In 2002, the first in the C28x series of devices was launched. The F281x parts marked a step change in performance, from a 40 MHz 16-bit CPU to a 150 MHz 32-bit CPU. At the time, the F281x was the highest performance catalog motor control device available. It was followed shortly afterwards by the F280x series which introduced a highly flexible PWM pattern generator. A further refinement was the addition of high resolution PWM, allowing edge control to 150 ps precision, and maintaining PWM resolution at very high switching frequencies. This feature allowed digital control to be brought to the world of switching power supplies. Since then the development of the C2000 platform has proceeded in three distinct directions. The first is represented by the “Delfino” family of parts which extend the performance and features of the original C28x parts. These are available at speeds up to 300 MHz, and are commonly used in industrial drives and automotive radar applications. The second is the highly integrated “Piccolo” platform, which includes system support features such as power failure detection and dual internal oscillators. These typically find applications in cost and performance sensitive designs, such as servo motor control, and switched mode power supplies. Finally, the “Concerto” platform combines DSP-like control performance with the versatility of a ARM micro-controller. This platform is typically used in demanding applications which require both types of device, such as high-end servo drives and wind turbine control. Throughout the development of the C2000 platform, software compatibility and simple migration between devices has been of paramount importance. For example, code written for the very first F240 device will still compile and run on the most recent C28x.