𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬/𝐑𝐌𝟒𝟔 𝐌𝐂𝐔 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
🔐 When it comes to safety-critical applications, choosing the right microcontroller (MCU) is crucial. The Hercules/RM46 MCU family by Texas Instruments is specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of such applications, setting it apart from „normal“ microcontrollers.
🎯 Key features of the Hercules/RM46 family that make it ideal for safety-critical systems include:
1️⃣ Dual ARM Cortex-R4F cores: The Hercules/RM46 MCUs boast two CPU cores that operate in lockstep, enabling instantaneous fault detection and response, ensuring the highest level of system safety.
2️⃣ Built-in self-test (BIST) functionality: This feature allows the MCU to perform periodic checks on its internal hardware, such as memory and logic, to detect potential faults and take corrective actions before they cause system failures.
3️⃣ Error Correction Code (ECC) memory protection: ECC technology in the Hercules/RM46 family ensures data integrity by detecting and correcting memory errors, significantly reducing the risk of system failures due to data corruption.
4️⃣ Enhanced I/O safety features: The MCU family includes advanced features such as programmable glitch filtering and I/O diagnostics, providing additional protection against electrical faults and transient events.
5️⃣ ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 certifications: The Hercules/RM46 family is designed to meet the highest safety standards, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry-specific safety regulations.
🚀 With its focus on safety and reliability, the Hercules/RM46 MCU family by Texas Instruments is the ideal choice for engineers designing safety-critical systems in automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation industries.
