Overview
The TM4C123GH6PMT7R microcontroller, manufactured by Texas Instruments, is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontroller. It is part of the Tiva C Series and is designed for a wide range of industrial and embedded applications. This microcontroller features a high-performance 80-MHz processor core, integrated peripherals, and various low-power modes, making it suitable for applications requiring robust performance and efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 80 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| EEPROM | 2 KB |
| Package | 64-pin LQFP |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Supply Voltage | 3.15 V to 3.63 V |
| CAN Modules | Two, CAN 2.0 part A/B, up to 1 Mbps |
| USB | USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mbps) and low-speed (1.5 Mbps), 32 endpoints, OTG/Host/Device mode |
| UARTs | Eight, with IrDA, 9-bit, and ISO 7816 support |
| SSI Modules | Four, supporting Freescale SPI, MICROWIRE, or Texas Instruments synchronous serial interfaces |
| I2C Modules | Four, Standard (100 Kbps) and Fast (400 Kbps) transmission |
| ADC | Two 12-bit ADCs with 12 analog input channels, 1 million samples/second |
| PWM Generators | Eight, each with one 16-bit counter, two PWM comparators, and more |
| GPIOs | Up to 43, programmable control for GPIO interrupts and pad configuration |
Key Features
- Integrated Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC), Wake-Up Interrupt Controller (WIC) with clock gating, and Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
- IEEE754-compliant single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU) and Embedded Trace Macro and Trace Port
- ARM PrimeCell® 32-channel configurable μDMA controller for efficient data transfer
- Advanced motion control with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator blocks and Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules
- Two ARM FiRM-compliant watchdog timers and multiple general-purpose timers
- Lower-power battery-backed Hibernation module with Real-Time Clock
- Full-featured debug solution with JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces
Applications
- Industrial 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, and fire and security systems
- Medical devices and healthcare equipment control systems
- Railway control systems for train scheduling and passenger information displays
- Consumer electronics and other embedded applications
Q & A
- What is the processor core of the TM4C123GH6PMT7R microcontroller?
The TM4C123GH6PMT7R features a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor core operating at 80 MHz. - How much Flash and SRAM memory does the TM4C123GH6PMT7R have?
The microcontroller has 256 KB of Flash memory and 32 KB of SRAM. - What types of communication interfaces are available on the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The microcontroller includes two CAN modules, a USB controller with USB 2.0 full-speed and low-speed operation, eight UARTs, four SSI modules, and four I2C modules. - What are the key features of the analog support in the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The microcontroller features two 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) with 12 analog input channels and a sample rate of one million samples/second, as well as two analog comparators and 16 digital comparators. - What are the advanced motion control capabilities of the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The microcontroller includes eight Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator blocks and two Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules for advanced motion control. - How many GPIOs are available on the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The microcontroller has up to 43 GPIOs, depending on the configuration. - What are the operating temperature and supply voltage ranges for the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C, and the supply voltage range is 3.15 V to 3.63 V. - What debug interfaces are supported by the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
The microcontroller supports debug access via JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces. - What are some of the typical applications for the TM4C123GH6PMT7R?
Typical applications include industrial automation, medical devices, gaming equipment, motion control, transportation, and fire and security systems. - Is the TM4C123GH6PMT7R RoHS compliant?
Yes, the TM4C123GH6PMT7R is RoHS compliant.
