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TMS320F28027F

TITMS320F28027F

Texas Instruments
Lower-cost Piccolo MCU option suitable for simpler motor-control and power designs.
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Overview

The TMS320F28027F is a 60MHz Piccolo microcontroller from Texas Instruments designed specifically for high-efficiency real-time control. It features the C28x core combined with specialized motor control hardware and the InstaSPIN-FOC (Field Oriented Control) technology, allowing for sophisticated sensorless motor control in a compact 48-pin package.

Why Choose This Part

The primary advantage is the integrated InstaSPIN-FOC technology, which resides in the on-chip ROM to simplify motor tuning and reduce development time. Despite its lower cost, it maintains high performance with a 60MHz clock, 12-bit ADC, and 6KB of RAM, offering a dedicated DSP instruction set for efficient math execution.

Applications

Sensorless BLDC Control
Using InstaSPIN-FOC to identify and control Brushless DC motors without the need for hall effect sensors or encoders.
Digital Power Conversion
Implementing high-speed PWM and the 12-bit ADC for buck, boost, or resonant power supply topologies.
Industrial Pump Control
Managing torque and speed in small industrial fluid pumps where high reliability and energy efficiency are required.
HVAC Fans and Compressors
Providing quiet and efficient variable speed control for cooling fans and small compressor units.

Key Specifications

Speed 60MHz
RAM Size 6K x 16
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SCI, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 22
Core Processor C28x
Package / Case 48-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 13x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (32K x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 48-LQFP (7x7)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 1.995V

Getting Started

To begin development, use the C2000Ware software package and Code Composer Studio (CCS) IDE. The BOOSTXL-DRV8301 or BOOSTXL-DRV8305 motor driver boosters combined with a C2000 LaunchPad (LAUNCHXL-F28027F) provide a complete hardware environment for evaluating the InstaSPIN-FOC capabilities.

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