IAR Systems launches starter kits for NXP’s LPC11U00 USB microcontroller series and LPC1780 microcontroller series

Uppsala, Sweden - July 20, 2011 - IAR Systems today announced that IAR KickStart Kits for the LPC11U00 series of microcontrollers as well as for the ARM Cortex-M3 based LPC1780 microcontroller family from NXP are now available. Both starter kits include a feature-rich evaluation board, software development tools, an IAR J-Link Lite debug probe, and software. A high level of integration between hardware, software and tools in combination with preconfigured example projects and board support packages from various RTOS vendors makes it very easy to use the kit and get started with evaluation, designing and prototyping software applications. IAR KickStart Kit for LPC11U14 The LPC11U00 series of microcontrollers provides low cost 32-bit replacement for 8- and 16-bit microcontrollers in USB device applications. It features an integrated USB 2.0 full-speed device controller together with an ARM Cortex-M0 processor. The IAR KickStart Kit includes an LPC11U14 evaluation board fitted with an LPC11U14 microcontroller, a USB connector, an LCD, and various other peripherals. IAR KickStart Kit for LPC1788 The evaluation board of the IAR KickStart Kit for LPC1788 is fitted with an LPC1788 microcontroller, a 3,5’’ color TFT touch screen, connectors for USB host, USB OTG, Ethernet and CAN, audio in and out, and many other peripherals. Debug connectors for ETM trace, SWD and JTAG are also included. The included IAR J-Link Lite debug probe provides JTAG and SWD debug interfaces. Added debug capabilities can be enabled by separate debug probes. IAR J-Trace enables full instruction trace, and IAR J-Link Ultra enables power debugging features in IAR Embedded Workbench. Both probes are sold separately. The IAR KickStart Kits for LPC11U14 and for LPC1788 are prepared for use with IAR Embedded Workbench, the most widely used tool chain for ARM based microcontrollers recognized for its efficient code generation, comprehensive debugger, and user friendly IDE. Both IAR KickStart Kits are in stock and available in IAR Systems’ e-shop. IAR KickStart Kit for LPC11U14 is priced at EUR 129/USD 179. Part number is KSK-LPC11U14-JL. IAR KickStart Kit for LPC1788 is priced at EUR 279/USD 399. Part number is KSK-LPC1788-JL. Details are available at www.iar.com/kits.

About IAR Systems IAR Systems is the world’s leading supplier of software tools for developing embedded systems applications. The software enables over 14 000 large and small companies to develop premium products based on 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers, mainly in the areas of industrial automation, medical devices, consumer electronics, telecommunication and automotive products. IAR Systems has an extensive network of partners and cooperates with the world’s leading semiconductor vendors. IAR Systems Group AB is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.iar.com. Editor's Note: IAR Systems, IAR Embedded Workbench, C-SPY, visualSTATE, The Code to Success, IAR KickStart Kit, IAR and the logotype of IAR Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by IAR Systems AB. J-Link and J-Trace are trademarks licensed to IAR Systems AB. All other products are trademarks of their respective owners.