Overview
The TMS320F2801, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) from the C2000™ family. This device is designed for demanding control applications, particularly in the fields of motor drive and control, and digital power. It features a high-performance static CMOS technology and operates at a clock speed of up to 100 MHz, with a cycle time of 10 ns. The MCU is part of the TMS320C28x DSP generation, known for its integrated and high-performance capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Speed | Up to 100 MHz (10-ns cycle time), 60 MHz (16.67-ns cycle time) |
| Core Voltage | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Flash Memory | 16K × 16 |
| SARAM | 6K × 16 |
| OTP ROM | 1K × 16 (flash devices only) |
| Boot ROM | 4K × 16 |
| PWM Outputs | Up to 16 |
| HRPWM Outputs | Up to 6 with 150-ps MEP resolution |
| Capture Inputs | Up to four |
| Quadrature Encoder Interfaces | Up to two |
| Timers | Up to six 32-bit/six 16-bit timers |
| ADC | 12-bit, 16 channels |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 35 individually programmable, multiplexed GPIO pins with input filtering |
| Package Options | Thin quad flatpack (PZ), MicroStar BGA™ (GGM, ZGM) |
| Temperature Range | A: –40°C to 85°C, S: –40°C to 125°C, Q: –40°C to 125°C (AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive applications) |
Key Features
- High-performance static CMOS technology
- High-performance 32-bit CPU (TMS320C28x) with 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 MAC operations and 16 × 16 dual MAC
- Harvard bus architecture and atomic operations
- Fast interrupt response and processing, unified memory programming model
- Code-efficient in C/C++ and Assembly
- JTAG boundary scan support and IEEE Standard 1149.1-1990 Standard Test Access Port and Boundary Scan Architecture
- On-chip oscillator, watchdog timer module, and Peripheral Interrupt Expansion (PIE) block
- 128-bit security key/lock to protect flash/OTP/L0/L1 blocks and prevent firmware reverse-engineering
- Advanced emulation features with analysis and breakpoint functions, real-time debug via hardware
- Low-power modes (IDLE, STANDBY, HALT) and individual peripheral clock disable for power savings
Applications
- Motor drive and control
- Digital power
- Automotive applications (with AEC-Q100 qualification)
- Industrial control systems
- Power management and conversion systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock speed of the TMS320F2801?
The TMS320F2801 operates at a maximum clock speed of 100 MHz with a cycle time of 10 ns, and also at 60 MHz with a cycle time of 16.67 ns.
- What type of memory does the TMS320F2801 have?
The TMS320F2801 has 16K × 16 flash memory, 6K × 16 SARAM, and 1K × 16 OTP ROM (for flash devices only), along with a 4K × 16 boot ROM.
- What are the key peripherals of the TMS320F2801?
The TMS320F2801 includes up to 16 PWM outputs, up to 6 HRPWM outputs, up to four capture inputs, up to two quadrature encoder interfaces, and up to six 32-bit/six 16-bit timers.
- What is the ADC specification of the TMS320F2801?
The TMS320F2801 features a 12-bit ADC with 16 channels, two sample-and-hold circuits, and supports single or simultaneous conversions.
- What are the package options for the TMS320F2801?
The TMS320F2801 is available in thin quad flatpack (PZ) and MicroStar BGA™ (GGM, ZGM) packages.
- What are the temperature options for the TMS320F2801?
The temperature options include A: –40°C to 85°C, S: –40°C to 125°C, and Q: –40°C to 125°C (AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive applications).
- Does the TMS320F2801 support low-power modes?
- What development tools are available for the TMS320F2801?
The development support includes ANSI C/C++ compiler/assembler/linker, Code Composer Studio™ IDE, SYS/BIOS, and digital motor control and digital power software libraries.
- Does the TMS320F2801 have security features?
- What is the endianness of the TMS320F2801?
The TMS320F2801 uses little-endian byte order.
