Overview
The MC56F8365MFGE is a 16-bit Digital Signal Controller (DSC) from NXP USA Inc., belonging to the 56800E core-based DSC family. This device integrates digital signal processing and microcontroller functionalities on a single chip, offering a flexible set of peripherals. The 56800E core is based on a Harvard-style architecture with three execution units operating in parallel, allowing up to six operations per instruction cycle. This architecture supports efficient generation of DSP and control code, making it suitable for various applications requiring both signal processing and control capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | 56800E |
| Bit Width | 16-bit |
| Program Flash | 512 KB |
| Data Flash | 32 KB |
| Program RAM | 4 KB |
| Data RAM | 32 KB |
| Boot Flash | 32 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0–3.6 V |
| Operating Frequency [Max] | 60 MHz |
| Package Type | Low-Profile Quad Flat Pack (LQFP) 128-pin |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) | Four 12-bit ADCs |
| Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) Modules | Two modules with 12 PWM outputs |
| Quadrature Decoders | Two four-input Quadrature Decoders |
| General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) Lines | Up to 49 lines |
Key Features
- Harvard-style Architecture: Supports up to six operations per instruction cycle with three execution units operating in parallel.
- Memory: Includes 512 KB of Program Flash, 32 KB of Data Flash, 4 KB of Program RAM, and 32 KB of Data RAM. The Boot Flash is 32 KB.
- PWM Modules: Two PWM modules each with three complementary, individually programmable PWM signal output pairs, supporting up to 12 PWM outputs. These modules include fault protection, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and a patented PWM waveform distortion correction circuit.
- Quadrature Decoders: Two four-input Quadrature Decoders capable of capturing all four transitions on the two-phase inputs, enabling position and speed computation.
- Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs): Four 12-bit ADCs supporting four simultaneous conversions with quad, 4-pin multiplexed inputs.
- General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO): Up to 49 GPIO lines depending on peripheral configuration.
Applications
The MC56F8365MFGE is versatile and can be used in various applications, including:
- Motor Control: Supports control of AC Induction Motors, Brush and Brushless DC motors, Switched and Variable Reluctance Motors, and stepper motors.
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for industrial automation tasks requiring both signal processing and control functionalities.
- Lighting Control: Can be used in lighting control systems due to its advanced PWM capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the MC56F8365MFGE?
The MC56F8365MFGE is based on the 56800E core, which is a Harvard-style architecture with three execution units operating in parallel. - How much Program Flash does the MC56F8365MFGE have?
The device has 512 KB of Program Flash. - What is the maximum operating frequency of the MC56F8365MFGE?
The maximum operating frequency is 60 MHz. - How many PWM outputs does the MC56F8365MFGE support?
The device supports up to 12 PWM outputs through two PWM modules. - What types of motors can the MC56F8365MFGE control?
The device can control AC Induction Motors, Brush and Brushless DC motors, Switched and Variable Reluctance Motors, and stepper motors. - How many ADCs are available on the MC56F8365MFGE?
There are four 12-bit ADCs available. - What is the package type of the MC56F8365MFGE?
The device is packaged in a Low-Profile Quad Flat Pack (LQFP) 128-pin package. - Does the MC56F8365MFGE have Quadrature Decoders?
Yes, it has two four-input Quadrature Decoders. - How many GPIO lines are available on the MC56F8365MFGE?
Up to 49 GPIO lines are available depending on the peripheral configuration. - What is the operating voltage range of the MC56F8365MFGE?
The operating voltage range is 3.0–3.6 V.
