TM4C1230H6PMIR ARM Cortex-M4 Microcontroller, PMIR Package

TM4C1230H6PMIR Overview

The TM4C1230H6PMIR is a 32?bit microcontroller from IC Manufacturer family targeting embedded control tasks that need real?time determinism and peripheral density. It integrates an ARM? Cortex?M4 core with hardware floating?point support for faster math versus 8? or 16?bit controllers. The device balances CPU performance, on?chip connectivity and mixed?signal I/O so designers can replace larger multi?chip solutions with a single MCU that reduces board area and BOM cost.

TM4C1230H6PMIR Technical Specifications

TM4C1230H6PMIR Key Features

• 32?bit ARM Cortex?M4 core delivers deterministic performance and hardware floating?point for faster DSP and control algorithms compared with 8?bit MCUs.
• Full?speed USB 2.0 device provides straightforward host communication and firmware upgrade paths, reducing external bridge chips versus many legacy designs.
• Integrated 12?bit ADC with multiple channels supports precise analog measurement and sensor interfacing without external ADCs, lowering BOM and board area.
• Rich serial connectivity (UART, SPI/SSI, I2C) enables direct interfacing to displays, radios, sensors and memory, simplifying system integration and reducing component count.

Typical Applications

• Industrial motor-control front?end where deterministic control loops and floating?point math reduce control latency and improve torque ripple compensation.
• USB?connected data acquisition modules that require on?board ADC conversion, local buffering and host communication in compact PCBs.
• Human?machine interfaces and embedded displays that need multiple UART/SPI peripherals and PWM for backlight dimming in space?constrained designs.
• Sensor hubs and IoT endpoints that aggregate multiple analog and digital sensors, perform edge processing, and forward data over serial or USB links.

TM4C1230H6PMIR Advantages vs Typical Alternatives

The TM4C1230H6PMIR combines a 32?bit Cortex?M4 core and hardware floating?point with on?chip USB and a multi?channel 12?bit ADC. Compared with 8?bit and many 16?bit MCUs, it offers higher math throughput and more integrated peripherals, which cuts system parts and simplifies firmware. Designers get a tighter integration of ADC, timers and communications, translating to fewer external chips, lower BOM and faster time?to?market.

TM4C1230H6PMIR Brand Info

The TM4C1230H6PMIR is part of the Tiva?/TM4C family from Texas Instruments, a supplier known for industrial?grade microcontrollers and mixed?signal integration. The brand focuses on robust MCU platforms that pair performance with peripheral integration for embedded control and connectivity applications.

FAQ

What core does this MCU use?

This device uses an ARM Cortex?M4 32?bit core with hardware floating?point. The core choice improves DSP and control algorithm performance over 8?bit alternatives.

Does it support USB connectivity?

Yes, the MCU includes Full?Speed USB 2.0 device support on?chip, enabling direct USB communication to hosts without external USB bridge controllers.

How many ADC channels are available?

The device includes a 12?bit ADC with multiple channels suitable for multi?sensor inputs, enabling accurate analog measurements without external A/D converters.

What serial interfaces are provided?

Multiple UARTs, SSI/SPI modules and I2C controllers are available on?chip, allowing concurrent connections to peripherals such as sensors, memory and radios.

What temperature range is supported?

The MCU is specified for industrial ambient use and operates across a wide temperature range suitable for embedded and industrial applications.