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Mingjiada Supply TMDSCNCD28388D ControlCARD™ Evaluation Module For TMS320F28388D C2000™ MCU

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. — Long-term supply of [TI] TMDSCNCD28388D: F28388D C2000™ MCU controlCARD™ evaluation module. Product details are as follows:

TMDSCNCD28388D is a low-cost evaluation and development board for the C2000™ MCU series F2838xS and F2838xD devices. It includes an HSEC180 (180-pin high-speed edge connector) controlCARD, making it ideal for initial evaluation and prototyping. For TMDSCNCD28388D evaluation, an 180-pin expansion dock TMDSHSECDOCK is required.

I. Module Core: F28388D MCU Performance Foundation
The core competitiveness of the TMDSCNCD28388D stems from its TMS320F28388D MCU. As one of the flagship models in the C2000™ series, this chip employs a multi-core heterogeneous architecture with high integration, specifically engineered for high-performance real-time control scenarios.
Its processor architecture provides dual computational assurance: both 200MHz TMS320C28x 32-bit CPUs feature IEEE 754 double-precision (64-bit) floating-point units (FPUs), trigonometric math units (TMUs), and CRC engines. Support for fast integer division and VCRC extension instructions significantly accelerates complex control algorithm execution. Additionally, each CPU incorporates an independent 200MHz Control Law Accelerator (CLA) capable of executing code autonomously, further enhancing parallel processing capabilities and real-time responsiveness. The Communication Manager (CM) section integrates a 125MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor with dedicated flash memory and RAM, enabling independent management of various communication interfaces. This frees up bandwidth for the C28x core to focus on core control tasks.

II. Hardware Design: Compact Form Factor with Full Interface Coverage
The TMDSCNCD28388D adopts an HSEC180 (180-pin high-speed edge connector) controlCARD™ design, featuring a compact overall form factor. It is conveniently paired with the separately purchasable TMDHSECDOCK expansion dock to facilitate the entire development process from initial evaluation to prototype verification. Its hardware characteristics strike a balance between flexibility and practicality, with core configurations as follows:
- Debugging and Programming Interface: The TMDSCNCD28388D integrates an isolated XDS100v2 USB-to-JTAG debug probe, supporting real-time in-system programming and debugging without requiring additional debugging tools, thereby lowering development barriers.
- Communication Peripheral Expansion: On-board 2-port EtherCAT slave controller with Ethernet connector, marking the first implementation of EtherCAT protocol support within the C2000™ series. Simultaneously compatible with multiple communication interfaces including CAN FD, USB 2.0, FSI (up to 200Mbps), SPI, I2C, and SCI/UART, fulfilling industrial-grade device interconnection requirements.
- Analogue and Control Peripherals: The TMDSCNCD28388D exposes all analogue and digital I/O signals via an 180-pin HSEC interface, including: three 12-bit DACs, 32 PWM channels (supporting high-resolution and dead-time control), enhanced capture (eCAP), quadrature encoder pulses (eQEP), and a Σ-Δ filter module. These enable direct interfacing with power stage circuits and sensor signals.
- Configurable logic capability: On-chip configurable logic blocks (CLBs) support user-defined logic additions, enabling FPGA-like functional expansion for flexible adaptation to custom control scenarios.
The TMDSCNCD28388D evaluation module employs a 1.2V core and 3.3V I/O design, operating within a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. It meets industrial and automotive-grade application requirements and utilises a lead-free, environmentally friendly package, balancing reliability with sustainability.

III. Software Ecosystem: Full-Stack Toolchain and Rapid Development Support

TI provides a comprehensive software ecosystem for the TMDSCNCD28388D, encompassing an integrated development environment, low-level drivers, dedicated SDKs, and model-based simulation tools to help engineers shorten development cycles.
Core development tools for the TMDSCNCD28388D include TI Code Composer Studio (CCS) IDE. This Eclipse-based integrated environment supports the entire workflow from code writing and compilation to debugging and simulation, directly interfacing with the module's debugging port. To enhance configuration efficiency, TI also provides two graphical tools: the Pin Mux Tool and System Configuration Tool. These support visual operations for pin assignment and peripheral configuration, automatically generating initialisation code to significantly reduce the complexity of underlying configuration.

IV. Typical Application Scenarios: Empowering Real-Time Control Innovation Across Multiple Domains
Leveraging the high performance of the F28388D MCU and the module's flexible expansion capabilities, the TMDSCNCD28388D finds broad applicability in core scenarios of power electronics and industrial control. It particularly excels in domains demanding stringent requirements for energy efficiency, real-time performance, and safety.

[TI] TMDSCNCD28388D evaluation module centres on the robust performance of the F28388D MCU. Through its compact controlCARD™ design, comprehensive interface coverage, and mature software ecosystem, it delivers a one-stop development solution for engineers.

Mingjiada Electronics maintains long-term supply of the TI TMDSCNCD28388D evaluation module. For further product information or sample procurement, please visit our official website (https://www.integrated-ic.com/) to obtain comprehensive supply details.