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MPC574xP FCCU Fault Sources Application Note

Detailed guide to Fault Collection and Control Unit (FCCU) fault sources, mapping, and management for NXP MPC574xP microcontrollers, including MPC5744P.

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Overview

This application note provides a detailed description of the Fault Collection and Control Unit (FCCU) fault sources for NXP MPC574xP microcontrollers, specifically the MPC5744P. It covers fault management, mapping of non-critical faults (NCF), and specific descriptions for 74 fault signals. Key fault sources discussed include temperature sensors, low-voltage and high-voltage detectors (LVD/HVD), memory ECC errors, clock monitoring (CMU), core redundancy mismatches, and built-in self-test (BIST) results. The document explains how to use FCCU configuration registers to define fault importance and response behavior.

Use Cases

  • Implementing safety-critical software for automotive applications
  • Configuring MCU fault handling mechanisms for functional safety compliance
  • Debugging hardware faults related to temperature, voltage, or memory integrity
  • Setting up FCCU configuration registers for custom fault responses

Topics

NXP
MPC574xP
MPC5744P
MPC57xx
FCCU
Fault Collection and Control Unit
Microcontroller
MCU
ECC
BIST
Safety Error
Functional Safety

Referenced Parts

MPC5744P

NXP Semiconductors

FCCU Fault Sources for MPC5744P

MPC574xP

NXP Semiconductors

MPC574xP FCCU Fault Sources

MPC57xx

NXP Semiconductors

Important FCCU Notes for MPC57xx Devices