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Simplifying motor control design for the masses: TI now offers InstaSPIN™-FOC sensorless motor control technology for low-cost motor applications

C2000™ Piccolo™ F2802x real-time control microcontrollers (MCUs) now equipped with InstaSPIN-FOC technology, making motor development easier, faster and more affordable

HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2013 — (PRNewswire) —  Highly efficient, three-phase motor control expertise, once only obtainable to a niche market of motor designers, is now available to a wider audience of developers. Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) brings its revolutionary InstaSPIN-FOC™ (field-oriented-control)  sensorless motor control technology to its most affordable, real-time-control C2000™ Piccolo™ F2802x microcontrollers (MCUs) series, offering a smaller package size and much lower cost.  Engineers can use TI InstaSPIN-FOC technology, embedded in the read-only-memory (ROM) on the C2000 Piccolo F2802x MCU to accelerate motor control development while improving efficiency for cost-sensitive BLDC (brushless DC), PMSM (permanent magnet), and AC Induction motor based applications. 

With the ability to identify, tune and control any type of three-phase, synchronous or asynchronous motor in just minutes, TI's low-cost Piccolo F2802x MCUs with InstaSPIN-FOC are ideal for a variety of applications, such as washing machines, compressors, pumps, fans, electric bicycles, tools, treadmills, compact drives, sewing and textile machines, lifts and hobby motors.  Prior to the initial Feb. 2013 launch of TI's InstaSPIN-FOC technology, sensorless field-oriented-control was out of reach for most developers because existing sensorless algorithms were not robust enough over real application conditions and were challenging to implement into a complex control system, adding months of development time. InstaSPIN-FOC technology addresses those concerns by reducing system complexity for designers of all levels while improving motor efficiency, reliability and performance at an affordable price point – which just got even lower.

Features and benefits of Piccolo F2802x MCUs with InstaSPIN-FOC™ technology:

Pricing and availability  
Piccolo F28026F and F28027F MCUs with InstaSPIN-FOC are now available in mass quantities and start at $4.03 USD in 10 K unit orders.  The InstaSPIN-FOC online simulation tool is available for free today. Developers can evaluate the solution using the $69 modular controlCARD ( TMDSCNCD28027F), now included in the $699 TMDSHVMTRINSPIN high voltage (50-350V 10A) motor kit, which can be paired with an external emulator for use with the previously released low voltage inverter evaluation modules ( DRV8312/ DRV8301 RevD). InstaSPIN-FOC and InstaSPIN-MOTION are also featured on the previously announced Piccolo F2806x microcontrollers.

Find out more about C2000 Piccolo F2802x MCUs,InstaSPIN-FOCand TI motor control solutions:

TI's broad portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and software
Leading the industry in MCUs for low-power, real-time control, safety and connectivity and, TI continues its 20+ years of microcontroller innovation to offer the broadest microcontroller portfolio in the industry: Ultra-low-power MSP MCUs, real-time control C2000™ MCUs, Tiva™ ARM® MCUs and Hercules™ ARM MCUs. Designers can accelerate time to market by tapping into TI's tools, software, wireless connectivity solutions, extensive Design Network offerings and technical support.

TI spins motors
TI combines a rich history in motor drive and control, a broad portfolio of analog and microcontroller products and a comprehensive offering of tools, software and support to deliver efficient, reliable, cost-effective motor solutions. Customers can get the right solutions at the right performance level to quickly spin any motor, including AC induction (ACIM), brushed DC, brushless DC (BLDC), PMSM and stepper.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors.  By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology.  TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today.  Learn more at www.ti.com.

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InstaSPIN, C2000, Piccolo, and MotorWare are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated.  All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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