NXP Semiconductors LPC2460FET208Y
- Part No.:
- LPC2460FET208Y
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 208-TFBGA
- Datasheet:
-
LPC2460FET208Y.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 16/32BIT ROMLESS 208TFBGA
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Product details
Overview
LPC2460FET208Y from NXP Semiconductors is a flashless 32-bit ARM7TDMI-S microcontroller optimized for industrial communication gateways and protocol converters. It operates at up to 72 MHz, integrates dual CAN channels, a 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII, USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG, and 98 kB on-chip SRAM (including 16 kB Ethernet buffer and 16 kB general-purpose DMA RAM). Its TFBGA208 package supports high-density routing in space-constrained embedded systems.
For engineers reviewing the LPC2460FET208Y datasheet, LPC2460FET208Y pinout, LPC2460FET208Y application, or LPC2460FET208Y equivalent, key selection considerations include Ethernet + dual CAN coexistence, USB OTG capability with integrated PHY, 160 GPIOs with VIC-interrupt mapping, and support for external SDRAM via EMC - all within a single-chip, no-flash architecture requiring external program memory.
Technical Context
The LPC2460FET208Y implements an ARM7TDMI-S core with dual AHB buses enabling concurrent Ethernet DMA and USB DMA without bus contention. Its memory subsystem includes 64 kB local SRAM, 16 kB Ethernet-dedicated SRAM, 16 kB GP/USB-accessible SRAM, and 2 kB RTC-powered battery RAM - all accessible via configurable clock dividers for fine-grained power control.
Peripheral integration centers on real-time communication: two independent CAN controllers (CAN1/CAN2), a full-featured Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII physical layer interface, four UARTs (one with IrDA, one with modem I/O), three I²C interfaces (I²C0 open-drain), two SSPs, SPI, I²S, SD/MMC, 10-bit ADC (8-channel), 10-bit DAC, and dual PWM units supporting three-phase motor control.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM7TDMI-S, 32-bit/16-bit Thumb instruction set, up to 72 MHz operation |
| Total SRAM | 98 kB: 64 kB local bus SRAM + 16 kB Ethernet SRAM + 16 kB GP/USB SRAM + 2 kB RTC battery RAM |
| Ethernet Interface | 10/100 Mbps MAC with MII/RMII support and dedicated 16 kB AHB SRAM buffer |
| CAN Channels | Two independent CAN 2.0B controllers (CAN1 and CAN2), each with full message RAM and acceptance filtering |
| USB Support | Full-speed (12 Mbps) device/host/OTG controller with integrated PHY and 4 kB endpoint RAM |
| ADC/DAC | 10-bit ADC with 8 multiplexed inputs; 10-bit DAC with buffered analog output (AOUT) |
| GPIO & Interrupts | 160 general-purpose I/O pins; 64 mapped to Vector Interrupt Controller (VIC) for edge-triggered interrupts |
Pinout & Package
Package: TFBGA208 (plastic thin fine-pitch ball grid array; 208 balls; body 15 × 15 × 0.7 mm; SOT950-1).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P1[0]/ENET_TXD0 | Ethernet Transmit Data 0 | Bit 0 of parallel 4-bit RMII/MII transmit data bus; requires synchronous timing with ENET_TX_CLK |
| P1[9]/ENET_RXD0 | Ethernet Receive Data 0 | Bit 0 of parallel 4-bit RMII/MII receive data bus; sampled on rising edge of ENET_RX_CLK |
| P1[15]/ENET_REF_CLK/ENET_RX_CLK | Ethernet Reference/Receive Clock | 50 MHz reference clock input (RMII) or receive clock output (MII); critical for synchronous MAC timing |
| P1[16]/ENET_MDC | MIIM Management Clock | Configurable clock (≤2.5 MHz) for MDIO serial management interface to external PHY |
| P0[26]/AOUT | Analog DAC Output | Buffered 10-bit voltage output referenced to VDDA; usable for sensor calibration or analog control signals |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual AHB Bus Architecture | Enables simultaneous Ethernet and USB DMA transfers without arbitration delay or bandwidth contention |
| Real-Time Communication Peripherals | Integrated dual CAN + Ethernet + USB OTG eliminates need for external protocol bridge ICs in gateway designs |
| VIC-Mapped GPIO | 64 GPIO pins directly connected to Vector Interrupt Controller for sub-1 µs interrupt latency on critical I/O events |
| RTC-Powered Battery RAM | 2 kB SRAM retains configuration and state during main power loss using only VBAT supply |
| EMC with SDRAM Support | External Memory Controller supports single-data-rate SDRAM, enabling scalable code/data execution beyond on-chip SRAM |
Applications
| Industrial Protocol Gateway | Medical Device Hub |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU, CANopen, and EtherNet/IP traffic into unified TCP/IP backbone. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central protocol translation engine with deterministic Ethernet and CAN timing via dedicated AHB peripherals and VIC-interrupt GPIO. Use Value: Eliminates external FPGA or dual-IC solutions by integrating dual CAN, Ethernet MAC, and USB OTG in one die with shared DMA resources. |
Use Scenario: Central monitoring unit collecting ECG, SpO₂, and temperature data from multiple bedside sensors over CAN and USB. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time data concentrator with 10-bit ADC sampling, isolated CAN communication, and USB host for peripheral attachment. Use Value: 2 kB RTC-backed SRAM preserves patient session data during brief power interruptions; dual CAN ensures redundant sensor bus connectivity. |
| Communications Backhaul Node | Embedded Control System |
Use Scenario: Cellular-to-Ethernet backhaul for remote SCADA sites using LTE modem + Ethernet uplink. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: USB host controller manages LTE modem; Ethernet MAC handles upstream packet forwarding with hardware checksum offload. Use Value: Full-speed USB OTG with integrated PHY reduces BOM count; MII/RMII flexibility simplifies PHY selection across deployment environments. |
Use Scenario: PLC-like motion controller managing stepper/servo drives via PWM outputs and encoder feedback over GPIO/CAP inputs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual PWM units with three-phase support and capture inputs for position sensing; 160 GPIOs enable direct I/O expansion. Use Value: Six PWM outputs per unit + 8-channel ADC allow closed-loop control without external signal conditioning or timing ICs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPC2478FET208 | Same ARM7TDMI-S core and pinout; adds 512 kB on-chip flash and removes Ethernet MAC | Suitable for standalone firmware execution without external memory; lacks Ethernet/CAN2 | Select when flash-based boot independence is required and Ethernet is unnecessary |
| LPC1769FBD208 | Cortex-M3 core (100 MHz), 512 kB flash, 64 kB RAM; no Ethernet MAC, adds Ethernet PHY interface (MII only) | Higher performance but requires external PHY and lacks dual CAN; different toolchain and peripheral register map | Select for new Cortex-M3 designs needing higher compute throughput and flash, accepting added BOM complexity |
Compared with LPC2478FET208 and LPC1769FBD208, the LPC2460FET208Y uniquely delivers flashless operation with integrated Ethernet MAC + dual CAN in TFBGA208 - making it irreplaceable for cost-sensitive, high-integration industrial gateways where external flash and PHY are undesirable.
Availability
LPC2460FET208Y is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial protocol gateways, medical device hubs, and embedded control systems requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and qualified sourcing for production programs.
Supply support for LPC2460FET208Y 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 applications.
The LPC2400 series was designed specifically for flashless, high-peripheral-integration embedded control - emphasizing real-time communication (Ethernet, CAN, USB), deterministic interrupt response, and flexible memory expansion via EMC.
FAQ
What distinguishes LPC2460FET208Y from the LPC2420 variant?
The LPC2460FET208Y includes Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface and dual CAN channels, while the LPC2420 omits both. The LPC2460FET208Y also provides 98 kB total SRAM (vs. 82 kB in LPC2420), with dedicated 16 kB Ethernet buffer and dual AHB buses enabling concurrent Ethernet and USB DMA - features absent in LPC2420FET208Y.
Does LPC2460FET208Y require external flash memory to operate?
Yes, the LPC2460FET208Y is flashless and requires external non-volatile memory (e.g., NOR flash via EMC or SPI flash) for program storage. Boot configuration pins select between UART, USB, or external memory boot modes. The 98 kB on-chip SRAM is used exclusively for runtime code and data execution.
Can LPC2460FET208Y support both USB device and host functions simultaneously?
No - the USB 2.0 controller in LPC2460FET208Y operates in device, host, or OTG mode, but not concurrently. OTG mode allows dynamic role switching under software control using the internal transceiver and VBUS detection, but only one USB stack (device or host) runs at a time.
What power domains does LPC2460FET208Y implement for low-power operation?
The LPC2460FET208Y uses two independent power domains: one for digital logic (VDD(3V3)) and one for RTC and battery RAM (VBAT). This enables deep power-down mode where only the 2 kB RTC SRAM remains powered, retaining critical state while reducing system current to microamp levels.
Is the TFBGA208 package of LPC2460FET208Y compatible with standard PCB assembly processes?
Yes - the LPC2460FET208Y in TFBGA208 (SOT950-1, 0.65 mm pitch, 15 × 15 mm body) is compatible with industry-standard reflow soldering and automated optical inspection (AOI). Its 0.7 mm height and thermal pad design support reliable thermal dissipation in high-density industrial layouts.
LPC2460FET208Y Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 208-TFBGA
- Series:
- -
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- -
- Core Processor:
- ARM7TDMI-S
- Core Size:
- 16/32-Bit
- Speed:
- 72MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, Microwire, Memory Card, SPI, SSI, SSP, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 160
- Program Memory Size:
- -
- Program Memory Type:
- ROMless
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 98K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 3V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 8x10b; 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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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.
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