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NXP Semiconductors LPC1830FET256K
- Part No.:
- LPC1830FET256K
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 256-LBGA
- Datasheet:
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LPC1830FET256K.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT ROMLESS 256LBGA
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Product details
Overview
LPC1830FET256K from NXP Semiconductors is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 flashless microcontroller operating at up to 180 MHz, featuring 200 kB on-chip SRAM, dual high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces (one with integrated HS PHY), 10/100T Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 support, and an external memory controller - deployed in industrial gateways requiring deterministic real-time control and multi-protocol connectivity.
For engineers reviewing the LPC1830FET256K datasheet, LPC1830FET256K pinout, LPC1830FET256K application, or LPC1830FET256K equivalent, this page delivers verified functional scope, validated package mapping, confirmed peripheral availability (no LCD, no C_CAN), and precise pin-level circuit roles for LBGA256 implementation.
Technical Context
The LPC1830FET256K implements a Harvard-architecture ARM Cortex-M3 core with 3-stage pipeline, integrated MPU and NVIC, and speculative branch prefetching - enabling deterministic interrupt latency and memory-protected task isolation in safety-aware firmware. Its clock system uses three independent PLLs: one for CPU (up to 180 MHz), one dedicated to USB0, and one configurable as audio PLL.
Digital subsystems include a State Configurable Timer/PWM (SCTimer/PWM) with event-driven state transitions, Global Input Multiplexer Array (GIMA) for flexible peripheral signal routing, and eight-channel GPDMA supporting AHB and APB peripherals - all accessible without CPU intervention for low-latency sensor-to-actuator paths.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M3 r2p1, 180 MHz max - enables hard real-time execution with <10 µs worst-case interrupt response under MPU-protected context switching. |
| SRAM | 200 kB distributed across multiple AHB-accessible blocks - supports concurrent code execution, DMA buffers, and Ethernet packet staging without contention. |
| USB Interfaces | USB0: HS Host/Device/OTG with on-chip HS PHY; USB1: HS Host/Device with ULPI interface - allows dual-role USB connectivity while isolating PHY power domains. |
| Ethernet | 10/100T MAC with RMII/MII, DMA, and IEEE 1588-2008 v2 timestamping - delivers sub-microsecond time synchronization for industrial motion control networks. |
| Analog Peripherals | Two 10-bit ADCs (400 kS/s each, 8 channels total); one 10-bit DAC (400 kS/s) - supports simultaneous analog acquisition and waveform generation for closed-loop motor control. |
| Memory Interface | External Memory Controller (EMC) supporting SDRAM, NOR flash, SRAM, and ROM - enables boot-from-external-memory designs and expandable data logging buffers. |
| GPIO | 164 pins with AHB-mapped registers, DMA support, and group-interrupt capability - permits high-speed bit-banging, encoder quadrature decoding, and wake-up from deep power-down via programmable pin patterns. |
Pinout & Package
Package: LBGA256 (Plastic low profile ball grid array; 256 balls; body 17 × 17 × 1 mm; SOT740-2). Pin functions are multiplexed across 16 GPIO ports (P0–P9, PA–PF), with each pin supporting up to eight digital functions configured via SCU registers. Dedicated EMC, USB, Ethernet, and I2S signals occupy fixed ball positions per Figure 2 of the datasheet.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P1_15 | ENET_RXD0 | Ethernet receive data line 0 (RMII/MII) - must be routed with controlled impedance (50 Ω) and length-matched to other RMII signals for 50 MHz timing compliance. |
| P1_18 | ENET_TXD0 | Ethernet transmit data line 0 (RMII/MII) - requires series termination and tight trace matching to ENET_TXD1 and ENET_TX_EN for jitter-free 100 Mbps operation. |
| P1_19 | ENET_TX_CLK / ENET_REF_CLK | Reference clock input for RMII (50 MHz) or MII (25 MHz) - connects directly to crystal oscillator or PHY clock output; no internal division. |
| P1_20 | ENET_TXD1 | Ethernet transmit data line 1 (RMII/MII) - part of 2-bit RMII data bus; critical for full-duplex throughput and must avoid coupling with USB or high-speed digital traces. |
| P2_0 | USB0_PPWR | VBUS drive control for USB0 port (active HIGH) - polarity inverted vs. legacy LPC parts; requires external pull-down at reset to disable power switch. |
| P2_1 | USB0_PWR_FAULT | Overcurrent fault indicator (open-drain) - monitors external USB power path; asserts LOW during overcurrent, triggering host-side fault handling. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| State Configurable Timer/PWM (SCTimer) | Event-triggered state machine with 16 states and 16 outputs - replaces software-timed PWM generation with hardware-deterministic waveform synthesis for servo drive commutation. |
| Global Input Multiplexer Array (GIMA) | Dynamic crossbar routing of 32+ inputs (ADC triggers, timer captures, GPIO edges) to 16+ peripherals - eliminates fixed signal dependencies and enables runtime reconfiguration of sensor fusion pipelines. |
| Dual High-Speed USB with PHY separation | USB0 integrates HS PHY; USB1 uses ULPI to offload PHY complexity - reduces BOM cost for USB0 while preserving design flexibility for USB1 PHY selection (e.g., USB334x). |
| IEEE 1588-2008 v2 Ethernet timestamping | Hardware-accelerated PTP frame timestamping with nanosecond resolution - enables precise time-of-arrival capture for synchronized distributed I/O in PLC backplanes. |
| Ultra-low power RTC domain | 256 bytes battery-backed registers + alarm timer on isolated 3 V supply - maintains timekeeping and wake-up scheduling during deep power-down (<1 µA quiescent current). |
Applications
| Industrial Gateway | Smart Energy Meter |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU, CANopen, and Ethernet/IP traffic in factory-floor edge nodes with protocol translation and local logic execution. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central protocol-aware MCU managing concurrent serial stacks, Ethernet packet forwarding, and real-time scheduling via NVIC-prioritized ISRs. Use Value: Dual USB + Ethernet + EMC enables direct field-device provisioning (via USB stick), remote diagnostics (via Ethernet), and firmware updates from external NAND/NOR flash. |
Use Scenario: ANSI C12.22-compliant metering platform performing metrology calculations, secure data logging, and HAN communication via USB or Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Metrology co-processor interfacing with external ADCs and RTC, executing tamper-detection algorithms, and maintaining secure time-stamped logs. Use Value: IEEE 1588 timestamping synchronizes meter readings across substations; 200 kB SRAM buffers 30+ days of interval data before upload. |
| RFID Reader Controller | White Goods Control Unit |
|
Use Scenario: Multi-protocol UHF RFID reader (EPC Gen2, ISO18000-6C) with embedded antenna tuning, tag inventory, and host interface bridging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Baseband processor generating precise RF modulation waveforms via SCTimer/PWM and demodulating responses using high-speed ADC sampling. Use Value: GIMA routes ADC samples directly to DMA, enabling real-time FFT-based spectral analysis; USB0 provides plug-and-play configuration via PC utility. |
Use Scenario: Washing machine main control unit managing motor drives, temperature sensing, user interface, and cloud connectivity via Wi-Fi module interfaced over USB or UART. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time motor controller executing FOC algorithms using QEI feedback, ADC current sampling, and PWM output via SCTimer. Use Value: Motor control PWM + QEI + dual 10-bit ADCs enable closed-loop vector control; 164 GPIOs support direct button/LED/relay interfacing without external expanders. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPC1850FET256 | Includes LCD controller and second C_CAN channel; identical CPU, SRAM, USB, Ethernet, and EMC specs. | Required for HMI-integrated designs (TFT display + touch) or dual-CAN automotive gateways. | Select LPC1850FET256 only if LCD or second CAN is mandatory; otherwise LPC1830FET256K offers identical core performance at lower cost and reduced pin count for non-display applications. |
| LPC4350FET256 | Dual-core: ARM Cortex-M4F (180 MHz) + Cortex-M0 (204 MHz); adds floating-point unit and enhanced DSP instructions. | Suitable for computationally intensive tasks (FFT, filtering, motor control math) where M4F acceleration justifies added complexity. | Choose LPC4350FET256 when floating-point math or parallel M4/M0 task partitioning is required; LPC1830FET256K remains optimal for deterministic M3-based control with proven toolchain stability. |
Compared with LPC1850FET256 and LPC4350FET256, the LPC1830FET256K delivers identical real-time determinism and peripheral bandwidth for Ethernet/USB gateway applications while eliminating unused LCD/CAN silicon - reducing thermal load, BOM cost, and layout area without compromising core functionality.
Availability
LPC1830FET256K is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, smart energy meters, RFID readers, and white goods control units requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for LPC1830FET256K 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
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with deep expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and edge processing.
The LPC1800 series targets high-performance, flashless embedded control - designed for applications demanding rich peripheral integration, deterministic real-time response, and long-term supply assurance without external flash dependency.
FAQ
Does the LPC1830FET256K include on-chip flash memory?
No, the LPC1830FET256K is a flashless microcontroller. It relies on external memory (via SPIFI or EMC) or on-chip SRAM for code execution. Boot is supported from SPI flash (via SPIFI), external NOR/SRAM/SDRAM (via EMC), or UART/USB ISP - with 64 kB ROM containing boot code and driver libraries. This architecture enables flexible firmware updates and eliminates flash endurance concerns in high-write-cycle applications.
What peripherals are disabled in the LPC1830FET256K compared to the LPC1850FET256?
The LPC1830FET256K omits the LCD controller and second C_CAN channel present in the LPC1850FET256. All other major peripherals - including 200 kB SRAM, dual USB 2.0 (USB0 with HS PHY, USB1 with ULPI), 10/100T Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588, SCTimer/PWM, GIMA, EMC, dual 10-bit ADCs, and 10-bit DAC - are fully retained and functionally identical in the LPC1830FET256K.
How does the USB0_PPWR signal polarity differ on the LPC1830FET256K?
The USB0_PPWR signal on the LPC1830FET256K is active HIGH (driven HIGH to enable VBUS), which is inverted relative to earlier NXP LPC families. A pull-down resistor is required at reset to ensure the power switch remains disabled until firmware explicitly asserts USB0_PPWR. This prevents unintended VBUS activation during boot and aligns with USB compliance requirements for controlled power ramp-up.
Can the LPC1830FET256K support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol in hardware?
Yes, the LPC1830FET256K's Ethernet MAC includes full IEEE 1588-2008 v2 hardware timestamping capability - capturing transmit and receive timestamps with nanosecond resolution in dedicated registers. This enables boundary clock and transparent clock implementations without CPU overhead, critical for time-sensitive networking in industrial automation and power distribution systems.
What is the maximum number of GPIO pins available on the LPC1830FET256K in LBGA256 package?
The LPC1830FET256K provides up to 164 GPIO pins in the LBGA256 package, mapped across 16 ports (P0–P9, PA–PF). Each pin supports multiple functions (e.g., UART, I2C, SSP, ADC) configured via SCU registers. GPIO registers reside on the AHB bus for single-cycle access, and all ports support DMA transfers and group-interrupt triggering based on programmable input patterns.
LPC1830FET256K Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 256-LBGA
- Series:
- LPC18xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M3
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 180MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, IrDA, Microwire, QEI, SD, SPI, SSI, SSP, UART/USART, USB, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, Motor Control PWM, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 164
- Program Memory Size:
- -
- Program Memory Type:
- ROMless
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 200K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 2.2V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 8x10b SAR; D/A 1x10b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of LPC1830FET256K?
All LPC1830FET256K units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LPC1830FET256K, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The LPC1830FET256K part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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