NUC029KGE

Introduction

The Nuvoton® NuMicro® NUC029KGE is part of the innovative NUC029 series tailored for various industrial control systems. This compelling series, with the NUC029KGE variant, combines high performance, robust immunity, and a broad array of functionalities suitable for a range of applications including industrial control, smart home devices, BLDC motor control, and other consumer products.

Function & Applications

Designed to enhance industrial and consumer applications, the NUC029KGE incorporates an Arm® Cortex®-M0 core and operates at frequencies up to 72 MHz. Applications particularly suited to this device include:

- Industrial Control: The device offers precision control capabilities through its high-speed PWM and a vast array of timers and control interfaces.
- Motor Control & Metering: With its integrated hardware divider and analog features, the NUC029KGE enables efficient and precise motor control.
- Smart Home Devices: The versatile communication interfaces and USB capabilities allow for seamless integration into smart home ecosystems.

Performance Parameters

The NUC029KGE is a high-performance microcontroller with the following characteristics:

- Operating Voltage: 2.5V to 5.5V for flexible power supply design.
- Temperature Range: Operate reliably in extreme conditions from -40 ℃ to +105 ℃.
- Memory: Boasts 256 KB of Flash memory and 20 KB SRAM for sizable code storage and data handling.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): Features up to 20 channels of 12-bit resolution ADC, reaching 800 kSPS at 5V for accurate measurements.
- Pulse Width Modulation (PWM): Maximum clock frequency support is up to 144 MHz, with multiple PWM outputs for complex control tasks.
- Reliability: Demonstrates strong immunity with ESD protection up to HBM 7 kV and EFT 4.4 kV.

Package Types, Interface & Pin Configuration

The NUC029KGE is offered in an LQFP128 (14x14mm) package, providing a wide selection of pins for multifunctional purposes. It comes with various interfaces such as:

- USB 2.0 FS
- I²C, SPI, and I²S
- UART and ISO-7816-3 for smart cards
- External Bus Interface (EBI)

Reliability & Lifespan

Nuvoton microcontrollers are known for their durability and the NUC029KGE is no exception. It is built for longevity in critical industrial applications with features like:

- Low-Voltage Reset (LVR)
- Brown-Out Detector (BOD)
- On-chip Power-On Reset (POR)

Standards & Certifications

The NUC029KGE is compliant with international standards relating to electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference, ensuring safe integration into a wide range of electronic devices.

Application Cases & Reference Designs

Nuvoton offers various reference designs and application notes to accelerate the design and development process for applications such as:

- BLDC Motor Control: Leveraging its high-resolution PWM channels for precise speed and torque control.
- Smart Metering: Utilizing its ADC channels for accurate power consumption monitoring.
- Consumer Electronics: Incorporating its rich set of communication interfaces for connected devices.

In conclusion, the Nuvoton NuMicro NUC029KGE microcontroller is a robust, versatile, and high-performance solution for a range of sophisticated industrial and consumer applications, benefitting from Nuvoton's history of delivering quality and resilience in semiconductor technology.