A96L116AEN

The A96L116AEN is an M8051-compatible 8-bit CMOS microcontroller integrating 16 Kbytes of on‑chip Flash, 1 Kbyte of SRAM, and a comprehensive set of on‑chip peripherals for embedded control applications. Its combination of low-voltage operation, multiple timer engines, and a 12‑bit ADC makes it well suited to compact, low‑power sensor and control designs.

Designed for embedded systems requiring mixed-signal integration and power efficiency, the device supports internal and external clock sources and provides features that simplify system reliability and power management across a wide operating temperature and voltage range.

Key Features

• Core M8051 8‑bit core (8051 compatible) with internal high-frequency RC oscillator up to 16 MHz.
• Memory 16 Kbytes on‑chip Flash program memory, 256 bytes IRAM + 768 bytes XRAM (1 Kbyte total SRAM), and 256 bytes data Flash.
• Power and Clocking Operates from 1.71 V to 3.6 V with internal HF and LF RC oscillators and support for external crystal/ceramic oscillators; includes STOP and IDLE power‑down modes.
• Timers and RTC Three 16‑bit timers, an 8‑bit Basic Interval Timer (BIT), 8‑bit Watchdog Timer (WDT), and a Real‑Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) for timekeeping.
• Analog 12‑bit A/D converter with 7 input channels and a documented conversion time (9 µs at 2.7 V for specified conditions).
• Interfaces Integrated I2C, SPI and a Low‑Power UART for peripheral and sensor connectivity.
• System Reliability 16‑bit CRC/checksum generator, 128‑bit unique ID, power‑on reset, low‑voltage reset and low‑voltage indicator functions, and a hardware watchdog timer.
• I/O and Packaging Up to 14 general‑purpose I/O pins on the A96L116AEN variant; available in surface‑mount 16‑SOPN (150 mil) package; operating temperature −40 °C to +85 °C.

Typical Applications

• Sensor Hubs and Data Acquisition On‑chip 12‑bit ADC and multiple timers enable accurate sensor interfacing and timed sampling in compact measurement nodes.
• Battery‑Powered Devices Low‑voltage operation and STOP/IDLE power‑down modes make the device suitable for energy‑conscious portable applications.
• Appliance and Home Control Integrated UART/I2C/SPI and real‑time clock/calendar support user interfaces, scheduling, and peripheral control in consumer devices.
• Industrial Controllers and Instrumentation Robust reset and low‑voltage detection, CRC generation, and extended temperature range support reliable embedded control functions.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated peripheral set: Combines ADC, multiple 16‑bit timers, RTCC, communications and CRC hardware to reduce external components and simplify BOM.
• Flexible memory mix: 16 KB Flash plus 256 bytes of data Flash and 1 KB of SRAM (256 B IRAM + 768 B XRAM) supports code, parameter storage and runtime data efficiently.
• Low‑voltage and low‑power operation: Wide supply range (1.71–3.6 V) with STOP and IDLE modes lets designs scale across battery and mains‑powered applications.
• Reliable system features: Watchdog timer, power‑on reset, low‑voltage detection and CRC/checksum hardware assist in building robust embedded systems.
• Compact surface‑mount package: 16‑SOPN (150 mil) surface‑mount footprint supports compact PCB designs while providing industrial temperature range operation (−40 °C to +85 °C).
• Documented clock options: Internal high‑frequency (16 MHz HFIRC) and low‑frequency (40 kHz LFIRC) RC oscillators plus external crystal/ceramic support for flexible system clocking.

Why Choose A96L116AEN?

The A96L116AEN is positioned as a compact, feature‑rich 8‑bit microcontroller for embedded control applications that require mixed‑signal integration, reliable operation, and flexible power/clock options. Its combination of on‑chip Flash, SRAM, ADC, timers, and communications interfaces enables designers to implement complete control and sensing functions with a reduced external component count.

Ideal for engineers designing low‑power, cost‑sensitive consumer, industrial or portable products, the A96L116AEN is supported by ABOV Semiconductor documentation and development resources referenced in the device datasheet, helping streamline evaluation and integration into production designs.

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