SST89CK79EVK Evaluation Kit

The SST89CK79EVK Evaluation Kit provides immediate evaluation of SST's single-chip SST89C5x microcontroller. This FlashFlex family of microcontrollers combine the industry standard 8051 core with 20/36 KB of SST’s proprietary SuperFlash EEPROM technology. Each kit contains a kitCON-FlashFlex Baseboard that features the SST89C58 and all the hardware needed to download user code into both the on-chip Flash and the external 128 KB SuperFlash memory, and provides a breadboard area for user interface circuitry. All other hardware components needed for operation, including a DB-9 serial cable and AC power adapter, are provided with the evaluation kit.

The kitCON-FlashFlex is also designed for use with the optional SST89CK79ZAB ZIF Adapter Board, which enables easy programming of any on-chip Flash within the SST89C5x microcontroller. The ZIF Adapter Board (ZAB) houses three different Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets to support programming any of the FlashFlex controller package types: 40-pin PDIP, 44-pin PLCC and 44-pin TQFP. The ZAB mounts directly onto the Baseboard. Additionally, the ZAB can also be used to test programmed controllers as well as future derivatives of the SST89C5x family. With the ZAB mounted on the Baseboard, jumper options are provided to allow operation by either the SST89C58 on the Baseboard or SST89C5x on the ZAB.

The kit-included CD-ROM provides complete documentation and evaluation software development tools to accompany the hardware. Hardware schematics and a Getting Started Manual are also provided, offering several example programs for use with the included software tools.

The SST89CK79EVK evaluation kit and SST89CK79ZAB ZIF adapter board are available from SST’s sales representatives and distributors.

Technical Features:

• Evaluation Baseboard in EURO-card format (160 x 100 mm.), including wire wrap-field (90 x 60 mm.) for easy layout of user circuitry
• Populated by an 8051-compatible SST89C58 FlashFlex microcontroller featuring 36 KB on-chip Flash supporting on-chip Flash-programming
• 128 (to 512) KB external SuperFlash (PLCC-package) supporting on-board Flash-programming
• 32 KB RAM on-board (optionally expandable to 160 KB)
• All controller ports, as well as data and address lines, extend from the controller to the pins of the kitCON connector in the middle of the board
• Software-configurable memory mapping (no soldering of jumpers is required)
• Bank latches for Flash and RAM integrated in address decoder
• RS-232 serial interface via DB9 connector
• Free Chip-Select signals for simple I/O connections to external peripherals
• LEDs to display board status
• Requires single unregulated 8 to 14 V/500 mA power source
• Provision for operating the board with an ICE/connect-51 for easy controller emulation
• Provision for easy implementation of a ZIF Adapter Board, also populated with an SST controller, enabling Master-Slave communication between the SuperFlash controllers mounted on the Baseboard and ZIF Adapter Board

Evaluation Kit Contents:

• FlashFlex-socketed Baseboard
• AC adapter
• DB-9 serial cable
• FlashFlex Evaluation Kit CD-ROM including:
  - Keil Software’s 8051-compatible development tool chain
  - Example programs
  - Extensive documentation and AppNotes
  - PHYTEC FlashTools software
• User’s manual
• Optional ZIF Adapter Card, with ZIF sockets, enabling programming of the on-chip Flash on SST FlashFlex microcontrollers in PDIP, PLCC and TQFP packaging