Overview
The LPC2468FET208,551 microcontroller, produced by NXP USA Inc., is a versatile and powerful device designed for multi-purpose communication applications. It is built around a 16-bit/32-bit ARM7TDMI-S CPU core, which supports both ARM and Thumb instruction sets, allowing for optimization of performance or code size. This microcontroller is particularly suited for applications requiring advanced serial communication capabilities, industrial control, and medical systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM7TDMI-S, up to 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 kB with In-System Programming (ISP) and In-Application Programming (IAP) |
| SRAM | 98 kB (64 kB local SRAM, 16 kB SRAM for Ethernet, 16 kB SRAM for general purpose DMA, 2 kB battery powered SRAM) |
| Package Type | TFBGA208 (plastic thin fine-pitch ball grid array package; 208 balls; body 15 × 15 × 0.7 mm) |
| Communication Interfaces | 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB full-speed Device/Host/OTG, four UARTs, two CAN channels, SPI, two SSP, three I2C, I2S |
| Timers and ADC/DAC | 32-bit timers, improved 10-bit ADC, 10-bit DAC, two PWM units |
| GPIO and Interrupts | Up to 160 fast GPIO lines, four external interrupt pins, hardware-based Vector Interrupt Controller (VIC) |
| Temperature Range | −40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Support for both 32-bit ARM and 16-bit Thumb instructions, allowing for performance or code size optimization.
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Media Access Controller (MAC) and USB full-speed Device/Host/OTG Controller with 4 kB of endpoint RAM.
- Multiple serial communication interfaces including four UARTs, two CAN channels, SPI, two Synchronous Serial Ports (SSP), three I2C interfaces, and an I2S interface.
- On-chip 4 MHz internal precision oscillator and External Memory Controller (EMC).
- 32-bit timers, improved 10-bit ADC, 10-bit DAC, and two PWM units.
- Up to 160 fast GPIO lines connected to a hardware-based Vector Interrupt Controller (VIC).
Applications
- Multi-purpose communication applications.
- Communication gateways and protocol converters.
- Industrial control systems.
- Medical systems.
Q & A
- What is the CPU core of the LPC2468FET208 microcontroller?
The CPU core is the ARM7TDMI-S, capable of running up to 72 MHz. - How much flash memory does the LPC2468FET208 have?
The LPC2468FET208 has 512 kB of on-chip flash memory. - What are the key communication interfaces of the LPC2468FET208?
The key communication interfaces include 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB full-speed Device/Host/OTG, four UARTs, two CAN channels, SPI, two SSP, three I2C, and an I2S interface. - What is the temperature range of the LPC2468FET208?
The temperature range is −40°C to +85°C. - How many GPIO lines does the LPC2468FET208 have?
The LPC2468FET208 has up to 160 fast GPIO lines. - What types of timers and ADC/DAC does the LPC2468FET208 support?
The LPC2468FET208 supports 32-bit timers, an improved 10-bit ADC, a 10-bit DAC, and two PWM units. - What is the package type of the LPC2468FET208?
The package type is TFBGA208 (plastic thin fine-pitch ball grid array package; 208 balls; body 15 × 15 × 0.7 mm). - What are some typical applications of the LPC2468FET208?
Typical applications include multi-purpose communication, communication gateways, protocol converters, industrial control systems, and medical systems. - Does the LPC2468FET208 support In-System Programming (ISP) and In-Application Programming (IAP)?
Yes, it supports both ISP and IAP. - How much SRAM does the LPC2468FET208 have?
The LPC2468FET208 has a total of 98 kB SRAM, including 64 kB local SRAM, 16 kB SRAM for Ethernet, 16 kB SRAM for general purpose DMA, and 2 kB battery powered SRAM.
