Overview
The SPC560P44L3CEFAR is a 32-bit system-on-chip (SoC) automotive microcontroller produced by STMicroelectronics. It is part of the SPC56 family, designed to address advanced automotive applications such as electrical hydraulic power steering (EHPS), electric power steering (EPS), and airbag systems. This microcontroller is built on the e200z0h CPU core complex, which is compliant with the Power Architecture embedded category and features Variable Length Encoding (VLE).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | e200z0h, 32-bit |
| Core Speed | 64 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 512 KB on-chip code flash memory with ECC and erase/program controller |
| Data Flash Memory | 64 KB (4 × 16 KB) on-chip data flash memory with ECC for EEPROM emulation |
| SRAM | Up to 40 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC |
| Package | LQFP 100 14x14x1.4 mm |
| Grade | Automotive |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack2 |
| Communications Interfaces | 2 LINFlex channels (LIN 2.1), 4 DSPI channels, 1 FlexCAN interface (2.0B Active), 1 FlexRay module (V2.1) |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) | Two 10-bit ADCs with 2 × 11 input channels, + 4 shared channels |
Key Features
- 64 MHz, single issue, 32-bit CPU core complex (e200z0h) compliant with Power Architecture embedded category.
- Variable Length Encoding (VLE).
- Up to 512 KB on-chip code flash memory with ECC and erase/program controller, and 64 KB on-chip data flash memory with ECC for EEPROM emulation.
- Up to 40 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC.
- Fail safe protection, programmable watchdog timer, non-maskable interrupt, and fault collection unit.
- 16-channel eDMA controller, 16 priority level controller, and general purpose I/Os individually programmable as input, output or special function.
- 2 general purpose eTimer units, 6 timers each with up/down count capabilities, and quadrature decode with rotation direction flag.
- Communications interfaces including 2 LINFlex channels, 4 DSPI channels, 1 FlexCAN interface, and 1 FlexRay module.
- Two 10-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with conversion time < 1 μs including sampling time at full precision.
- On-chip CAN/UART bootstrap loader with Boot Assist Module (BAM) and FlexPWM unit with ADC synchronization signals.
Applications
The SPC560P44L3CEFAR is designed for various advanced automotive applications, including:
- Electrical Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS).
- Electric Power Steering (EPS).
- Airbag systems.
- Other chassis and safety-critical automotive applications.
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
The core processor is the e200z0h, a 32-bit CPU core complex.
- What is the maximum clock speed of the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
The maximum clock speed is 64 MHz.
- How much flash memory does the SPC560P44L3CEFAR have?
It has up to 512 KB on-chip code flash memory with ECC and erase/program controller.
- What type of package does the SPC560P44L3CEFAR come in?
The package is LQFP 100 14x14x1.4 mm.
- What are the key communications interfaces of the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
The key communications interfaces include 2 LINFlex channels, 4 DSPI channels, 1 FlexCAN interface, and 1 FlexRay module.
- How many analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) does the SPC560P44L3CEFAR have?
It has two 10-bit ADCs with 2 × 11 input channels, + 4 shared channels.
- What is the purpose of the FlexPWM unit in the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
The FlexPWM unit provides 8 complementary or independent outputs with ADC synchronization signals.
- Is the SPC560P44L3CEFAR RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is RoHS compliant with an Ecopack2 grade.
- What are some of the safety features of the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
It includes fail safe protection, programmable watchdog timer, non-maskable interrupt, and fault collection unit.
- What are the typical applications of the SPC560P44L3CEFAR?
It is designed for electrical hydraulic power steering (EHPS), electric power steering (EPS), airbag systems, and other chassis and safety-critical automotive applications.
