Overview
The SPC56EL70L5CBFSR is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, designed for automotive chassis and safety applications. It is built on the 32-bit Power Architecture technology, specifically the e200z4d dual-core CPU. This microcontroller is part of the SPC56XL70 series, which is enhanced for embedded applications, including digital signal processing (DSP) and advanced safety features.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | High-performance e200z4d dual core, 32-bit Power Architecture technology, up to 120 MHz core frequency |
| Memory | 2 MB flash memory with ECC, 192 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC |
| Memory Protection | 16-region Memory Protection Unit (MPU) |
| Interfaces | 2 LINFlexD channels, 3 DSPI channels, 3 FlexCAN interfaces (2.0B Active), FlexRay module (V2.1 Rev. A) with 2 channels |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters | Two 12-bit ADCs with 16 input channels each |
| Power Supply | Single 3.0 V to 3.6 V voltage supply |
| Temperature Range | Ambient temperature range: -40 °C to 125 °C, Junction temperature range: -40 °C to 150 °C |
| Package | LQFP144 (20 x 20 x 1.4 mm) |
Key Features
- High-performance e200z4d dual core with a core frequency up to 120 MHz and a dual-issue five-stage pipeline core
- Variable Length Encoding (VLE) and Memory Management Unit (MMU)
- 4 KB instruction cache with error detection code and Signal Processing Engine (SPE)
- Innovative safety concept including Lock step mode, Fail-safe protection, and Sphere of Replication (SoR) for key components
- Fault Collection and Control Unit (FCCU), Redundancy Control and Checker Unit (RCCU), and replicated safety enhanced watchdog
- Replicated junction temperature sensor and Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
- Clock Monitoring Units (CMU), Power Management Unit (PMU), and Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) unit
- Three 6-channel general-purpose eTimer units and two FlexPWM units with four 16-bit channels per module
- Programmable Cross Triggering Unit (CTU) to synchronize ADCs conversion with timer and PWM
- Sine wave generator (D/A with low pass filter) and on-chip CAN/UART/FlexRay Bootstrap loader
Applications
The SPC56EL70L5CBFSR microcontroller is specifically designed for automotive chassis and safety applications, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle control units, and safety-critical systems. It is also suitable for electric vehicle (EV) applications due to its high-performance analog and digital control capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR microcontroller?
The SPC56EL70L5CBFSR is based on the 32-bit Power Architecture technology, specifically the e200z4d dual-core CPU.
- What is the maximum core frequency of the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
The core frequency can go up to 120 MHz.
- What type of memory does the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR have?
It has 2 MB flash memory with ECC and 192 KB on-chip SRAM with ECC.
- What are the key safety features of the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
It includes Lock step mode, 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 SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
It includes 2 LINFlexD channels, 3 DSPI channels, 3 FlexCAN interfaces (2.0B Active), and a FlexRay module (V2.1 Rev. A) with 2 channels.
- How many ADC channels does the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR have?
It has two 12-bit ADCs with 16 input channels each.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
The ambient temperature range is -40 °C to 125 °C, and the junction temperature range is -40 °C to 150 °C.
- What is the package type of the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
It is available in LQFP144 (20 x 20 x 1.4 mm) package.
- Does the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR support any specific automotive protocols?
Yes, it supports FlexRay, CAN, and LIN protocols.
- What are some of the applications for the SPC56EL70L5CBFSR?
It is designed for automotive chassis and safety applications, including ADAS, vehicle control units, and safety-critical systems, as well as EV applications.
