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Announcing the New P8X00A Propeller Chip

Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
edited 2015-04-01 05:16 in Propeller 1
Announcing the P8X00A
=====================

Parrallax today announced the immediate, but limited availability of a new Propeller chip,
to be known as the P8X00A.

The new P8X00A propeller chip is based on the P8X32A...
* 8 x CPU Cores, 32bit CPU, 2KB private RAM/Registers, 2 counters, VGA/Composite video
* Each CPU Core is capable of operating at 100MHz
* 32KB shared RAM, accessible by all CPU Cores in round-robbin 1:16 clocks, byte/word/long access
* 32KB shared ROM, accessible by all CPU Cores (as per shared RAM), with SIN/LOG/FONT tables and Boot Code
* Internal Oscillator
* No External EEPROM
* Logical Object Oriented Familiar Language and Intelligent ReProgramming Algorithm (tm) means downloading is not required
* Available in user friendly small footprint 0.6"W DIP8
* 00 x Input/Output pins

Chop Gracy, the Chip's designer, said today that this development was done to satisfy the hobbyist market that
have been clamouring for a smaller, cut-down Propeller P8X32A, in a hobbyfriendly package.

Kon Gracy, Head of Marketing, said they expect these sales to far exceed the popular cut-down Propeller P8x16A.

Due to very limited availability, the P8X00A will only be made available to existing forum members.
A limit of one (1) P8X00A per member will apply until further stocks become available.

P8X00A US$5.00ea + US$10.00 p+p (limit 1 per customer).
                   ┌──────────┐
             Vss  ─┤          ├─ Vdd
             BOEn ─┤  P8X00A  ├─ XO
             RESn ─┤          ├─ XI
             Vdd  ─┤          ├─ Vss
                   └──────────┘

Comments

  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2015-03-31 18:00
    It's not April 1st yet you know. Well, maybe it is where you are! :-)
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2015-03-31 18:02
    For those that missed it, here is the link to the P8X16A
    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php/149255-P8X16A-DIP24-16xI-O-Propeller-now-working-)?highlight=p8x16a
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2015-03-31 18:04
    It is April 1 here and just got in in time - its now afternoon here :)
  • PropGuy2PropGuy2 Posts: 360
    edited 2015-03-31 18:15
    That's a good one. It caught me off guard until I read it had no I/O pins...
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2015-03-31 18:27
    I/O is over-rated if you ask me!!

    LOOFLIRPA sounds like a great language!

    Happy March 32nd!!
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2015-03-31 18:32
    I presume it has built in WIFI for I/O.
  • Peter JakackiPeter Jakacki Posts: 10,193
    edited 2015-03-31 18:51
    Great, but you forgot to mention it is footprint compatible with a subset of the 40 pin P8X32A,

    I see this would be a great add-on for a Z80 board as it provides the oscillator and brown-out and reset functions all in one chip!! Since it is 0.6" wide I can place it inline with the Z80 and not compromise the address/data bus routing to my 2708 EEPROMs and 2102 RAMs. I'm guessing this part is only 3.3V so I might have to add some level translators but I don't mind adding more chips, it makes the board look complicated for those masses that gasp in wonderment at it.

    But before I order my limited quantity of one (since I am a forum member), I'd like to see a photo of the chip please, and the datasheet too as I don't want to design it in before I RTM.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2015-03-31 19:22
    Despite the lack of I/O pins, Parallax claims that the P8X00A is able to communicate with the spirit world, assuming that its aura gets cleansed at least once a week. Fortunately, the Aura Cleanser Mark I that I've just recently developed will do the job in about seven minutes and runs on 100-250VAC 50-60 Hz. (A 12 VDC mobile version is in the works.) They go for $1500 (PayPal only) for a fully-assembled unit, including same-day worldwide shipping. Please email me for payment details. The first ten people to order will also receive a free pack of tarot cards.

    But wait! There's more! If you order in the next 15 minutes, I'll double your order, absolutely free! (Just add separate processing and handling.)

    -Phil
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2015-03-31 20:49
    Yes! The new PreCOG(tm) technology knows your intent before you do! The single most important thing you can do to complete your project is just order one, and when you do, you get not only one Propeller with patented PreCOG technology, but two! That's right! Two for the low price of only $19.95.

    PreCOG advanced intent pipelining means you only have to plan on it happening and the PreCOG does the rest, and only requires proximity and power. No more burned pins, no more messy wires, no more muss, no more fuss!

    Now you would normally expect one last pitch, one last call to action, but no more! It's shipping, and you know it, and it knows why. Check your mailbox today!
  • ozpropdevozpropdev Posts: 2,792
    edited 2015-03-31 21:06
    I was lucky enough to get my hands on the 0.3'' wide prototype.
    It has a unique "stacking" feature for easy expansion and is bipolar and 5V tolerant. :)

    attachment.php?attachmentid=113722&d=1427861069
    _P8X00A.jpg
    623 x 327 - 56K
  • TubularTubular Posts: 4,702
    edited 2015-03-31 22:26
    Good one Cluso

    Are you going to offer a 'tri blade' version of these?
  • cruXiblecruXible Posts: 78
    edited 2015-03-31 23:17
    I am surprised Kon hasn't moved this thread to announcements already.
  • abecedarianabecedarian Posts: 312
    edited 2015-03-31 23:57
    Also available in low power, high efficiency configuration: 
                       ┌─────────┐  
             Vss  ─┤         ├─ Vdd
             BOEn ─┤ P8X00AH ├─ XO
             RESn ─┤         ├─ XI
                   └─────────┘

    ... as well as extremely low power with Heterogenous Special High-Efficiency ExtremeTechnology P8X00AHSHEET: 
                       ┌─────────┐  
             BOEn ─┤ P8X00AH ├─ XO
             RESn ─┤  SHEET  ├─ XI
                   └─────────┘
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2015-04-01 00:21
    While "LOVE" has no meaning in the SPIN programming language, and "LOVE" means 'nothing' in the language of tennis; there is a lot of love for the Propeller in any form.

    Does anyone understand what I am saying?
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2015-04-01 00:29
    For Peter and others,

    Here is proof of existence of my P8X00A

    attachment.php?attachmentid=113728&d=1427873367

    P8X00A.jpg
    P8X00A.jpg
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  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2015-04-01 00:38
    And here is the new P0X16A-1

    A 16 x I/O version with no Cores, no Memory and built using the latest ZeroPower(tm) technology ;)

    attachment.php?attachmentid=113729&d=1427873888

    P0X16A1.jpg
    P0X16A1.jpg
    690 x 529 - 99K
  • cruXiblecruXible Posts: 78
    edited 2015-04-01 00:53
    There is something wrong with one of those pins.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2015-04-01 02:33
    cruXible wrote: »
    There is something wrong with one of those pins.

    The pull-up he used was too strong!
  • JRetSapDoogJRetSapDoog Posts: 954
    edited 2015-04-01 05:16
    Earlier today, I had my "April Fool's" antenna on when reading the following article:

    Title: New Microchip Technology Harnesses Changes in Body Temperature to Keep Your Cellphone Charged…for 10 Years

    Link: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/03/31/new-microchip-technology-harnesses-changes-in-body-temperature-to-keep-your-cellphone-charged-for-10-years/ (BTW, it's an Atmel chip)

    But it turns out that it wasn't a joke (though the headline took a little artistic license in saying "Your Cellphone").

    The article links to a nice video showing the Cortex being powered by a warm cup or a hand to broadcast to a nearby radio using AM.

    So just now I turned down the sensitivity of my skeptical setting and came here to my trusted Parallax forum and what did I find?

    I found that intelligent people have a good sense of humor. Chop and Kon ought to get in on this.

    Then again, what if Kon--or better yet, Ken--reported that a new chip really were in an advanced state of development. Call it the P2.

    I suppose that someday chips won't need I/O pins and can be connected wirelessly when in close proximity, but I'll gladly settle for a P2 in the meantime.
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