8 and 32bit MCUs are pin-for-pin compatible

The first two members of the Flexis series of microcontrollers aid design migration from 8 to 32bit with a common set of on-chip peripherals and development tools.

Breaking new ground in 8 and 32bit compatibility, Freescale has introduced the first two members of its new Flexis series of microcontrollers (MCUs).

The MC9S08QE128 based on the S08 core, and MCF51QE128, the first device based on the ColdFire V1 core, are the industry's first 8 and 32bit MCUs with pin-for-pin compatibility and a common set of on-chip peripherals and development tools.

The Flexis series provides the 8 to 32bit "connection point" on Freescale's Controller Continuum - the industry's only roadmap for compatible 8 and 32bit architectures.

The Flexis QE128 family enables developers to migrate between low-end and high-performance embedded designs with exceptional ease, speed, cost-effectiveness and ultra-low-power operating efficiency.