56F8356/56F8156 is a 16-bit digital signal controller. This document is the technical data sheet of the product, which contains information such as product features, parameters, and application scenarios.
The 56F8356 and 56F8156 are 16‑bit digital signal controllers from Freescale Semiconductor that combine DSP and MCU functionality in a single chip. They feature a Harvard‑style architecture, up to 60 MIPS at 60 MHz, and a rich set of peripherals for motor control, industrial automation, and embedded applications.
The datasheet provides detailed electrical characteristics, memory maps, peripheral timing, and packaging information, along with design considerations for power distribution, thermal management, and system integration. It also includes revision history, ordering information, and contact details for technical support.
| Core performance | Up to 60 MIPS at 60 MHz |
|---|---|
| Program Flash | 256 KB |
| Program RAM | 4 KB |
| Data Flash | 8 KB |
| Data RAM | 16 KB |
| Boot Flash | 16 KB |
| Package | 144‑pin LQFP |
| GPIO pins | Up to 62 |
| PWM modules | Two 6‑channel PWM modules (12 PWM outputs total) |
| ADC units | Four 12‑bit ADCs |
| Quadrature Decoders | Two (56F8356) / One (56F8156) |
| CAN interface | FlexCAN (CAN 2.0 B‑compliant) |
The devices can run at up to 60 MHz, delivering up to 60 MIPS.
Each controller includes 256 KB of program flash memory.
The 56F8356 has two six‑channel PWM modules, giving a total of 12 PWM outputs.
Up to 62 general‑purpose I/O pins are provided.