Freescale Expands Digital Signal Controller Portfolio with Additional Price/Performance Options

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is answering the
market demand for more advanced digital control solutions by adding
four digital signal controllers (DSCs) to its 16-bit 56F8000 DSC
family. With the introduction of these four devices, Freescale has
significantly broadened its array of cost-effective DSC offerings.

   "The price point and functionality of the 56F8000 devices allowed
our team to explore the DSC market and begin building on this robust
architecture," said Timo Kasi, vice president of research and
development at Vacon Oyj. "Freescale's development tools combined with
56F8000 devices functionality allowed us to decrease development time.
This is a huge advantage in introducing new products to the market."

   With the 56F8000 family, consumer and industrial products that
previously required both digital and analog control algorithms and
circuits now can be controlled digitally through flexible, intelligent
embedded software running on a DSC. Freescale's latest DSCs provide
optimal digital control solutions for motor control (refrigerator
compressors, dishwashers, conveyor belts); digital power conversion
(AC-DC power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies, frequency
inverters); and advanced lighting control (high-brightness LED arrays
for architectural lighting and LCD backlights).

   "Sophisticated control algorithms and high-performance processors
are often beyond the budget scope of high-volume, cost-sensitive
embedded applications," said Will Strauss, president and founder of
Forward Concepts. "Freescale's 56F8000 family changes the game by
combining the performance and fast calculation of a digital signal
processor with the ease-of-use and control capabilities of a
microcontroller -- all on a single chip. DSCs offered at attractive
price points have the potential to drive application innovations, such
as sensorless motor control in appliances."

   After introducing the industry's first DSC products six years ago,
Freescale continues to enhance its 16-bit DSC portfolio and build on
the market success of its flagship 56F8000 DSC family.

   "The combination of exceptional price/performance, a powerful
core, small footprint and intelligent peripherals makes the 56F8000
family a compelling solution for system designers who want to leap to
full digital control," said Mike McCourt, vice president and general
manager of Freescale's microcontroller business. "With this latest DSC
product introduction, Freescale is keeping pace with our customers'
needs for higher integration and reduced cost."

   56F8000 Family Enhancements

   The latest 56F8000 DSCs are available in four lead-free package
options, ranging from 32 to 64 pins, with flash memory sizes from 12KB
to 64KB. The increased flash memory array enables easier
implementation of complex loop control algorithms and system control
features.

   Other additions to the 56F8000 peripheral set include a
digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and analog comparators. These
features enable reduced design costs through the elimination of
external components and circuitry. An optional Multi-Scalable
Controller Area Network (MSCAN) 2.0 A/B module is available on the
higher memory devices, providing robust connectivity for industrial
and automotive applications.

   The need for accurate, low-cost motor control is prevalent in
household appliance applications. Recent regulatory requirements are
driving appliance manufacturers to increase the system
integrity/safety of their control circuitry. The 56F8000 family
addresses these latest regulations with advanced features, such as an
independently clocked watchdog timer and the capability to verify
flash memory contents. Both features allow system designers to guard
against conditions such as code runaway that could potentially induce
unsafe conditions in their end products.

   The 56F8000 family enhancements bring efficient, reliable and
cost-effective control to embedded applications. Examples include
sensorless control of electric motors, reducing system cost and
helping to eliminate potential points of failure; less torque ripple
in electric motors, reducing vibration and noise though adaptive,
closed-loop algorithmic control; and reduction of bulky magnetics in
power supplies, resulting in more efficient power conversion with
reduced heat generation and smaller size.

   56F8000 Features

   The 56F8000 series incorporates Freescale's 56800/E DSC core,
which delivers 32 MIPS and single-cycle multiply accumulate (MAC)
execution. Additional device features include:

   -- Up to 64KB of flash

   -- 96MHz PWM with programmable fault capability

   -- Highly accurate 12-bit ADC with a 1.125 microsecond conversion
rate

   -- ADC/PWM synchronization

   -- Inter-IC bus interface

   -- Integrated voltage regulator and power supervisor

   -- Tunable relaxation oscillator

   -- Four 16-bit timers, computer operating properly (COP), serial
peripheral interface (SPI) and serial communications interface (SCI)

   -- Up to 26 general-purpose input/output (GPIO)

   -- Temperature range from -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C

   Availability and Support

   Product specifications and development systems for the 56F8037,
56F8036, 56F8025 and 56F8023 DSC devices are available now. Production
quantities are planned for the first quarter of 2007.

   A complimentary CodeWarrior permanent license for up to 16KB
application code (sufficient for the MC56F801x products) is available
through simple Web-based registration. Freescale also provides
Processor Expert rapid application design tools, training materials,
application notes, hardware tools and reference designs to expedite
system development with Freescale digital signal controllers.

   For more information about the 56F8000 products and available
services and support, visit
http://www.freescale.com/files/pr/56F8000.html.

   About Freescale Semiconductor

   Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for
the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets.
Freescale became a publicly traded company in July 2004. The company
is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development,
manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries.
Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest
semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD).
www.freescale.com.

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      Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is answering the market 
      demand for more advanced digital control solutions by adding four 
      digital signal controllers (DSCs) to its 16-bit 56F8000 DSC family. With 
      the introduction of these four devices, Freescale has significantly 
      broadened its array of cost-effective DSC offerings.
    
    
      "The price point and functionality of the 56F8000 devices allowed our 
      team to explore the DSC market and begin building on this robust 
      architecture," said Timo Kasi, vice president of research and 
      development at Vacon Oyj. "Freescale's development tools combined with 
      56F8000 devices functionality allowed us to decrease development time. 
      This is a huge advantage in introducing new products to the market."
    
    
      With the 56F8000 family, consumer and industrial products that 
      previously required both digital and analog control algorithms and 
      circuits now can be controlled digitally through flexible, intelligent 
      embedded software running on a DSC. Freescale's latest DSCs provide 
      optimal digital control solutions for motor control (refrigerator 
      compressors, dishwashers, conveyor belts); digital power conversion 
      (AC-DC power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies, frequency 
      inverters); and advanced lighting control (high-brightness LED arrays 
      for architectural lighting and LCD backlights).
    
    
      "Sophisticated control algorithms and high-performance processors are 
      often beyond the budget scope of high-volume, cost-sensitive embedded 
      applications," said Will Strauss, president and founder of Forward 
      Concepts. "Freescale's 56F8000 family changes the game by combining the 
      performance and fast calculation of a digital signal processor with the 
      ease-of-use and control capabilities of a microcontroller -- all on a 
      single chip. DSCs offered at attractive price points have the potential 
      to drive application innovations, such as sensorless motor control in 
      appliances."
    
    
      After introducing the industry's first DSC products six years ago, 
      Freescale continues to enhance its 16-bit DSC portfolio and build on the 
      market success of its flagship 56F8000 DSC family.
    
    
      "The combination of exceptional price/performance, a powerful core, 
      small footprint and intelligent peripherals makes the 56F8000 family a 
      compelling solution for system designers who want to leap to full 
      digital control," said Mike McCourt, vice president and general manager 
      of Freescale's microcontroller business. "With this latest DSC product 
      introduction, Freescale is keeping pace with our customers' needs for 
      higher integration and reduced cost."
    
    
      56F8000 Family Enhancements
    
    
      The latest 56F8000 DSCs are available in four lead-free package options, 
      ranging from 32 to 64 pins, with flash memory sizes from 12KB to 64KB. 
      The increased flash memory array enables easier implementation of 
      complex loop control algorithms and system control features.
    
    
      Other additions to the 56F8000 peripheral set include a 
      digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and analog comparators. These features 
      enable reduced design costs through the elimination of external 
      components and circuitry. An optional Multi-Scalable Controller Area 
      Network (MSCAN) 2.0 A/B module is available on the higher memory 
      devices, providing robust connectivity for industrial and automotive 
      applications.
    
    
      The need for accurate, low-cost motor control is prevalent in household 
      appliance applications. Recent regulatory requirements are driving 
      appliance manufacturers to increase the system integrity/safety of their 
      control circuitry. The 56F8000 family addresses these latest regulations 
      with advanced features, such as an independently clocked watchdog timer 
      and the capability to verify flash memory contents. Both features allow 
      system designers to guard against conditions such as code runaway that 
      could potentially induce unsafe conditions in their end products.
    
    
      The 56F8000 family enhancements bring efficient, reliable and 
      cost-effective control to embedded applications. Examples include 
      sensorless control of electric motors, reducing system cost and helping 
      to eliminate potential points of failure; less torque ripple in electric 
      motors, reducing vibration and noise though adaptive, closed-loop 
      algorithmic control; and reduction of bulky magnetics in power supplies, 
      resulting in more efficient power conversion with reduced heat 
      generation and smaller size.
    
    
      56F8000 Features
    
    
      The 56F8000 series incorporates Freescale's 56800/E DSC core, which 
      delivers 32 MIPS and single-cycle multiply accumulate (MAC) execution. 
      Additional device features include:
    
    
      -- Up to 64KB of flash
    
    
      -- 96MHz PWM with programmable fault capability
    
    
      -- Highly accurate 12-bit ADC with a 1.125 microsecond conversion rate
    
    
      -- ADC/PWM synchronization
    
    
      -- Inter-IC bus interface
    
    
      -- Integrated voltage regulator and power supervisor
    
    
      -- Tunable relaxation oscillator
    
    
      -- Four 16-bit timers, computer operating properly (COP), serial 
      peripheral interface (SPI) and serial communications interface (SCI)
    
    
      -- Up to 26 general-purpose input/output (GPIO)
    
    
      -- Temperature range from -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C
    
    
      Availability and Support
    
    
      Product specifications and development systems for the 56F8037, 56F8036, 
      56F8025 and 56F8023 DSC devices are available now. Production quantities 
      are planned for the first quarter of 2007.
    
    
      A complimentary CodeWarrior permanent license for up to 16KB application 
      code (sufficient for the MC56F801x products) is available through simple 
      Web-based registration. Freescale also provides Processor Expert rapid 
      application design tools, training materials, application notes, 
      hardware tools and reference designs to expedite system development with 
      Freescale digital signal controllers.
    
    
      For more information about the 56F8000 products and available services 
      and support, visit http://www.freescale.com/files/pr/56F8000.html.
    
    
      About Freescale Semiconductor
    
    
      Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader 
      in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the 
      automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. 
      Freescale became a publicly traded company in July 2004. The company is 
      based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, 
      manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, 
      a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor 
      companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD). www.freescale.com.
    
    Reader Inquiry Response:

Freescale Semiconductor
P.O. Box 17927
Denver, CO 80217 USA
    
      Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale 
      Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the property 
      of their respective owners. (C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2006.