180 MHz Cortex-M3 — no internal flash, plan the boot accordingly
The NXP LPC1830FET100Y is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller running at 180 MHz, from the LPC18xx series. It is ROMless — there is zero internal flash for program storage — so the design must include an external serial or parallel flash (via the EBI/EMI or SPI/SSP interfaces) for code execution. The 200 KB on-chip SRAM (200K x 8) handles data and can cache critical routines, but the boot vector and main application live off-chip. This architecture suits high-throughput, memory-intensive applications like industrial protocol gateways (Ethernet, CAN, USB OTG are all on-die) or motor-drive control where an external memory bus is already present.
Connectivity set — Ethernet, CAN, USB OTG on one die
The LPC1830FET100Y includes Ethernet, CAN, USB OTG, SPI, I²C, UART, and SSI/SSP interfaces. The EBI/EMI bus connects to external SRAM, NOR flash, or an FPGA.
Package and temperature
The LPC1830FET100Y is in a 100-TFBGA (9x9 mm) package. Operating temperature is -40°C to 85°C. Supply voltage is 2.2 V to 3.6 V.
Sourcing and lifecycle
The LPC1830FET100Y is listed as Active on NXP's product status. It is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.