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ARCTURUS ENABLES LATEST FREESCALE COLDFIRE® MICROPROCESSOR

Non-recurring engineering (NRE)-free VoIP-based digital voice software solution was designed in partnership with Encore Software and Arcturus Networks specifically for industrial and consumer applications.

Date: Feb 05, 2010
Type: Product Change Notice – Component Substitution
Products Affected: uC68VZ328, uC5272, uC5282 uCdimm modules
Lifecycle Status: No Change
Effective Date: Q1 2010

A life cycle status change in the Toshiba NOR TC58FVM6B5BTG-65 8 Mbyte flash used in some Arcturus product has resulted in a permanent component substitution on the following parts:

Date: Nov 10, 2009
Type: Product Change Notice
Products Affected: uC53281 (UC68VZ328, DragonBall, 68VZ328, 68K)
Lifecycle Status: Performance Increase
Effective Date: Q4 2009

A performance increase for the 33MHz uC68VZ32 product line is planned for Q4, 2009. The performance increase is the result of a pin-compatible module that makes use of the 240MHz MCF5328 ColdFire^® processor from Freescale^TM Semiconductor. The 240MHz product will be uniquely identified by part numbers beginning with UCCF5328D144. The product will be RoHS compliant and available in extended temperature versions.

ANALOG DEVICES AND ARCTURUS SUPPLY IP MEDIA DEVELOPMENT KIT AND READY-TO-USE MODULE BASED ON BLACKFIN PROCESSOR

Development time and risk reduced for array of SIP- and VoIP-based applications in industrial, healthcare, building security, transportation, and point-of-service

NORWOOD, MA – September 16, 2009 With the growing popularity of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) for enabling multimedia communications over IP (Internet Protocol) networks, Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) and Arcturus Networks Inc. are introducing the uCBF54x Start Kit and System Module to speed development of embedded media devices that feature multichannel voice, mini PBX, or IP video capabilities. Targeted commercial and industrial applications that can benefit from using the uCBF54x for SIP-enabled two-way voice and/or video communications include: building and industrial safety systems, such as access control and public address; passenger assistance applications in mass transit; healthcare monitoring; and point-of-service, including central order-taking at quick-service restaurants. Based on ADI’s Blackfin? processor with voice, media, and management software and support from Arcturus Networks, the uCBF54x solution is available immediately in two forms: either as part of a development kit (Start Kit) complete with implementation examples, or as a system-on-a-module (System Module) suited for dropping directly into end-products. The uCBF54x Start Kit and System Module are available from Digi-Key, an Analog Devices authorized distributor. A product training video detailing the Arcturus kit and module is also available from Digi-Key.