**Technical Data Sheet: LPC1768FBD100 Microcontroller**
**Introduction**
The LPC1768FBD100 is a powerful ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontroller developed by NXP Semiconductors. This microcontroller belongs to the LPC1700 family, offering a combination of high performance, low power consumption, and extensive peripheral connectivity. The LPC1768FBD100 is specifically designed to cater to a wide range of embedded applications requiring advanced processing capabilities and flexible I/O options.
**Core Features**
- **ARM Cortex-M3 Core**: At its heart, the LPC1768FBD100 incorporates a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 CPU, operating at frequencies up to 100 MHz. This core is designed for high-efficiency embedded systems, offering deterministic real-time performance and excellent interrupt response time.
- **Memory Configuration**: The LPC1768FBD100 boasts 512 KB of on-chip flash memory and 64 KB of SRAM, providing ample space for code storage and run-time data. Additionally, it supports an external memory interface for expanding memory requirements.
- **Rich Peripheral Set**: The microcontroller offers a comprehensive set of peripherals, including multiple UARTs, SPIs, I2Cs, I2S for audio, and a rich set of timers and PWMs. It also includes an Ethernet MAC with an MII/RMII interface, making it suitable for networking applications.
- **USB Support**: The LPC1768FBD100 integrates a full-speed USB 2.0 device/OTG controller, enabling the microcontroller to act as a USB peripheral or a host for other USB devices.
- **Analog Peripherals**: Equipped with multiple ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters) and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters), the LPC1768FBD100 is suitable for applications requiring precise analog signal processing.
- **Power Efficiency**: The microcontroller offers several low-power modes, enabling developers to optimize power consumption based on their specific application requirements.
**Development Environment**
NXP Semiconductors provides a comprehensive development ecosystem for the LPC1768FBD100, including:
- **Keil MDK-ARM**: A popular integrated development environment (IDE) that supports ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. It includes a powerful C/C++ compiler, debugger, and simulator.
- **LPCXpresso IDE**: A free and open-source IDE tailored specifically for NXP LPC microcontrollers, offering code editing, debugging, and programming capabilities.
- **mbed Platform**: A cloud-based platform that simplifies the process of developing, programming, and deploying LPC-based applications. It provides a standard software interface (mbed API) that abstracts the underlying hardware, making it easier for developers to focus on the application logic.
**Applications**
- **Embedded Systems**: Ideal for a wide range of embedded applications, including industrial automation, machine control, and consumer electronics.
- **Networking Devices**: With its built-in Ethernet MAC, the LPC1768FBD100 is well-suited for developing networked devices, such as IoT gateways and sensors.
- **Audio/Video Processing**: The inclusion of audio-specific peripherals like I2S and ADCs/DACs makes the LPC1768FBD100 a suitable choice for audio recording, playback, and processing applications.
- **USB Peripherals/Hosts**: Perfect for designing USB-based peripherals or devices that need to act as USB hosts.
**Conclusion**
The LPC1768FBD100 microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors offers a powerful and flexible solution for embedded applications requiring advanced processing capabilities, rich peripherals, and USB support. With its ARM Cortex-M3 core, ample memory, and extensive peripheral set, the LPC1768FBD100 enables developers to create high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective embedded systems. Coupled with a comprehensive development ecosystem, the LPC1768FBD100 simplifies the development process and accelerates time-to-market for a wide range of applications.
