Texas Instruments F28M36H53C2ZWTQ

Overview

F28M36H53C2ZWTQ from Texas Instruments is a dual-core Concerto™ microcontroller integrating an Arm® Cortex®-M3 (100 MHz) and TMS320C28x (150 MHz) real-time control CPU on a single die, with dual 12-bit ADCs (2.88 MSPS), 12 ePWM modules (24 outputs), 6 comparators with integrated DACs, and 10/100 ENET 1588 MII - deployed in industrial motor drives and solar inverters requiring deterministic control and high-bandwidth communication.

For engineers reviewing the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ datasheet, F28M36H53C2ZWTQ pinout, F28M36H53C2ZWTQ application, or F28M36H53C2ZWTQ equivalent, this page delivers verified core frequencies, memory partitioning (512KB C28x flash + 512KB M3 flash), analog subsystem specs, IPC architecture, and validated alternative part guidance for safety-critical embedded control design.

Technical Context

The F28M36H53C2ZWTQ implements tightly coupled dual-subsystem architecture: the M3 subsystem handles Ethernet 1588, USB OTG, CAN, UART, and SSI for connectivity, while the C28x subsystem executes real-time PWM generation, encoder capture, and floating-point control loops using its VCU-accelerated math unit. Both cores share 64KB of parity-protected RAM and 2KB IPC message RAM.

Its analog subsystem features two independent 12-bit ADCs with 24 total channels, four sample-and-hold circuits, and six comparator-DAC units supporting fast overcurrent trip response (<347 ns conversion time). Clocking uses dual PLLs with dynamic ratio adjustment, and voltage regulation supports 1.2-V digital, 1.8-V analog, and 3.3-V I/O domains.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

289-ball New Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array (nFBGA), 16.0 mm × 16.0 mm body size, 0.8 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant, lead-free finish.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-core real-time control applications.

Compared with F28M36P63C2ZWT, F28M36H53C2ZWTQ trades M3 performance and connectivity for cost-sensitive industrial control; versus TMS320F28388D, it offers integrated TCP/IP and HMI support at the expense of EtherCAT-native timing precision.

Availability

F28M36H53C2ZWTQ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, solar string inverters, three-phase UPS systems, and AC drive control modules requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for F28M36H53C2ZWTQ includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, delivering analog and embedded processing solutions for industrial, automotive, and communications markets since 1930.

The Concerto™ family was designed to unify high-speed communication and deterministic real-time control on a single chip - specifically targeting solar inverters, motor drives, and industrial automation systems needing both Ethernet connectivity and sub-microsecond PWM precision.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the Arm Cortex-M3 core in the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ?

The F28M36H53C2ZWTQ's Arm Cortex-M3 core operates at up to 100 MHz. This is a fixed specification for the H53 variant - unlike the P63C2 which supports 125 MHz - and is paired with the C28x core running at 150 MHz under coordinated clock constraints defined in the device datasheet.

Does the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ include Ethernet 1588 support?

Yes, the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ includes a full 10/100 ENET 1588 MII peripheral. It supports hardware timestamping, PTP frame processing, and synchronization accuracy within ±50 ns under typical conditions - confirmed in Section 5.11 of the SPRS825F datasheet.

How much flash memory is allocated to each processor subsystem in the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ?

The F28M36H53C2ZWTQ contains 512KB of ECC-protected flash for the C28x subsystem and 512KB of ECC-protected flash for the Arm Cortex-M3 subsystem. These are physically separate memory blocks with independent access buses and security zones.

What analog peripherals are integrated into the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ?

The F28M36H53C2ZWTQ integrates two independent 12-bit ADCs (2.88 MSPS aggregate), 24 analog input channels, four sample-and-hold circuits, and six analog comparators each with a 10-bit integrated DAC - all documented in Sections 1.1 and 5.10 of the SPRS825F datasheet.

Is the F28M36H53C2ZWTQ pin-compatible with other F28M36x devices in the ZWT package?

Yes, all F28M36x devices in the 289-ball ZWT nFBGA package - including F28M36H53C2ZWTQ, F28M36P63C2ZWT, and F28M36H53B2ZWT - share identical pinouts and mechanical footprints. Signal functionality may differ per variant, but PCB layout is fully reusable.