Overview
The MC33FS6500CAE is a system basis chip (SBC) designed by NXP USA Inc. for automotive safety applications. It is part of the FS6500 series, which provides comprehensive power management solutions for microcontrollers (MCUs) with a focus on functional safety. The chip is compliant with the ISO 26262 standard and supports safety integrity levels up to ASIL D. It integrates multiple power supply regulators, including DC-DC switching regulators and linear regulators, to optimize energy consumption and ensure high efficiency over a wide range of input voltages and output currents.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 48-HLQFP (7x7) Exposed Pad Surface Mount |
| Input Voltage Range | Down to 2.7 V |
| Output Current Range | Up to 2.2 A |
| Regulators | DC-DC switching regulators, linear regulators |
| Communication Interfaces | CAN Flexible Data (FD), LIN transceivers |
| Safety Features | Configurable fail-safe/fail silent behavior, two fail-safe outputs |
| Low-Power Mode | 32 μA |
| Wake-Up Capabilities | Selectable wake-up on edges or levels |
| Temperature Range | Varies by part number, typically -40°C to 150°C |
Key Features
- Advanced power management scheme to maintain high efficiency over a wide range of input voltages and output currents.
- Integration of CAN FD and LIN transceivers, compliant with ISO 11898-2 and LIN protocol specifications 2.0, 2.1.
- Configurable fail-safe/fail silent safety behavior and two fail-safe outputs to achieve high integrity safety levels up to ASIL D.
- Multiple wake-up capabilities, including digital input pins with wake-up on edges or levels.
- Ultra-low-power saving modes, including a low-power mode of 32 μA.
- Support for SPI bus for configuration and monitoring.
Applications
The MC33FS6500CAE is primarily designed for automotive safety applications, including but not limited to:
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
- Automotive control units requiring high safety integrity levels (up to ASIL D).
- Power management in safety-critical automotive systems.
- Integration into safety-oriented system partitions.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the MC33FS6500CAE? The MC33FS6500CAE is a system basis chip that provides power management to microcontrollers in automotive safety applications.
- What safety standards does the MC33FS6500CAE comply with? It complies with ISO 26262 and supports safety integrity levels up to ASIL D.
- What types of regulators are integrated into the MC33FS6500CAE? The chip includes DC-DC switching regulators and linear regulators.
- What communication interfaces are available on the MC33FS6500CAE? It includes CAN Flexible Data (FD) and LIN transceivers.
- What is the low-power mode current of the MC33FS6500CAE? The low-power mode current is 32 μA.
- How can the wake-up capabilities be configured on the MC33FS6500CAE? The wake-up capabilities can be configured to wake up on edges or levels.
- What is the package type of the MC33FS6500CAE? The package type is 48-HLQFP (7x7) Exposed Pad Surface Mount.
- What is the input voltage range of the MC33FS6500CAE? The input voltage range is down to 2.7 V.
- What is the maximum output current of the MC33FS6500CAE? The maximum output current is up to 2.2 A.
- Is the MC33FS6500CAE part of any longevity program? Yes, it is included in the NXP Product Longevity Program.
