ST72C104G2M6

ST72C104G2M6 is a low-power and low-voltage 8-bit 8052-compatible microcontroller (MCU) from the ST72C10 series of STMicroelectronics. This device features 32KBytes Flash program memory, 1Kbyte RAM, two UARTs, a wakeup feature, and I2C or SPI interfaces. ST72C104G2m6 is very suitable for applications where low-power consumption, small footprint and low cost are major requirements.

The ST72C104G2M6 is typically used in very diverse applications, from consumer appliances and industrial control to communication equipment, motor control, and automotive systems. Its features, including two UARTs, one of which has an IrDA control interface, as well as I2C and SPI bus serial interfaces, make it suitable for implementation in many different applications.

Due to its 8-bit core, the ST72C104G2M6 MCU is well suited for applications such as basic data processing and small electrical control tasks. These applications require a device that can quickly process data, without a lot of resources in terms of memory or peripheral devices. Additionally, thanks to its very low power consumption, it can be used in embedded motor control applications or battery-powered systems.

In terms of its working principle, the ST72C104G2M6 MCU is designed with an 8-bit 8052-compatible core running at 8 MHz. This core is able to process 8-bit instructions and access 1 Kbyte of RAM and 32 Kbytes of Flash program memory. This program memory can be loaded with the instructions required by the application, and these instructions can then be used to control the hardware components of the application.

The ST72C104G2M6 MCU also features peripheral devices such as two UARTs, an IrDA control interface, an I2C and a SPI bus serial interface. These peripheral devices allow it to communicate with other systems and hardware components, enabling the device to control them and perform the desired functions. Additionally, the device also features a wake-up feature, which allows it to be activated when low power conditions are detected.

Overall, the ST72C104G2M6 is a very attractive embedded microcontroller option for applications requiring low power consumption and small footprint, such as various consumer appliances, industrial control, motor control, automotive, and communication equipment. It is highly beneficial for applications such as basic data processing and small electrical tasks, owing to its 8-bit 8052-compatible MCU core running at 8 MHz with access to 1 Kbyte of RAM and 32 Kbytes of Flash program memory, as well as its peripheral devices, including two UARTs, an IrDA control interface, an I2C, and a SPI bus serial interface.