{"id":615,"date":"2026-10-07T02:22:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/?p=615"},"modified":"2026-10-25T12:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T12:20:16","slug":"high-speed-led-strobe-controller-version-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/en\/high-speed-led-strobe-controller-version-up\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Speed LED Strobe Controller Version-Up: MPC5744P-> MPC5748G, Lattice CPLD, SIO, and Extended Duty\/Clock Range"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"615\" class=\"elementor elementor-615\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60112917 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60112917\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c951ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c951ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>High-speed LED strobe controllers are widely used in machine vision, industrial inspection, optical measurement, and automated manufacturing systems.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In the original design, I developed a high-speed LED strobe controller using an <strong>NXP MPC5744P microcontroller, Lattice CPLD, TFT display, and high-speed line-driver switching device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As system requirements increased,\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">the controller was upgraded from the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">MPC5744P to the MPC5748G<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The main objectives of the version upgrade were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upgrade the MCU from <strong>MPC5744P to MPC5748G<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Add <strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">SIO functionality<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Add additional <strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">LED control inputs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Expand the available <strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">clock frequency range<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Expand the <strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">LED strobe duty-cycle range<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Improve system flexibility and external system integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This article describes the architecture, the reason for the MCU upgrade, and the engineering considerations involved in expanding the system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Note: Customer-specific information, proprietary circuit values, firmware source code, and confidential design details are omitted.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>1. Original MPC5744P-Based LED Strobe Controller<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The original controller was based on the following architecture:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":616,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Original MPC5744P-based LED strobe controller architecture\" width=\"182\" height=\"412\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The MPC5744P handled system-level functions while the CPLD handled timing-critical digital logic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This architecture provided a clear separation between:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>MCU = System Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>CPLD = High-Speed Deterministic Logic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>2. Why Upgrade from MPC5744P to MPC5748G?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The original MPC5744P design successfully provided the required LED strobe functions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>However, the next-generation controller required additional capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":617,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Function upgrade of MPC5744P -&gt; MPC5748G\" width=\"573\" height=\"376\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The important point is that the upgrade was driven by <strong>system requirements<\/strong>, rather than simply replacing the MCU with a newer device.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>3. MPC5744P vs. MPC5748G<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The two MCU generations provide different levels of system capability and peripheral resources.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For this LED strobe controller, the most important comparison is not simply CPU performance.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The important engineering factors are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Available I\/O<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Peripheral resources<\/li>\n<li>Communication interfaces<\/li>\n<li>Timer capabilities<\/li>\n<li>ADC resources<\/li>\n<li>Memory resources<\/li>\n<li>Processing capability<\/li>\n<li>Package and pin availability<\/li>\n<li>System integration requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Engineering Comparison<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":618,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"MPC5744P vs MPC5748G functions\" width=\"622\" height=\"441\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Exact peripheral counts, memory sizes, clock limits, and pin assignments should be taken from the specific NXP device datasheets and the exact package selected for the project.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The important design decision was that the <strong>MPC5748G provided a better platform for the expanded system requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>4. What Changed in the Version-Up?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The version upgrade can be summarized as:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":619,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-10.png\" alt=\"SIO signal flow between controller and external system\" width=\"191\" height=\"617\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The fundamental architecture remained the same, but the system interface and operating range were expanded.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>5. SIO Function Added<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>One of the major additions in the MPC5748G version was <strong>SIO functionality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>SIO provides an additional interface for communication or control between the LED strobe controller and an external system.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A simplified signal flow is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":620,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-11.png\" alt=\"SIO Function flow\" width=\"162\" height=\"285\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This makes the controller easier to integrate with external industrial equipment and machine-vision systems.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is especially useful when the LED must be synchronized with a camera or machine trigger.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>6. Additional LED Control Inputs<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The upgraded version also added additional <strong>LED control input signals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This allows an external machine or inspection system to control the LED strobe.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:code --><\/p>\n<pre><code>External Trigger\n       \u2502\n       \u25bc\nLED Control Input\n       \u2502\n       \u25bc\n   MPC5748G\n       \u2502\n       \u25bc\n   Lattice CPLD\n       \u2502\n       \u25bc\nLine Driver\n       \u2502\n       \u25bc\n LED Strobe<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><!-- \/wp:code --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is especially useful when the LED must be synchronized with a camera or machine trigger.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>7. Expanded Clock Frequency Range<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Another important objective was to increase the available clock frequency range.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The relationship between clock frequency and period is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0T = 1\/<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>T = clock period<\/li>\n<li>f = clock frequency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Increasing the available clock frequency can provide finer timing resolution.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:code --><\/p>\n<pre><code>Higher Clock Frequency\n          \u2502\n          \u25bc\nShorter Clock Period\n          \u2502\n          \u25bc\nHigher Timing Resolution\n          \u2502\n          \u25bc\nMore Flexible LED Strobe Control<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><!-- \/wp:code --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This was one of the reasons the MPC5748G-based architecture was selected for the version-up design.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>8. Expanded Duty-Cycle Range<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The upgraded controller also expanded the usable LED strobe duty-cycle range.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Duty cycle is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Duty(%) = T_ON \/ T_PERIOD\u00a0 x\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":621,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-12.png\" alt=\"LED strobe duty-cycle range example\" width=\"212\" height=\"133\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A wider duty-cycle range allows the LED strobe to be configured for different:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camera exposure times<\/li>\n<li>LED power levels<\/li>\n<li>Object speeds<\/li>\n<li>Inspection conditions<\/li>\n<li>Trigger configurations<\/li>\n<li>Machine-vision applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>9. Why Keep the Lattice CPLD?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Even though the MCU was upgraded from MPC5744P to MPC5748G, the <strong>Lattice CPLD remained an important part of the design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The reason is that MCU software and high-speed deterministic timing have different requirements.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>MPC5748G<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The MCU handles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>System control<\/li>\n<li>SIO<\/li>\n<li>LED control inputs<\/li>\n<li>TFT interface<\/li>\n<li>Configuration<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Error handling<\/li>\n<li>Parameter management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>Lattice CPLD<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The CPLD handles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-speed timing<\/li>\n<li>Trigger processing<\/li>\n<li>Clock generation<\/li>\n<li>Pulse generation<\/li>\n<li>Duty-cycle control<\/li>\n<li>Deterministic digital logic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Therefore:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>The MPC5748G controls the system, while the CPLD handles time-critical digital logic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This architecture provides both flexibility and deterministic timing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>10. High-Speed LED Switching<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The CPLD output drives a high-speed line-driver or switching stage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:code --><\/p>\n<pre><code>MPC5748G\n    \u2502\n    \u25bc\nLattice CPLD\n    \u2502\n    \u2502 High-Speed Logic\n    \u25bc\nLine Driver \/ Switching IC\n    \u2502\n    \u2502 High-Current Switching\n    \u25bc\nLED<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><!-- \/wp:code --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The switching device must be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voltage<\/li>\n<li>Current<\/li>\n<li>Switching frequency<\/li>\n<li>Rise time<\/li>\n<li>Fall time<\/li>\n<li>Power dissipation<\/li>\n<li>Thermal characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Load characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The digital waveform and actual LED current waveform are not necessarily identical.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>11. Signal Integrity for the Higher-Speed Version<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As the clock and strobe frequency range increases, PCB design becomes increasingly important.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Important considerations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trace length<\/li>\n<li>Ground return path<\/li>\n<li>Impedance<\/li>\n<li>Crosstalk<\/li>\n<li>Connector characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Termination<\/li>\n<li>Power distribution<\/li>\n<li>Decoupling<\/li>\n<li>Ground bounce<\/li>\n<li>Switching noise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The higher-speed version therefore required attention not only to firmware and MCU selection but also to the complete hardware signal path.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>12. Power Integrity<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Fast LED switching creates rapidly changing current.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This can produce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supply ripple<\/li>\n<li>Voltage spikes<\/li>\n<li>Ground noise<\/li>\n<li>EMI<\/li>\n<li>Logic disturbances<\/li>\n<li>Trigger instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A simplified system power structure is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":622,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-13.png\" alt=\"System power structure of the upgraded controller\" width=\"253\" height=\"247\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Power integrity must therefore be considered together with signal integrity.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>13. Oscilloscope Verification<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The actual output waveform should be verified with an oscilloscope.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Important measurements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clock frequency<\/li>\n<li>Strobe frequency<\/li>\n<li>Pulse width<\/li>\n<li>Duty cycle<\/li>\n<li>Rise time<\/li>\n<li>Fall time<\/li>\n<li>Overshoot<\/li>\n<li>Undershoot<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Ringing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Trigger delay<\/li>\n<li>Supply ripple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A useful measurement path is:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":623,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powertechguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Oscilloscope measurement path for strobe verification\" width=\"136\" height=\"327\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This allows the engineer to determine exactly where timing or waveform degradation occurs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>14. Real-World Engineering Experience<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The transition from <strong>MPC5744P to MPC5748G<\/strong> was not simply a processor replacement.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The system requirements changed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The upgraded controller required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional SIO<\/li>\n<li>Additional LED control inputs<\/li>\n<li>Wider clock range<\/li>\n<li>Wider duty-cycle range<\/li>\n<li>Greater system flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The existing architecture of <strong>MCU + CPLD + high-speed switching stage<\/strong> was therefore maintained while the MCU platform and system interfaces were upgraded.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is an important lesson in embedded-system development:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>A successful version-up should address the actual system limitations while preserving proven portions of the original architecture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>15. Actual Results Table<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>MPC5744P Version<\/th>\n<th>MPC5748G Version<\/th>\n<th>Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MCU<\/td>\n<td>MPC5744P<\/td>\n<td><strong>MPC5748G<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Upgraded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SIO<\/td>\n<td>\u2014 \/ Original<\/td>\n<td><strong>Implemented<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Added<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LED Control Input<\/td>\n<td>Original<\/td>\n<td><strong>Expanded<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Added<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum Clock<\/td>\n<td>1kHz<\/td>\n<td>500Hz<\/td>\n<td>500Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Clock<\/td>\n<td>20kHz<\/td>\n<td>100kHz<\/td>\n<td>100kHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minimum Pulse Width<\/td>\n<td>4ns<\/td>\n<td>2ns<\/td>\n<td>2ns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Pulse Width<\/td>\n<td>30,000ns<\/td>\n<td>80,000ns<\/td>\n<td>80,000ns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strobe Output<\/td>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<td><strong>Supported<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Verified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CPLD<\/td>\n<td>Lattice<\/td>\n<td><strong>Lattice<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Retained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TFT<\/td>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<td><strong>Supported<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Retained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Integration<\/td>\n<td>Original<\/td>\n<td><strong>Improved<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Improved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>16. 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