lpc11xx

The ARM^® Cortex™-M0 processor is the smallest, lowest-power and most energy-efficient ARM processor available. The exceptionally small silicon area, low power, and minimal code footprint of the processor achieves 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price point, bypassing the step to 16-bit devices.

The Cortex-M0 processor promises substantial savings in system cost while retaining tool and binary compatibility with feature-rich processors such as the Cortex-M3 processor. It consumes as little as 85 microwatts/MHz (0.085 milliwatts) in an area of typically under 12K gates, enabling the creation of ultra low-power analog and mixed signal devices.

The ARM Cortex-M0 processor offers significant benefits to system and software developers:

• 32-bit performance in a 16-bit footprint resulting in more power efficiency and longer battery life, plus performance headroom for product enhancements
• Small size enables the processor and analog circuits to be implemented on single die
• Lower cost devices through a smaller processing core, system and memories
• Ultra-low power consumption and integrated sleep modes resulting in longer battery life
• Thumb^® instruction set for maximum code density
• Fast interrupt handling for critical control applications
• Wake-up Interrupt Controller enables ultra-low leakage retention mode with instantaneous, fully-active mode for critical events
• Enhanced system debug for faster development
• 100% C-coding including interrupt handlers and boot code to ease system development; Zero assembler code required
• Wide application envelope encompassing ultra-low cost microcontrollers and analog mixed signal applications