Montreal, Quebec ( prfree.org ) April 19, 2013 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, announces immediate availability of the Freescale Freedom Development Platform, offering rapid prototyping of ARM® Cortex™-M4 and M0+ processors. The features and benefits of the Freescale Freedom Development Platform are explained in more detail in a recent issue of FTM.

The Freescale Freedom Development Platform( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:ManufacturerPartNumberUpshiftedSearch%7c*FRDM%2f-K*%7c1%7c,Ny:True,Nea:True ) is a small, low power, cost effective evaluation and development system perfect for quick application prototyping and demonstration of Kinetis MCU families. The platform offers an easy-to-use mass storage device mode flash programmer, a virtual serial port and classic programming and run-control capabilities.

With its low cost ($10-18 MSRP), industry standard compact form factor, easy access to the MCU I/O pins, integrated open standard serial and debug interface (OpenSDA), and compatibility with a rich-set of third-party expansion boards, it's easy to get started. Users can simply choose their preferred Freescale Freedom development hardware, select compatible software, connect with the community, and go.

For more information about the Freedom Development Platform, quick application prototyping, Kinetis MCUs, Cortex™-M4( http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Search.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:PartNumberSearch%7cCortex%e2%84%a2%2f-M4%7c1%7c,Ny:True,Ro:0,Nea:True,N:4294924955-4294880381 ), Cortex™-M0+, Kinetis L, KL1x, KL2x, and Kinetis K20, along with access to the world's largest available-to-sell inventory, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Having served the electronics industry for over 40 years, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned as the only truly global distributor of electronic components supporting customers of all sizes. Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

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Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com