A96G166KN

The A96G166 is an advanced CMOS 8-bit microcontroller based on the 8051 core, offering 16 Kbytes of on-chip Flash and 0.75 Kbytes of RAM for embedded control applications. It integrates a broad set of analog and digital peripherals—timers, PWM/PPG, serial interfaces, and a 12-bit ADC—making it suitable for consumer and appliance designs that require compact, efficient control and sensor interfacing.

Key Features

• Core 8051 architecture, 8-bit core operating up to 16 MHz.
• Memory 16 Kbytes of on-chip Flash program memory and 0.75 Kbytes of RAM for application code and runtime data.
• Power and Voltage Wide supply range from 1.8 V to 5.5 V and multiple power saving modes to optimize energy use in battery or mains-powered systems.
• Timers and PWM Multiple 8/16-bit timer/counters, basic interval timer, 16-bit PPG and PWM (8/16-bit) for precise timing, motor drive and waveform generation.
• Analog 12-bit ADC with 15 channels for multi-sensor measurement and accurate analog-to-digital conversion.
• Interfaces On-chip USART and I2C serial interfaces to support diverse peripheral and system integration scenarios.
• System Reliability Window watchdog (Window WDT), watchdog timer, power-on reset (POR), low-voltage detection (LVI/LVR) and hardware CRC-16 for system integrity and fault protection.
• Integrated Peripherals LED driver / high-current port and an on-chip oscillator to simplify board design and reduce external component count.
• I/O and Packaging 30 I/O lines in a compact 32-LQFP (7 × 7 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) surface-mount package.
• Environmental Range Specified operating temperature from −40 °C to 85 °C for a wide range of deployment environments.

Typical Applications

• Home Appliances Control and user-interface management for appliances, using integrated timers, PWM and LED driver outputs for motor and display control.
• Sensor Hubs and Environmental Monitoring Multi-channel 12-bit ADC enables accurate sensor interfacing and data acquisition across multiple inputs.
• Consumer Electronics Embedded control in consumer devices that require compact packaging, serial communications and on-chip oscillator support.
• Power and System Supervisory Functions Use of LVI/LVR, POR and watchdog features to implement robust reset and fault-management strategies in control systems.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated peripheral set: Combines timers, PWM/PPG, ADC, serial interfaces and LED/high-current ports to reduce BOM and simplify PCB design.
• Flexible power operation: 1.8–5.5 V supply range and power saving modes support both low-voltage battery and higher-voltage system designs.
• Sensor-ready analog performance: 12-bit ADC with 15 channels enables multi-sensor measurement without external conversion ICs.
• Robust system protection: Built-in window watchdog, watchdog timer, POR and low-voltage detection improve reliability under fault conditions.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 32-LQFP (7 × 7 mm) surface-mount package balances I/O count and board space for consumer and appliance products.
• Familiar development base: 8051 core and 16 Kbytes Flash make it straightforward to deploy proven 8-bit firmware approaches for embedded control.

Why Choose A96G166KN?

The A96G166KN is positioned for embedded designs that require a balanced mix of processing, analog input capability and integrated control peripherals within a compact package. Its 8051 core, 16 Kbytes Flash, 12-bit ADC and extensive timers and communication interfaces make it well suited for consumer and appliance OEMs seeking a single-chip control solution.

With a wide supply voltage range and an operating temperature of −40 °C to 85 °C, the device supports robust operation across varied environments. The combination of on-chip oscillator, system supervisory features and integrated I/O helps reduce external components and accelerates time-to-market for mid-range embedded control projects.

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