Overview
The TM4C123GH6PZI7 microcontroller, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4 based microcontroller. It is part of the Tiva C Series and is designed for a wide range of industrial applications. This microcontroller features an 80-MHz processor core, integrated peripherals, and advanced motion control capabilities, making it suitable for complex and demanding industrial environments.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4, 80 MHz |
| Program Memory | 256 KB single-cycle Flash |
| RAM | 32 KB single-cycle SRAM |
| EEPROM | 2 KB |
| Pins | 100-pin LQFP (PZ) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| USB | USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mbps) and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) |
| CAN Modules | Two CAN modules, CAN protocol version 2.0 part A/B, up to 1 Mbps |
| ADC | Two 12-bit ADCs with 22 analog input channels, 1 million samples/second |
| PWM Generator Blocks | Eight PWM generator blocks, each with one 16-bit counter |
| GPIOs | Up to 69 GPIOs (depending on configuration) |
Key Features
- Processor Core: 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4, 80 MHz, with System Timer (SysTick), Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC), Wake-Up Interrupt Controller (WIC), Memory Protection Unit (MPU), and IEEE754-compliant single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU).
- On-chip Memory: 256 KB single-cycle Flash, 32 KB single-cycle SRAM, internal ROM loaded with TivaWare™ for C Series software, and 2 KB EEPROM.
- Serial Communication: Two CAN modules, USB 2.0 controller, eight UARTs, four Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) modules, and six Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) modules.
- Analog Support: Two 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) with 22 analog input channels, three analog comparators, and 16 digital comparators.
- Motion Control: Eight Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) generator blocks, two Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules.
- Timers and Watchdogs: Two ARM FiRM-compliant watchdog timers, six 32-bit general-purpose timers, and six wide 64-bit general-purpose timers.
- GPIO and Pin Muxing: Up to 69 GPIOs with programmable control for GPIO interrupts and pad configuration, and highly flexible pin muxing.
- Debug and Power Management: Full-featured debug solution with JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces, and lower-power battery-backed Hibernation module with Real-Time Clock.
Applications
The TM4C123GH6PZI7 microcontroller is targeted for various industrial applications, including:
- 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 TM4C123GH6PZI7 microcontroller?
The processor core is a 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4, operating at 80 MHz. - How much program memory does the TM4C123GH6PZI7 have?
The microcontroller features 256 KB of single-cycle Flash memory. - What are the key serial communication peripherals of the TM4C123GH6PZI7?
The key serial communication peripherals include two CAN modules, a USB 2.0 controller, eight UARTs, four SSI modules, and six I2C modules. - What is the operating temperature range of the TM4C123GH6PZI7?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C. - How many GPIOs does the TM4C123GH6PZI7 support?
The microcontroller supports up to 69 GPIOs, depending on the configuration. - What are the advanced motion control features of the TM4C123GH6PZI7?
The microcontroller features eight PWM generator blocks and two Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI) modules. - Does the TM4C123GH6PZI7 support debug interfaces?
Yes, it supports full-featured debug solutions via JTAG and Serial Wire interfaces. - What is the package type of the TM4C123GH6PZI7?
The package type is a 100-pin LQFP (PZ). - What are some of the key applications for the TM4C123GH6PZI7?
Key applications include remote monitoring, electronic point-of-sale machines, test and measurement equipment, and factory automation, among others. - Does the TM4C123GH6PZI7 have analog-to-digital converters?
Yes, it features two 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) with 22 analog input channels.
