SPIDER Automation Teensy 3.6 Development Board | 180MHz ARM Cortex-M4
Description
SPIDER Automation Teensy 3.6 Development Board represents the pinnacle of high-performance microcontrollers in a compact form factor. Driven by the MK66FX1M0VMD18 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor running at a brisk 180 MHz with a hardware floating-point unit, the Teensy 3.6 handles resource-intensive tasks like digital signal processing, multi-channel audio synthesis, and high-speed telemetry with ease.
Pre-flashed with a custom bootloader, the board enables instant programming over USB without requiring external hardware programmers. Supporting both standard Full-Speed and high-bandwidth 480Mbit/sec High-Speed USB connections, it excels at complex USB device emulation. With expansive memory resources, dual CAN bus channels, 32 DMA channels, 25 analog inputs, and a native micro-SD card socket, the Teensy 3.6 provides professional-grade capability for advanced engineering prototypes.
Key Features
- 180 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 Processor: High-efficiency 32-bit core equipped with a floating-point unit (MK66FX1M0VMD18).
- Massive Onboard Memory: 1 MB of Flash memory, 256 KB of RAM, and 4 KB of EEPROM.
- High-Speed USB Port: Dedicated 480 Mbit/sec USB interface alongside a standard Full-Speed 12 Mbit/sec port.
- Native Micro-SD Card Port: Onboard 4-bit SDIO socket for ultra-fast data logging and storage expansion.
- Extensive I/O Breakout: 62 total I/O pins (42 breadboard-friendly on a standard 0.1″ grid).
- Analog & PWM Excellence: 25 analog inputs mapped to dual ADCs with 13-bit resolution, 2 analog outputs (DACs) with 12-bit resolution, and 22 PWM outputs.
- Touch-Sensing Inputs: 11 capacitive touch-sensing pins for robust human-interface design.
- Industrial Communication: 2 CAN bus ports, Ethernet MAC (100Mbit/sec), I2S digital audio port, 3 SPI ports, 4 I2C ports, and 6 serial ports.
- Hardware Timers & DMA: 19 hardware timers and 32 general-purpose DMA channels for zero-overhead data handling.
- Security & Cryptography: Built-in cryptographic acceleration unit, random number generator, and CRC computation unit.
Benefits
- Exceptional Processing Overhead: Twice the clock speed and significantly expanded RAM compared to earlier iterations, ideal for heavy computations.
- Familiar Workflow: Full compatibility with the Arduino IDE via Teensyduino allows instant utilization of existing codebases and libraries.
- High-Bandwidth Connectivity: High-speed USB and dual CAN buses make it perfect for advanced automotive and desktop interface projects.
- Production-Ready Stability: Fully assembled, tested, and built on a rugged 4.2mm profile board for reliable embedding.
Applications
- Advanced Audio & DSP: Multi-channel audio synthesizers, real-time effects processors, and software-defined radio sub-systems.
- High-Speed Data Loggers: Capturing high-frequency sensor inputs directly to micro-SD cards with microsecond timestamping.
- Automotive & Robotics Hubs: Dual CAN bus nodes for vehicle telemetry, custom dashboard controllers, and autonomous robot brains.
- Custom USB Peripherals: High-polling-rate gaming devices, specialized MIDI controllers, and complex HID interfaces.
Package Includes
- 1 x Teensy 3.6 Development Board
- 1 x Pinout Drawing Card
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / PJRC Teensy Series |
| Item Type | Microcontroller Development System |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Teensy 3.6 / SKU-SPIDER-TEENSY-3.6 |
| Processor IC | MK66FX1M0VMD18 (ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU) |
| Core Architecture | 32-Bit ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Rated CPU Speed | 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB (1024 KB) |
| RAM Capacity | 256 KB |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| Digital I/O Pins | 58 to 62 Total (42 Breadboard-Friendly, 3.3V Logic) |
| Analog Inputs / Outputs | 25 Analog Inputs (13-bit ADC), 2 Analog Outputs (12-bit DAC), 11 Touch Inputs |
| Communication Interfaces | 6 × Serial (UART), 3 × SPI, 4 × I2C, 2 × CAN Bus, Ethernet MAC, I2S Audio, High-Speed (480Mbit) & Full-Speed USB |
| Storage & Timers | Native 4-bit Micro SD Card Port, 19 Hardware Timers, 32 DMA Channels |
| Board Dimensions | 62.3 mm × 18.0 mm × 4.2 mm |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.010 kg (10 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 7 cm × 2 cm (Estimated standard packing dimensions) |
