Product Description

The Teensy 3.6 is a powerful, small-form-factor development board designed by PJRC, tailored for hobbyists, students, and engineers who require high-performance microcontroller capabilities in compact setups. It features a 32‑bit ARM Cortex‑M4 processor with a floating-point unit, clocked at 180 MHz, and offers generous onboard memory—1 MB Flash, 256 KB RAM, and 4 KB EEPROM—making it a substantial upgrade over previous Teensy models like the 3.2 and 3.5. Its standout hardware includes a USB High-Speed (480 Mbit/s) port for rapid communication and programming, dual CAN bus ports, 32 DMA channels, and 22 PWM outputs, lending itself well to advanced embedded and real-time applications. Connectivity and I/O are robust: you’ll find 62 I/O pins (42 of which align with solderless breadboards), 25 analog inputs (with 13-bit resolution), 2 analog outputs (DACs), 4 I²C ports, 3 SPI ports (one with FIFO), 6 serial ports, native microSD support via SDIO, an Ethernet MAC (requires external PHY), and an I²S audio port. Not just a general-purpose tool—it's also designed for complex tasks. It includes cryptographic acceleration, a random number generator, a CRC engine, and a real-time clock (RTC)—all making it ideal for applications where security, timing, and efficient data handling are essential. The Teensy 3.6 is a compact and high-performance ARM Cortex‑M4 development board engineered for demanding embedded projects. Running at 180 MHz with a floating-point unit, it offers 1 MB of flash memory, 256 KB RAM, and 4 KB EEPROM. Featuring USB High-Speed programming, CAN interface, extensive I/O support—analog, digital, PWM, I²C, SPI, serial, and microSD—and powerful on-chip utilities like DMA, cryptographic acceleration, and real-time clock, it empowers creators to build advanced applications in robotics, IoT, audio processing, and more, all within a breadboard-friendly design.

Controller Specific

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Processor Type	N/A	CPU architecture and speed	Computational capability
I/O Capacity	N/A	Digital/analog input/output count	System integration capacity
Memory	N/A	RAM and storage capacity	Program complexity capability
Real-time Capability	N/A	Deterministic response time	Motion control precision
Communication Interfaces	N/A	Network and fieldbus support	System connectivity
Programming Environment	N/A	Development software	Ease of implementation
Safety Features	N/A	Functional safety compliance	Human safety requirements
Expansion Options	N/A	Modular expansion capability	System scalability

Form Factor

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Height	10	Total standing height (cm)	Human-scale enables use of tools, navigation of spaces
Width	20	Shoulder-to-shoulder width (cm)	Affects balance, door/passage fit
Weight	52	Total mass (kg)	Impacts mobility, safety, power usage, transportability

Power System

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Battery Type	Alkaline Battery	Li-ion / LiFePO4 / etc.	Determines energy density, safety
Battery Capacity		Wh or Ah	Impacts range and operating time
Operating Duration		Hours under normal load	Key for logistics, shift planning

Performance

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Payload Capacity		Maximum carrying capacity (kg)	Determines real-world utility
Speed		Maximum operational speed	Task completion rate & productivity
Precision		Positioning accuracy (mm)	Quality of work & application suitability
Repeatability		Consistency of positioning (±mm)	Manufacturing quality & reliability
Cycle Time		Time per standard operation	Productivity & throughput calculations
MTBF		Mean Time Between Failures (hours)	Reliability & maintenance planning
Service Life		Expected operational lifespan (years)	ROI calculations & replacement planning

Connectivity

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Communication Protocol		Wi-Fi / Ethernet / 5G / Bluetooth	Network integration capabilities
Remote Control		Web / App / Joystick / API	Needed for manual override or remote training
Programming Interface		Drag-drop / Code / Visual / Teach pendant	Ease of deployment and customization
Integration APIs		Available software interfaces	System integration capabilities
Cloud Connectivity		Cloud platform compatibility	Data analytics & remote monitoring
Security Features		Encryption & authentication methods	Cybersecurity compliance