MC96F8208SB

The MC96F8208SB is an 8-bit CMOS microcontroller based on a high-speed 8051 core with 8 Kbytes of on-chip Flash. Designed for embedded control applications and small home appliances, it combines a compact memory footprint, multiple integrated peripherals and flexible power supply options to simplify control-system designs.

With an internal 16 MHz RC oscillator, wide supply range and on-chip analog and timing peripherals, the MC96F8208SB offers an integrated platform for sensor interfacing, user-interface control and general-purpose embedded tasks.

Key Features

• Core – High-speed 8-bit 8051 CPU delivering deterministic control for embedded applications.
• Program Memory – 8 Kbytes of on-chip Flash program memory (FLASH) for application code and firmware updates.
• RAM – 512 bytes total SRAM implemented as 256 bytes iRAM and 256 bytes xRAM for stack, variables and data buffering.
• Clock & Oscillator – Internal 16 MHz RC oscillator (±1.5% at TA = 0 to +50°C) with support for external clock sources.
• Supply & Reset – Wide VCC/VDD operating range from 1.8 V to 5.5 V with on-chip Power-On Reset (POR), Low Voltage Reset (LVR) and Low Voltage Interrupt (LVI).
• Analog – 12-bit A/D converter with 10 input channels for precision sensor measurement and data acquisition.
• Timers & PWM – Multiple timing peripherals including 8/16-bit timer/counters, basic interval timer, 16-bit PPG and 8-bit PWM plus a buzzer driver for timing, waveform and motor-control tasks.
• Connectivity – Hardware interfaces including SPI, UART (1 × 8-bit) and I2C for peripheral and subsystem communications.
• System Reliability – Watchdog timer (WDT) and watch timer for system supervision and fault recovery.
• Low Power – Power saving modes to reduce power consumption in idle or standby operation.
• GPIO – Up to 18 programmable I/O lines for direct control and external interfacing.
• Package & Mounting – 20-PDIP (300 mil) through-hole package for easy prototyping and board-level serviceability.
• Operating Range – Industrial temperature operation from −40°C to +85°C for deployment in varied environments.

Typical Applications

• Small Home Appliances – Control of user interfaces, timing, and basic motor or actuator functions in household devices.
• Embedded Control Systems – General-purpose control for compact embedded products that require timers, PWM and supervisory features.
• Sensor Interfacing & Data Acquisition – 12-bit ADC with multiple channels enables accurate sensor sampling and monitoring tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated peripheral set: On-chip ADC, timers, PWM, communication interfaces and supervisory circuits reduce external component count and simplify BOM.
• Wide supply voltage flexibility: Operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, enabling designs across different battery and system-voltage domains.
• Compact, serviceable package: 20-PDIP through-hole package (300 mil) accelerates prototyping and supports straightforward board assembly and repair.
• Robust system supervision: POR, LVR/LVI and watchdog timer enhance reliability for unattended and embedded applications.
• Precision analog input: 12-bit, 10-channel A/D supports multi-sensor measurement with sufficient resolution for many control and monitoring tasks.
• Documented platform: Detailed datasheet and revision history provide the technical information needed for design-in and long-term maintenance.

Why Choose MC96F8208SB?

The MC96F8208SB is positioned as a flexible, integrated microcontroller for designers of compact embedded systems and small home appliances. Its 8051 core, on-chip Flash and comprehensive peripheral set deliver the control, sensing and communication capabilities needed in many cost-sensitive applications.

With wide voltage operation, industrial temperature range and through-hole 20-PDIP packaging, the MC96F8208SB is suited for prototyping and production environments where straightforward assembly and reliable field performance are important. The device is supported by a detailed datasheet and revision history for design and documentation needs.

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