Overview
The TMS320F28379DZWTS is a powerful 32-bit floating-point microcontroller unit (MCU) from Texas Instruments, part of the C2000™ microcontroller family. It is designed for advanced closed-loop control applications, such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, digital power systems, electrical vehicles, and sensing and signal processing. This MCU features a dual-core architecture with two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs, each operating at 200MHz, and includes IEEE 754 single-precision Floating-Point Units (FPUs), Trigonometric Math Units (TMUs), and Viterbi/Complex Math Units (VCU-II) to enhance computational performance.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs |
| Operating Frequency | 200MHz |
| Floating-Point Unit | IEEE 754 single-precision FPU |
| Math Units | Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU), Viterbi/Complex Math Unit (VCU-II) |
| Control Law Accelerators | Two programmable CLAs, 200MHz, IEEE 754 single-precision floating-point instructions |
| On-chip Memory | Up to 1MB (512KW) of flash (ECC-protected), up to 204KB (102KW) of RAM (ECC-protected or parity-protected) |
| Package Type | 337-ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 169 individually programmable, multiplexed GPIO pins |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) | Up to four ADCs, 16-bit or 12-bit resolution, up to 24 external channels |
| Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) | Three 12-bit buffered DAC outputs |
| Pulse Width Modulators (PWMs) | 24 PWM channels, 16 High-Resolution PWM channels |
Key Features
- Dual-core architecture with two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs and two programmable Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) for enhanced real-time control performance.
- Integrated analog and control peripherals, including up to four ADCs, three DACs, PWMs, eCAPs, and eQEPs.
- Support for external memory interfaces (EMIFs) with ASRAM and SDRAM.
- Dual 6-channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) controllers.
- Multiple communication peripherals: USB 2.0, CAN modules, SPI ports, McBSPs, SCI/UART, and I2C interfaces.
- Advanced safety features, including dual-zone security, unique identification number, and support for functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 60730, UL 1998).
- Low-power modes with external wakeup capability.
- Hardware Built-in Self Test (HWBIST) and temperature options for various operating conditions.
Applications
- Industrial motor drives and control systems.
- Solar inverters and digital power systems.
- Electrical vehicles and transportation systems.
- Sensing and signal processing applications.
- Functional safety applications, including those requiring compliance with ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 60730, and UL 1998 standards.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320F28379DZWTS microcontroller used for?
The TMS320F28379DZWTS is used for advanced closed-loop control applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, digital power systems, electrical vehicles, and sensing and signal processing.
- What is the architecture of the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The TMS320F28379DZWTS features a dual-core architecture with two TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs and two programmable Control Law Accelerators (CLAs).
- What is the operating frequency of the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The operating frequency of the TMS320F28379DZWTS is 200MHz for both CPU cores and CLAs.
- What types of memory does the TMS320F28379DZWTS have?
The TMS320F28379DZWTS has up to 1MB (512KW) of flash memory and up to 204KB (102KW) of RAM, both with error correction code (ECC) or parity protection.
- What are the key analog and control peripherals of the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The key peripherals include up to four ADCs, three DACs, PWMs, eCAPs, eQEPs, and other control and analog interfaces.
- Does the TMS320F28379DZWTS support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports external memory interfaces (EMIFs) with ASRAM and SDRAM.
- What communication peripherals are available on the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The MCU includes USB 2.0, CAN modules, SPI ports, McBSPs, SCI/UART, and I2C interfaces.
- What safety features does the TMS320F28379DZWTS offer?
The MCU supports functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 60730, and UL 1998, and includes dual-zone security and a unique identification number.
- What are the packaging options for the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The packaging options include a 337-ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA), 176-pin PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Low-Profile Quad Flatpack (HLQFP), and 100-pin PowerPAD Thermally Enhanced Thin Quad Flatpack (HTQFP).
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320F28379DZWTS?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
