Overview
The TMS320F28377DZWTS is a powerful 32-bit floating-point microcontroller unit (MCU) from Texas Instruments, designed for advanced closed-loop control applications. It features a dual-core architecture based on TI’s 32-bit C28x floating-point CPUs, each operating at 200 MHz. This MCU is part of the C2000™ microcontroller family, which is optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation to improve closed-loop performance in real-time control systems.
The device is particularly suited for applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters and digital power, electrical vehicles and transportation, and sensing and signal processing. The integrated analog and control peripherals enable designers to consolidate control architectures and eliminate the need for multiprocessor systems in high-end applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs |
| Clock Speed | 200 MHz |
| Floating-Point Unit | IEEE 754 single-precision FPU |
| Math Units | Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II) |
| Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) | Two programmable CLAs, 200 MHz, IEEE 754 single-precision floating-point instructions |
| On-Chip Memory | 512KB (256KW) or 1MB (512KW) of flash (ECC-protected), 172KB (86KW) or 204KB (102KW) of RAM (ECC-protected or parity-protected) |
| Security Features | Dual-zone security supporting third-party development, two 128-bit secure zones per CPU |
| Package Options | 337-Ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA), 176-Pin PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.2V core, 3.3V I/O design |
| System Peripherals | Two External Memory Interfaces (EMIFs) with ASRAM and SDRAM support, dual 6-channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) controllers, up to 169 individually programmable GPIO pins |
Key Features
- Dual-core architecture with two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs, each operating at 200 MHz.
- IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU), Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), and Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II) for enhanced mathematical processing.
- Two programmable Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) that execute code independently of the main CPU, further boosting system performance.
- On-chip memory includes 512KB or 1MB of ECC-protected flash and 172KB or 204KB of ECC-protected or parity-protected RAM.
- Dual-zone security with two 128-bit secure zones per CPU for code protection.
- Integrated analog and control peripherals, including four independent 16-bit ADCs, DACs, PWMs, eCAPs, and eQEPs.
- Support for external SDRAM memory through two external memory interface modules.
- Dual 6-channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) controllers and up to 169 individually programmable GPIO pins.
Applications
- Industrial motor drives and servo motor control.
- Solar inverters and digital power systems.
- Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle (EV/HEV) powertrains.
- Factory automation and industrial transport systems.
- Grid infrastructure and power delivery systems.
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automotive applications.
- Medical, healthcare, and fitness devices.
- Telecom infrastructure and test and measurement equipment.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320F28377DZWTS? The TMS320F28377DZWTS is a 32-bit floating-point microcontroller unit (MCU) from Texas Instruments, designed for advanced closed-loop control applications.
- What is the clock speed of the TMS320F28377DZWTS? The MCU operates at 200 MHz per core.
- What type of math units are integrated into the TMS320F28377DZWTS? It includes a Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) and a Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II).
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320F28377DZWTS have? It has 512KB or 1MB of ECC-protected flash and 172KB or 204KB of ECC-protected or parity-protected RAM.
- What are the key applications of the TMS320F28377DZWTS? Key applications include industrial motor drives, solar inverters, electric vehicles, factory automation, and medical devices.
- Does the TMS320F28377DZWTS support external memory? Yes, it supports external SDRAM memory through two external memory interface modules.
- What is the purpose of the Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) in the TMS320F28377DZWTS? The CLAs execute code independently of the main CPU, enhancing system performance by handling time-critical functions.
- What security features are available on the TMS320F28377DZWTS? It features dual-zone security with two 128-bit secure zones per CPU for code protection.
- What are the package options for the TMS320F28377DZWTS? The MCU is available in 337-Ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA) and 176-Pin PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP) packages.
- What software development kits are available for the TMS320F28377DZWTS? The DigitalPower SDK and the MotorControl SDK for C2000 MCUs are available to accelerate application development.
