C8051F996-GM

The C8051F996-GM is a versatile and powerful microcontroller designed specifically to meet the challenging requirements of automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer applications. It is an 8-bit microcontroller with an operating voltage range of 1.8 to 5.5 volts. It operates up to a clock speed of 48 MHz and is capable of addressing up to 32KB of Flash memory for code storage, 1KB for RAM, and 9KB of EEPROM for data storage. The C8051F996-GM is also equipped with a variety of on-chip peripherals, such as a watchdog timer, 2 UARTS, SPI/I2C/USB interfaces, PWM and analog-to-digital converters, among others.

The C8051F996-GM includes a wide range of features and functions, such as clock sources for use with full-speed devices, an internal ADC, an analog comparator and device configuration options. In addition, the on-chip power management unit supports multiple power modes, allowing it to take full advantage of system power requirements. The flexible peripheral set makes the C8051F996-GM suitable for a variety of embedded applications, ranging from automotive control and monitoring to medical analysis, home automation and robotics.

The C8051F996-GM is built around an 8-bit CPU core, with up to 32KB of onboard Flash memory for program storage, 1KB of RAM for data storage, and 9KB of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage. The Flash memory is organized into blocks of 16 words, eliminating the need for external data buses. The on-chip analog-to-digital converter can process up to eight channels, with a resolution of 10-bit or greater, while the analog comparator can process up to three channels.

The C8051F996-GM features an internal watchdog timer, an on-chip oscillator and an integrated precision RTC. It also includes a serial port, a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), an integrated USB 2.0 transceiver, a SPI/I2C interface, and a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) output for motor or servo control.

The C8051F996-GM is powered by an operating voltage of 1.8 to 5.5 volts, with up to 5A of output current capability. It also includes a power management unit (PMU) with power-saving modes for efficient operation. The C8051F996-GM supports an on-chip crystal oscillator and can use RC oscillators, allowing the device to operate at lower frequencies, to conserve power. It also features an integrated temperature sensor, and a more accurate built-in clock that can be adjusted to meet the requirements of most applications.

In terms of software development, the C8051F996-GM makes use of the 8051 instruction set and is compatible with any of the popular 8051 development tools. It is supported by a range of compilers and debuggers, as well as a wide range of software libraries, making it easy to develop and debug applications.

The C8051F996-GM is an ideal choice for many automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer applications where accurately controlling and monitoring system performance is essential. It is an excellent choice for embedded designs in which power optimisation is a key consideration.