EK-TM4C129EXL: EK-TM4C129EXL - EtherCAT master.

Part Number: EK-TM4C129EXL

Tool/software:

Hi TI team,

I want to confirm that the EK-TM4C129EXL will be appropriate for controlling a Maxon, AMC, or Elmo motor controller.  I am looking for some technical support with my EtherCAT stack and want to confirm if the EK-TM4C129EXL module can support acting as an EtherCAT master node?

Can you please advise?  Is there perhaps a better micro controller you recommend for acting as an EtherCAT master node that is running a feedforward and feedback control motor control algorithm.  The microcontroller will not need to do commutation and field oriented control, it will just need to read the encoders and do speed and position control.  I communicate this to clarify what amount of compute you expect our micro controller to need to support.

The main concern is the EtherCAT stack and selecting the appropriate micro controller for acting as the EtherCAT master.

If you could please advise, that would greatly help.  We are targeting to support 1000 units per month in Q3/Q4 next year, so any support from TI's technical team would be greatly appreciated to make sure we choose the right micro controller for our application.

Best,
Ted Paris

Cell: 858-213-6590