Overview
The LPC4078FET180K is a 32-bit microcontroller from NXP USA Inc., based on the Arm Cortex-M4 core. This mid-range MCU is designed for embedded applications that require high integration and low power consumption. It is part of the LPC4000 series, which offers advanced features and peripherals for a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 512 kB |
| SRAM | Up to 96 kB |
| EEPROM | Up to 4032 bytes |
| Number of I/Os | 142 I/Os |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Power Supply | Single 3.3 V (2.4 V to 3.6 V) |
| Package Type | TFBGA180 |
Key Features
- Hardware floating-point unit (in some versions)
- USB Device/Host/OTG interface
- Ethernet interface
- External Memory Controller (EMC)
- SPI Flash Interface (SPIFI)
- General Purpose DMA controller
- Five UARTs with fractional baud rate generation and DMA support
- Three SSP controllers with FIFO and multi-protocol capabilities
- Three enhanced I2C-bus interfaces
- Quadrature Encoder Interface
- Four general purpose timers/counters
- Two standard PWM/timer blocks and one motor control PWM
- Real-Time Clock (RTC) with separate power domain and battery backup
- Windowed watchdog timer and CRC calculation engine
- JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD), serial trace, eight breakpoints, and four watch points
Applications
- Communications: Point-of-sale terminals, web servers, multi-protocol bridges
- Industrial/Medical: Industrial control systems, medical devices
- Consumer Electronics: Home appliances, gaming devices
- Automotive: In-vehicle infotainment systems, automotive control units
Q & A
- What is the core type of the LPC4078FET180K?
The LPC4078FET180K is based on the Arm Cortex-M4 core.
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the LPC4078FET180K?
The maximum clock frequency is 120 MHz.
- How much flash memory does the LPC4078FET180K have?
The LPC4078FET180K has up to 512 kB of flash memory.
- What are the key peripherals of the LPC4078FET180K?
The key peripherals include USB Device/Host/OTG, Ethernet, EMC, SPIFI, and multiple UARTs, SSP controllers, and I2C-bus interfaces.
- What is the operating temperature range of the LPC4078FET180K?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the package type of the LPC4078FET180K?
The package type is TFBGA180.
- Does the LPC4078FET180K support hardware floating-point operations?
Yes, some versions of the LPC4078FET180K include a hardware floating-point unit.
- What debug features are available on the LPC4078FET180K?
The LPC4078FET180K supports JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD), serial trace, eight breakpoints, and four watch points.
- What power supply requirements does the LPC4078FET180K have?
The LPC4078FET180K operates on a single 3.3 V power supply (2.4 V to 3.6 V).
- What are some common applications of the LPC4078FET180K?
Common applications include communications, industrial/medical devices, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.
