MCU upgrades the 8bit industry standard: News from Ramtron International

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A fast and flexible 8051-based microcontroller delivers the power and speed of a 16bit MCU without migrating from an 8bit device.

Ramtron International has started shipping the VRS51L2070, a fast and flexible 8051-based microcontroller that delivers the power and speed of a 16bit MCU without migrating from an 8bit device "The VRS51L2070 meets the current market demand for a high performance MCU, without a costly investment in new architecture and code", explains Irv Lustigman, General Manager of Ramtron Canada

This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)

MCU upgrades the 8bit industry standard

A fast and flexible 8051-based microcontroller delivers the power and speed of a 16bit MCU without migrating from an 8bit device.

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