A .Net CPU

An anonymous reader writes "Windows for devices has an article about the .Net CPU. The chip is programmed with a subset of the CLR and runs the same software as the SPOT smart watches. Among other things, "[t]he computer module is implemented in the format of a 32-pin "DIP" (dual inline package) chip, allowing the module to conveniently plug into a standard 32-pin DIP socket. In addition, the ".netcpu CPU Module" integrates 4MB of nonvolatile Flash memory (interfaced via an SPI interface on the SoC). It also provides 24 general purpose digital I/O lines, which are multiplexed with other functions including 8 VTU ports, a USB port, two serial ports, and SPI and I2C interfaces." More information about the product can be found at the .netcpu company website."

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Features in a nutshell

[amigoro]

From TFA:

• 384K of SRAM, single cycle access
• 27 MHz ARM7TDMI
• FBGA chip form
• ~450,000 instructions per second
• 4MB non volatile flash
• 1.8-volt core, 3.3-volt I/O
• 32768 Hz real-time clock
• 32-pin pinout, including 24 GPIO ports multiplexed with other functions (8 VTU ports, dual serial ports, SPI, and USB port)
• SPI and I2C interfaces

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[Anonymous Coward]

I for one welcome our new .netcpu overlords.