Overview
The TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller, produced by Texas Instruments, is a robust and feature-rich device targeted for a wide range of industrial applications. It is part of the Tiva C Series and is based on the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F processor core, operating at a speed of 80 MHz. This microcontroller is designed to meet the demands of various industrial sectors, including remote monitoring, electronic point-of-sale machines, test and measurement equipment, and more.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F, 80 MHz |
| Program Memory | 256 KB single-cycle Flash |
| SRAM | 32 KB single-cycle SRAM |
| EEPROM | 2 KB |
| Package | 64-pin LQFP |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C |
| Supply Voltage | 1.08 V to 1.32 V |
| GPIOs | Up to 43 GPIOs |
| Clock Sources | Precision Oscillator (PIOSC), Main Oscillator (MOSC), 32.768-kHz external oscillator, Internal 30-kHz Oscillator |
Key Features
- Integrated Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC), Wake-Up Interrupt Controller (WIC) with clock gating, Memory Protection Unit (MPU), and IEEE754-compliant single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU)
- Two Controller Area Network (CAN) modules with CAN protocol version 2.0 part A/B and bit rates up to 1 Mbps
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller with USB 2.0 full-speed and low-speed operation, 32 endpoints, and USB OTG/Host/Device mode
- Advanced serial integration including eight UARTs, four Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) modules, and four Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) modules
- ARM PrimeCell 32-channel configurable μDMA controller
- Two 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) with 12 analog input channels and a sample rate of one million samples/second
- Advanced motion control features including eight Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator blocks and two Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules
- Lower-power battery-backed Hibernation module with Real-Time Clock
- Full-featured debug solution with debug access via JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces
Applications
- Remote monitoring
- Electronic point-of-sale machines
- Test and measurement equipment
- Network appliances and switches
- Factory automation
- HVAC and building control
- Gaming equipment
- Motion control
- Transportation
- Fire and security systems
Q & A
- What is the processor core of the TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller?
The TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller is based on the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F processor core, operating at a speed of 80 MHz. - What is the program memory size of the TM4C123GH6PM?
The program memory size is 256 KB single-cycle Flash. - What are the key serial interfaces supported by the TM4C123GH6PM?
The microcontroller supports two CAN modules, eight UARTs, four SSI modules, and four I2C modules. - Does the TM4C123GH6PM have any motion control features?
Yes, it includes eight Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator blocks and two Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules. - What is the operating temperature range of the TM4C123GH6PM?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C. - Is the TM4C123GH6PM RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TM4C123GH6PM is RoHS compliant. - What are the clock sources available for the TM4C123GH6PM?
The clock sources include Precision Oscillator (PIOSC), Main Oscillator (MOSC), 32.768-kHz external oscillator, and Internal 30-kHz Oscillator. - Does the TM4C123GH6PM have a debug solution?
Yes, it has a full-featured debug solution with debug access via JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces. - What is the package type of the TM4C123GH6PM?
The package type is 64-pin LQFP. - What are some of the industrial applications of the TM4C123GH6PM?
It is used in remote monitoring, electronic point-of-sale machines, test and measurement equipment, factory automation, HVAC and building control, and more.
