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TILAUNCHXL2-TMS57012

Texas Instruments
TMS570LS12x LaunchPad™ Hercules™ ARM® Cortex®-R4F MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The LAUNCHXL2-TMS57012 is a Hercules LaunchPad evaluation kit based on the TMS570LS1224, a high-performance ARM Cortex-R4F real-time MCU. It is specifically engineered for ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 functional safety applications, featuring a lockstep CPU architecture and extensive hardware-based self-test capabilities.

Why Choose This Part

The board features an integrated lockstep CPU that detects hardware faults in real-time without software overhead. It includes 1280 KB of Flash and 192 KB of RAM with ECC, plus built-in self-test (BIST) mechanisms for memory and logic. The dual 12-bit ADCs and multiple CAN interfaces provide robust I/O for safety-critical networking and sensing.

Applications

Automotive Braking and Steering
Utilizes the lockstep Cortex-R4F core and safety-certified hardware to manage chassis control systems requiring ASIL-D compliance.
Industrial Functional Safety
Ideal for SIL 3 rated applications like industrial robotics, emergency stop systems, and safety logic controllers.
Electric Vehicle Powertrain
Manages inverter and battery management logic where hardware reliability and error signaling are critical for system integrity.
Aerospace and Transportation
Leverages the 180 MHz clock speed and integrated CAN controllers for reliable communication and processing in harsh operational environments.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform LaunchPad
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-R4F
Utilized IC / Part TMS570LS12x

Getting Started

Start development by downloading Code Composer Studio (CCS) and the HALCoGen hardware abstraction layer code generation tool. Connect the board via the onboard XDS110 debug probe to your PC for programming and debugging. TI provides extensive Hercules Safety Demos to exercise the hardware's self-test and error-signaling features.

Also Consider

LAUNCHXL2-RM46 LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - Offers similar functional safety features but targets industrial applications rather than the automotive-specific TMS570 line.
LAUNCHXL2-570LC43 LaunchPad TITexas Instruments - Provides a higher performance TMS570 variant with 300 MHz clock speed and increased memory for more demanding safety tasks.
STM32 Nucleo-144 H743ZI2 STMicroelectronics - A high-performance alternative if specialized lockstep hardware safety features are not a strict requirement for the design.