Overview
The TMS320F280049C, part of the C2000™ Piccolo™ series from Texas Instruments, is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller designed for real-time control applications. It is optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation, enhancing closed-loop performance in various industrial and automotive systems. The microcontroller features a 100 MHz TMS320C28x 32-bit CPU, an IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU), and a Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) for efficient execution of trigonometric and complex math operations.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | TMS320C28x 32-bit CPU, 100 MHz |
| Memory | 256KB (128KW) of flash (ECC-protected), 100KB (50KW) of RAM (ECC-protected or parity-protected) |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) | Three 3.45-MSPS, 12-bit ADCs, up to 21 external channels |
| Comparators | Seven windowed comparators (CMPSS) with 12-bit reference |
| Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) | Two 12-bit buffered DAC outputs |
| Programmable Gain Amplifiers (PGAs) | Seven PGAs with gain settings: 3, 6, 12, 24 |
| Control Peripherals | 16 ePWM channels, 7 Enhanced Capture (eCAP) modules, 2 Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) modules |
| Communications Peripherals | One PMBus interface, one I2C interface, two CAN bus ports, two SPI ports, two UART-Compatible SCIs, one UART-Compatible LIN, one FSI |
| Package and Temperature | 100-pin LQFP (PZ), operating temperature range: -40°C to 125°C |
Key Features
- TMS320C28x 32-bit CPU with 100 MHz signal processing performance
- IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU) and Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU)
- Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-I) for reduced latency in complex math operations
- Programmable Control Law Accelerator (CLA) for independent code execution
- Enhanced Peripheral Interrupt Expansion (ePIE) module and multiple low-power modes (LPM) with external wakeup
- Embedded Real-time Analysis and Diagnostic (ERAD) and dual-zone security supporting third-party development
- Unique Identification (UID) number and internal VREG or DC-DC for 1.2-V generation
- Brownout reset (BOR) circuit and windowed watchdog timer module
- Six-channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller and 40 individually programmable multiplexed General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins
- InstaSPIN-FOC™ for sensorless field-oriented control (FOC) with FAST™ software encoder
Applications
- Industrial motor drives
- Solar inverters and digital power systems
- Electric vehicles and transportation systems
- Motor control and sensing and signal processing applications
Q & A
- What is the CPU speed of the TMS320F280049C?
The CPU speed is 100 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320F280049C have?
It has 256KB of flash memory and 100KB of RAM.
- How many ADCs does the TMS320F280049C feature?
It features three 3.45-MSPS, 12-bit ADCs.
- What are the key control peripherals of the TMS320F280049C?
It includes 16 ePWM channels, 7 Enhanced Capture (eCAP) modules, and 2 Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) modules.
- What communication interfaces are available on the TMS320F280049C?
It includes one PMBus interface, one I2C interface, two CAN bus ports, two SPI ports, two UART-Compatible SCIs, one UART-Compatible LIN, and one FSI.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320F280049C?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- Does the TMS320F280049C support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports multiple low-power modes (LPM) with external wakeup.
- What security features does the TMS320F280049C have?
It features dual-zone security supporting third-party development and a Unique Identification (UID) number.
- Is the TMS320F280049C suitable for industrial motor drives?
Yes, it is optimized for real-time control applications including industrial motor drives.
- Does the TMS320F280049C have any built-in diagnostic tools?
Yes, it includes Embedded Real-time Analysis and Diagnostic (ERAD) capabilities.
