Overview
The TMS320F28378DPTPS is a high-performance, 32-bit microcontroller from Texas Instruments, part of the C2000™ Delfino™ microcontroller family. This device features a dual-core architecture, consisting of two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs, each operating at 200 MHz. Additionally, it includes two programmable Control Law Accelerators (CLAs), an IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU), and a Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), among other advanced mathematical units. This microcontroller is designed to enhance computational performance in real-time control systems, making it ideal for applications requiring high processing power and precision.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs, 200 MHz |
| Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) | Two CLAs, 200 MHz, IEEE 754 single-precision floating-point instructions |
| Memory | Up to 1MB (512KW) of onboard flash memory with ECC, up to 204KB (102KW) of SRAM |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) | Four independent 16-bit ADCs, up to 1.1 MSPS each; Four 12-bit ADCs, up to 3.5 MSPS each |
| Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) | Three 12-bit buffered DAC outputs |
| Pulse Width Modulators (PWMs) | 24 PWM channels, including 16 high-resolution PWM channels |
| Communication Peripherals | USB 2.0, two CAN modules, three SPI ports, two McBSPs, four SCI/UART, two I2C interfaces |
| Package | 176-pin PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP) |
| Operating Temperature | T: –40°C to 105°C, S: –40°C to 125°C, Q: –40°C to 150°C |
Key Features
- Dual-Core Architecture: Two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs and two Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) for enhanced computational performance.
- Mathematical Units: IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU), Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), and Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II).
- Analog Subsystem: Up to four 16-bit ADCs and four 12-bit ADCs, three 12-bit buffered DAC outputs, and a Comparator Subsystem (CMPSS) with windowed comparators.
- Control Peripherals: 24 PWM channels, including 16 high-resolution PWM channels, six Enhanced Capture (eCAP) modules, and three Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) modules.
- Communication Peripherals: USB 2.0, two CAN modules, three SPI ports, two McBSPs, four SCI/UART, and two I2C interfaces.
- Memory and Security: Up to 1MB of onboard flash memory with ECC, up to 204KB of SRAM, and dual 128-bit secure zones for code protection.
- Configurable Logic Block (CLB): Augments existing peripheral capability and supports position manager solutions.
Applications
The TMS320F28378DPTPS is suited for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Industrial Control Systems: Motor control, power conversion, and industrial automation.
- Medical Devices: High-precision medical equipment requiring advanced signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Real-time control systems in aerospace and defense applications.
- Automotive Systems: Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automotive control systems.
- Renewable Energy Systems: Solar and wind power conversion and control systems.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the TMS320F28378DPTPS?
The TMS320F28378DPTPS features a dual-core architecture with two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs and two Control Law Accelerators (CLAs), each operating at 200 MHz.
- What type of memory does the TMS320F28378DPTPS have?
The device has up to 1MB of onboard flash memory with ECC and up to 204KB of SRAM.
- What are the key mathematical units available on this microcontroller?
The device includes an IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Unit (FPU), a Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), and a Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II).
- What types of ADCs are available on the TMS320F28378DPTPS?
The device features four independent 16-bit ADCs and four 12-bit ADCs, with various conversion rates and input options.
- What communication peripherals are supported by this microcontroller?
The device supports USB 2.0, two CAN modules, three SPI ports, two McBSPs, four SCI/UART, and two I2C interfaces.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320F28378DPTPS?
The device is available in a 176-pin PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP) package).
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320F28378DPTPS?
The operating temperature ranges are T: –40°C to 105°C, S: –40°C to 125°C, and Q: –40°C to 150°C).
- What security features are available on this microcontroller?
The device includes dual 128-bit secure zones for code protection on each CPU).
- What is the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) and its purpose?
The CLB augments existing peripheral capability and supports position manager solutions).
- What are some typical applications for the TMS320F28378DPTPS?
Typical applications include industrial control systems, medical devices, aerospace and defense systems, automotive systems, and renewable energy systems).
