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LPC1226FBD48/301,1

LPC1226FBD48/301,1

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ARM Microcontrollers - MCU CORTEX M0 96K FL 8K DMA CRC ADC COMPARTR
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Overview

The LPC1226FBD48/301,1 is an ARM Cortex-M0 based microcontroller designed for industrial control and general-purpose applications. It features 96KB of flash memory, 8KB of SRAM, and a rich set of peripherals including a 10-bit ADC, analog comparators, and a CRC engine.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a high-performance 32-bit architecture at a price point comparable to 8-bit or 16-bit controllers. The inclusion of a DMA controller and a CRC engine helps reduce CPU overhead and improve data integrity in communication-heavy applications.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Ideal for sensor hubs and factory floor monitoring where low power and deterministic processing are required.
White Goods
Suitable for household appliance controllers that need to manage simple user interfaces and motor states.
Environmental Monitoring
Used in data logging devices that utilize the integrated ADC and analog comparators for sensor interfacing.

Getting Started

Engineers can begin development using the NXP MCUXpresso IDE or third-party tools like Keil MDK or IAR Embedded Workbench. Hardware evaluation is commonly performed using the LPC1227 LPCXpresso board, which shares the same architecture and peripheral set.

Also Consider

ATSAMD21G18A-AU MCHPMicrochip Technology - A popular Cortex-M0+ alternative with a larger ecosystem and more extensive DMA and serial interface options.