NXP buys Sharp's BlueStreak ARM-based MCU line

This is great news because I am very fond of the LH79524 and was going to miss it when it was gone. I think it makes a lot of sense for NXP as well and really cements my opininon that they make the best ARM-based microcontrollers. I hope they don't start getting ideas about dropping products from the range though.

"Tom Lucas" wrote in message news: snipped-for-privacy@demeter.uk.clara.net...

We're using the LH75410 (actually th 01 now cos the variants are all the same chip). Unfortunately I am much more synical. I suspect that NXP is interested in the customer list as much as anything else. I think we are still looking at last time buys, which with our typical product longevity means >5 years worth. Lets hope I'm wrong.

Peter

NXP always had a bit of a gap where decent LCD controllers were concerned so the devices that specialise in that should be around for a while now they have a niche to fill. NXP have traditionally been quite good in terms of longevity of products so I'm hopeful on that front too. It's early days yet and I think NXP will listen to the market (and the big customers) to see how they wish to progress with the line.

Now if could only get past that damn website then I might buy a few...