M487JIDAE

Introduction

Nuvoton, a renowned technology company, devised the M487JIDAE under the M487 Ethernet Series category. A high-performance, low-power microcontroller, M487JIDAE is propelled by an Arm® Cortex®-M4F core with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) extension. This innovative device is able to run at a rapid frequency of up to 192 MHz, while maintaining dynamic low power consumption at 175 µA/MHz.

Function & Applications

Designed for multipurpose use, the M487JIDAE finds significant application in Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Homes, IoT Gateways, and as Serial-to-Ethernet Converters. Its array of features includes the Memory Protection Unit (MPU), 4 KB Secure Protection ROM, 2 KB One-Time-Programmable ROM, Cyclic Redundancy Calculation Unit, 16-ch Peripheral DMA Controller, and more.

Performance Parameters

The M487JIDAE is equipped with a 512 KB Zero-wait state Flash memory, and 160 KB RAM that includes 32 KB external Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash cache to speed up external SPI Flash code execution. The internal 12MHz RC oscillator, a 10 kHz RC oscillator, and an internal PLL up to 480MHz all facilitate the overall functionality.

Package Types, Interface & Pin Configuration

As for packaging, the M487JIDAE comes with a Large-Quad Flat-Package (LQFP) type of 144 pins. The device features several digital and analog interfaces including, UART, LIN, ISO-7816, I²C, SPI, CAN, Secure Digital Host Controllers, Quadrature Encoder interfaces and more, making it compatible with a vast array of devices.

Reliability & Lifespan

Reliability is the cornerstone of the M487JIDAE with secure boot functionality provided by the factory pre-loaded bootloader that offers code integrity check in embedded Flash memory. Along with this, the built-in Secure Protection ROM imparts a safe space for saving confidential program or data. One-Time Programmable ROM adds to the life-cycle management, thereby ensuring prolonged product lifespan.

Standards & Certifications

The M487JIDAE is competent with diverse voltage ranges of 1.8V to 3.6V, and a temperature range of -40 ℃ to 105 ℃, adhering to the industrial operating standards. The device also boasts of a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC with RMII, further testifying its credibility.

Application Cases & Reference Designs

The combination of its processing power, memory configurations, and a range of hardware interfaces, makes M487JIDAE ideal for a host of applications including, but not limited to, complex IoT applications, home automation, connected devices, as well as data conversion devices. The laudable security features of M487JIDAE make it an apt choice for applications that involve the management of sensitive or confidential data.