Overview
The SPC563M64L5COBY is a 32-bit automotive microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the SPC563Mxx family. This System-on-Chip (SoC) device is designed for automotive powertrain applications and features a high-performance 32-bit Power Architecture® Book E compliant e200z335 CPU core complex. The microcontroller includes various enhancements such as Variable Length Encoding (VLE) for code size reduction, a 32-channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller, and an Interrupt Controller (INTC) capable of handling 364 selectable-priority interrupt sources. It is fabricated in a 90 nm CMOS process and supports a wide range of operating temperatures from -40 °C to 150 °C.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | 32-bit Power Architecture® Book E compliant e200z335 |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1.5 Mbyte on-chip Flash with Flash controller |
| SRAM | Up to 94 Kbyte on-chip static RAM (including up to 32 Kbyte standby RAM) |
| DMA Channels | 32-channel Direct Memory Access controller (DMA) |
| Interrupt Controller | Capable of handling 364 selectable-priority interrupt sources |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 80 MHz (plus 2% frequency modulation - 82 MHz) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 150 °C |
| Package | LQFP144, LQFP176 |
| Voltage Supply | Single power supply with 5.0 V ±10% (4.5 V to 5.25 V) with internal regulator to provide 1.2 V and 3.3 V |
Key Features
- Variable Length Encoding (VLE) enhancements for code size reduction
- 32-channel Direct Memory Access controller (DMA)
- Interrupt Controller (INTC) capable of handling 364 selectable-priority interrupt sources
- Frequency-Modulated Phase-Locked Loop (FMPLL)
- Calibration External Bus Interface (EBI)
- System Integration Unit (SIU)
- Fetch Accelerator for single cycle Flash access @80 MHz
- 32-channel second-generation enhanced Time Processor Unit (eTPU)
- 16-channels enhanced Modular Input-Output System (eMIOS)
- Enhanced Queued Analog-to-Digital Converter (eQADC) with decimation filter
- Silicon die temperature sensor
- 2 Deserial Serial Peripheral Interface (DSPI) modules compatible with Microsecond Bus
- 2 enhanced Serial Communication Interface (eSCI) modules compatible with LIN
- 2 Controller Area Network (FlexCAN) modules that support CAN 2.0B
- Nexus Port Controller (NPC) per IEEE-ISTO 5001-2003 standard
- IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) support and Nexus interface
- On-chip voltage regulator controller providing 1.2 V and 3.3 V internal supplies from a 5 V external source
Applications
The SPC563M64L5COBY microcontroller is specifically designed for automotive powertrain applications. It is suitable for various automotive systems that require high performance, reliability, and advanced features such as engine control units, transmission control units, and other powertrain-related applications.
Q & A
- What is the CPU core of the SPC563M64L5COBY microcontroller?
The CPU core is a 32-bit Power Architecture® Book E compliant e200z335.
- How much on-chip Flash memory does the SPC563M64L5COBY have?
It has up to 1.5 Mbyte on-chip Flash with a Flash controller.
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the SPC563M64L5COBY?
The maximum clock frequency is up to 80 MHz (plus 2% frequency modulation - 82 MHz).
- What types of packages are available for the SPC563M64L5COBY?
It is available in LQFP144 and LQFP176 packages.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SPC563M64L5COBY?
The operating temperature range is from -40 °C to 150 °C.
- Does the SPC563M64L5COBY support CAN bus communication?
Yes, it supports CAN 2.0B with two Controller Area Network (FlexCAN) modules.
- What is the purpose of the Variable Length Encoding (VLE) in the SPC563M64L5COBY?
VLE is used for code size reduction by allowing Power Architecture instructions to be optionally encoded in mixed 16 and 32-bit instructions.
- Does the SPC563M64L5COBY have any on-chip voltage regulation?
Yes, it has an on-chip voltage regulator controller that provides 1.2 V and 3.3 V internal supplies from a 5 V external source.
- What is the role of the System Integration Unit (SIU) in the SPC563M64L5COBY?
The SIU provides centralized GPIO control of 80 I/O pins.
- Does the SPC563M64L5COBY support JTAG and Nexus interfaces?
Yes, it supports IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and Nexus interfaces.
- What is the power dissipation of the SPC563M64L5COBY?
The power dissipation is less than 400 mW (nominal) with dynamic power management of core and peripherals.
