Introducing the TMDX570LS20SUSB from Texas Instruments

The TMDX570LS20SUSB is a highly capable development tool from Texas Instruments, designed to unleash the potential of the Hercules™ TMS570 series of microcontrollers. This product is an essential asset for developers working on safety-critical applications that require robust performance and reliability, such as automotive safety, industrial automation, and aircraft control systems.

Key Features of the TMDX570LS20SUSB

• Advanced Microcontroller: At the heart of the TMDX570LS20SUSB is the TMS570LS20x/10x, a 32-bit ARM Cortex-R4F based microcontroller that offers a balance of performance, power efficiency, and safety features.
• Integrated Safety Features: The microcontroller is designed with safety-critical applications in mind, featuring hardware BIST (Built-In Self-Test), ECC (Error Correction Code) on both flash and RAM, and dual CPUs in lockstep, ensuring a high level of reliability and fault tolerance.
• USB Connectivity: This development tool includes USB connectivity for easy interfacing with a host computer, enabling swift programming, debugging, and communication with the microcontroller.
• Extensive Development Support: The TMDX570LS20SUSB is supported by Texas Instruments' comprehensive development ecosystem, including Code Composer Studio™ IDE, HALCoGen peripheral configuration tool, and HET IDE for programming the High-End Timer co-processor.
• On-Board Debug Probe: With an integrated XDS100v2 JTAG debug probe, developers can dive straight into debugging with no need for additional hardware, simplifying the development process and reducing time to market.
• Flexible Power Options: The board can be powered through the USB interface, eliminating the need for an external power supply and making it a versatile solution for development on-the-go.

Applications

The TMDX570LS20SUSB is particularly suited for developing advanced safety systems that require compliance with stringent safety standards such as IEC 61508 SIL-3 and ISO 26262 ASIL-D. Its robust feature set makes it an excellent choice for designing automotive safety restraint systems, electric power steering, traction control, and other critical automotive subsystems. Additionally, it's well-suited for industrial applications like programmable logic controllers and elevator controls, as well as avionics systems, including flight control computers and electronic flight bags.

Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting out in the world of safety-critical systems, the TMDX570LS20SUSB from Texas Instruments provides a solid foundation for your development needs, combining performance, safety, and ease of use in a single, comprehensive package.