Freescale Semiconductor today announced its next-generation 32-bit MCUs designed specifically for automotive applications. The new Qorivva microcontroller (MCU) families, based on Power Architecture technology, are built using a 55 nanometer (nm) non-volatile memory (NVM) process for improved power efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Qorivva MCU product families will range from low-cost, single-core controllers up to triple- and quad-core variants.
Each 55 nm Qorivva MCU comes with a full run-time software solution, including AUTOSAR MCAL driver suites and AUTOSAR real-time operating system for single-core and multicore MCUs. Qorivva MCUs also are supported by development tools, including compiler support and multicore debuggers from Freescale development partners and Freescale’s own CodeWarrior tool set.
The new Qorivva MCU families built on 55nm process technology are planned for availability in early 2012.