Overview
The TMS320F28232ZHHA is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller from Texas Instruments, part of the C2000™ family. This device is optimized for real-time control applications, particularly in automotive, industrial, and other demanding environments. It features a high-performance static CMOS technology with a 32-bit CPU (TMS320C28x) and supports up to 150 MHz operation with a 6.67-ns cycle time. The MCU is designed with a 1.9-V/1.8-V core and 3.3-V I/O, making it versatile for various power requirements.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | High-performance 32-bit CPU (TMS320C28x) |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 150 MHz (6.67-ns cycle time) |
| Voltage | 1.9-V/1.8-V core, 3.3-V I/O design |
| Memory | 64K × 16 flash, 26K × 16 SARAM, 1K × 16 OTP ROM, 8K × 16 Boot ROM |
| ADC | 12-bit ADC, 16 channels, 80-ns conversion rate |
| DMA Controller | Six-channel DMA controller (for ADC, McBSP, ePWM, XINTF, and SARAM) |
| External Interface | 16-bit or 32-bit External Interface (XINTF), more than 2M × 16 address reach |
| Package Options | 176-pin Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (LQFP), 176-pin Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP), 179-ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA) |
| 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
- IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU) (not available in F28232, but present in F2833x series)
- 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 MAC operations, 16 × 16 dual MAC
- Harvard bus architecture and fast interrupt response and processing
- Unified memory programming model and code-efficient in C/C++ and Assembly
- Up to 18 PWM outputs, up to 6 HRPWM outputs with 150-ps MEP resolution
- Up to 6 event capture inputs, up to 2 Quadrature Encoder interfaces
- Up to 8 32-bit timers (6 for eCAPs and 2 for eQEPs), up to 9 16-bit timers
- Serial port peripherals including CAN, SCI (UART), McBSP, SPI, and I2C
- 128-bit security key/lock to protect flash/OTP/RAM blocks
- JTAG boundary scan support and IEEE Standard 1149.1-1990 Standard Test Access Port and Boundary Scan Architecture
Applications
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) – Medium/short range radar
- Building automation – HVAC motor control, traction inverter motor control
- Factory automation & control – Automated sorting equipment, CNC control
- Grid infrastructure – Central inverter, string inverter
- Hybrid, electric & powertrain systems – Inverter & motor control, on-board (OBC) & wireless charger
- Motor control and sensing and signal processing in various industrial and automotive applications
Q & A
- What is the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
The TMS320F28232ZHHA is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller from Texas Instruments, part of the C2000™ family.
- What is the operating frequency of the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
It operates up to 150 MHz with a 6.67-ns cycle time.
- What are the memory specifications of the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
It includes 64K × 16 flash, 26K × 16 SARAM, 1K × 16 OTP ROM, and 8K × 16 Boot ROM.
- What types of ADC does the TMS320F28232ZHHA have?
It features a 12-bit ADC with 16 channels and an 80-ns conversion rate.
- What are the package options for the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
It is available in 176-pin Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (LQFP), 176-pin Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP), and 179-ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA).
- What are the temperature ranges for the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
The temperature ranges 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).
- What security features does the TMS320F28232ZHHA have?
It includes a 128-bit security key/lock to protect flash/OTP/RAM blocks.
- What are some of the key peripherals of the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
It includes up to 18 PWM outputs, up to 6 HRPWM outputs, event capture inputs, Quadrature Encoder interfaces, timers, and serial port peripherals like CAN, SCI (UART), McBSP, SPI, and I2C.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320F28232ZHHA?
It is used in advanced driver assistance systems, building automation, factory automation, grid infrastructure, hybrid and electric powertrain systems, and various industrial and automotive control applications.
- Does the TMS320F28232ZHHA support JTAG boundary scan?
Yes, it supports JTAG boundary scan and IEEE Standard 1149.1-1990 Standard Test Access Port and Boundary Scan Architecture.
- What is the significance of the C2000™ family in real-time control applications?
The C2000™ family, including the TMS320F28232ZHHA, is optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation to improve closed-loop performance in real-time control applications.
