NRND — planning the next move
The LM3S2730-IBZ50-A2T: Texas Instruments has flagged this order code for eventual discontinuation. For existing BOM lines, the part remains available through independent distribution while inventory lasts.
Memory and I/O — sizing the BOM fit
The Flash is sufficient for a CANopen stack plus a modest application layer; the 64 KB RAM leaves headroom for multiple packet buffers and a real-time OS kernel. The 60 I/O lines, combined with the CAN, SPI, and UART peripherals, let it serve as a central communication controller on a mixed-signal board without needing an external CPLD for GPIO expansion.
