Description
With the purpose of evaluation of Crypto-ARM microcontroller, TM4C129EXL launchpad evaluation kit is an ideal evaluation platform for the High performance ARM Cortex M4F based microcontroller from the Texas Instrument. With the current rising trends of the IoT applications and cloud server based data dependability, it's become important to secure the data transfer and thus offers secure connection based automation for industrial automation demands. The board features the TM4C129ENCPDT microcontroller with an integrated crypto accelerator hardware,10/100 ethernet connection, USB 2.0 device interface with OTG + PHY, motion control PWM and hibernation module.
The board features the in circuit debugger thus reducing the external debug peripherals. The uniquely distinct secure server connected IoT applications startup applications allows first hand developers to get accustomed with TM4C129ENCPDT microcontroller with an integrated crypto accelerator hardware performance very easily. For the security purpose, TLS/SSL(Transport Layer Security / Secure Socket Layer) protocols are used for the secure connection and control to IoT applications via cloud server. To help is such level of security, wolfSSL library introduces the TLS/SSL security protocol for secure IoT connections on TI-RTOS application running on exosite cloud server using HTTPS packets.
Relevant Resources:
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FAQs:
Q: What microcontroller does the EK-TM4C129EXL LaunchPad use?
A: The EK-TM4C129EXL LaunchPad utilizes the TM4C129E microcontroller, a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F based MCU.
Q: What are the key features of the TM4C129E microcontroller on the LaunchPad?
A: The TM4C129E microcontroller features hardware crypto acceleration, 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY, USB 2.0, hibernation module, motion control pulse-width modulation, and various serial connectivity options.
Q: What are the memory specifications of the EK-TM4C129EXL LaunchPad?
A: The LaunchPad has 1MB Flash, 256KB SRAM, and 6KB EEPROM.
Q: What development environments are supported for programming the EK-TM4C129EXL LaunchPad?
A: The LaunchPad supports various development environments like Code Composer Studio (CCS), IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil MDK-ARM, and GCC-based toolchains.
Q: What applications is the EK-TM4C129EXL LaunchPad suitable for?
A: The LaunchPad is ideal for developing secure IoT applications due to its hardware crypto acceleration and various connectivity options. It is also suitable for industrial controls, building/factory automation, and smart grid applications.
