AT90SCR050 provides cost-effective solutions, complete tool set and support for various programming mechanisms in the consumer, corporate and government sectors
CARTES, France, November 17, 2009 - Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller-based solutions, today announced a new Atmel AVR® microcontroller designed for the smart card reader market. Targeting the low-cost, high volume market, Atmel''s new AT90SCR050 is a complete system solution that enables designers to bring their products faster-to-market.
The AT90SCR050 includes an industry-proven Atmel AVR microcontroller, 16 KB of ROM, USB FS2.0 and smart card interface with an integrated DC/DC to support cards compliant with the EMV L1 requirement and ISO7816. These features offer designers a complete system solution to help bring their high-volume products to market at cost-effective price points.
"Many everyday applications are beginning to require certain levels of ''smart'' technology," said Jean-Charles Lesage, Atmel''s marketing manager for smart card reader ICs. "Atmel''s AT90SCR050 addresses the high-volume market, such as laptops and mobile devices, by offering designers a complete solution to enable their products to compete in a price-competitive market. Sectors such as consumer, corporate and the government are quickly entering the high-volume market and requiring these smart card technologies in their applications. Atmel has a complete portfolio to address these needs."