 percent accuracy over temperature and voltage

Recommended distribution unit pricing in 10,000 piece quantities for the LPC11U23FBD48/301 (48-pin LQFP package) with 24K Flash, 8K SRAM and 1K EEPROM is at US $1.53.