The TMS320F2838x (F2838x) is a member of the C2000™ real-time microcontroller family of scalable, ultra-low latency devices designed for efficiency in power electronics, including but not limited to: high power density, high switching frequencies, and supporting the use of GaN and SiC technologies.
These include such applications as:
The real-time control subsystem is based on TI’s 32-bit C28x DSP core, which provides 200 MHz of signal-processing performance in each core for floating- or fixed-point code running from either on-chip flash or SRAM. The C28x CPU is further boosted by the Trigonometric Math Unit (TMU) and VCRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check) extended instruction sets, speeding up common algorithms key to real-time control systems. Extended instruction sets enable IEEE double-precision 64-bit floating-point math. Finally, the Control Law Accelerator (CLA) enables an additional 200 MHz per core of independent processing ability.
This device also contains an independent Connectivity Manager (CM), based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor, that runs at 125 MHz. With its own dedicated flash and SRAM, the CM allows fully independent control of the interfaces coming in and out of the F2838x, allowing maximum bandwidth for the C28x DSPs to focus on real-time control.
High-performance analog blocks are tightly integrated with the processing and control units to provide optimal real-time signal chain performance. Thirty-two frequency-independent PWMs enable control of multiple power stages, from a 3-phase inverter to advanced multilevel power topologies.
The inclusion of the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) allows the user to add custom logic and potentially integrate FPGA-like functions into the C2000 real-time MCU.
For the first time on a C2000 real-time MCU, there is an EtherCAT Slave Controller, along with other industry-standard protocols like CAN FD and USB 2.0. The Fast Serial Interface (FSI) enables up to 200 Mbps of robust communications across an isolation boundary.
Want to learn more about features that make C2000 MCUs the right choice for your real-time control system? Check out The Essential Guide for Developing With C2000™ Real-Time Microcontrollers and visit the C2000™ real-time control MCUs page.
The Getting Started With C2000™ Real-Time Control Microcontrollers (MCUs) Getting Started Guide covers all aspects of development with C2000 devices from hardware to support resources. In addition to key reference documents, each section provides relevant links and resources to further expand on the information covered.
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TMDSCNCD28388D is a low-cost evaluation and development board for C2000™ MCU series of F2838xS and F2838xD devices. It comes with a HSEC180 (180-pin High speed edge connector) controlCARD, and is ideal for initial evaluation and prototyping. For evaluation of TMDSCNCD28388D, a 180-pin docking (...)
μISP can either work connected to a host PC (RS-232, USB, LAN connections are built-in) or in standalone mode.
The programming cycle execution in standalone mode may occur by simply pressing the START button or through some TTL control lines.
Its compact size and versatility allows a simple (...)
Faster, cheaper, more robust: achieve 200 Mbps throughput across isolation with new serial communication technology – Fast Serial Interface (FSI)
FSI is a low signal count serial communications peripheral, available on C2000 Real-Time Control Microcontrollers (MCU), which offers low-cost reliable (...)
TMDSHSECDOCK is a baseboard that provides header-pin access to key signals on compatible HSEC180-based controlCARDs. A breadboard area is available for rapid prototyping. Board power can be provided by USB cable or a 5-V barrel supply.
The Texas Instruments XDS110 is a new class of debug probe (emulator) for TI embedded processors. The XDS110 replaces the XDS100 family while supporting a wider variety of standards (IEEE1149.1, IEEE1149.7, SWD) in a single pod. Also, all XDS debug probes support Core and System Trace in all (...)
The XDS200 is a debug probe (emulator) used for debugging TI embedded devices. For the majority of devices it is recommended to use the newer, lower cost XDS110 (www.ti.com/tool/TMDSEMU110-U). The XDS200 supports a wide variety of standards (IEEE1149.1, IEEE1149.7, SWD) in a single pod. All XDS (...)
The XDS560v2 is the highest performance of the XDS560™ family of debug probes and supports both the traditional JTAG standard (IEEE1149.1) and cJTAG (IEEE1149.7). Note that it does not support serial wire debug (SWD).
All XDS debug probes support Core and System Trace in all ARM and DSP processors (...)
The XDS560v2 is the highest performance of the XDS560™ family of debug probes and supports both the traditional JTAG standard (IEEE1149.1) and cJTAG (IEEE1149.7). Note that it does not support serial wire debug (SWD).
All XDS debug probes support Core and System Trace in all ARM and DSP processors (...)
The DesignDRIVE Development Kit (IDDK) hardware offers an integrated servo drive design with full power stage to drive a high voltage three-phase motor and eases the evaluation of a range of position feedback, current sensing and control topologies.
The sensing peripherals on the C2000™ MCU, (...)WriteNow! Series of In-System Programmers is a breakthrough in the programming industry. The programmers support a large number of devices (microcontrollers, memories, CPLDs and other programmable devices) from various manufacturers and have a compact size for easy ATE/fixture integration. They (...)
FlashRunner 2.0 is a universal, In-System Programming solution (ISP) available in 4 configurations: 4,8,12 and 16 channels which allows to program upto 16 targets - even different each other - in parallel (32 targets using the Demultiplexer tool). The new GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (Workbench) cuts (...)
FlashRunner HS is a multi-end programming system. The typical programming system functions are shared between a central Control Unit and up to 8 peripheral Active Modules connected through a USB type-C cable. The new GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (Workbench) cuts off overall configuration efforts, (...)
FlashRunner LAN2.0 NeXt Generation is a universal, In-System Programming solution (ISP) available from 1 to 4 parallel channels. Thanks to a simple remote session it is possible to enable further channels (from 2 upto 4). FlashRunner LAN2.0 NXG is designed to be integrated in fixture, so it is (...)
C2000Ware is a cohesive set of software and documentation created to minimize development time. It includes device-specific drivers, libraries, and peripheral examples.
MotorControl SDK for C2000™ microcontrollers (MCU) is a cohesive set of software infrastructure, tools, and documentation designed to minimize C2000 real-time controller based motor control system development time targeted for various three-phase motor control applications. The software (...)
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The Safety Compiler Qualification Kit was developed to assist customers in qualifying their use of the TI ARM, C6000, C7000 or C2000/CLA C/C++ Compiler to functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262.
The Safety Compiler Qualification Kit:
Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI's microcontrollers and processors. It is comprised of a rich suite of tools used to build, debug, analyze and optimize embedded applications. Code Composer Studio is available across Windows®, Linux® and macOS® platforms.
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SysConfig is a configuration tool designed to simplify hardware and software configuration challenges to accelerate software development.
SysConfig is available as part of the Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment as well as a standalone application. Additionally SysConfig (...)
UniFlash is a software tool for programming on-chip flash on TI microcontrollers and wireless connectivity devices and on-board flash for TI processors. UniFlash provides both graphical and command-line interfaces.
UniFlash can be run from the cloud on the TI Developer Zone or downloaded and used (...)
| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
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| HLQFP (PTP) | 176 | Ultra Librarian |
| NFBGA (ZWT) | 337 | Ultra Librarian |
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The C28x/CLA Compiler Qualification Kit was developed to assist customers in qualifying their use of the TI C28x/CLA C/C++ Compiler to functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and EN 50657.
C2000Ware DigitalPower SDK User Guide
Digital Power SDK for C2000™ microcontrollers (MCU) is a cohesive set of software infrastructure, tools, and documentation designed to minimize C2000 MCU based digital power system development time targeted for various AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC power supply applications.
MotorControl SDK for C2000™ real-time control microcontrollers (MCU) is a cohesive set of software infrastructure, tools, and documentation designed to minimize C2000 MCU based motor control system development time targeted for various three-phase motor control applications.
UniFlash is a standalone tool used to program on-chip and external flash memory on TI MCUs and on-board flash memory for Sitara processors. UniFlash has a GUI, command line, and scripting interface. UniFlash is available free of charge.
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C2000Ware for C2000 microcontrollers is a cohesive set of development software and documentation designed to minimize software development time. From device-specific drivers and libraries to device peripheral examples, C2000Ware provides a solid foundation to begin development and evaluation.
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The C28x Academy (formerly, C2000 Academy) is a resource for developers to learn about C28x-based C2000 microcontrollers. The C28x Academy contains a wide range of learning content modules, links to related collateral documentation, and guided lab exercises that help provide a hands-on experience with the devices. The software solutions for these labs can be found within the device's software development kit (SDK).
The SysConfig tool is used configure TI software and hardware. For software configuration, SysConfig is used in conjunction with a TI SDK. For PinMux configuration, the tool may be used standalone.
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The Code Composer Studio™ IDE is a complete integrated suite that enables developers to create and debug applications of all Texas Instruments Embedded Processors (Sitara, DSP, Automotive, Keystone), Microcontrollers (SimpleLink™, C2000 Digital Control, MSP430, TM4C, Hercules), as well as Digital Power (UCD) and Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) devices.
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