Overview
The Texas Instruments EK-TM4C123GXL Tiva C LaunchPad Evaluation Board is a low-cost evaluation platform designed for the ARM® Cortex™-M4F-based TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller. This board is tailored for engineers, students, and hobbyists to explore the capabilities of the TM4C123GH6PM MCU. It features an 80MHz 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F core processor, which includes a floating-point unit (FPU) for efficient computation of complex operations. The board is equipped with 256KB of flash memory, 32KB of SRAM, and 2KB of EEPROM, making it suitable for various applications such as industrial control, motor drives, medical instrumentation, and home automation.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | 80MHz 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F core |
| Memory | 256KB Flash, 32KB SRAM, 2KB EEPROM |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 Host/Device/OTG + PHY |
| ADCs | Dual 12-bit 2MSPS ADCs |
| PWM Modules | Motion control PWMs |
| Serial Communication | 8 UART, 6 I2C, 4 SPI, 2 CAN modules (requires CAN transceivers) |
| Debug Interface | On-board In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI) |
Key Features
- High-performance TM4C123GH6PM MCU with a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F core and FPU
- Programmable user buttons and an RGB LED for custom applications
- Stackable headers for easy expansion using BoosterPack™ plug-in modules
- Integrated USB 2.0 support for USB host/device/on-the-go
- Dual 12-bit 2MSPS ADCs and motion control PWMs
- Multiple serial communication channels including UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN
- On-board In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI)
- Comprehensive software examples within TI’s TivaWare for C Series software package
- Compatibility with various integrated development environments (IDEs) such as TI’s Code Composer Studio, ARM’s Keil, and the Energia open-source electronics prototyping platform.
Applications
The EK-TM4C123GXL is well-suited for a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial control
- Motor drives
- Medical instrumentation
- Home automation
- Other embedded systems requiring high-performance and versatile microcontrollers.
Q & A
- What is the EK-TM4C123GXL evaluation board?
The EK-TM4C123GXL is a low-cost evaluation platform for the ARM® Cortex™-M4F-based TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller from Texas Instruments.
- What are the key specifications of the TM4C123GH6PM MCU?
The MCU features an 80MHz 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F core, 256KB of flash memory, 32KB of SRAM, and 2KB of EEPROM.
- What USB capabilities does the board offer?
The board supports USB 2.0 Host/Device/OTG + PHY.
- What kind of debug interface does the board have?
The board includes an on-board In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI).
- Can the board be expanded with additional modules?
Yes, the board has stackable headers that allow for easy expansion using BoosterPack™ plug-in modules.
- What software support is available for the board?
The board is supported by comprehensive software examples within TI’s TivaWare for C Series software package and is compatible with various IDEs such as TI’s Code Composer Studio, ARM’s Keil, and the Energia platform.
- What are some common applications for the EK-TM4C123GXL?
Common applications include industrial control, motor drives, medical instrumentation, and home automation.
- Does the board come with any preloaded applications?
Yes, the board comes with a preloaded RGB quick-start application and a ReadMe First quick-start guide.
- What kind of analog-to-digital converters does the board feature?
The board features dual 12-bit 2MSPS ADCs.
- How many serial communication channels does the board support?
The board supports 8 UART, 6 I2C, 4 SPI, and 2 CAN modules (requires CAN transceivers).
