Digital Signal Controllers feature 32-bit wide data path.

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Suited for industrial control applications, DSP-based TMS320F280xx controllers feature mixed 16/32-bit instruction set and processor-intensive, sensorless vector control. Models TMS320F28015/16 offer 12 KB RAM and 32 KB Flash, while TMS320F2801-60/02-60 offer 12 KB RAM and 32 or 64 KB Flash, respectively. Each provides complete control system capabilities and 60 MHz performance. Depending on device, communication interfaces include CAN, I2C, UART, and SPI ports.



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Industry's Lowest Cost 32-bit Digital Signal Controller, Starting at $3.25, Now in Volume Production for Industrial Control Applications



New 60-MHz Devices Offer Lowest Cost Integrated CAN Communications with 32-bit Performance

MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 14 -- Delivering a clear path to innovative and cost-effective industrial control applications like digital power conversion, motor control and advanced sensing, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN) (TI) has announced volume availability of four low- cost TMS320F280xx digital signal processor-based controllers. The TMS320F28015 and F28016 digital signal controllers offer 60 MHz of performance starting as low as $3.25 (in 1Ku quantities); TMS320F2801-60 and F2802-60 controllers also offer 60 MHz of performance and are based on the current TMS320F2801 and F2802 devices. As designers consider upgrading existing microcontroller- (MCU) based designs, TI's F280xx controllers now offer a portfolio of eleven software and pin-for-pin compatible devices with 32-bit DSP performance combined with the peripheral integration and ease-of-use of an MCU. For more information on the new 60 MHz controllers, see www.ti.com/lowcost280xx

Unparalleled Performance, Complete System Integration and Cost Efficiency

All F280x-based devices feature a 32-bit wide data path for superior performance and mixed 16/32-bit instruction set for improved code density. These devices offer extraordinary system integration by providing complete control system capabilities from signal input through the on-chip, 12-bit analog to digital converter (ADC), quadrature encoder pulse (QEP) interfaces, and timer captures and compares through signal output with up to ten independent pulse width modulation (PWM) channels. Depending on the device, communication interfaces include CAN, I2C, UART and SPI ports. The TMS320F28016 device is the lowest cost digital signal controller with integrated CAN communications. Long used in automotive networks, CAN is ideal for industrial applications that are susceptible to high noise levels and offer error detection and error handling for highly reliable communications within a system.

F280x controllers' patent-pending 150 picosecond (ps) resolution high resolution PWM (HRPWM) provides 16 bits of accuracy in a 100 KHz control loop and 12 bits at 1.5 MHz, resulting in designs with cleaner power output, higher power density, smaller magnetics and more compact, cooler supplies. These benefits are vital in applications such as AC/DC rectifiers requiring high tolerances and faster transient response with small ripple amplitude. For motor control applications like white goods and automotive, overall system costs can be reduced through integration and lower device cost while leveraging the 32-bit performance necessary to implement advanced control techniques. Processor-intensive, sensorless vector control helps developers reduce the power electronics required and the size and cost of a system's motors.

For TI customer Adaptive Networks, adopting TI's TMS320F28x(TM) controller platform provided a cost-effective means to bring their powerline communication (PLC) technology to new networked industrial, utility, and commercial control and monitoring applications in industrial and other rugged environments, including utility metering and lighting control.

"The F28x(TM) controller-based PowerConnect product line offers our customers greater flexibility and the ability to integrate their applications with our field-tested PLC technology for robust network communications through powerlines over distances up to 50 kilometers," said Michael Propp, president and founder of Adaptive Networks. "The F28x device's control-optimized signal processing performance and system-level integration open up a new range of control, monitoring and metering applications at the right price point."

New Low Cost Controller Specifications

All four controllers are AEC Q100 automotive qualified in 100-pin LQFP packaging and are available in production quantities. Developers can use the TMS320F2808 eZdsp Development Kit (TMDSEZS2808) to program all four of the controllers. It is available today for $495 from TI authorized distributors.
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TMS320 Flash RAM PWM/ Captures/ Serial Availability Resale
(KB) (KB) HRPWM Encoder Ports Price
Interfaces (1Ku)
F28015 32 12 10/4 2/0 SCI, SPI, I2C October $3.25
F28016 32 12 10/4 2/0 SCI, SPI, I2C, CAN October $3.50
F2801-60 32 12 8/3 2/1 SCI, 2 SPI, I2C, CAN TODAY $3.95
F2802-60 64 12 8/3 2/1 SCI, 2 SPI, I2C, CAN TODAY $4.75

Development Kit and Software Eases Digital Power Design

To ease development of digital power supplies, designers can take advantage of TI's digital power development kit, consisting of the TMS320C2000(TM) digital power supply (DPS) software library and a series of hardware modules from Tier Electronics that provide off-the-shelf platforms for two-phase boost topology power factor correction (PFC) and DC/DC applications. The DPS library provides free reference software that helps engineers who are unfamiliar with digital control of power supplies to translate their analog experience into the digital realm. For more information on the new digital power development kit and DPS, see www.ti.com/lowcost280xx

Expanding Digital Power Portfolio

TI provides a broad portfolio of solutions that enable designers to implement digitally controlled power systems with high system intelligence and performance in an easy-to-use, intuitive development environment. From its high-performance TMS320F28x digital signal controllers, to the Fusion Digital Power(TM) series of UCD9K and UCD7K controllers and power supply drivers, TI's digital power solutions are optimized for applications ranging from point-of- load to high-power AC/DC and DC/AC conversion. For more information on TI's broad portfolio of digital power solutions, see www.ti.com/digitalpower .

TI Enables Innovation with Broad Range of Controllers

From ultra low power MSP430 and 32-bit general purpose TMS470 ARM7(TM)- based MCUs to high performance TMS320C2000 digital signal controllers, TI offers designers the broadest range of embedded control solutions. Designers can also accelerate their design to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third party offerings and technical support. For more information on the broad range of TI's controllers, see www.ti.com/mcu .

About TI

Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at www.ti.com/ .

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TMS320C2000, TMS320F28x, F28x, Fusion Digital Power and Code Composer Studio are trademarks of Texas Instruments. ARM7 is a trademark of ARM, Ltd. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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