Overview
The SPC5604BF2VLL4 is a 32-bit microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors, part of the MPC560xB family. This microcontroller is designed for automotive body electronics and industrial applications, offering a high level of integration and reliability. It features a single-issue 32-bit CPU core complex (e200z0) compliant with the Power Architecture® embedded category, which includes an instruction set enhancement for variable length encoding (VLE) to reduce code size footprint.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single-issue, 32-bit CPU core complex (e200z0) with VLE |
| Flash Memory | Up to 512 KB on-chip code flash with ECC |
| Data Flash | 64 KB on-chip data flash memory with ECC |
| SRAM | Up to 48 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC |
| Interrupt Controller | INTC with 148 interrupt vectors, including 16 external interrupt sources and 18 external interrupt/wakeup sources |
| PLL | Frequency modulated phase-locked loop (FMPLL) |
| ADC | 10-bit analog-to-digital converter |
| SPI | Up to 3 serial peripheral interface (DSPI) modules |
| CAN | Up to 6 enhanced full CAN (FlexCAN) modules |
| I2C | 1 inter IC communication interface (I2C) module |
| GPIO | Up to 123 configurable general purpose pins |
| Package | 100 LQFP, 144 LQFP, 208 MAPBGA, or 64 LQFP depending on the variant |
Key Features
- Single-issue, 32-bit CPU core complex (e200z0) with variable length encoding (VLE) for code size footprint reduction.
- Memory protection unit (MPU) with 8 region descriptors and 32-byte region granularity.
- Crossbar switch architecture for concurrent access to peripherals, flash memory, or RAM from multiple bus masters.
- Boot assist module (BAM) supporting internal flash programming via a serial link (CAN or SCI).
- Timer with input/output channels providing 16-bit input capture, output compare, and pulse width modulation functions (eMIOS-lite).
- Up to 4 serial communication interface (LINFlex) modules.
- Real Time Counter (RTC) with clock source from 128 kHz or 16 MHz internal RC oscillator.
Applications
The SPC5604BF2VLL4 microcontroller is primarily used in automotive body electronics and industrial applications. It is suitable for various use cases such as:
- Automotive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive powertrain and body control modules
- Industrial Ethernet applications
Q & A
- What is the CPU core of the SPC5604BF2VLL4 microcontroller?
The CPU core is a single-issue, 32-bit CPU core complex (e200z0) compliant with the Power Architecture® embedded category. - How much flash memory does the SPC5604BF2VLL4 have?
It has up to 512 KB on-chip code flash with ECC. - What is the maximum amount of SRAM available?
Up to 48 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC. - What types of communication interfaces are supported?
It supports SPI, CAN (FlexCAN), I2C, and LINFlex modules. - What is the purpose of the Boot Assist Module (BAM)?
The BAM supports internal flash programming via a serial link (CAN or SCI). - What is the resolution of the Real Time Counter (RTC)?
The RTC has a resolution of 1 ms with a maximum timeout of 2 seconds. - How many general purpose pins are available?
Up to 123 configurable general purpose pins depending on the package. - What are the typical applications of the SPC5604BF2VLL4?
Automotive body electronics, industrial control systems, automotive powertrain, and industrial Ethernet applications. - What is the function of the Crossbar Switch architecture?
The Crossbar Switch architecture allows for concurrent access to peripherals, flash memory, or RAM from multiple bus masters. - Does the microcontroller support memory protection?
Yes, it includes a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) with 8 region descriptors and 32-byte region granularity.
