Re: [avr-chat] AVR 32-bit status?

[Rick Mann]

On May 31, 2006, at 20:44 , kitts wrote:

> GNU tool chain already has support for this architecture is what i  
> have
> heard. The compiler / linker are already in place. Considering that  
> these
> devices use the AVR's JTAG mk-II, it may not be very complicated in
> extending support.

Good news.

> The device's unfriendliness to the common hobbyist is keeping me  
> away from
> them at home, but i am looking forward to using them in future  
> projects at
> work. I hope they come out with some low pin count general purpose
> microcontroller as well.

Yeah, the BGA is a bitch to deal with at home, but I know of a place  
that'll mount them for $50.

Any idea when they're to be available for purchase in small quantity?

--
Rick