ARM7 MCU with integrated Ethernet and CAN — what it is and where it fits
The NXP LPC2368FBD100K is a 16/32-bit ARM7 microcontroller from the LPC2300 series, running at 72 MHz with 512 KB of on-chip Flash program memory and 58 KB of SRAM. It is built for industrial control, building automation, and networked embedded systems where a single chip must handle both real-time control loops and protocol stacks like TCP/IP or CANopen. The 100-pin LQFP package keeps board area manageable while offering 70 general-purpose I/O lines.
Active lifecycle — no last-time-buy pressure
The LPC2368FBD100K carries an Active product status, meaning NXP continues to manufacture and support it. There is no announced end-of-life or last-time-buy window. For BOM planning, this part can be specified without an immediate obsolescence risk, though as with any ARM7 legacy core, long-term design wins may eventually migrate to Cortex-M series parts. Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution; availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time.
