Piccolo™ F28x 32-bit microcontrollers provide real-time control for greater energy efficiency to cost sensitive applications

Piccolo™ C28x™ low-cost, high integration 32-bit microcontrollers feature architectural advancements and enhanced peripherals to bring the benefits of 32-bit real-time control to applications typically unable to justify the associated cost. Whether you need fixed-point 40-60 MHz performance with the F2802x series, additional flash memory and CLA for high-efficiency control loops of the F2803x series, increased analog integration of the F2805x series, or the floating-point, double memory, and new Viterbi complex math unit (VCU) of the F2806x series there is a Piccolo MCU fit for your needs. Piccolo's real-time control offers greater system efficiency and precision through the implementation of advanced algorithms for applications such as solar inverters, white goods appliances, hybrid automotive batteries, power line communications (PLC) and LED lighting.

Key features

• Up to 90-MHz, 32-bit C28x™ CPU
• 16-kB to 256-kB embedded Flash
• 12-bit ADC, up to 4.6 MSPS
• 150-ps high-resolution ePWM
• Control law accelerator
• Package options starting at 38-pin TSSOP
• Integrated oscillator, voltage regulator, BOR/POR
• Single-rail 3.3V device
• Floating-point and fixed-point options

Key benefits

• Leading 32-bit performance for real-time control
• Lowers system cost
• Increased ease of use
• Small package size
• Scalable performance, selectable math and control enhancements

Key applications

• Solar Power Inverters
• LED Lighting
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Appliances
• Digital Power
• Motor Drive and Control
• Renewable Energy
• Power Line Communications