Overview
The SPC56EL60L5CBFQR is a 32-bit Power Architecture microcontroller (MCU) designed by STMicroelectronics for automotive chassis and safety applications. It belongs to the Leopard series, which are system-on-chip devices built on Power Architecture technology. These microcontrollers are enhanced with additional instruction support for digital signal processing (DSP) and integrate various technologies such as an enhanced time processor unit, enhanced queued analog-to-digital converter, Controller Area Network, and an enhanced modular input-output system. The SPC56EL60L5CBFQR is part of the SPC56XL60/54 family, which is optimized for low power consumption and high-performance processing, making it suitable for applications like electrical hydraulic power steering (EHPS), electric power steering (EPS), and airbag systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Dual e200z4d |
| Core Frequency | Up to 120 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit Power Architecture |
| Memory | 1 MB flash memory with ECC, 128 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 125 °C |
| Junction Temperature | -40 °C to 150 °C |
| Package | LQFP 144 20x20x1.4 mm |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack2 |
| Grade | Automotive Safety |
Key Features
- High-performance e200z4d dual core
- Dual issue five-stage pipeline core
- Variable Length Encoding (VLE)
- Memory Management Unit (MMU)
- 4 KB instruction cache with error detection code
- Signal processing engine (SPE)
- SIL3/ASILD innovative safety concept: LockStep mode and Fail-safe protection
- Sphere of replication (SoR) for key components
- Fault collection and control unit (FCCU)
- Redundancy control and checker unit (RCCU)
- Boot-time Built-In Self-Test for Memory (MBIST) and Logic (LBIST)
- Replicated safety enhanced watchdog
- Replicated junction temperature sensor
- Non-maskable interrupt (NMI)
- 16-region memory protection unit (MPU)
- Clock monitoring units (CMU)
- Power management unit (PMU)
- Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) unit
- Decoupled Parallel mode for high-performance use of replicated cores
- Nexus Class 3+ interface
- Replicated 16-priority controller and 16-channel eDMA controller
- GPIOs individually programmable as input, output or special function
- Three 6-channel general-purpose eTimer units
- Two FlexPWM units with four 16-bit channels per module
- Communications interfaces including LINFlexD, DSPI, FlexCAN, and FlexRay
- Two 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with 16 input channels
- Programmable cross triggering unit (CTU) to synchronize ADCs conversion with timer and PWM
- Sine wave generator (D/A with low pass filter)
Applications
The SPC56EL60L5CBFQR is designed for various automotive applications, including:
- Electrical Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Airbag systems
Its robust safety features and high-performance capabilities make it an ideal choice for critical automotive safety and chassis control systems.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The SPC56EL60L5CBFQR features a dual e200z4d core based on 32-bit Power Architecture technology.
- What is the maximum core frequency of the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The core frequency can go up to 120 MHz.
- What type of memory does the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR have?
The MCU includes 1 MB flash memory with ECC and 128 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The operating temperature range is from -40 °C to 125 °C.
- What safety features does the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR include?
The MCU includes SIL3/ASILD innovative safety concept with LockStep mode and Fail-safe protection, sphere of replication (SoR), fault collection and control unit (FCCU), and redundancy control and checker unit (RCCU).
- What communication interfaces are available on the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The MCU features LINFlexD, DSPI, FlexCAN, and FlexRay communication interfaces.
- What is the package type of the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The package type is LQFP 144 20x20x1.4 mm.
- Is the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is RoHS compliant with an Ecopack2 grade.
- What are the primary applications of the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The primary applications include Electrical Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS), Electric Power Steering (EPS), and airbag systems.
- Does the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR support built-in self-test features?
Yes, it supports boot-time Built-In Self-Test for Memory (MBIST) and Logic (LBIST) triggered by hardware and software.
- What is the supply voltage range for the SPC56EL60L5CBFQR?
The supply voltage range is from 3.0 V to 3.6 V.
