Overview
The TMS320C28346ZFET is a high-performance digital signal controller (DSC) from Texas Instruments, designed for real-time control applications. It combines the functionality of a microcontroller with the computational performance of a digital signal processor (DSP), making it ideal for motor control, power electronics, and other embedded systems. The C2834x series, which includes the TMS320C28346, builds on TI's existing F2833x high-performance floating-point microcontrollers and delivers up to 300 MHz of floating-point performance with up to 516KB of on-chip RAM. The device is based on the C28x core, ensuring code compatibility with all C28x microcontrollers, and features low-latency core and on-chip peripherals that make it an excellent solution for performance-hungry real-time control applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | High-Performance 32-Bit CPU (TMS320C28x) |
| Frequency | Up to 300 MHz (3.33-ns Cycle Time) |
| Voltage | 1.1-V/1.2-V Core, 3.3-V I/O, 1.8-V PLL/Oscillator Design |
| Memory | Up to 258K × 16 SARAM, 8K × 16 Boot ROM |
| Package | 256-Ball Plastic Ball Grid Array (BGA) (ZFE), 179-Ball MicroStar BGA™ (ZHH) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C (T), -40°C to 125°C (S and Q) |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 88 Individually Programmable, Multiplexed GPIO Pins With Input Filtering |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 2 CAN Modules, Up to 3 SCI (UART) Modules, Up to 2 McBSP Modules (Configurable as SPI), Up to 2 SPI Modules, One Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus |
Key Features
- High-Performance Static CMOS Technology
- IEEE 754 Single-Precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU)
- 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 MAC Operations, 16 × 16 Dual MAC
- Harvard Bus Architecture and Fast Interrupt Response and Processing
- Six-Channel DMA Controller (for McBSP, XINTF, and SARAM)
- Enhanced Control Peripherals including ePWM, eCAP, and QEP Modules
- Up to 9 HRPWM Outputs With High Resolution
- Advanced Emulation Features including Analysis and Breakpoint Functions, Real-Time Debug Using Hardware
- External ADC Interface and Integrated Communication Interfaces
Applications
- Motor Control: Suitable for motor control applications requiring high-performance processing.
- Power Electronics: Used in power electronics systems for efficient control and monitoring.
- Embedded Systems: Ideal for embedded systems that require both microcontroller and DSP capabilities.
The TMS320C28346ZFET is well-suited for applications that demand real-time control and high-performance digital signal processing, such as in industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and automotive control systems.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The TMS320C28346ZFET is a high-performance digital signal controller (DSC) designed by Texas Instruments, combining the functionality of a microcontroller with the high computational performance and peripherals of a digital signal processor (DSP).
- How does the TMS320C28346ZFET work?
The TMS320C28346ZFET works by executing control algorithms and signal processing tasks with high precision and speed, featuring a C28x core with an FPU and integrated control peripherals for interfacing with power electronic systems and motors.
- What are the key specifications of the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The key specifications include a 32-bit CPU, up to 300 MHz frequency, various voltage options, and extensive on-chip memory and peripherals.
- What are the package options for the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The device is available in 256-Ball Plastic Ball Grid Array (BGA) (ZFE) and 179-Ball MicroStar BGA™ (ZHH) packages.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C (T), -40°C to 125°C (S and Q).
- What communication interfaces are available on the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The device includes up to 2 CAN modules, up to 3 SCI (UART) modules, up to 2 McBSP modules (configurable as SPI), up to 2 SPI modules, and one Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus.
- What are the enhanced control peripherals of the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The device features eighteen enhanced pulse width modulator (ePWM) outputs, six 32-bit enhanced capture (eCAP) modules, and three 32-bit quadrature encoder pulse (QEP) modules.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C28346ZFET have?
The device has up to 88 individually programmable, multiplexed GPIO pins with input filtering.
- What are the advanced emulation features of the TMS320C28346ZFET?
The device includes analysis and breakpoint functions, and real-time debug using hardware.
- In what types of applications is the TMS320C28346ZFET commonly used?
The TMS320C28346ZFET is commonly used in motor control, power electronics, and embedded systems that require both microcontroller and DSP capabilities.
