The information in this application note is intended to help the microcontroller developer quickly set up the MPC555 evaluation board (EVB), which was developed jointly by Motorola, Inc., and ETAS, Inc. An overview of the MPC555 microcontroller and the MPC555 evaluation board are discussed, including an explanation of the evaluation board’s major components. Further information on the MPC555 can be found in the MPC555 User’s Manual at http://www.mcu.motsps.com/lit/mpc.html.