The first real-time control MCU based on Arm® Cortex®-M52 dual-core architecture from Extreme Sea—G32R501—was officially launched at the Extreme Sea Channel Partner Conference.This new series is based on advanced 40nm process technology, supports efficient dual-core collaboration, integrates high-performance perception, rich control peripherals, and a flexible peripheral interconnection system. It is a high-performance real-time control MCU product developed for high-end applications in scenarios such as new energy inverters, industrial automation, commercial power supplies, and new energy vehicles. It aims to address the design challenges of real-time control systems for higher efficiency, higher power density, higher precision, and higher reliability from the chip level, with applications covering photovoltaic/storage inverters, charging pile power modules, server power supplies, onboard OBC, UPS, servo controllers, robots, etc.
Louis, Senior Product Manager of Extreme Sea’s Real-Time Control Product Line, stated at the conference:
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The fields of new energy vehicles, energy storage, intelligent driving, robotics, and smart energy will maintain rapid development in the past and future, driving technological advancements in the new energy industry and achieving high-quality innovations in terminal applications. This is the original intention of Extreme Sea’s layout of real-time control MCUs. The G32R501 series real-time control MCU has achieved internationally leading levels in some indicators.
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Innovative Dual-Core Architecture Design
Supports High-Efficiency, Low-Latency System Design
The G32R5 series features the latest Arm v8.1-M architecture designed Arm® Cortex®-M52 dual-core CPU, supporting homogeneous dual-core parallel operation, capable of simultaneously executing high-performance computing tasks and real-time control tasks, with a maximum operating frequency of 250MHz, providing real-time computing power comparable to 800MHz Cortex-M7 core products; it includes a single/double precision floating-point unit (FPU), supporting Arm HeliumTM technology, significantly enhancing advanced digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities and machine learning (ML) application performance, bringing AI computing power into lower-cost, lower-power application products; at the same time, by supporting custom data path CDE interfaces, it can expand the self-developed Zidian mathematical instruction extension unit, supporting various mathematical computation accelerations such as trigonometric functions, Fourier transforms, and complex mathematics at the instruction set level, greatly shortening mathematical computation time and reducing CPU access latency, thereby enhancing overall real-time performance and intelligence of the system.
The G32R501 supports a maximum 640KB Flash, which is divided into two independent storage units of 512KB and 128KB, supporting parallel programming and execution; additionally, the product integrates 128KB SRAM, supporting tightly coupled memory (TCM) to store real-time control core code, significantly improving operational efficiency; it also features a 6-channel DMA module that helps reduce CPU load and achieve more efficient data transfer.
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Optimized Signal Acquisition
Sensitive Measurement Input Unit
The G32R501 integrates a rich set of high-performance analog and signal processing peripherals, providing strong support for complex real-time control applications:
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3 12-bit ADCs (3.45MSPS sampling rate)
Can accurately and efficiently acquire and process multiple analog signals, significantly enhancing system data throughput and response speed.
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7 built-in 12-bit reference DAC comparators
Support trip functions, allowing real-time monitoring of input voltage levels to ensure system safety and stability.
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7 enhanced capture modules (CAP)
Among them, 2 support high-resolution capture (HRCAP) functions, achieving high-precision signal capture, suitable for high-speed dynamic control scenarios.
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2 enhanced quadrature encoder pulse (QEP) modules
Support CW (clockwise) / CCW (counterclockwise) operating modes, meet precision motor control needs, providing high-precision displacement and speed measurement capabilities.
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4 Σ-Δ filter modules (SDF)
Used to enhance the precision and signal-to-noise ratio of the ADC, optimizing signal quality, especially suitable for analog signal processing in high-noise environments.
Enhanced Control Performance
Realizing High-Precision Real-Time Control
The G32R501 further enhances system performance and application adaptability through a rich set of high-precision control and communication peripherals:
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16 high-resolution PWM channels (150ps resolution)
Provide extremely high precision and accuracy control signals, optimizing system performance, while possessing excellent power topology adaptability to meet the needs of complex power management and dynamic control.
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4 flexible logic blocks (FLB)
By configuring enhanced peripheral interconnections, they provide efficient and flexible connectivity for on-chip control peripherals, simplifying system design and enhancing real-time control efficiency.
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Rich communication peripherals
Integrates various communication interfaces such as UART, CAN, I2C, QSPI, and PMBus, combined with multiple multiplexing options, can flexibly adapt to diverse application scenarios, meeting communication needs in industrial automation, new energy, and automotive electronics.
High-Security System Architecture
Adapts to Mid-High-End Application Reliability Requirements
The G32R501 demonstrates excellent performance in safety and reliability, ensuring stable operation in harsh environments through multiple designs and certifications:
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Dual Code Security (DCS) Function
- Provides comprehensive security protection, preventing unauthorized access and viewing of on-chip secure memory and other security resources, ensuring data and system confidentiality and integrity.
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Multiple Security Enhancement Features
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Lost clock detection circuit: Real-time monitoring of clock signals to prevent system failures caused by clock anomalies.
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Watchdog timer: Ensures that the system can automatically reset in case of anomalies, improving operational reliability.
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Register write protection: Prevents accidental modification of critical configurations, enhancing system robustness.
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Error correction code (ECC) and parity check: Provide error detection and correction capabilities for memory and data transmission, enhancing data integrity.
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International Certification and Environmental Adaptability
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Meets IEC61508 SIL2 safety integrity level, satisfying high safety requirements in the industrial control field.
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Meets AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification standards, suitable for automotive electronics.
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Wide operating temperature range (-40℃ ~ 125℃), maintaining excellent real-time signal processing performance and stability in complex application scenarios.
Comprehensive Ecosystem Support
Accelerating Product Innovation and Upgrades
The G32R501 provides a complete ecosystem development system, helping engineers develop efficiently and achieve shorter project landing cycles:
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Comprehensive Ecosystem Support
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Provides multiple library resources: driver libraries, math libraries, middleware, security libraries, application libraries, meeting user needs at different development stages.
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Supports multi-task operating systems and software/hardware development tools, ensuring smooth development processes.
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Compatible with mainstream IDE toolchains: KEIL, IAR, Eclipse, making it convenient for users to utilize familiar development environments.
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Rich Hardware Support
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G32R501 EVAL evaluation board: Used for complete functional demonstration and preliminary solution verification, helping users get started quickly.
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Dual motor debugging board: Provides efficient debugging support for complex motor control applications.
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EtherCAT bus debugging board: Meets high-performance bus protocol debugging needs in the industrial communication field.
The Extreme Sea real-time control team can also provide rapid response and comprehensive technical support services, offering 48V/50A bidirectional power supplies, 800W one-to-two micro inverters, EtherCAT bus high-voltage servo controllers, low-voltage sensorless dual motors, 2.2kW high-performance vector frequency converters, and other production-grade reference solutions to meet various user application needs in multiple scenarios.
With China’s leadership in the global “carbon neutrality” and “carbon peak” wave, real-time control technology has been integrated into every digital control system. The launch of the Extreme Sea G32R501 series real-time control MCU will further broaden the application of edge AI in richer terminal application products, laying another cornerstone for the upgrade and transformation of the digital age.
The G32R501 series real-time control MCU has officially entered mass production and sampling, offering various packaging options such as QFN56, LQFP64/80/100. If you are interested, please scan the QR code below.
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