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NXP Semiconductors LPC54606J256BD100E
- Part No.:
- LPC54606J256BD100E
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 100-LQFP
- Datasheet:
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LPC54606J256BD100E.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 256KB FLASH 100LQFP
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Product details
Overview
LPC54606J256BD100 from NXP Semiconductors is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with FPU and MPU, operating at up to 180 MHz, featuring 256 KB flash, 136 KB SRAM, dual USB (HS/FS), Ethernet AVB, two CAN 2.0 controllers, and a 12-bit 5.0 MS/s ADC - deployed in industrial gateways requiring real-time protocol bridging and secure fieldbus connectivity.
For engineers reviewing the LPC54606J256BD100 datasheet, LPC54606J256BD100 pinout, LPC54606J256BD100 application, or LPC54606J256BD100 equivalent, key selection criteria include its LQFP100 package with 64 GPIOs, dedicated DMA for Ethernet/CAN/USB, boot-source flexibility (flash/USART/SPI/I2C), and support for SHA-1/SHA-2 via ROM API - critical for firmware integrity in edge-node deployments.
Technical Context
The LPC54606J256BD100 implements an ARM Cortex-M4 core (r0p1) with hardware FPU, MPU, and NVIC, executing at 180 MHz using a 3-stage Harvard pipeline with speculative branching and prefetch unit. Its clock system integrates a 12 MHz ±1% FRO, system PLL, USB/audio PLLs, and independent peripheral clocks for ADC, SPIFI, and USB subsystems.
Digital subsystems include a 30-channel general-purpose DMA controller, two CAN 2.0 modules with dedicated DMA, Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII and AVB support, and ten Flexcomm interfaces configurable as USART/SPI/I2C/I2S - enabling concurrent high-bandwidth serial protocols without CPU overhead.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M4 (r0p1) with FPU and MPU - enables deterministic floating-point math and memory protection for safety-critical firmware. |
| Max Clock Frequency | 180 MHz - delivers 225 CoreMark/MHz performance for real-time control loops and protocol stacks. |
| Memory | 256 KB flash + 136 KB SRAM (160 KB main + 32 KB I&D bus + 8 KB USB-dedicated) - supports dual-bank firmware updates and USB traffic buffering. |
| Analog Peripherals | 12-bit 5.0 MS/s ADC with 12 channels and dual conversion sequences - captures fast transients in motor current sensing or power quality monitoring. |
| Connectivity | Dual USB (HS host/device + FS host/device), Ethernet AVB MAC, two CAN 2.0 controllers - enables simultaneous fieldbus (CAN), wired network (Ethernet), and peripheral (USB) interfacing. |
| Package & GPIO | LQFP100 package with 64 GPIOs, all on AHB for low-latency access - provides sufficient I/O for industrial HMI, sensor aggregation, and discrete I/O expansion. |
| Security | ROM-based SHA-1/SHA-2 engine with DMA, eCRP, OTP memory - accelerates firmware signature verification and protects boot code from unauthorized readout. |
Pinout & Package
LQFP100 package: plastic low-profile quad flat package, 100 leads, body 14 × 14 × 1.4 mm, lead pitch 0.5 mm, thermal pad exposed on underside for enhanced heat dissipation in industrial ambient conditions.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PIO0_0 | GPIO / Flexcomm 3 SCK / CAN1_RD | Multi-function pin supporting SPI clock generation, CAN receive, or general I/O - selectable via IOCON register for flexible peripheral routing. |
| PIO0_1 | GPIO / Flexcomm 3 SSEL0 / CAN1_TD | Enables SPI slave select or CAN transmit while retaining GPIO capability - critical for mixed-protocol board designs. |
| PIO0_4 | GPIO / CAN0_RD / Flexcomm 4 SCK / ENET_MDC | Combines CAN receive, Ethernet management clock, and SPI clock - simplifies routing for multi-interface applications. |
| PIO0_5 | GPIO / CAN0_TD / Flexcomm 4 MOSI / ENET_MDIO | Supports CAN transmit, Ethernet MDIO data, and SPI master-out - reduces pin count for compact gateway designs. |
| PIO0_10 | GPIO / ADC0_0 / Flexcomm 6 SCK | Analog input channel 0 with digital multiplexing - allows simultaneous analog sensing and serial communication on shared pins. |
| VDDA / VSSA | Analog Power / Ground | Dedicated analog supply pins with separate ground - ensure ADC accuracy by isolating noise from digital switching. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Flexcomm Interface Flexibility | Ten software-configurable serial peripherals (USART/SPI/I2C/I2S) with shared fractional baud-rate generator - eliminates need for external protocol translators in multi-sensor systems. |
| Dedicated Peripheral DMA | Separate DMA controllers for Ethernet, CAN, and USB - offloads data movement from CPU, enabling full-speed operation of all three interfaces concurrently. |
| Boot Flexibility | Support for legacy, single-image, and dual-image boot from flash, USART, SPI, or I2C - ensures field-upgrade resilience and fail-safe recovery in unattended deployments. |
| Low-Power Operation | Programmable PMU with sleep/deep-sleep/deep power-down modes and wake-up via USART/SPI/I2C activity - extends battery life in remote monitoring nodes. |
| Debug & Trace | Serial Wire Debug (SWD) with six breakpoints, four watchpoints, SWO trace output, and ETM - enables real-time instruction tracing and timing analysis for complex firmware validation. |
Applications
| Industrial Gateway | Smart Energy Meter |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Protocol translation between Modbus RTU (RS-485), CANopen, and Ethernet/IP in factory automation networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central protocol bridge with real-time scheduling, packet parsing, and timestamped forwarding using SCTimer/PWM and Ethernet AVB. Use Value: Eliminates external FPGA or dual-processor solutions by integrating dual CAN, Ethernet MAC, and ten Flexcomm interfaces in one LQFP100 package. | Use Scenario: High-accuracy energy measurement with harmonic analysis and secure firmware updates over cellular backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: System-on-chip performing ADC sampling (5 MS/s), SHA-256 signature verification, and LTE modem interface via UART/USB. Use Value: On-chip 12-bit ADC with internal temperature sensor and ROM-based SHA engine reduce BOM cost and enable Class 0.5S metrology compliance. |
| Building HVAC Controller | Medical Diagnostic Interface |
Use Scenario: Multi-sensor environmental monitoring (temp/humidity/CO₂) with BACnet/IP and LonWorks gateway functionality. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time sensor fusion hub using DMA-accelerated ADC reads, RTC alarm wake-up, and Ethernet AVB for synchronized HVAC actuator control. Use Value: Integrated RTC with 1 ms wake-up resolution and AVB time synchronization eliminate external timing ICs and reduce jitter in closed-loop HVAC response. | Use Scenario: Portable ultrasound probe interface aggregating PDM microphone data, analog front-end signals, and display output. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Signal processor handling dual PDM decimation, I2S audio streaming, LCD controller output, and USB device HID/CDC for PC connectivity. Use Value: On-chip DMIC subsystem with hardware voice activity detection and LCD controller with 24-bit color support enable compact, low-power diagnostic devices without external ASICs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPC54606J512BD100 | 512 KB flash, 200 KB SRAM vs. 256 KB flash, 136 KB SRAM - same CPU, peripherals, and package. | Required for larger protocol stacks (e.g., full TCP/IP + TLS + OTA update) where 256 KB flash is insufficient. | Select when firmware size exceeds 220 KB or when additional SRAM is needed for deep packet buffers. |
| LPC54605J256BD100 | No Ethernet AVB or CAN - retains dual USB, 10 Flexcomm, 256 KB flash, and LQFP100 package. | Suitable for USB-centric embedded controllers (e.g., HID devices, USB-to-serial bridges) without fieldbus or network requirements. | Choose when Ethernet and CAN are unnecessary - reduces cost and simplifies EMC design by removing unused PHY interfaces. |
Compared with LPC54606J256BD100, the LPC54606J512BD100 offers scalable memory for complex networking stacks, while the LPC54605J256BD100 removes Ethernet/CAN to lower cost and power - making the LPC54606J256BD100 the optimal balance of connectivity, memory, and footprint for industrial protocol gateways.
Availability
LPC54606J256BD100 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, smart energy meters, building HVAC controllers, and medical diagnostic interfaces requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for LPC54606J256BD100 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, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The LPC546xx family targets high-performance, low-power industrial edge devices - designed to unify real-time control, multi-protocol connectivity (CAN/Ethernet/USB), and security (SHA/eCRP) in a single MCU for next-generation smart infrastructure.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the LPC54606J256BD100?
The LPC54606J256BD100 operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 180 MHz, achieved via its system PLL driven by the internal 12 MHz FRO or external crystal. This frequency is validated across the full industrial temperature range (−40 °C to +105 °C) and supports deterministic real-time execution for control and communication tasks within the LPC54606J256BD100's power envelope.
Does the LPC54606J256BD100 support CAN FD?
No, the LPC54606J256BD100 does not support CAN FD. It integrates two classical CAN 2.0 controllers only. CAN FD capability is present in higher-tier variants like the LPC54628J512ET180 and LPC54616J512BD208, but the LPC54606J256BD100's ordering table explicitly lists "no" under CAN FD column - confirming its limitation to ISO 11898-1 compliant CAN 2.0.
What debug interfaces are supported by the LPC54606J256BD100?
The LPC54606J256BD100 supports Serial Wire Debug (SWD) with six instruction breakpoints, four watchpoints, Serial Wire Output (SWO) trace, and ETM trace - all accessible via standard ARM debug probes. JTAG boundary scan is also supported for production testing. These capabilities are fully implemented in the LPC54606J256BD100's silicon and documented in its debug chapter.
How many Flexcomm interfaces does the LPC54606J256BD100 provide?
The LPC54606J256BD100 provides ten Flexcomm interfaces (FC0–FC9), each configurable in software as USART, SPI, I2C, or I2S (FC0–FC4 and FC5–FC9 support I2S). This is confirmed in the LPC546xx datasheet Table 2 and block diagram - enabling flexible serial peripheral allocation without hardware redesign for the LPC54606J256BD100.
Is the LPC54606J256BD100 pin-compatible with other LPC546xx variants in LQFP100?
Yes, the LPC54606J256BD100 is pin-compatible with all other LPC546xx devices in the LQFP100 package (e.g., LPC54605J256BD100, LPC54606J512BD100, LPC54616J512BD100), sharing identical pin functions and electrical characteristics per the datasheet pin description table - allowing drop-in replacement where memory or peripheral requirements align.
LPC54606J256BD100E Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 100-LQFP
- Series:
- LPC546xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Discontinued at Digi-Key
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 180MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 64
- Program Memory Size:
- 256KB (256K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- 16K x 8
- RAM Size:
- 136K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.71V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 12x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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