Product Overview
The RM46L852CPGET from Texas Instruments is a Hercules TMS570RM ARM Cortex-R4F safety microcontroller with 1 MB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, and rich safety features. Running at up to 220 MHz with hardware floating-point unit, it is designed for IEC 61508 SIL-3 and ISO 26262 ASIL-D automotive and industrial safety applications including motor control, EV/HEV, and industrial drives.
Key Specifications
| Core | ARM Cortex-R4F (32-bit) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 220 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB with ECC |
| SRAM | 128 KB with ECC |
| FPU | Single-precision hardware floating-point unit |
| ADC | 2× 12-bit, 24 channels total |
| Communication | 2× CAN (DCAN), 3× LIN, 2× SPI, 2× SCI/UART, Ethernet MAC |
| Motor Control | N2HET (up to 32 I/O), ePWM, eCAP, eQEP |
| Safety Features | CPU self-test, ECC, watchdog, clock monitoring |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V I/O, 1.2V core |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package | LQFP-144 (20×20 mm) |
Features
- ARM Cortex-R4F with FPU for real-time safety-critical processing
- 220 MHz with 1 MB ECC-protected Flash and 128 KB ECC SRAM
- End-to-end ECC on Flash and SRAM for data integrity
- CPU self-test and built-in safety mechanisms
- Clock monitoring and watchdog with window comparison
- N2HET co-processor for dedicated motor control I/O
- Dual CAN 2.0B for automotive networking
- IEC 61508 SIL-3 and ISO 26262 ASIL-D capable
Applications
- Automotive EV/HEV motor inverter control
- Electric power steering (EPS) control
- Industrial drive and servo motor control
- Railway and transportation safety systems
- Medical equipment with safety requirements