NUC980DK71YC

Introduction:

The NUC980DK71YC is a robust microprocessor chip designed for industrial applications, which is part of the NUC980 Industrial control IoT series developed by Nuvoton. This microprocessor is based on the ARM926EJ-S core and is geared towards enabling efficient processing and connectivity for a range of applications within the industrial and IoT sectors.

Function & Applications:

The NUC980DK71YC is intended for use in demanding industrial control and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It is suitable for various applications, including Ethernet and IoT control, industrial gateways, network printers, meter concentrators, and smart home gateways. The integration of rich peripherals and communication interfaces provides the flexibility to cover a vast array of use cases.

Performance Parameters:

- Core: ARM926EJ-S core capable of operating at up to 300 MHz
- Memory: Features built-in 128 MB DDR-II Memory reducing the need for external memory components
- USB: Equipped with up to 2 sets of USB 2.0 High-Speed ports, including one host and one host/device configuration along with 6 ports USB 1.1 Full-Speed Host Lite
- Boot Options: Capable of booting from a suite of memory devices including QSPI NAND, SPI Flash, NAND Flash, eMMC Flash, SD Card, or USB Device
- ADC: Includes a 12-bit ADC supporting 8 channels with a sampling rate of 600k samples per second (sps)
- Cryptography Accelerator: Comes with a cryptography accelerator that supports ECC-256, AES-256, RSA-2048, SHA-512, HMAC, and a random number generator

Package Types, Interface & Pin Configuration:

- Package: The NUC980DK71YC is available in a 128-pin LQFP package.
- Interfaces: Among its peripherals, it supports SPI, I²C, PWM, UART, CAN, and boasts video input interfaces supporting up to 2 Sets CCIR656 / CCIR601 with a maximum resolution of 3M pixels. Additionally, it has a dual 10/100Mbps Ethernet MAC interface for networking purposes.
- PIN Configuration: Detailed pin configuration is specified in the product's datasheet, outlining the allocation and purpose of each pin within the LQFP package.

Reliability & Lifespan:

The product supports industrial-grade temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 85 °C, indicating its reliability in harsh environments and its suitability for industrial applications. The specific lifespan and reliability metrics such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) are usually provided by the manufacturer but depend heavily on the operating environment and use case.

Standards & Certifications:

Nuvoton's products follow international standards and are usually compliant with standard industry certifications. The NUC980DK71YC adheres to industry manufacturing and safety standards, though the exact certifications should be verified from the product documentation or directly with the manufacturer.

Application Cases & Reference Designs:

Nuvoton provides several evaluation boards and reference designs to facilitate the development process for engineers:

- NuMaker-IIoT-NUC980
- NuMaker-RTU-NUC980
- NuMaker-Server-NUC980

These kits aid in the development and testing of applications that use the NUC980DK71YC, thus accelerating the time to market for products built around this microprocessor.