SoCs suitable for EV/HEV, grid infrastructure , and industrial applications

TI has unveiled new products in its C2000 Piccolo microcontroller (MCU) portfolio.

The C2000 F28004x MCU family is optimized for power control in cost-sensitive applications such as onboard chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), inverters for motor control, and industrial power supplies. The C2000 Piccolo MCU portfolio now includes a new family of real-time control devices that integrate a floating-point unit, compute accelerators, and an optional parallel processor, significantly boosting the performance of the 100MHz central processing unit (CPU).

Developers can reduce bill of materials (BOM) costs while implementing smaller, more reliable systems by leveraging the advanced integrated analog of the C2000 Piccolo F28004x MCUs, which provide new features and system protection capabilities for developing high-performance power control systems. Integrated analog capabilities include three independent 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with post-processing hardware, advanced synchronization capabilities, and programmable gain amplifiers (PGAs), along with sophisticated comparators, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and sigma-delta filter interfaces.

The C2000 Piccolo F28004x MCUs consume 60 percent less power than previous Piccolo devices, and an optional on-chip DC/DC converter for core power reduces power consumption by up to 70 percent. TI's fourth-generation high-resolution pulse-width modulation (PWM) timer technology enables the most advanced high-frequency switching techniques, enabling higher efficiency and power density.

Flexible combinations of input/output signals and internal signals support superior control and protection mechanisms. Embedded real-time analysis and diagnostics provide enhanced debugging, while an ultra-high-speed serial interface increases processing speed across isolation boundaries. Flexible boot modes allow developers to reduce or eliminate boot mode pins.

The C2000 Piccolo F28004x MCU builds on the new enhancements introduced in the Delfino F2837x and Piccolo F2807x series. This new real-time control solution is code-compatible with existing Piccolo MCUs, allowing customers to leverage the new family's outstanding performance combination at an affordable price.