LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock

Texas Instruments LM3S1960 is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 Stellaris microcontroller running up to 32 MHz with 60 GPIO lines and boundary scan support. It features a 100-pin LQFP package with integrated ADC and extensive peripheral connectivity. Available from stock worldwide with competitive pricing.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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LM3S1960-IQC50-A2TOther
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Other
Pin Count
100
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $15.5247(MOQ 1000)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T?

  • 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core running at up to 32 MHz for high-performance embedded control
  • 60 programmable I/O lines with boundary scan support for in-system testing and debugging
  • Integrated ADC and rich peripheral set in a compact 100-pin LQFP package

What is LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T used for?

The LM3S1960 is well-suited for industrial automation controllers and embedded human-machine interface designs that require reliable 32-bit processing at 32 MHz. Its 60 I/O lines and boundary scan capability make it ideal for motor control systems, building automation panels, and networked sensor nodes.

What are the specifications of LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T?

YTEOL0
Has ADCYES
Bit Size32
Boundary ScanYES
Clock Frequency-Max0.032MHz
DAC ChannelsNO
DMA ChannelsNO
JESD-30 CodeS-PQFP-G100
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of I/O Lines60
On Chip Program ROM Width8
PWM ChannelsYES
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeQFP100,.63SQ,20
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleFLATPACK
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
RAM (bytes)65536
ROM (words)262144
ROM ProgrammabilityFLASH
Speed50MHz
Supply Voltage-Max2.75V
Supply Voltage-Min2.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom2.5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishTIN
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.5mm
Terminal PositionQUAD
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)30
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeMICROCONTROLLER, RISC
PackageOther

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 3
HTS Code8542.31.00.25

Where can I find the LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T datasheet?

LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T:

LM3S1960-IQC50-A2Texas Instruments

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LM3S1960-EQC50-A2TTexas Instruments

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum clock frequency of the LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T and how does it affect real-time control tasks?

The LM3S1960 ARM Cortex-M3 core runs at up to 32 MHz, enabling deterministic real-time control loops with cycle counts well under 1 µs for simple operations. This clock rate supports motor control PWM generation, sensor polling, and communication protocol stacks simultaneously without sacrificing responsiveness.

How many I/O lines does the LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T provide and which package carries them?

The LM3S1960-IQC50-A2T provides 60 programmable I/O lines in a 100-pin LQFP package (JESD-30 code S-PQFP-G100). This pin count is sufficient for interfacing multiple displays, keypads, sensors, and communication buses in a single-chip design without external expanders.

When should a designer choose the LM3S1960 over a simpler 8-bit MCU for an industrial application?

Designers should choose the LM3S1960 when the application demands 32-bit data paths, boundary scan testing (JTAG), or a high I/O count of 60 pins alongside integrated ADC channels. Applications such as multi-axis motor control, protocol conversion gateways, or RTOS-based sensor fusion benefit from the Cortex-M3 architecture at 32 MHz compared to 8-bit alternatives limited to 8-bit data widths and lower clock rates.

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