Embedded Multitasking Computer
in small modules

The smallest computer in the Tiger-Multitasking™ family with full multitasking comfort and enough space for programs of many thousands of lines of code (with 512 KB FLASH). Econo-Tigers™ are used when the lowest cost and smallest dimensions are required.

Despite the small dimensions, the modules of the Econo-Tiger™ series are also full-fledged, powerful multitasking computers with universal application range. Econo-Tiger™ contain everything in the module to immediately execute the program stored in the FLASH after applying the operating voltage. Also fully available is source-level debugging for the development phase and for program changes and in-field updates.

Econo-Tiger™ execute fast running Tiger-Multitasking™ programs with up to 32 BASIC tasks and all available device drivers and function of the function library. The 512 kByte FLASH is sufficient to hold programs of several thousand codelines - enough for small to medium projects. Free FLASH areas (sector size 64 kByte) can be used as permanent READ-WRITE-ERASE data storage, such as:

• Storage of fixed parameters, characteristic curves, lookup tables, ... etc.
• Storage of changeable settings, which have to keep changeable while application is running
• Classic data acquisition as in datalogger applications
• Storage of small pictures and graphics, short sound sequences... etc.

BASIC-Tiger, TINY-Tiger and Econo-Tiger in the 3rd generation

• are manufactured as 1:1 replacements in the same housing and pin compatible
• 5.0V VCC
• 3.3 volt technology / 5 volt tolerant - 3.3 volt or 5 volt operation possible
• and programmed with a new compiler version (source code compatible)

Features:

• ca. 28 x 39 x 10 mm, 28-Pin, ca. 20g
• Power supply: 4.7...5.5V / 50mA
• Power-On Reset internal + Reset input
• 24 universal I/O lines
• 2 serial channels with TTL levels
• 4 AD channels 10 bit, internal Vref = 5V from power supply
• 128 / 512 KBYte Static-RAM

The size of the data FLASH area automatically results from the FLASH area not used for storing the program.

Econo-Tigers are used when particularly low costs are required but the advantages of the Tiger multitasking family are still desired:

• Highly stable multitasking system
• Fast running code
• Comfortable drivers and functions
• Shortest development times
• In-field updates
• Simple extensions and maintenance of projects

In principle, all kits offered, from the Starter Kit to the Professional Development System, are suitable as development platforms. The Econo-Tiger™ can always be operated in sockets for the other Tiger-Multitasking™ modules by means of adapters.

In any case, it is recommended to select an ENN-4/4 module (512 kByte FKLASH + 512 kByte SRAM) or the TCN-4/4 for development. This ensures that you have the maximum memory space of this module family available and when you put your product into series production, if necessary, you use the corresponding type with exactly the memory equipment you really need.