LongBow: Rapid evaluation and comparison of competing 32-bit microcontrollers

LongBow is the Future-Blox baseboard for developing advanced 32-bit microcontroller applications. LongBow supports a wide variety of 32-bit microcontroller daughterboards, including devices from Microchip, NXP Semiconductors and Freescale Semiconductor.

Key features of the LongBow board include:
• USB 2.0 interface
• LCD touchscreen control
• RS-232 ; IrDA ; RS-485 & CAN2.0B
• Current monitoring via ammeter or current monitor IC
• USB2.0 Host and OTG ports
• 20x2 interface for Bluetooth and WiLAN modules
• 20x2 header supporting ZigBee™ wireless modules
• SD memory-card interface
• 16-pin header interface supporting 16x2 alphanumeric LCD
• Small buzzer for audio feedback
• Ethernet port supporting 10/100BASE-T/TX with precision time stamping for IEEE1588 applications
• Audio Codec and Class D audio amplifier (UDA1344 and SA58670BS-G from NXP)
• Direct interface to TFT LCDs

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