MEC1723N-B0-I/LJ-TR

Application Specific Microcontrollers Overview

The MEC1723N-B0-I/LJ-TR is an embedded controller IC from Microchip Technology, featuring an ARM Cortex-M4F processor. It operates within a voltage range of 1.71V to 3.465V and supports temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. The device includes 416KB SRAM (352KB code, 64KB data), 128 bytes battery-backed storage, and 4K bits OTP. It utilizes a 176-pin WFBGA package and interfaces via eSPI, SPI, I2C, SMBus, UART, and PS/2.

Application Specific Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• ARM Cortex-M4F core with up to 48 MHz clock frequency
• Integrated security accelerators for AES-256, RSA, ECDSA, and SHA-512
• Intel eSPI compliant interface supporting Master and Slave Attached Flash Sharing
• 155 I/O pins with configurable voltage levels (1.8V/3.3V)

Application Specific Microcontrollers Applications

• Notebook PC embedded controllers
• Storage enclosure platforms
• Low power PC architecture designs

Application Specific Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific package variant against the datasheet Table 1-1, as the MEC172x family includes both 144-pin and 176-pin options. Confirm that the required internal flash capacity matches the specifications for the MEC1723N-B0-I/LJ part number. Ensure compatibility with the target platform's ACPI sleep states and power supply requirements before integration.

Application Specific Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring secure boot capabilities and low standby current. The 176-pin WFBGA package provides extensive I/O connectivity suitable for complex peripheral management. Consider the integrated hardware accelerators if cryptographic functions are required for system authentication or data protection.

Application Specific Microcontrollers Part Context

This part belongs to the MEC172x family of embedded controllers designed for notebook and storage applications. It shares the same core processor and memory architecture with other variants in the series, differing primarily in package type and specific peripheral configurations such as internal flash presence.

Application Specific Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the MEC172x family include MEC1723N-B0-I/SZ (144-pin) or MEC1724N-B0-I/LJ (different EEPROM size). Verify pinout compatibility and firmware support when considering cross-package replacements.