A96G140GD

The A96G140GD is an 8-bit CMOS microcontroller in the A96G14x family built around an 8051-compatible M8051 core. It combines up to 64 Kbytes of on-chip Flash, embedded analog and timing peripherals, and flexible power management to serve a wide range of embedded control applications.

Designed for low-power and mid-performance designs, the device targets applications that require integrated timers, PWM outputs, a high-resolution ADC, watchdog and reset features, and on-chip oscillator/clock options in a compact 28-SOP surface-mount package.

Key Features

• Core and Performance – 8-bit M8051-compatible core with instruction execution suitable for up to a 16 MHz main clock; minimum instruction execution time 125 ns at 16 MHz.
• Flash and RAM – 64 Kbytes of on-chip FLASH with in-system programming (ISP) and 2.5 Kbytes of RAM (256 bytes IRAM + 2304 bytes XRAM); Flash endurance specified in the datasheet.
• Analog – 12-bit A/D converter for precision analog measurement; datasheet documents multi-channel input capability for flexible sensor interfacing.
• Timers and PWM – Multiple timers including 16-bit timer/counters and 8-bit timer, programmable pulse generation, 8-bit PWM and dedicated buzzer channel for motor, buzzer and power-control tasks.
• Communications – USI/USART-capable serial interfaces supporting USART, SPI and I2C modes across available channels for peripheral and sensor connectivity.
• System Reliability – On-chip power-on reset (POR), low-voltage reset (LVR) and low-voltage indicator (LVI) levels, plus a watchdog timer (WDT) and watch timer (WT) for robust system supervision.
• Power and Clock – Wide operating voltage range from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, internal and external oscillator options including an internal RC and support for crystal oscillators; STOP and IDLE power-down modes for energy-sensitive designs.
• GPIO and High-Current Port – Multiple general-purpose I/Os and dedicated high-sink current ports/LED driver capabilities for direct drive of indicators and simple actuators; 28-SOP surface-mount package optimizes board space.
• Operating Range and Package – Specified operating temperature −40 °C to +85 °C and available in a 28-SOP surface-mount package suitable for compact embedded designs.

Typical Applications

• Home Appliances – Controls user interfaces, timing, and power-management functions in appliances using on-chip timers, PWM and ADC for sensor feedback and motor control.
• Consumer Electronics – Manages display backlight, button scanning, buzzer alerts and peripheral interfaces in compact consumer devices.
• Industrial and Building Controls – Performs sensor acquisition, timed control sequences and supervisory monitoring with robust reset and watchdog features.
• Battery-Powered/Portable Devices – Leverages wide VCC range and power-saving STOP/IDLE modes to extend battery life while maintaining timely wake and supervisory functions.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated 8051-compatible MCU: Familiar 8-bit architecture reduces software porting effort and accelerates development for established 8051 toolchains.
• Rich timing and control peripherals: Multiple 16-bit and 8-bit timers, PWM outputs and a programmable pulse generator simplify motor, buzzer and actuator control without external logic.
• High-resolution analog input: The 12-bit ADC enables more precise sensor measurements and closed-loop control in sensing applications.
• Flexible power and clock options: Broad 1.8–5.5 V supply range, internal/external oscillator support and low-power STOP/IDLE modes ease design for varied power budgets and clock sources.
• On-chip reliability features: POR, LVR/LVI and watchdog/watch timer functions help maintain system stability and predictable behavior in fielded products.
• Compact surface-mount package: 28-SOP package provides a space-efficient footprint for cost-sensitive, high-volume embedded designs.

Why Choose A96G140GD?

The A96G140GD delivers a balanced mix of integration, control peripherals and analog capability in an 8-bit M8051-compatible platform. Its combination of 64 Kbytes Flash, multiple timers/PWM channels, a 12-bit ADC and comprehensive reset/watchdog features makes it a practical choice for designers building mid-complexity embedded systems that require reliable control and sensor interfacing within a compact, surface-mount package.

With a wide supply voltage range and defined industrial temperature operation, the A96G140GD is suited for designs that demand flexibility across power profiles and operating environments, while supporting in-system programming and established development flows for long-term product support and scalability.

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