A96G166FR

The A96G166 is an 8-bit CMOS microcontroller based on the 8051 core, integrating 16 Kbytes of on-chip Flash memory and on-chip oscillator and clock circuitry. It is designed for embedded control applications that require compact, low-power processing with integrated analog and timing peripherals.

With a 16 MHz operating clock, a 12-bit ADC, multiple timers, PWM/PPG outputs and standard serial interfaces, the A96G166 delivers a versatile feature set for control, sensing and user-interface tasks in space-constrained designs.

Key Features

• Core & Performance  8051-based 8-bit core running up to 16 MHz for deterministic control tasks.
• Memory  16 Kbytes of Flash program memory and 0.75 Kbytes of RAM for application code and runtime data.
• Power & Voltage  Wide operating supply range of 1.8–5.5 V to support diverse power architectures.
• Analog  Integrated 12-bit A/D converter for precise sensor measurement and signal acquisition.
• Timers & PWM/PPG  Multiple timers including 8/16-bit timer/counter, basic interval timer, 8/16-bit PWM outputs and 16-bit PPG output for motion, motor and timing control.
• Connectivity  On-chip I2C and USART interfaces for peripheral and host communications.
• System Reliability  Hardware CRC-16, power-on reset (POR), low-voltage interrupt (LVI), low-voltage reset (LVR), watch timer and window watchdog support system integrity and safe recovery.
• Clocking & Oscillator  On-chip oscillator with support for internal and external clock sources simplifies clocking and reduces component count.
• Package & I/O  20-pin TSSOP (173 mil) surface-mount package with 18 general-purpose I/O pins for compact board layouts.
• Operating Temperature  Rated for −40 to 85 °C to support a broad range of ambient conditions.

Typical Applications

• Home Appliances  Control user interfaces, handle sensor inputs and manage timing functions for compact appliance designs.
• Consumer Electronics  Coordinate peripheral communications and analog sensing in handheld and countertop devices.
• Industrial Control  Implement timing, monitoring and simple control algorithms with robust reset and watchdog features.
• Sensor Interfaces  Acquire and process analog sensor data using the 12-bit ADC and communicate results over I2C or USART.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated feature set: 16 Kbytes Flash, 12-bit ADC, timers, PWMs and communications on a single chip reduce BOM and board area.
• Flexible power operation: 1.8–5.5 V supply range enables use in a variety of battery- and line-powered systems.
• Robust system supervision: POR, LVI/LVR, hardware CRC and window watchdog enhance reliability and simplify fault recovery strategies.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 20-TSSOP surface-mount package with 18 I/O pins supports compact PCB designs and automated assembly.
• Precision sensing capability: 12-bit ADC provides higher resolution analog measurements for control and monitoring tasks.

Why Choose A96G166FR?

The A96G166FR combines a proven 8051-class control core with a balanced mix of memory, analog, timing and communications peripherals to deliver a compact, reliable solution for embedded control applications. Its wide supply voltage range, integrated oscillator options and comprehensive system supervision features make it suitable for designs that require dependable operation across diverse environments.

This microcontroller is well suited to engineers and product teams building compact home, consumer and industrial devices that need precise analog inputs, flexible timing control and standard serial connectivity, while keeping BOM and PCB footprint minimized.

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