|  | AVR32 is a new high-performance 32-bit RISC microprocessor core, | 
|  | designed for cost-sensitive embedded applications, with particular | 
|  | emphasis on low power consumption and high code density. The AVR32 | 
|  | architecture is not binary compatible with earlier 8-bit AVR | 
|  | architectures. | 
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|  | The AVR32 architecture, including the instruction set, is described | 
|  | by the AVR32 Architecture Manual, available from | 
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|  | http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc32000.pdf | 
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|  | A GNU toolchain with support for AVR32, along with non-GNU programming | 
|  | and debugging support, can be downloaded from | 
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|  | http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools_card.asp?tool_id=4118 | 
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|  | A full set of u-boot, kernel and filesystem images can be built using | 
|  | buildroot. This will also produce a working toolchain which can be | 
|  | used instead of the official GNU toolchain above. A customized version | 
|  | of buildroot for AVR32 can be downloaded here: | 
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|  | http://www.atmel.no/buildroot/ | 
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|  | The AVR32 ports of u-boot, the Linux kernel, the GNU toolchain and | 
|  | other associated software are actively supported by Atmel Corporation. |