Montreal, Canada ( prsafe ) March 27, 2012 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, announces immediate availability of Freescale Kinetis K10 and K20 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers for cost-sensitive applications.

Freescale Semiconductors' Kinetis K10 and K20 derivatives are the lowest power Kinetis microcontrollers to date, consuming only 190nA in VLLS0 stop mode and 270uA/MHz run mode with a maximum frequency of 50 MHz. These devices combine extensive feature integration with small form factor, making them ideal for space-constrained applications, while expanding the Kinetis 32-bit MCU portfolio built on the ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor.

The Kinetis K10 and K20 devices are suitable for a wide range of applications including I/O modules for factory automation, portable healthcare instruments, USB microphones, gaming headsets, and smart grid applications demanding solid processing power with aggressive low-power profiles.

"Kinetis K10 and K20 microcontrollers are part of Freescale's Energy Efficient Solutions program, featuring products that implement energy-efficient technologies and deliver market-leading performance in their respective applications," said Richie Habib, Product Marketing Manager for Future Electronics.

More information about Freescale's Kinetis K10 and K20 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers, 8 bit microcontrollers, 16 bit microcontrollers, 32 bit microcontrollers, as well as a large available-to-sell electronics component inventory, can be found at 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.

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com

514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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