Overview
The TMS320F28377SPTPS is a powerful 32-bit floating-point microcontroller unit (MCU) from Texas Instruments, designed for advanced closed-loop control applications. It is part of the C2000™ Delfino™ microcontroller family, optimized for processing, sensing, and actuation to improve real-time control performance in various industries. The MCU is based on TI’s 32-bit C28x floating-point CPU, which provides 200 MHz of signal processing performance, enhanced by accelerators such as the Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) and the Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II).
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | TMS320C28x 32-bit CPU |
| 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 Accelerator | Programmable Control Law Accelerator (CLA) |
| Memory | 512KB or 1MB of flash (ECC-protected), 132KB or 164KB of RAM (ECC-protected or parity-protected) |
| Security | Dual-zone security supporting third-party development, unique identification number |
| Clock and System Control | Two internal zero-pin 10MHz oscillators, on-chip crystal oscillator, windowed watchdog timer module, missing clock detection circuitry |
| Voltage | 1.2V core, 3.3V I/O design |
| System Peripherals | Two External Memory Interfaces (EMIFs) with ASRAM and SDRAM support, 6-channel DMA controller, up to 169 individually programmable GPIO pins |
| Communications Peripherals | USB 2.0 (MAC + PHY), two CAN modules, three high-speed SPI ports, two McBSPs, four SCI/UART interfaces, two I2C interfaces |
| Analog Subsystem | Up to four 16-bit ADCs, sigma-delta filter module (SDFM), comparator subsystem (CMPSS) |
Key Features
- High-Performance CPU: TMS320C28x 32-bit CPU with 200 MHz clock speed and IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU).
- Math Accelerators: Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) and Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II) for enhanced mathematical operations.
- Control Law Accelerator: Programmable Control Law Accelerator (CLA) for independent code execution.
- Memory and Security: ECC-protected flash and RAM, dual-zone security, and unique identification number.
- Clock and System Control: Internal oscillators, on-chip crystal oscillator, and watchdog timer module.
- System Peripherals: External Memory Interfaces, DMA controller, and extensive GPIO capabilities.
- Communications Peripherals: USB, CAN, SPI, McBSP, SCI/UART, and I2C interfaces.
- Analog Subsystem: Multiple ADCs, sigma-delta filter module, and comparator subsystem.
Applications
- Industrial Motor Drives: Advanced control for industrial motor drives and servo motor control.
- Solar Inverters and Digital Power: Efficient control for solar inverters, converters, and digital power systems.
- Electrical Vehicles and Transportation: Real-time control for electrical vehicles and transportation systems.
- Sensing and Signal Processing: High-performance sensing and signal processing in various applications.
- Power Line Communications: Control and communication in power line communication systems.
Q & A
- What is the primary application of the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU is primarily designed for advanced closed-loop control applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, digital power, electrical vehicles, and sensing and signal processing.
- What is the clock speed of the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The clock speed of the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU is 200 MHz.
- What type of floating-point unit does the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU have?
The TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU features an IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU).
- What are the key math accelerators in the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The key math accelerators include the Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) and the Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II).
- How much flash and RAM memory does the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU have?
The MCU has 512KB or 1MB of flash memory and 132KB or 164KB of RAM, both with ECC protection or parity protection.
- What security features does the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU offer?
The MCU features dual-zone security supporting third-party development and a unique identification number.
- What are the key system peripherals of the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The key system peripherals include External Memory Interfaces, a DMA controller, and up to 169 individually programmable GPIO pins.
- What communication interfaces are available on the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The MCU includes USB 2.0, CAN, SPI, McBSP, SCI/UART, and I2C interfaces.
- What analog subsystem components are integrated into the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
The analog subsystem includes up to four 16-bit ADCs, a sigma-delta filter module (SDFM), and a comparator subsystem (CMPSS).
- Are there any development kits available for the TMS320F28377SPTPS MCU?
Yes, development kits such as the DigitalPower SDK and the MotorControl SDK for C2000 MCUs are available to accelerate application development.
