What the LM3S817-IQN50-C2T is and where it fits
The Texas Instruments LM3S817-IQN50-C2T is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller from the Stellaris family, clocked at 50 MHz with 64 KB of Flash program memory and 8 KB of RAM. It provides 30 general-purpose I/O lines and a 6-channel 10-bit analog-to-digital converter, along with serial interfaces including SPI, SSI, UART/USART, and Microwire. The device operates from a 3.0 V to 3.6 V supply over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and is housed in a 48-pin LQFP package measuring 7 mm by 7 mm. Typical applications include industrial control, sensor interfacing, motor drive logic, and embedded protocol bridging where a moderate-performance Cortex-M3 core with a compact footprint is required.
Memory sizing — 64 KB Flash / 8 KB RAM
With 64 KB of Flash and 8 KB of RAM, the LM3S817 fits firmware images for bootloaders, communication stacks, and moderate application code.
Industrial temperature grade and package
Rated for -40°C to 85°C operation, this MCU is suitable for factory-floor enclosures, outdoor telecom cabinets, and under-hood automotive auxiliary modules.
