Description:

The GD32A508VET7 is a high-performance automotive-grade microcontroller from GigaDevice, based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core. Designed in compliance with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and supporting ASIL-B functional safety level, it features a dedicated hardware security module (HSM) and integrates multi-channel CAN FD interfaces and automotive Ethernet (TSE) to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation automotive electronic applications such as vehicle gateways, domain controllers, and chassis control systems.

Features:

Automotive Core & Safety: 200MHz Cortex-M33 core with FPU; compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (-40°C to +105°C); system architecture designed to support ASIL-B functional safety level.

Dedicated Security Module: Integrated Hardware Security Module (HSM), providing hardware-accelerated cryptography (AES, SHA, TRNG) to safeguard communication and data security.

Automotive Networking Interfaces:

Up to 3x CAN FD controllers, compatible with the evolving high-bandwidth in-vehicle network requirements.

1x Automotive Ethernet (TSE/ETH MAC) supporting 10/100 Mbps, facilitating high-speed backbone communication.

Rich Memory & Peripheral Resources:

Up to 512KB embedded Flash and 128KB SRAM.

Advanced analog front-end: high-performance 16-bit ADCs and 12-bit DACs.

Flexible timers including high-resolution PWM for motor control.

High Reliability & Connectivity: High-speed USB 2.0 OTG, multiple UART/SPI/I2S interfaces, and wide operating voltage (2.6V to 3.6V) suitable for complex automotive electrical environments.

Applications:

Central Gateway & Domain Controller: Serves as the vehicle's central communication hub, responsible for data routing between different functional domains.

Chassis & Body Control: Applications such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), electric power steering (EPS), and advanced lighting systems that require real-time control and safety.

In-Vehicle Networking Nodes: Used in subsystems like battery management systems (BMS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensors, and intelligent seat controllers.

Connectivity & Infotainment: Supports connectivity modules and secondary displays requiring secure external communication.