MCHPMEC1723N-B0-I/LJ-TR
Overview
The MEC1723N-B0-I/LJ-TR is a highly integrated embedded controller featuring a 48MHz ARM Cortex-M4F core with a Floating Point Unit. It is specifically designed for mobile computing and IoT applications, offering 416KB of SRAM and 512KB of OTP memory to support complex keyboard control and power management tasks.
Why Choose This Part
This controller provides robust security features including a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and hardware-based cryptographic engines. With 155 I/O pins and support for multiple interfaces like eSPI, PECI, and I2C, it offers exceptional flexibility for complex system routing in a compact 176-WFBGA package.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Development typically involves using Microchip's MPLAB X IDE along with the XC32 compiler. Hardware evaluation can be performed using the MEC172x series EVB, which allows for testing the eSPI host interface and keyboard matrix functionality.
