Real-time motor control & automation MCUs
Achieve cutting-edge real-time precision control for demanding motion and robotics applications
Our MCUs deliver superior performance across servo drives, AC drives, drones, white goods, power tools, garden tools, and robotics applications by creating tighter control loops and improved efficiency for precise motion control, enhanced energy management, and intelligent automation. Our devices achieve up to three times higher signal-chain performance and faster interrupt response compared to previous generations and competing solutions. Developed under TÜV SÜD-certified processes, our devices support compliance with IEC 61508-2, IEC 61508-3, ISO 13849 performance level D, and IEC 60730 classes B and C. We also provide safety manuals, FMEDA reports and diagnostic libraries to simplify certification. Innovating towards Industry 4.0 needs, we offer single-chip solutions combining accurate real-time control with multiprotocol networking: EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, single pair Ethernet. Our robust software ecosystems for FreeRTOS, Zephyr and ThreadX accelerate development in diverse applications.
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C2000™ MCUs: Deterministic control
Delivers low-latency real-time control solutions across performance levels and price points for industrial applications.
AM26 MCUs: Cortex-R family with networking
Single, dual, and quad-core real-time lockstep MCUs with Integrated security enablers, EtherCAT connectivity and Industrial Ethernet capabilities for demanding industrial applications.
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Appliance MCUs
Cost-effective MCUs for power factor correction (PFC) and 1 to 4 motors control. Suited for cost-sensitive applications including washing machines, fans, pumps, compressors, and power tools.
Space MCUs
Designed for harsh environments with extended operating temperature ranges. Same performance as our industrial automation MCUs with ruggedized packaging and reliability screening.
Industrial automation MCUs
Real-time control MCUs featuring processing power up to 3600MIPS, pulse-width modulation (PWM) with 75ps pulse, an advanced position manager, integrated industrial connectivity and functional safety.
Factory automation connectivity MCUs
Multi-protocol MCUs designed for secure, real-time connected Industry 4.0 systems. Devices support EtherCAT, PROFINET and IO-Link. They are compatible with FreeRTOS and Zephyr RTOS.
Robotics MCUs
Ultra-low-latency (75ps) real-time MCUs for precise motor control. Includes multi-axis control, advanced sensing, EtherCAT and industrial Ethernet for deterministic communication.
Discover featured applications
Industrial & home appliances
Achieve higher motor efficiency, lower costs, and improved reliability through integrated design, advanced thermal management and comprehensive protection features.
Robotics
Design safer, smarter robots with motor control MCUs that achieve IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and ISO 26262 safety standards at lower system costs through integrated on-chip safety capabilities
Factory automation & control
Build smart, connected factory automation applications and meet IEC 61508, ISO 13849 & ISO 26262 safety standards cost-effectively with our AI-powered MCU safety features
Motor drives & servos
Comprehensive portfolio of high-performance motor control with advanced processing & connectivity
Aerospace & defense
Radiation-tolerant, dual-core real-time control MCUs delivering high-performance processing and robust reliability for space and defense applications
Achieve higher motor efficiency, lower costs, and improved reliability through integrated design, advanced thermal management and comprehensive protection features.
Reduce BOM and time-to-market using our boost brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver, permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), and AC motor efficiency with integrated real-time control, advanced sensing, and connectivity.
Benefits:
- Optimized field-oriented control for smooth, efficient motor performance
- Comprehensive position feedback supporting Hall sensors, resolvers, encoders, and sensorless observers
- Diverse current sensing and isolation architecture
- Real-time connectivity for multiple industrial communication protocols
- Safety certified to ISO 26262 and IEC 60730 standards
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
- TIDM-02010 – Dual motor control with digital interleaved PFC for HVAC reference design
- TIDA-010265 – 750W motor inverter with C2000™ MCU and MSPM0 reference design
PRODUCTS
- TMS320F2812 – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 150 MHz, 256 KB flash, EMIF
- TMS320F28P550SG – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 150MHz 512KB flash C28x + CLA, five ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- TIEVM-MTR-HVINV – C2000™ MCU evaluation module for high-voltage three-phase inverter motor control
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- MOTORCONTROL-WORKBENCH-GUI – Zero code graphical tool for quickly configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- MCU-MOTOR-CONTROL-GUI – Graphical tool for configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- SYSCONFIG – System configuration tool
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- C2000WARE-MOTORCONTROL-SDK – MotorControl software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
- MCU-PLUS-SDK-AM261X – AM261x software development kit (SDK) for Sitara microcontrollers
Design safer, smarter robots with motor control MCUs that achieve IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and ISO 26262 safety standards at lower system costs through integrated on-chip safety capabilities
Combining precision motor control with integrated connectivity and cost-optimized design for compact, high-performance industrial solutions.
Benefits:
- Ultra-compact design for minimal PCB footprint with 3.5mm × 3.5mm WLCSP package
- Cost efficient for 1 to 4 axis motor control applications
- High-speed, low-latency communication with <3µs performance over EtherCAT/OA3P protocols on 10/100/1G Ethernet
- Flexible connectivity for seamless sensor integration through CAN, SPI, and UART interfaces
- Optimized performance for smooth, efficient operation with <75ps PWM resolution
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
- TIDA-010992 – Centralized six-axis motor control using a single DSP for humanoid robot hand reference design
- TIDA-010979 – 48v 1kw robot joint motor control with industrial communication reference design
PRODUCTS
- AM2612 – 500MHz dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with real-time control, safety and security
- TMS320F28P650DK – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- TIEVM-MTR-HVINV – C2000™ MCU evaluation module for high-voltage three-phase inverter motor control
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
- Simplifying Robotics Motor Drive Safety Assessments – White paper
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- MOTORCONTROL-WORKBENCH-GUI – Zero code graphical tool for quickly configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- MCU-MOTOR-CONTROL-GUI – Graphical tool for configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- SYSCONFIG – System configuration tool
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- C2000WARE-MOTORCONTROL-SDK – MotorControl software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
- C2000WARE-MOTORCONTROL-SDK – MotorControl software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
Build smart, connected factory automation applications and meet IEC 61508, ISO 13849 & ISO 26262 safety standards cost-effectively with our AI-powered MCU safety features
For factory automation and control applications such as programmable logic control, our real-time MCUs feature communication modules, remote input/output and robotics, preintegrated protocols, Dhrystone million instructions per second (DMIPS) performance, functional safety documentation, and low-, mid- and high-end security enablers.
Benefits:
- Up to 6,400DMIPS performance for swift computing and processing.
- Multi-protocol support, including industrial Ethernet, EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link and TSN.
- PRU-ICSS / Control Law accelerator (CLA) interface to implement custom protocols
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
PRODUCTS
- AM2612 – 500MHz dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with real-time control, safety and security
- TMS320F28P650DK – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
Comprehensive portfolio of high-performance motor control with advanced processing & connectivity
Our MCUs deliver optimized performance for motor drives and servos, leveraging these benefits.
Benefits:
- 8MSPS ADCs and optimized comparators drive high-power efficiency and a fast transient response.
- 6,400DMIPS performance speeds up processing for complex time-critical calculations and algorithms.
- 75ps high-resolution PWMs enable precise control, needed for high power-density GAN and SiC designs.
- Dedicated and scalable HSM.
- EtherCAT, Profinet and EtherNet/IP protocols.
- Position feedback via incremental and absolute encoders and sensorless observers.
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
- TIDA-010955 – Analog front end reference design for machine learning arc detection in solar applications
PRODUCTS
- TMS320F28P550SJ – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 150MHz 1.1MB flash C28x + CLA, five ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU
- TMS320F28P650DK – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
- AM2612 – 500MHz dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with real-time control, safety and security
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- LP-AM261 – AM261x Arm®-based MCU general-purpose LaunchPad™ development kit
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
- Simplifying Robotics Motor Drive Safety Assessments – White paper
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- MOTORCONTROL-WORKBENCH-GUI – Zero code graphical tool for quickly configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- MCU-MOTOR-CONTROL-GUI – Graphical tool for configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- SYSCONFIG – System configuration tool
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- C2000WARE-MOTORCONTROL-SDK – MotorControl software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
Radiation-tolerant, dual-core real-time control MCUs delivering high-performance processing and robust reliability for space and defense applications
Dual C28x CPUs (200MHz each) for real-time control with two Control Law Accelerators (CLAs) for parallel math-intensive tasks with floating-point unit and TMU for trigonometric operations.
Benefits:
- Radiation tolerance for reliable operation in harsh environments with SEL immunity up to 45MeV·cm²/mg and TID resistance up to 30krad(Si)
- Extended temperature range for demanding space and defense applications
- Integrated peripherals for single chip solution control and communication applications.
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
PRODUCTS
- F28377D-SEP – Radiation-tolerant 32-bit MCU with 800MIPs and dual C28 and CLA cores with 1MB flash
- F28377D-SEP – Radiation-tolerant 32-bit MCU with 800MIPs and dual C28 and CLA cores with 1MB flash
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- TIEVM-MTR-HVINV – C2000™ MCU evaluation module for high-voltage three-phase inverter motor control
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- MOTORCONTROL-WORKBENCH-GUI – Zero code graphical tool for quickly configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- MCU-MOTOR-CONTROL-GUI – Graphical tool for configuring and tuning motors using TI microcontrollers
- SYSCONFIG – System configuration tool
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- C2000WARE-MOTORCONTROL-SDK – MotorControl software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs