SAN JOSE, California, May 12 /PRNewswire/ --

NXP Semiconductors announces the following TechOnline Webinar:

What: NXP Semiconductors Webinar When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 11:00am EDT (8:00am PDT, 15:00 GMT) Where: http://seminar2.techonline.com/registration/distrib.cgi?s=1380d=2958 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Rebecca Samuel, Media Relations, NXP Semiconductors, +1-408-474-8769

NXP introduces its new LPC1700 Cortex-M3 microcontroller family. The LPC1700 is a highly integrated, high performance microcontroller based on revision 2 of the Cortex-M3 core. This family leverages NXP's microcontroller expertise with outstanding peripherals including: Ethernet, USB (Host, Device/OTG), CAN, 12-bit ADC, DAC, motor control PWM, I2S, ultra-low power RTC and a host of others. NXP's unique blend of peripherals and versatile bus architecture make this suitable for a wide range of applications, from simple to demanding. NXP's LPC1700 processor is targeted at 8-, 16- and 32-bit applications. Topics covered include a brief overview of the Cortex-M3 architecture, NXP's implementation and peripherals, development tools and software environment. This presentation is suitable for both ARM veterans and newcomers alike.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the event will be archived at http://seminar2.techonline.com/registration/distrib.cgi?s=1380d=2958

NXP is a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 30,000 employees working in more than 30 countries and posted sales of USD 5.4 billion (including the Mobile Personal business) in 2008. NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, mobile phones, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. News from NXP is located at www.nxp.com.

Rebecca Samuel, Media Relations, NXP Semiconductors, +1-408-474-8769