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LM3S6618-IQC50-A2  

Microcontrollers

The LM3S6618-IQC50-A2 is a high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by Texas Instruments (TI). It is part of the Stellaris® family of 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processors, designed for a wide range of applications that require advanced processing capabilities, low power consumption, and a compact form factor.

Description:

The LM3S6618-IQC50-A2 is a high-performance MCU featuring an ARM Cortex-M3 processor with a maximum CPU clock frequency of 50 MHz. It is fabricated using a 90-nm CMOS process and is available in a 100-pin LQFP package. The device includes a variety of integrated peripherals and communication interfaces, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Features:

1. ARM Cortex-M3 processor with a CPU clock frequency of up to 50 MHz.
2. 512 KB on-chip flash memory for program storage.
3. 64 KB on-chip static RAM (SRAM) for data storage.
4. Flexible external memory interface supporting SRAM, PSRAM, and NOR flash.
5. Multiple communication interfaces, including:
   • UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
   • USB 2.0
   • I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
   • SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
   • CAN (Controller Area Network)
6. Advanced timer modules, including:
   • 32-bit timer with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
   • 16-bit timer
   • Real-time clock (RTC)
7. Enhanced PI (Programmable Interrupt) controller.
8. High-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with up to 12-bit resolution.
9. Integrated comparators and operational amplifiers.
10. Power management features, including:

• VDDA/VDD (power supply) monitoring
• Power mode configuration (active, sleep, deep sleep, and standby)
• Hibernate mode with RTC wakeup

11. Security features, such as:

• Secure boot
• Flash memory protection
• Peripheral protection

Applications:

The LM3S6618-IQC50-A2 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require a combination of high processing power, low power consumption, and advanced connectivity options. Some potential applications include:

1. Industrial control systems
2. Medical devices
3. Portable electronics
4. Home automation and smart appliances
5. Automotive control systems
6. IoT (Internet of Things) devices
7. Robotics and automation
8. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
9. Human-machine interface (HMI) devices
10. Communication gateways and protocol converters

The LM3S6618-IQC50-A2's versatile feature set and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for embedded systems designers looking to develop energy-efficient and high-performance applications.

LM3S6618-IQC50-A2 Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for LM3S6618-IQC50-A2

Errata :

ARM Cortex-M3 Errata Rev2      

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Assembly 23/Feb/2021      

Datasheets :

LM3S6618      

PCN Obsolescence/ EOL :

LM3S 01/Apr/2021      

PCN Design/Specification :

Mult Dev Material Set Chg 28/May/2019