These MCUs draw extremely low power with stop currents of less than 450 nanoamps and integrate an LCD segment display, USB connectivity and advanced analog circuitry. As a result, Freescale medical MCU solutions can offer up to a 30 percent reduction in components, providing significant system cost savings compared to the leading competitor. These products are included in the Freescale Product Longevity Program (see Freescale website for more information), with a minimum of 15 years of assured supply from the date of qualification.
Freescale microcontrollers keep medical applications pumping
Medical electronics represents the fastest-growing opportunity for industrial semiconductors, with year-on-year growth expected to top 11 percent, according to Databeans. Today, Freescale Semiconductor increased its commitment to and investment in this growing market by introducing five microcontroller (MCU) product lines specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of medical applications.