What this part is and where it fits
The LM3S6537-IBZ50-A2: 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller from the Stellaris 6000 series, clocked at 50 MHz. It has 96 KB of Flash and 64 KB of RAM, with Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, IrDA, Microwire, and SSI interfaces.
50 MHz core — what it means for the application
At 50 MHz, this Cortex-M3 handles moderate control loops, protocol stacks (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP), and data logging without breaking a sweat. It is not a high-throughput DSP replacement — the 10-bit ADC and lack of a hardware FPU or MAC tell you that. For a panel gateway or an Ethernet-enabled motor drive controller, though, the speed is well matched to the peripheral set.
Obsolete — sourcing reality
TI marked this part obsolete. No factory orders or last-time-buy window remain. The only channel is the independent surplus and broker market.
Temperature grade and environment
Rated for -40 °C to 85 °C. The 108-ball BGA (10x10 mm) requires standard surface-mount reflow.
