Date: 16th Jun 2011
Dual core MCU with TI's C28X and ARM Cortex-M3
core
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has announced its
new C2000 Concerto dual-core microcontroller (MCU) series.
The Concerto 32-bit microcontroller packs C28x processor
core, ARM Cortex-M3 processor core and control and connectivity
peripherals in a single chip to offer a clearly partitioned
architecture supporting real-time control and connectivity.
TI supports developers with software infrastructure and
application and connectivity libraries within controlSUITE
software. The series includes multiple safety and security
features and is code compatible across the C2000 platform
to enable scalability and code reuse in environment friendly
applications such as intelligent motor control, renewable
energy, smart grid, digital power and electric vehicles.
Concerto F28M35x microcontroller series features and benefits:
TI's C28x core has both floating point and the Viterbi Complex
Math Unit.
Connectivity peripherals include Ethernet, USB On-The-Go,
dual CAN, and multiple serial communication ports
Performance can be tailored to different applications with
options for 150/75 MHz, 100/100 MHz or 60/60 MHz on the
C28x and Cortex-M3 cores, respectively
Safety and security features, including up to 1 MB of flash
and 132 KB RAM with error correction, parity on CAN and
interrupt registers, redundancy for functions, and lock
protection
Free turnkey application and connectivity software libraries,
including Ethernet and USB (Digital power, motor control
and renewable energy libraries will be available in 3Q11)
Speeds design with simple development environment that supports
programming each subsystem independently
Roadmap for tailored devices to meet specific smart grid
applications, such as smart electric meters and concentrators
Availability: Now.
Pricing: $6.99 at 1K units.
Packaging: 144 QFP.
For more info visit www.ti.com
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