Overview
The TMS320F28234ZJZA is a high-performance real-time microcontroller from Texas Instruments, part of the C2000™ family. This microcontroller is optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation in real-time control applications. It features a high-performance 32-bit CPU (TMS320C28x) with a Harvard bus architecture, fast interrupt response, and a unified memory programming model. The device is particularly suited for demanding control applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, and electrical vehicles.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Speed | Up to 150 MHz (6.67-ns cycle time) |
| Core Voltage | 1.9-V/1.8-V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3-V |
| Memory | 128K × 16 flash, 34K × 16 SARAM, 1K × 16 OTP ROM, 8K × 16 Boot ROM |
| External Interface | 16-bit or 32-bit XINTF, more than 2M × 16 address reach |
| ADC | 12-bit, 16 channels, 80-ns conversion rate |
| GPIO | Up to 88 individually programmable, multiplexed GPIO pins with input filtering |
| Package | 176-ball BGA (ZJZ) |
| Temperature Range | –40°C to 85°C (A), –40°C to 125°C (S, Q) |
Key Features
- High-performance static CMOS technology
- IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU) (not available on F28234)
- 16 × 16 and 32 × 32 MAC operations, 16 × 16 dual MAC
- Harvard bus architecture and fast interrupt response
- Six-channel DMA controller for ADC, McBSP, ePWM, XINTF, and SARAM
- Serial port peripherals including CAN, SCI (UART), McBSP, SPI, and I2C
- JTAG boundary scan support and advanced debug features
- Low-power modes: IDLE, STANDBY, HALT
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 drives – AC-input BLDC motor drive, servo drive control module
- Power delivery – Industrial AC-DC
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock speed of the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
The maximum clock speed is up to 150 MHz with a cycle time of 6.67 ns.
- What are the core and I/O voltages of the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
The core voltage is 1.9-V/1.8-V, and the I/O voltage is 3.3-V.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320F28234ZJZA have?
The device has 128K × 16 flash, 34K × 16 SARAM, 1K × 16 OTP ROM, and 8K × 16 Boot ROM.
- What types of serial port peripherals are available on the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
The device includes CAN, SCI (UART), McBSP, SPI, and I2C modules.
- Does the TMS320F28234ZJZA support low-power modes?
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
The temperature range is –40°C to 85°C (A) and –40°C to 125°C (S, Q).
- What package options are available for the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
The device is available in a 176-ball BGA (ZJZ) package.
- Does the TMS320F28234ZJZA have a Floating-Point Unit (FPU)?
No, the F28234 does not have an FPU; this feature is available only on the F2833x series.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
Development support includes ANSI C/C++ compiler/assembler/linker, Code Composer Studio™ IDE, DSP/BIOS™, and SYS/BIOS.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320F28234ZJZA?
Common applications include industrial motor drives, solar inverters, electrical vehicles, and power delivery systems.
