TM4C1294KCPDTI3R Embedded - Microcontrollers by Texas Instruments

Specifies the number of bits the driver can handle, indicating the width of the data path or the number of channels. This determines the maximum data throughput and the number of outputs. Ensure it matches your system's bus width or channel requirements.

Specifies the total number of independent electrical paths or circuits within the component. This is critical for connectors, switches, and relay arrays to match the required wiring scheme. Always verify against the datasheet to ensure the circuit count meets your application's needs.

Indicates the locking mechanism used to secure the connector or terminal in place. Choose the appropriate type for your application to ensure reliable mating and vibration resistance. Verify compatibility with the mating part and datasheet specifications.

Specifies the material of the component's outer casing, such as plastic, metal, or ceramic. This affects durability, thermal performance, and environmental resistance. Verify against datasheet for application-specific requirements like flammability or chemical exposure.

Indicates the highest DC or AC voltage that can be safely applied to the power supply pin without risking damage or malfunction. Verify this limit against the datasheet before designing your circuit to ensure reliable operation under all conditions.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Indicates the maximum continuous wave input power the component can safely handle without damage or excessive distortion. Exceeding this limit may cause failure. Verify this value against your signal power and consider peak-to-average ratio in modulated systems.

Thickness of the component, a critical dimension for PCB clearance, enclosure fit, and thermal performance. This measurement is especially important for capacitors, inductors, and connectors. Ensure the thickness meets your design constraints and does not interfere with adjacent components. Check the datasheet for tolerance and recommended mounting height.

The minimum gate-to-source voltage that makes the device start conducting. Compare this value across parts to ensure your drive circuit can reliably turn the switch on. Always verify against the datasheet for your operating temperature.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Specifies the maximum data transfer rate the component can handle, typically in bits per second. Compare this value with your system's required throughput to ensure adequate bandwidth. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions and supported protocols.

Defines the operating temperature range classification for the component, such as commercial, industrial, or automotive. This indicates the environmental conditions the device can withstand. Ensure the grade matches your application's ambient temperature requirements.

Physical width of the component body, typically in millimeters. Essential for PCB footprint design and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and compatibility with your board layout and enclosure.

Total number of input/output pins or channels available on the device. Determines connectivity and interface capability. Verify against your system requirements and datasheet to ensure sufficient I/O for your application.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Indicates if the component is designed to withstand ionizing radiation in space, nuclear, or high-energy physics applications. Compare radiation-tolerant vs. radiation-hardened parts for mission-critical designs. Verify the total ionizing dose (TID) and single-event effect (SEE) ratings in the datasheet.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

Identifies the conversion architecture, such as ADC, DAC, or DC-DC. This determines the signal path, interface, and performance characteristics. Verify the type matches your system's analog or digital conversion needs before selecting the part.

This attribute indicates how the cable is terminated at its end, such as stripped, tinned, ferrule, or connectorized. It affects the ease of installation, reliability of the connection, and compatibility with terminal blocks or other components. Buyers should select the appropriate type based on the application and verify with the datasheet.

Specifies the maximum continuous voltage the component can safely withstand under normal operating conditions. Engineers compare this rating to the circuit's expected voltage to ensure reliable operation. Always verify against the datasheet for derating factors and environmental conditions.

Operating frequency of the component, typically the clock or switching frequency. This determines the speed of operation and affects power dissipation and signal integrity. Verify the frequency range against your application's requirements and the datasheet specifications.

Specifies the connector or contact style, such as pin, socket, or blade. This determines mating compatibility and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure correct pairing with the mating connector and proper application.

Indicates the product series or family, grouping components with similar design and specifications. Helps identify compatible parts and compare within a product line. Verify the series against the datasheet to ensure correct application.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

Indicates the maximum voltage the component can withstand or operate at, depending on context. Critical for ensuring the part is not overstressed in your application. Always compare with your circuit's voltage levels and consider transient spikes.

Specifies the voltage range within which the component operates correctly. Check the datasheet to ensure your power supply meets the minimum and maximum limits, as exceeding them can damage the device or cause malfunction.

UL flammability rating of the material used in the component, indicating its resistance to ignition and flame spread. This is important for safety compliance in end products. Check the rating against your application's required safety standards and environmental conditions.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Specifies the triac construction or series, such as standard, snubberless, or logic-level. This affects switching performance, gate sensitivity, and commutation capability. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your circuit's voltage, current, and triggering requirements.

Shows whether the component includes an integrated cache memory to speed up data access for the processor. Compare cache presence and size to assess performance for real-time or high-throughput tasks. Verify details in the datasheet.

Number of digital-to-analog converter channels integrated in the device. Compare this to the number of analog outputs you need in your system. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the DAC resolution and output drive capability match your application requirements.

Specifies the available low power modes for the component, such as sleep, standby, or shutdown. Compare modes to match your system's power budget and wake-up requirements. Verify supported modes and current consumption in the datasheet.

Indicates the communication interfaces supported by the component, such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, or Ethernet. Engineers compare this to ensure the device can interface with the rest of the system. Verify the exact interface versions and pin assignments in the datasheet.

Check this attribute to confirm whether the component integrates an analog-to-digital converter. This is critical for microcontrollers, sensors, and mixed-signal ICs where analog inputs need digital processing. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the ADC meets your resolution and sampling requirements.

Indicates the construction or configuration of the transformer, such as flyback, forward, or planar. Affects performance, size, and application suitability. Refer to datasheet for detailed specifications and recommended usage.

Number of independent direct memory access channels available on the microcontroller or processor. Compare this when selecting devices for data-intensive applications to ensure sufficient bandwidth for peripherals without CPU load. Verify against the datasheet for exact channel mapping and features.

Indicates the mechanical mounting or support method for the connector, such as panel mount, board mount, or free-hanging. This affects installation, vibration resistance, and space requirements. Verify compatibility with your enclosure and PCB layout before ordering.

Indicates how many analog-to-digital converters are integrated in the component. Compare this when selecting devices for multi-channel data acquisition or mixed-signal processing. Verify the exact number and channel configuration in the datasheet.

Specifies the plating material on component terminals, affecting solderability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability. Compare finishes like tin, gold, or silver for your assembly process and environmental requirements. Verify against datasheet for compliance.

Total resistance is the end-to-end resistance of a component, such as a potentiometer or resistor network. It defines the maximum resistance available and is critical for circuit design. Verify this value against the datasheet to ensure proper operation.

Technology used for storing firmware, such as Flash, EEPROM, or OTP. Determines reprogrammability, endurance, and write speed. Choose based on update requirements and production volume. Verify the memory size and programming interface in the datasheet.

Indicates how many serial input/output interfaces the component provides. Compare this when selecting microcontrollers, FPGAs, or interface ICs to ensure enough UART, SPI, or I2C channels for your design. Verify against the datasheet pinout and peripheral list.

Specifies the number of bits in a single data word for digital components. This determines the maximum data width the device can process or store. Compare bit sizes when selecting microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, or memory chips to ensure compatibility with your system's data bus and processing requirements.

Indicates the count of independent timer modules integrated into the microcontroller or IC. Compare this when selecting devices for time-critical tasks like PWM generation, event counting, or real-time scheduling. Verify the exact timer features and resolution in the datasheet.

Number of independent UART interfaces for serial communication. Each channel supports bidirectional data transfer with configurable baud rate. Ensure the count meets your connectivity needs for peripherals, debugging, or inter-processor links. Verify pin availability in the datasheet.

Specifies the typical signal loss introduced by the component under standard conditions. Compare this value across similar parts to match your circuit's allowable attenuation. Always verify against the datasheet for frequency and temperature dependencies.

Specifies the resistance change curve of a potentiometer, such as linear or logarithmic. This affects how the output varies with rotation. Verify the taper type against your circuit requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper volume or control response.

Number of turns in a coil or winding. Affects inductance, transformer ratio, and impedance. Critical for designing transformers, inductors, and magnetic components. Check datasheet for tolerance.

Highest supply voltage at which the component can operate normally without damage or performance degradation. Exceeding this limit may cause overheating or failure. Always check this parameter against your power supply design to ensure the component operates within its safe voltage range for reliable long-term performance.

Specifies the lowest supply voltage at which the component remains fully functional. Compare this value with your system's power rail tolerance and verify it against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions to ensure reliable startup and operation.

Typical current consumed by the component in standby or idle state, measured in milliamperes. This is important for battery-powered or low-power applications. Compare this value with your power budget to ensure the component does not drain excessive current when inactive, affecting overall system efficiency.

Specifies the maximum continuous voltage the component can safely withstand without damage or performance degradation. Critical for ensuring proper operating margins in power supplies, signal lines, and isolation barriers. Always confirm with the datasheet for absolute maximum ratings.

Indicates the total number of input/output pins that can be configured by the user. This is critical for FPGA, CPLD, and microcontroller designs. Verify against the datasheet to ensure sufficient I/O for your application.

Specifies the category of accessory or add-on part for electronic components. Use this to filter compatible mounting hardware, connectors, or protective covers. Verify the accessory type against the component datasheet to ensure proper fit and function in your application.

Specifies the data format or package type of the component. This helps identify the physical or logical configuration, such as tape and reel, tray, or specific file format. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your assembly process.

Specifies the random access memory capacity expressed in words, a common unit for microcontrollers and digital signal processors. Compare this value when selecting devices for data buffering or real-time processing. Verify against the datasheet to ensure sufficient memory for your application.

Specifies the oscillator circuit type used for clock generation in the component. Compare crystal, ceramic, RC, or MEMS types to match frequency stability and startup requirements. Verify against the datasheet for your application.

Specifies the functional category of the integrated circuit, such as microprocessor, microcontroller, or peripheral controller. This classification helps engineers quickly identify the device's role in a system. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your application's processing and interface requirements.

Specifies the physical medium through which signals travel, such as fiber optic, twisted pair, or coaxial cable. This attribute is critical for ensuring compatibility with your network infrastructure and for meeting performance requirements. Verify the media type against your system's specifications and the component datasheet to avoid signal integrity issues.

Specifies the nominal or range of DC supply voltage for normal operation. Compare this with your system's power rail to ensure compatibility. Always check the absolute maximum ratings in the datasheet to avoid overvoltage damage.

Specifies the required power supply voltages for the component. Engineers use this to ensure the board's power rails match the device's needs. Verify against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions to avoid undervoltage or overvoltage issues.

Identifies the processor architecture and core type, such as ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V. Determines instruction set, toolchain compatibility, and performance characteristics. Check the datasheet for core frequency and features to ensure it meets your processing needs.

Identifies the processor architecture or family, such as ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V. This determines the instruction set, development tools, and software compatibility. Ensure the family matches your existing codebase and toolchain to minimize development effort and risk.

Indicates the bit width of the processor core, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit. This determines the maximum data size the CPU can handle in one operation. Compare this with your software requirements and memory addressing needs to ensure compatibility with your application.

Highest data transfer rate the component can reliably support, typically in bits per second. This is critical for serial interfaces, modems, or transceivers. Ensure your application's required data throughput does not exceed this limit to avoid communication errors and performance degradation.

Indicates the amount of non-volatile memory available for storing firmware or program code. This determines the maximum code size that can be executed. Verify that the program memory size is sufficient for your application's firmware, including future updates or additional features.

Indicates the total count of logic elements or gates integrated in the device. This helps compare the complexity and capacity of FPGAs, CPLDs, or other programmable logic. Verify against the datasheet for exact architecture and resource distribution.

Indicates the recommended supply voltage range for the component. This is critical for proper operation and must be matched to your power rail. Always verify the absolute maximum ratings and recommended operating conditions in the datasheet to avoid damage or malfunction.

Specifies the mechanical configuration of the terminal block, such as pluggable, fixed, or barrier style. This affects mounting, wiring, and compatibility with mating connectors. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure proper fit and reliable electrical connections in your assembly.