A96R717CLN

The A96R717CLN is an 8-bit CMOS microcontroller based on a high-speed 8051 CPU core with 24 Kbytes of on-chip Flash, designed for cost-effective embedded control applications. It combines controller, analog, and display-driving peripherals to simplify designs for home appliances, industrial control, and remote-interface products.

With integrated memory, ADC, LCD driver, timing and reliability features, and a wide supply range, the A96R717CLN offers a compact, flexible platform for LCD-based user interfaces, IR remote functions and general embedded control tasks.

Key Features

• Core & Performance High-speed 8051 8-bit CPU with an operating clock up to 12 MHz for deterministic control and legacy 8051 code compatibility.
• Program and Data Memory 24 Kbytes of on-chip Flash program memory and a combined 768 bytes of SRAM (256 bytes iRAM + 512 bytes xRAM) for code and runtime data storage.
• Analog & Sensing 12-bit A/D converter for precision sensor measurements.
• Display & IR Drive Integrated LCD driver (22 × 6) for direct display panel control and a built-in transistor for IR LED drive to simplify remote-control designs.
• Timers, PWM & Watchdog Multiple timer options including 8/16-bit timers, 16-bit PWM and a Watch Dog Timer (WDT) plus a Watch Timer for robust timing and control functions.
• System Reliability On-chip Power-On Reset (POR), Low-Voltage Reset/Detect (LVR/LVI) and a 16-bit CRC/checksum generator support safe start-up and data integrity checks.
• Clocking & Power Modes Internal and external oscillator support with low-frequency and high-frequency internal oscillators, plus power-down modes to reduce supply current during idle periods.
• I/O & Connectivity Up to 43 general-purpose I/O pins with UART and IR connectivity options for peripheral interfacing and communication.
• Package & Environmental Range Available in a 48-LQFP surface-mount package (7 × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) and specified to operate from 1.8 V to 5.5 V and across −40 °C to 85 °C.

Typical Applications

• Home Appliances — LCD-driven user interfaces and control logic for devices such as microwaves, air conditioners and smart home controllers.
• Industrial Control — Embedded control, monitoring and simple HMIs where wide voltage operation and robust reset/voltage detection are required.
• Remote Controls — IR transmitter integration and LCD support for handheld or tabletop remote controllers.
• Consumer LCD Interfaces — Low-cost display-driven products requiring integrated segment driving and moderate memory for UI code.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated solution: Combines Flash, SRAM, ADC, LCD driver, timers, CRC and IR drive in a single device to reduce BOM and board complexity.
• Wide supply flexibility: Operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, enabling designs across a range of battery- and line-powered products.
• Robust start-up and safety features: POR, LVR/LVI and Watch Dog Timer help ensure reliable boot and runtime behavior in diverse environments.
• Compact package with ample I/O: 48-LQFP in a 7 × 7 mm footprint with 43 I/O pins supports rich peripheral and user-interface connectivity.
• Designed for low-power operation: Internal oscillators and power-down modes allow designers to optimize energy consumption for battery-powered applications.
• Documented platform: Detailed datasheet and revision history provide technical guidance for integration and system design.

Why Choose A96R717CLN?

The A96R717CLN positions itself as a compact, feature-rich microcontroller for embedded control designs that require integrated display drive, IR transmit capability and reliable system monitoring. Its combination of Flash memory, on-chip SRAM, analog conversion and timing peripherals supports a wide range of LCD-based and IR-enabled products while simplifying board design and reducing component count.

Engineers designing home appliances, industrial controllers, remote controls or consumer LCD interfaces will find the A96R717CLN suitable for cost-conscious projects that demand proven MCU features, wide operating voltage and a broad temperature range.

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