Overview
The SPC560C50L3C6E0X is a 32-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, designed for automotive body and gateway applications. It is part of the SPC560B40x/50x and SPC560C40x/50x family, which are next-generation microcontrollers built on the Power Architecture embedded category. This MCU is optimized for high performance and low power consumption, making it suitable for advanced automotive electronics.
The device leverages the e200z0h CPU, operating at speeds of up to 64 MHz and offering up to 60 DMIPs operation. It also features variable length encoding (VLE) for improved code density. The MCU is supported by a comprehensive development infrastructure, including software drivers, operating systems, and configuration code to facilitate user implementations.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | High-performance 64 MHz e200z0h CPU |
| Architecture | 32-bit Power Architecture technology |
| DMIPs Operation | Up to 60 DMIPs |
| Encoding | Variable length encoding (VLE) |
| Memory | Up to 512 KB Code Flash with ECC, 64 KB Data Flash with ECC, up to 48 KB SRAM with ECC |
| Memory Protection Unit (MPU) | 8-entry MPU |
| Interrupts | 16 priority levels, Non-maskable interrupt (NMI), up to 34 external interrupts incl. 18 wakeup lines |
| GPIO | 45 (LQFP64), 75 (LQFP100), 123 (LQFP144) |
| Timer Units | 6-channel 32-bit periodic interrupt timers, 4-channel 32-bit system timer module, software watchdog timer, real-time clock timer |
| ADC | 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with up to 36 channels, extendable to 64 channels via external multiplexing |
| Communications Interface | Up to 6 FlexCAN interfaces (2.0B active) with 64-message objects each, up to 4 LINFlex/UART, 3 DSPI / I2C |
| Supply Voltage | Single 5 V or 3.3 V supply |
| Clock Generation | 4 to 16 MHz fast external crystal oscillator (FXOSC), 32 kHz slow external crystal oscillator (SXOSC), 16 MHz fast internal RC oscillator (FIRC), 128 kHz slow internal RC oscillator (SIRC) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 125 °C |
| Package | LQFP 100 14x14x1.4 mm |
Key Features
- High-performance 64 MHz e200z0h CPU with up to 60 DMIPs operation
- 32-bit Power Architecture technology with variable length encoding (VLE)
- Comprehensive memory options: up to 512 KB Code Flash, 64 KB Data Flash, and up to 48 KB SRAM, all with ECC
- Advanced interrupt handling with 16 priority levels, NMI, and up to 34 external interrupts
- Extensive GPIO capabilities: 45 (LQFP64), 75 (LQFP100), and 123 (LQFP144)
- Multiple timer units including periodic interrupt timers, system timer module, software watchdog timer, and real-time clock timer
- 10-bit ADC with up to 36 channels, extendable to 64 channels via external multiplexing
- Robust communications interface with up to 6 FlexCAN interfaces, up to 4 LINFlex/UART, and 3 DSPI / I2C
- Single 5 V or 3.3 V supply and various clock generation options
- Ultra-low power standby with RTC, SRAM, and CAN monitoring, along with fast wakeup schemes
- Exhaustive debugging capability with Nexus1 and Nexus2+ on select packages
Applications
The SPC560C50L3C6E0X is designed for automotive body and gateway applications. It is particularly suited for advanced automotive electronics such as body control modules, gateway modules, and other applications requiring high performance and low power consumption.
- Automotive body electronics
- Gateway modules
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Infotainment systems
- Vehicle networking and communication systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The maximum operating frequency is 64 MHz.
- What type of CPU does the SPC560C50L3C6E0X use?
The SPC560C50L3C6E0X uses a high-performance e200z0h CPU.
- What is the memory configuration of the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The device features up to 512 KB Code Flash, 64 KB Data Flash, and up to 48 KB SRAM, all with ECC.
- How many GPIO pins are available on the LQFP100 package?
The LQFP100 package offers 75 GPIO pins.
- What communication interfaces are supported by the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The device supports up to 6 FlexCAN interfaces, up to 4 LINFlex/UART, and 3 DSPI / I2C.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The operating temperature range is -40 to 125 °C.
- Does the SPC560C50L3C6E0X support low power modes?
Yes, it supports ultra-low power standby with RTC, SRAM, and CAN monitoring, along with fast wakeup schemes.
- What debugging capabilities are available on the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The device features Nexus1 on all devices and Nexus2+ on select packages.
- What is the package type and size of the SPC560C50L3C6E0X?
The device is available in an LQFP 100 package, measuring 14x14x1.4 mm.
- Is the SPC560C50L3C6E0X RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is RoHS compliant with an Ecopack2 grade.
