The SPC560P50L5CEFAR is a 32-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. This MCU belongs to the SPC56xP series, which is designed for automotive and industrial applications that require high performance, safety, and reliability.
Description:
The SPC560P50L5CEFAR is a high-performance MCU based on the Power Architecture® e200z0 core. It operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 80 MHz and features a 512KB Flash memory, 64KB RAM, and a wide range of communication interfaces and peripherals.
Features:
- Core: 32-bit Power Architecture® e200z0 core with a maximum CPU frequency of 80 MHz.
- Memory: 512KB Flash memory and 64KB RAM.
- Communication Interfaces: The MCU offers multiple communication interfaces, including CAN (Controller Area Network), LIN (Local Interconnect Network), SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit), and UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter).
- Connectivity: It also features USB (Universal Serial Bus) for high-speed data communication.
- Safety Features: The SPC560P50L5CEFAR is designed with safety in mind, featuring a Safety Island that provides protection against power-up and brown-out conditions, as well as a dedicated watchdog timer.
- Power Management: The MCU includes a flexible power management system that allows for efficient power consumption and supports various power modes, including sleep, doze, and stop modes.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): It includes up to 12-bit resolution ADC with multiple channels for accurate analog signal conversion.
- PWM (Pulse Width Modulation): The MCU features PWM channels for controlling motor speed and other applications requiring precise pulse width control.
- Timers and Counters: It includes multiple timers and counters for various timekeeping and event handling tasks.
- Security: The SPC560P50L5CEFAR offers secure boot and flash encryption features to protect against unauthorized access and tampering.
Applications:
The SPC560P50L5CEFAR is designed for a wide range of applications in the automotive and industrial sectors, where high performance, safety, and reliability are crucial. Some of the potential applications include:
- Engine Control Units (ECUs) for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid vehicles.
- Transmission Control Units (TCUs) for managing gear shifts and torque control.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for safety features like lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic parking.
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems for controlling the steering effort based on vehicle speed and driver input.
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and controlling the charging and discharging of batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Industrial automation and control systems, such as motor control, robotics, and process control.
- Safety-critical applications in the medical, aerospace, and defense industries.
The SPC560P50L5CEFAR's combination of processing power, communication interfaces, and safety features make it a versatile and reliable choice for demanding applications in both the automotive and industrial sectors.