Freescale Semiconductor Tower System Evaluation Kit TWR-MCF51CN-KIT TWR-MCF51CN-KIT TWR-MCF51CN-KIT 信息指南

Modular and Expandable

•  Controller modules provide easy-to-use,

reconfigurable hardware

•  Interchangeable peripheral modules

(including communications, memory and 
graphical LCD) make customization easy

•  Open-source hardware and standardized

specifications promote the development of 
additional modules for added functionality 
and customization

Speeds Development Time

•  Open source hardware and software allow

quick development with proven designs

•  Integrated debugging interface allows for

easy programming and run control via 
standard USB cable

Cost Effective

•  Interchangeable peripheral modules can

be re-used with all Tower System controller 
modules, eliminating the need to purchase 
redundant hardware for future designs 

•  Enabling technologies like LCD, Wi-Fi, motor

control, serial and memory interfacing are 
offered off-the-shelf at a low cost to provide 
a customized enablement solution

Software Enablement and Support

The increasing complexity of industrial applications
and expanding functionality of semiconductors
are driving embedded developers toward 
solutions that require the integration of proven 
hardware and software platforms. Freescale, 
along with a strong alliance network, offers 
comprehensive solutions, including development 
tools, debuggers, programmers and software.

Complimentary Software and Tools

•  Freescale MQX™ RTOS, TCP/IP stacks,  

file system, USB stacks and more*

•  Freescale Linux

®

 BSP* 

•  CodeWarrior Development Studio

•  Processor Expert Software: Create,

configure, optimize, migrate and deliver
software components that generate source 
code for Freescale silicon

•  Freescale eGUI: Graphical LCD driver for

MCUs and eMPUs

* Visit freescale.com/software for a list of supported devices

3. Connect each module to the elevator boards

2. Choose peripheral modules and  

desired Tower plug-ins (TWRPIs)

  Build Your Tower System in Three Steps or Less

  Tower System Modules

Controller/Processor Modules (8-, 16-, 32-bit)      freescale.com/Towercontroller

• Works stand alone or as part of Tower System

• Allows rapid prototyping

• Features open source debugging interface

• Provides easy programming and run control via

standard USB cable

Peripheral Modules      freescale.com/Towerperipheral

• Can be re-used with all Tower System controller

modules

• Eliminates the need to buy/develop redundant

hardware

• Interchangeable peripheral modules: Serial, memory,

graphical LCD, prototyping, sensor

• Enables advanced development and broad functionality

Tower Plug-Ins      freescale.com/TWRPI

• Designed to attach to any Tower System module 
   with a TWRPI socket(s)

• Adds features and functionality with little investment

• Swappable components

• Allows for design flexibility

Elevator Modules      freescale.com/Towerelev

• Two 2 x 80 connectors

• Provides easy signal access and side-mounting board

(i.e. LCD module)

• Power regulation circuitry

• Provides power to all boards

• Standardized signal assignments

• Allows for customized peripheral module development

• Four card-edge connectors available

• Allows easy expansion using PCI Express

®

 connectors 

(x16, 90 mm/3.5” long, 164 pins)

Each assembled Tower System will accommodate:

•  One controller/processor module

•  Up to three peripheral modules

•  One or more additional side mounting  

peripheral modules

•  Multiple Tower plug-ins (TWRPIs)

•  Two elevator modules (or risers)

1. Choose a controller/

processor module