Freescale To Give Away StarterTRAK Development Boards for Automotive Applications

Freescale StarterTRAK development boards are based on the company’s Kinetis EA Cortex M0+ MUCs or Qorivva 32-bit MCU targeting automotive applications with support a wide temperature range (–40° to +125°C) and interfaces such as LIN (Local Interconnect Network) and CAN. These development boards can be used for body and security, powertrain, and safety & chassis applications. Freescale has decided to giveaway 60 StarterTRACK development board to random winners, so if you are knowledgeable in this field it could be an opportunity to try the platform. There will be 5 different kits given away, all based on Kinetis MCU: TRKKEA8, TRKKEA64, TRKKEA128, KEA128LEDLIGHTRD and KEA128BLDCRD. Let’s have a closer look at TRK-KEA128 development board.

Key features and specifications of  TRK-KEA128 board:

• MCU – Kinetis KEA128 ARM Cortex M0+ MCU @ 48MHz with 16KB RAM and 128KB flash in a 80 LQFP package
• On-board openSDA debugging and programming circuit using the PK20DX128 MCU
• LIN communications interface
• Analog interface with ambient light sensor
• 4 high efficiency LEDs
• 2 push buttons
• SCI serial communication interface (sharing the openSDA interface)
• CAN communications interface

The development kit includes a TRK-KEA128 board, a DVD with CodeWarrior software, a USB cable, TRK-KEA Quick Start Guide, and Freescale Warranty Card. Schematics, BoM, as applications notes are also provided by the company. Automotive application possible with this board include HVAC, doors, window lift and seat control, parking breaks, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and more. They can also be used to control brushless DC motors. Full details can be found on TRK-KEA128 page.

If you’d like the board you can either spend $49, or try your luck for with giveaway. The constest is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old and resident in a nonU.S.embargoed country, expect residents of Canada. To enter, simply fill that form with your name, email, and country of residence. That’s all, no question about your potential project is even asked. The draw will take place on September 24, 2014.

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