C8051F972-A-GM

Product Overview

Category

The C8051F972-A-GM belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is designed for various embedded applications that require high-performance processing and control capabilities.

Characteristics

• High-speed processing: The C8051F972-A-GM operates at a clock frequency of up to 25 MHz, enabling rapid execution of instructions.
• Low power consumption: It incorporates advanced power management techniques, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Integrated peripherals: The microcontroller includes a wide range of on-chip peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and timers, providing flexibility in system design.
• Enhanced security features: It offers robust security mechanisms like hardware encryption and tamper detection, ensuring data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.

Package

The C8051F972-A-GM is available in a compact and industry-standard QFN package, which facilitates easy integration into various electronic systems.

Essence

At its core, the C8051F972-A-GM is a powerful microcontroller that combines high performance, low power consumption, and integrated peripherals to meet the demands of modern embedded applications.

Packaging/Quantity

This microcontroller is typically supplied in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: 8-bit
• CPU Speed: Up to 25 MHz
• Flash Memory: 64 KB
• RAM: 4 KB
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V - 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Number of I/O Pins: 32
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 12-bit, 8 channels
• Timers/Counters: 16-bit, 4 timers

Detailed Pin Configuration

The C8051F972-A-GM features a total of 32 I/O pins, which are assigned specific functions based on the system requirements. The pin configuration is as follows:

(Pin Number) - (Pin Name) - (Function)

1 - P0.0 - GPIO 2 - P0.1 - GPIO 3 - P0.2 - GPIO 4 - P0.3 - GPIO 5 - P0.4 - GPIO 6 - P0.5 - GPIO 7 - P0.6 - GPIO 8 - P0.7 - GPIO 9 - P1.0 - GPIO 10 - P1.1 - GPIO 11 - P1.2 - GPIO 12 - P1.3 - GPIO 13 - P1.4 - GPIO 14 - P1.5 - GPIO 15 - P1.6 - GPIO 16 - P1.7 - GPIO 17 - P2.0 - GPIO 18 - P2.1 - GPIO 19 - P2.2 - GPIO 20 - P2.3 - GPIO 21 - P2.4 - GPIO 22 - P2.5 - GPIO 23 - P2.6 - GPIO 24 - P2.7 - GPIO 25 - P3.0 - GPIO 26 - P3.1 - GPIO 27 - P3.2 - GPIO 28 - P3.3 - GPIO 29 - P3.4 - GPIO 30 - P3.5 - GPIO 31 - P3.6 - GPIO 32 - P3.7 - GPIO

Functional Features

• High-performance CPU: The C8051F972-A-GM incorporates an 8-bit CPU with a clock speed of up to 25 MHz, enabling efficient execution of instructions.
• Integrated peripherals: It offers a wide range of on-chip peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and timers, providing flexibility in system design and reducing the need for external components.
• Enhanced security: The microcontroller includes hardware encryption and tamper detection mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and protecting against unauthorized access.
• Low power consumption: With advanced power management techniques, the C8051F972-A-GM minimizes power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
• Robust development tools: Silicon Labs provides comprehensive development tools, including an integrated development environment (IDE) and software libraries, facilitating rapid application development.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-speed processing capability
• Integrated peripherals reduce external component count
• Enhanced security features protect sensitive data
• Low power consumption extends battery life
• Comprehensive development tools provided by Silicon Labs

Disadvantages

• Limited flash memory capacity compared to some other microcontrollers in its class
• Restricted operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)

Working Principles

The C8051