Two processor modules, three interchangeable peripheral modules and partner-developed modules are available from Freescale Semiconductor for the Tower System, its customisable, embedded design environment. The processor modules are specific for industrial networking, automotive, human-machine-interface and portable handheld and metering applications. The peripheral modules offer graphical LCD, serial memory and capacitive touch functionality, allowing users to develop advanced microcontrollers with customisation features. The MPC5125 microprocessor module features HDMI, USB2.0 OTG, Ethernet, microphone, and stereo audio output and can serve as a single-board computer. The MC9S08LH64 module has the ultra- low power MC9S08LH64 segment LCD controller with integrated 16bit ADC, described as development hardware for portable handheld and entry-level metering applications. The modules complement the company's MCF52259 V2 ColdFire connectivity module, the MCF51CN128 V1 ColdFire Ethernet module, and the MC9S08LL64 8bit segment LCD module. Peripheral modules are theTWR-LCD which adds graphical LCD functionality with a 3.2inch QVGA display, touch panel, integrated display controller and frame buffer. The memory module enables serial flash, MRAM, SD card and compact flash interface functionality. The swappable sensor module provides capacitive touch, accelerometer, barometer, pressure, ambient light and temperature controls. The modules also complement previously announced peripheral modules from the company including the serial module which supports Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 and CAN; the elevator modules that connect the processor and peripheral boards; and the prototyping module which allows for custom circuitry design. Modules developed with partners are also available, for example, StackableUSB I/O device carrier module and i.MX515 ARM Cortex-A8 Tower Computer Module both from Micro/sys. Another module is the Rapid Prototyping System FM1 module from iMn MicroControl, providing prototyping and reconfiguration across the company's processors without software programming changes. There is also the AM1 module to prototype hardware designs.
