The LPC4078FBD100E is a high-performance microcontroller (MCU) from NXP Semiconductors. It belongs to the LPC4000 family of MCUs, which are based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor. The LPC4078FBD100E is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The LPC4078FBD100E is a 32-bit MCU that features a 180 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU). It is fabricated using a 90nm CMOS process and is available in a 100-pin FBGA package. The device includes 512 KB of on-chip SRAM and 512 KB of on-chip flash memory for program and data storage.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU, running at 180 MHz
- 512 KB on-chip SRAM
- 512 KB on-chip flash memory
- High-speed USB OTG interface
- 2x SPI, 3x I2C, and 6x UART interfaces
- 3x CAN interfaces for automotive and industrial applications
- 2x 32-bit timers, 2x 16-bit timers, and 1x 32-bit RTC
- 3x ADC with up to 12-bit resolution and 8 hardware channels
- 2x DAC channels
- Flexible memory controller supporting external memory
- CRC engine and trigonometric function unit
- Integrated temperature sensor
- Power management with clock gating and power scaling
Applications:
The LPC4078FBD100E is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, rich set of peripherals, and low power consumption. Some of the key application areas include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring devices, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical instruments.
- Consumer electronics: Smart home appliances, wearable devices, and portable multimedia devices.
- Automotive applications: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and telematics control units.
- Networking and communication: Routers, switches, and IoT gateways.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices: Touchscreen displays and control panels.
- Battery management systems: Battery monitoring and charging control.
- Audio equipment: Digital signal processing and audio codecs.
The LPC4078FBD100E's combination of processing power, memory, and peripheral connectivity makes it a versatile choice for embedded system designers looking to develop high-performance, energy-efficient applications.