Peripheral set for motor control and serial interfaces
The LM3S818-IGZ50-C2: Connectivity covers Microwire, QEI, SPI, SSI, and UART/USART, plus a 6-channel 10-bit ADC. The 30 available I/O pins in the 48-VQFN package leave room for local control logic.
Housed in a 48-VFQFN with an exposed thermal pad (supplier package 48-VQFN, 7x7 mm), the part relies on the pad for heat sinking. The layout engineer should stitch vias under the pad to the ground plane.
