Parallax Propeller P8X32A 40-pin DIP

The Parallax Propeller is a unique multicore, multi-processing microcontroller with shared memory and a built-in interpreter for programming in a high-level object-oriented language, called Spin.  Its eight symmetric 32-bit processor cores (also called "cogs") are united by shared memory, managed by a central "hub," and have common access to all 32 I/O pins.

The Propeller is a good choice over other microcontrollers when a low system part count is desirable due to its ability to provide direct video output and an easy interface to external peripherals such as keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. Pre-written objects to support many types of hardware also make it an attractive option

The P8X32A-D40 is most useful for prototyping in its 40-pin DIP package.

Features

• Languages: Spin (native, object-based), Assembly (native low-level), C/C++ (via PropGCC)
• Power Requirements: 3.3 VDC
• Operating Temperature: -55 to +125 degrees C
• Processors (Cogs): 8
• I/O Pins: 32 CMOS
• External Clock Speed: DC to 80 MHz
• Internal RC Oscillator: ~12 MHz or ~20 kHz
• Execution Speed: 0 to 160 MIPS (20 MIPS/cog)
• Global ROM/RAM: 32768/32768 bytes
• Cog RAM: 512 x 32 bits/cog

Documents

Propeller P8X32A Datasheet
Propeller Object Exchange (OBEX) - Great source of example code