C2000 real-time microcontrollers

Achieve seamless digital power management and motor control in automotive and industrial applications with our real-time microcontrollers (MCUs)

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C2000™ MCUs offer low latency, real-time control solutions for a range of automotive and industrial applications across all performance levels and price points. When combined with gallium nitride (GaN) ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, C2000 real-time MCUs enable higher switching frequencies, increased power density, and improved accuracy and efficiency. Our software ecosystem includes advanced security and functional safety features, making C2000 MCUs suitable for onboard charging and DC/DC conversion, energy infrastructure, motor drive and body control applications

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C2000 real-time MCUs by performance

Entry performance

Increase your performance with our cost-optimized devices, featuring integrated peripherals, up to 150MIPS of processing power, and flash memory starting at 128kB.

Mid performance

Enhance your design with our devices, featuring integrated peripherals, 150MIPS to 600MIPS of processing power, and 128KB to 4MB of flash memory .

High performance

Boost your performance with our devices, offering rich integrated peripherals, 600MIPS of processing power, and up to 4MB of flash memory.

C2000 real-time MCUs by core

C28x

Transform your system with powerful C28x core to enhance real-time performance and reliability.

C29x

Achieve twice the performance while strengthening system safety and security with the advanced C29x core.

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C2000 real-time microcontrollers by flash memory & performance

C2000 real-time microcontrollers design & development

Whether you are working on a simple design or building a complex system, you should have confidence in your designs. Our extensive ecosystem and easy-to-use hardware and software tools, and 24/7 year-round access to industry experts will empower you to drive innovation forward.

Hardware

Once you've identified the C2000 real-time MCU you would like to evaluate, explore our broad portfolio of solutions including a selection of starter kits, full-featured evaluation modules (EVMs) and reference designs. arrow-right

Software

Design applications faster with our software development kits (SDK) that provide easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to firmware to simplify your design journey. Checkout C2000's entire software offering. arrow-right

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Educational resources

To help design engineers take full advantage of the C2000 features and performance, TI has developed a variety of educational training modules, hands-on labs, and videos as your go-to learning resource throughout every step of the design process arrow-right

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Design & development resources

Design resource
C2000 Academy
Explore C2000 real-time MCUs through user-friendly training modules and hands-on labs designed to kick-start development with our devices.
Software
Getting started with C2000 Software
The C2000 software ecosystem features a  suite of low-level drivers, optimized libraries and peripheral examples. It includes specialized software development kits for motor control and digital power applications, along with safety and security tools.
Design resource
Reference designs for C2000 MCUs
Choose from a range of reference designs that showcase how to optimize your automotive system designs with C2000 devices. Each reference design includes user guides, schematics, printed circuit board layouts and additional resources.
F29H850TU
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 12.15

TMS320F28P550SJ
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150MHz, 1.1MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 3.59

TMS320F28P659DH-Q1
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

Automotive C2000 32-bit MCU, 600 MIPS, 2xC28x + 1xCLA + Lockstep, FPU64, 768kB flash, 16-b ADC

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 7.5

TMS320F28P659SH-Q1
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

Automotive C2000 32-bit MCU, 400 MIPS, 1xC28x + 1xCLA , FPU64, 768kB flash, 16-b ADC

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 6.5

TMS320F28P650DH
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

C2000 32-bit MCU, 600 MIPS, 2xC28x + 1xCLA CPU, FPU64, 768kB flash, 16-b ADC

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 6.6

TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150-MHz, 1.1-MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NNPU

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 4.5

Why choose C2000™ real-time MCUs for your real-time needs?

Double real-time performance and enhance security support with the C29 MCU core

The F29H85x MCU series introduces the advanced C29x core, purpose-built for real-time applications. This core delivers byte-addressability, low interrupt latency, and optimized pipeline for high-performance processing. The series features new peripherals, including an error signaling module, a data logger tool, and real-time direct memory access (DMA), all  designed to simplify development and enhance functionality and system protection.

Our comprehensive safety and security ecosystem supports AUTOSAR/MCAL, with key features including lockstep C29x cores running a 200MHz, EVITA full hardware security module (HSM), safety and security unit, and up to 36 PWM and 80 ADC channels.

Application brief
How MCUs Built With Innovative C29 Cores Increase Real-Time Performance in High-Voltage Systems
This article explores how real-time control MCUs and their C29 cores help engineers increase processing capabilities, power efficiency, and fast switching frequencies in subsystems for electric vehicles and energy infrastructure.
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Application note
Implementing Run-Time Safety and Security With the C29x Safety and Security Unit
This application note examines the various features of the SSU, and how embedded system developers can use the SysConfig to design and implement run-time safety and security in real-time applications. 
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Featured products for real-time control MCUs
F29H859TU-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB
NEW F29H850TU PREVIEW C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB

Design smarter, more efficient and affordable systems with our integrated AI hardware accelerator

The F28P55x series is part of the mid-performance line of C2000 real-time MCUs, optimized for efficient control of power electronics. It is the first in the C2000 family to feature an integrated neural processing unit (NPU), enabling enhanced real-time control and motoring capabilities. With over 40 cost-optimized device options, this series supports advanced real-time control in EV/HEV systems, industrial motor control, and digital power applications.

Key features include a 150MHz C28x DSP + CLA, an NPU AI accelerator, up to 1.1MB of flash and 133KB of RAM, five 12-bit ADCs at 3.9 MSPS, up to 24 PWM and 39 ADC channels, and support for FSI, CLB, security and safety.

Technical article
Optimizing system fault detection in real-time control systems with edge AI-enabled MCUs
This article discusses how an integrated microcontroller (MCU) can enhance fault detection in high-voltage, real-time control systems
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Reference design
TIDA-010933
1.6kW, bidirectional micro inverter based on GaN reference design
Reference design
TIDA-010955
Edge AI based arc fault detection 
Featured products for real-time control MCUs
NEW TMS320F28P550SJ ACTIVE C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150MHz, 1.1MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU
NEW TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150-MHz, 1.1-MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NNPU

Mid performance, PWM and analog innovation high level of integration with system cost optimization

The F28P65x expands the software compatible scalable portfolio of C2000™ real-time MCUs for industrial and automotive applications. The device features new generation of PWM (type 5) and analog innovation to enable tomorrow’s power electronics digital control solutions. Combined with safety, security and communication options like Ethercat on a small 9x9mm package, the device provides innovation and system cost optimization for various applications ranging from solar, energy storage, EV charging station, robotics and motor drives as well as EV power train (OBC- OBC/DC) among others.

Key features include 3 CPUs, up to 36 high resolution PWM, 40 12/16 bit ADC channels, EtherCat, FSI, CLB, security and safety.

Featured products for C2000 real-time control MCUs
TMS320F28P650DK ACTIVE C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
NEW TMS320F28P659DK-Q1 ACTIVE C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, CAN-FD, AES

Advanced motor control & digital power conversion

We are the leader in real-time control performance. Our devices are scalable, ultra-low latency, real-time microcontrollers designed for efficiency in power electronics.

In addition, our portfolio has a range of design resources that will help you evaluate and develop with your application.

Application note
Real-Time Benchmarks Showcasing C2000™ Control MCU's Optimized Signal Chain (Rev. A)
This application note describes a real-time benchmark created around a real world control application that highlights the intricacies of real-time control and the need for this more comprehensive benchmarking approach.
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Resource
The C29 CPU – Unrivaled Real-Time Performance with Optimized Architecture on C2000™ MCUs
This white paper discusses the C29 core architecture, benefits of the SSU, and describes several performance benchmarks comparing MCUs with C29 cores to MCUs with other CPU core architectures.
Featured products for real-time control MCUs
NEW TMS320F28P659DK-Q1 ACTIVE C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, CAN-FD, AES
F29H859TU-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB
NEW F29H850TU PREVIEW C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB

Enable run-time functional safety protections

The C2000™ MCU product portfolio includes TÜV SÜD-certified functional safety hardware and software development processes, designed to meet automotive and industrial functional safety requirements for C2000™ real-time microcontrollers. The device architecture supports functional safety, with comprehensive documentation to streamline customers' safety assessments at the system level, and a software library for implementing various safety mechanisms.

Our safety modules include the safety & security unit, lockstep comparator module, and dual-clock comparator, supporting ASIL-D/SIL-3 compliance. Our safety tooling includes the software diagnostic library with examples of safety mechanisms and AUTOSAR-MCAL drivers.

Functional safety information
C2000™ SafeTI™ Enablers (Rev. C)
Functional safety diagnostic software libraries, compiler qualification kits, third party operating systems & development tools and additional functional safety documentation.
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Functional safety information
Functional Safety: A tunable FMEDA for C2000™ MCUs
To support functional safety system designers, TI provides a truly customizable solution that gives customers complete control, allowing them to tailor the FMEDA to their own application-specific needs.
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Featured products for real-time control MCUs
F29H859TU-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB
NEW F29H850TU PREVIEW C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB
NEW TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150-MHz, 1.1-MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NNPU

Discover featured applications

HEV, EV & Powertrain systems
Boost power efficiency in high-voltage to low-voltage conversions for EVs with real-time MCU solutions to ensure safe, fast charging
Solar & EV Charging
Optimize micro-inverter and grid-tied inverter cost and minimize power conversion loss with the precise real-time control of C2000 MCUs
Body Electronics and Lighting
Design low-cost, compact automotive systems with scalable real-time MCUs for versatile applications
Server rack & power
Achieve high-power density and efficiency in digital power systems for battery backup units (BBU), universal power supply (UPS), data centers and more
Motor Drives & Appliance
Maximize motor and power efficiency, optimize system cost and improve reliability using C2000 real-time microcontrollers

Boost power efficiency in high-voltage to low-voltage conversions for EVs with real-time MCU solutions to ensure safe, fast charging

C2000™ real-time MCUs offer scalable solutions for evolving EV and HEV architectures, enabling efficient gigh-voltage to low-voltage DC/DC conversion and on-board charging. By integrating advanced digital controllers, you can achieve higher power density, reduced power loss, and faster charging, all while meeting ISO26262 functional safety standards.

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • PMP23126 – 3-kW phase-shifted full bridge with active clamp reference design with > 270-W/in3 power density
  • TIDM-02013 – 7.4-kW on-board charger reference design with CCM totem pole PFC and CLLLC DC/DC using C2000™ MCU
PRODUCTS
  • TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150-MHz, 1.1-MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NNPU
  • TMS320F28P659DK-Q1 – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, CAN-FD, AES
  • F29H859TU-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB

Optimize micro-inverter and grid-tied inverter cost and minimize power conversion loss with the precise real-time control of C2000 MCUs

Power conversion is at the heart of solar inverter, EV charging and renewable energy storage applications and it requires precise real-time control to increase power density and improve efficiency. With over 25 years of investment, C2000 real-time MCUs offer a scalable platform, cutting edge topology reference designs and innovative software package to make our customer success. 

Key features

  • 150ps high resolution PWMs that unlock GaN/SiC potential
  • Configurable Logic Block (CLB) for simplified protection scheme
  • powerSUITE™ software for ease of use and reduced time to market

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-010054 – Bi-directional, dual active bridge reference design for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations
  • TIDA-01606 – 10-kW, bidirectional three-phase three-level (T-type) inverter and PFC reference design
  • TIDA-010210 – 11-kW, bidirectional, three-phase ANPC based on GaN reference design
PRODUCTS
  • TMS320F28379D – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 800 MIPS, 2xCPU, 2xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, CLB, EMIF, 16b ADC
  • TMS320F280039C – C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 384-KB flash, FPU, TMU with CLA, CLB, AES and CAN-FD
  • TMS320F280025C – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 100-MHz, FPU, TMU, 128-kb flash, CLB
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
  • LAUNCHXL-F28379D – F28379D LaunchPad™ development kit for C2000™ Delfino™ MCU
  • LAUNCHXL-F280039C – TMS320F280039C LaunchPad™ development kit for C2000™ real-time MCU
  • LAUNCHXL-F280025C – F280025C LaunchPad™ development kit for C2000™ real-time MCU
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
  • POWERSUITE – powerSUITE - Digital Power Supply Design Software Tools for C2000™ MCUs
  • C2000-3P-SEARCH – C2000 Third-party search tool
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Design low-cost, compact automotive systems with scalable real-time MCUs for versatile applications

A range of memory footprints, packages, safety and cybersecurity enablers provide a scalable and compatible platform for automotive designers. Design smaller, more affordable automotive systems built for wide range of applications from HVAC compressor, PTC/heaters, on-board charging, dc/dc converters, and more. 

Benefits:

  • Low noise, low vibration, high start-up torque for sensor-less motor control applications.
  • Efficiency, support for simple and complex power topologies in digital power applications.
  • Lockstep core simplifies functional safety without SW overhead.

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDM-02012 – High-voltage HEV/EV HVAC eCompressor motor control reference design with MathWorks®
PRODUCTS
  • TMS320F2800157-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 256-KB flash with HRPWM, CAN-FD, lockstep ASIL B, grade 0 and 1
  • TMS320F280039C-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 384-KB flash, FPU, TMU with CLA, CLB, AES and CAN-FD
  • TMS320F280025C-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 100 MHz, FPU, TMU, 128-KB flash, CLB
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Achieve high-power density and efficiency in digital power systems for battery backup units (BBU), universal power supply (UPS), data centers and more

C2000™ real-time MCUs enable efficient, high-density power solutions for BBUs, UPS and data centers. With highly accurate sensing through up to 4-MSPS ADCs and optimized comparators, these MCUs provide high-power efficiency and fast transient response.

Featuring 100-1200 MIPS for swift, complex calculations and 75ps high-resolution PWMs, they provide control over advanced power topologies, supporting GaN/SiC needs. Enhanced security is achieved with dedicated hardware security module, while a scalable, software-compatible platform streamlines integration across applications. 

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • PMP23338 – 3.6kW single-phase totem-pole bridgeless PFC reference design with e-meter functionality
  • PMP41081 – 1-kW, 12-V HHC LLC reference design using C2000™ real-time microcontroller
PRODUCTS
  • F29H850TU – C2000™ 64-bit MCU with C29x 200MHz tri-core, lockstep, functional safety compliance, 4MB
  • TMS320F2800157 – C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 256-KB flash with HRPWM, CAN-FD

Maximize motor and power efficiency, optimize system cost and improve reliability using C2000 real-time microcontrollers

With 25 years of volume shipments C2000 real-time controllers offer proven industrial solutions for drives, servo amplifiers, CNC, robotics, appliances, compressors, fans, pumps, task vehicles, e-bike and power tools.

Fundamental building blocks for motor control development:

  • Optimized field oriented control
  • Comprehensive rotor position feedback: hall, resolvers, incremental/absolute encoders, sensorless observers
  • Multiple current sense techniques and isolation architectures
  • Flexible real-time connectivity: EtherCAT, CAN-FD, CAN, FSI, SPI, UART,I2C
  • IEC61508 and IEC60730 functional safety support

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDM-02006 – Distributed multi-axis servo drive over fast serial interface (FSI) reference design
  • TIDM-1011 – Tamagawa T-Format Absolute Encoder Master Interface Reference Design for C2000 MCUs
PRODUCTS
  • TMS320F28388D – C2000™ 32-bit MCU w/ connectivity manager, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, 1.5-MB flash, FPU64, CLB, ENET, EtherCAT
  • TMS320F280025C – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 100-MHz, FPU, TMU, 128-kb flash, CLB
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
  • TMDXIDDK379D – C2000 DesignDRIVE Development Kit for Industrial Motor Control
  • LAUNCHXL-F280025C – F280025C LaunchPad™ development kit for C2000™ real-time MCU
  • LAUNCHXL-F28379D – F28379D LaunchPad™ development kit for C2000™ Delfino™ MCU
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Additional resources

Technical resources

Technical article
Technical article
Getting Started With C2000™ Real-Time Control Microcontrollers (MCUs) (Rev. B)
This guide includes all of the necessary information to get started with C2000 real-time MCUs. The guide covers aspects of development with C2000 MCUs from hardware to support resources.
Application note
Application note
The Essential Guide for Developing With C2000 Real-Time Microcontrollers (Rev. F)
Learn how C2000 real-time MCUs are designed to differentiate for robust, high-performing real-time applications like motor control, digital power, renewable energies and more.
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E-book
E-book
Real-Time Control Reference Guide
Learn common system-level design formulae, real-time control concepts and deep dive into the differentiating components of Real-Time Control Systems to begin design and evaluation.
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