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Motion Control

Motion control covers a wide range of applications. Whether controlling a motor is the sole purpose of the application, or only part of it, Stellaris MCUs feature sophisticated hardware to support control of all types of motors, including high-speed motion control PWMs, QEIs, fast ADCs, and multiple timers. Additionally, with plenty of processor speed, generous memory options, a highly deterministic core, and multiple communication types, Stellaris is ideal for simultaneously handling sophisticated motion control and high speed communications.

Industrial Automation

Whether PLC, RTU, or other automation style, Stellaris MCUs feature CAN, serial, and Ethernet (allowing TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, ModBus, etc), along with many advanced features to support the automation. With a large number of very fast GPIOs for proprietary control, ADCs/I2C/SPI interfaces for sensors and control links, plenty of memory, and full hardware support for motor control of Steppers, AC induction, Servos, and the like. Stellaris is and can be used throughout the industrial space.

Wireless Networking

Merging the performance and ease-of-use of Stellaris MCUs with leading wireless connectivity solutions, TI´s wireless kits give engineers complete software and reference design solutions for adding RFID, low-power RF and ZigBee® capabilities to designs. Building upon on its broad portfolio of 16-bit, ultra-low-power MSP430™-based-wireless connectivity solutions, TI now provides 32-bit Stellaris MCU performance for execution of additional advanced connectivity and control functions. Developers can address the demand for extensible functionality in wireless networking applications, such as pre-pay options in smart metering, remote monitoring for home automation and backup systems for security, alarm and plant engineering.

Medical

Medical equipment and instrumentation requires accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness. Whether connected or standalone, Stellaris MCUs offer solutions useful to the medical equipment manufacturer. Safety is enhanced through secure memory features, multiple error detection mechanisms in the processor, perpherial fault detection, priority of interrupts to handle faults and critical operations, and highly deterministic operation. Some MCUs include the certified SafeRTOS real time operating system in ROM. Communications include USB, CAN, Ethernet, and serial for connected devices.

Security and Access

Security systems are used to control access, protect goods, provide remote vision, track devices, and communicate alerts. Stellaris microcontrollers support this vital market with flexible communications, ADCs and Analog Comparators for readings and sensing, and PWMs and fast GPIOs for actuator control. Use of deep sleep and hibernate modes supports low power and battery operation. The fast machine-to-machine communications mode in some Stellaris MCUs facilitates the design of systems requiring specialized controls encapsulated in an FPGA or CPLD.

Appliance

Appliances, whether heavy duty white goods, counter top, or robotic, are growing in sophistication and yet have increasing demands on energy use and cost. Stellaris MCUs can support the user interface, motor control, and safety systems. Replacing multiple MCUs with Stellaris not only saves costs, but increases flexibility. With a broad range of parts designed with safety in mind and priced to suit different requirements, the code base can be reused, avoiding expensive design costs in software. Some MCUs include the certified SafeRTOS real time operating system in ROM. In addition, Texas Instruments provides an IEC 60730 Class B Test Library to support its customers in the Class B certification process.

Transportation

Transportation covers everything from on-vehicle tracking modules to fuel payment systems to access controls in automotive, agricultural, materials handling, marine, and mass transit. The Bosch CAN peripheral for in-vehicle modules allows for lower cost, high-integration solutions in passenger comfort, feature scaled modules, and fleet management systems. Motion control features allow for lower cost and higher reliability in operations of motors, linear motors, servos, and other actuators.