What this C2000 Delfino MCU brings to a real-time control board
The Texas Instruments TMS320F28376SPTPS is a 32-bit C28x Delfino MCU for real-time closed-loop control. It runs at 200 MHz, carries 512 KB of Flash, and 66K x 16 of RAM. The part is rated for -40°C to 125°C. What sets this MCU apart for mixed-signal control loops is the data-converter array: 20 channels of 12-bit ADC, 20 channels of 16-bit ADC, and three 12-bit DACs on-chip. That means you can sample multiple current-sense and voltage-feedback signals simultaneously without external ADCs, and close the loop with the DAC outputs for reference or trimming. The 176-pin HLQFP package with exposed pad gives 97 I/O lines plus CAN, SPI, I²C, USB, and parallel EBI/EMI for external memory or FPGA glue.
Functional Safety (FuSa) — what it means for certification
The TMS320F28376SPTPS is part of the Functional Safety (FuSa) series, with hardware safety mechanisms to support system-level certification. The -40°C to 125°C rating aligns with automotive temperature profiles.