NXP Semiconductors MC56F82723VFM

Overview

MC56F82723VFM from NXP Semiconductors is a 32-bit digital signal controller (DSC) based on the 56800EX core, operating at up to 100 MHz in fast mode and delivering 100 MIPS. It integrates dual 12-bit ADCs (2×8 channels), two 12-bit DACs, eFlexPWM with 8 high-resolution outputs, and supports motor control (BLDC/PMSM), switched-mode power supplies, and industrial automation. Its 32-pin QFN package, -40°C to 125°C M-temperature grade, and 3.3 V single supply make it suitable for thermally demanding embedded control.

For engineers reviewing the MC56F82723VFM datasheet, MC56F82723VFM pinout, MC56F82723VFM application, or MC56F82723VFM equivalent, key selection criteria include its 32-pin QFN footprint, M-grade temperature range, 32 KB flash/6 KB RAM configuration, dual ADC with programmable gain amplifiers, and eFlexPWM NanoEdge timing resolution - all critical for real-time closed-loop control in power electronics and motor drives.

Technical Context

The MC56F82723VFM implements the 56800EX core with modified dual-Harvard architecture, enabling concurrent instruction fetches and dual data accesses per cycle. It features a unified DSP/MCU instruction set supporting fractional arithmetic, hardware MAC, and zero-overhead context switching via full register shadowing.

Its peripheral integration centers on deterministic real-time control: the eFlexPWM module supports independent deadtime insertion and FORCE_OUT synchronized output updates; dual 12-bit ADCs are synchronized via crossbar to PWM or timer triggers; and the inter-module crossbar enables flexible routing between ADCs, comparators, DACs, and PWM inputs without CPU intervention.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MC56F82723VFM uses a 32-pin QFN package (7 mm × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad. Pin assignments are defined for the 32-pin variant per MC56F827xxDS Rev. 4.1, Table 2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar digital signal controller applications.

Compared with MC56F82723VFM, MC56F82733VFM offers expanded memory for feature-rich firmware without changing hardware design, while MC56F82723VLC trades thermal robustness for package accessibility - both require no schematic or layout revision but differ in thermal qualification and memory headroom.

Availability

MC56F82723VFM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for motor control systems, switched-mode power supplies, industrial circuit breakers, and photovoltaic inverters requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for MC56F82723VFM 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 company specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with leadership in microcontrollers, RF, and analog technologies.

The MC56F827xx family is designed specifically for high-performance digital power conversion and real-time motor control, combining DSP computational efficiency with MCU peripheral integration to replace discrete controller + signal processor architectures.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MC56F82723VFM core?

The MC56F82723VFM core operates at up to 100 MHz in fast mode, delivering 100 MIPS performance. This frequency is sustained across its full -40°C to +125°C operating range, with internal PLL generating the core clock from an external 4–16 MHz crystal or oscillator source as specified in the MC56F827xxDS Rev. 4.1 datasheet.

Does the MC56F82723VFM support CAN communication?

No, the MC56F82723VFM does not include the MSCAN module. Per the MC56F827xx Family comparison table in Rev. 4.1, MSCAN is only present in variants with part numbers ending in 'V' or 'M' followed by 'LH', 'LF', or 'LC' - such as MC56F82748VLH - but is explicitly omitted from all 'VFM' and 'VLC' variants including MC56F82723VFM.

What are the analog input capabilities of the MC56F82723VFM?

The MC56F82723VFM integrates two independent 12-bit cyclic ADCs, each with 3 external input channels (6 total), programmable x1/x2/x4 gain amplifiers, and support for single-ended and differential acquisition. Conversion time is 10 ADC clock cycles (minimum 100 ns period), and sampling can be hardware-triggered via PWM, timer, or comparator events through the inter-module crossbar.

Is the MC56F82723VFM pin-compatible with other MC56F827xx family members?

The MC56F82723VFM shares the same 32-pin QFN package and pinout with MC56F82733VFM, MC56F82723VLC, and MC56F82733VLC. However, it is not pin-compatible with 48-pin or 64-pin variants like MC56F82748VLH. Signal mapping for all 32-pin QFN devices is identical per Table 2 of MC56F827xxDS Rev. 4.1.

What debug interfaces does the MC56F82723VFM support?

The MC56F82723VFM supports JTAG-based debugging via TCK, TMS, TDI, and TDO pins, with enhanced on-chip emulation (EOnCE) enabling unobtrusive real-time tracing and breakpoint control independent of CPU speed. The TMS pin requires a 2.2 kΩ pullup to VDD for reliable on-board debug functionality, as documented in the MC56F827xxDS Rev. 4.1 signal descriptions section.