Open Low-Cost 32-bit Microcontroller based on Transputer Technology for a New Generation of Automotive Applications

O'TAU - 8632

Keywords 32-bit microcontrollers, transputers, automotive applications

Start Date: To be announced / Duration: 24 months

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Objectives

The O'TAU project aims to explore the potential of exploiting the re-usable macro core (RMC) methodology and technology to produce the first efficient and low cost fully European 32-bit microcontroller and associated development tools for automotive applications. The main objectives of the project are to:

• Identify and specify the macrocells to embed into the O'TAU microcontroller. This will be done after studying the requirement of the next generation of automotive applications.
• Design and test the macrocells, which will be added to the RMC library. All the architectural choices will be oriented towards cost minimisation.
• Manufacture and test the O'TAU microcontroller chip.
• Produce development tools for easing the O'TAU micro-controller application development. These tools will include an O'TAU development system (both hardware and software).
• Produce an automotive application including an O'TAU-based breadboard.

Further information about O'TAU is available from the O'TAU home page.

CONTACT POINT

Mr Alexandre Fromion
GIE PSA Peugeot Citroën
Rue des Fauvelles 18
F - 92252 La Garenne-Colombes
tel: + 33 / 1 47 69 38 04
fax: + 33 / 1 47 69 30 29

Participants

PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN - F - C
APTOR - F - P
INMOS - UK - P
SAGEM - F - P

O'TAU - 8632, December 1993

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