TS80L188EC13

The TS80L188EC13 is a single-core 80C186 microprocessor optimized for commercial embedded applications. It implements a 16-bit core running at 13 MHz with support for external 80187 floating-point co-processors and integrated system interfaces suited to DRAM-based designs.

Packaged in a 100-pin SQFP surface-mount package and featuring 3 V I/O, DMA support and a commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C, this device is positioned for embedded system designs that require a compact, RoHS-compliant 16-bit MPU solution.

Key Features

• Core  80C186 single 16-bit core operating at 13 MHz, designed for standard embedded control and processing tasks.
• Co-processor Support  External 80187 FPU support allows offloading floating-point operations to an external math co-processor.
• Memory & Controllers  Includes DRAM controller support to interface with external dynamic RAM for system memory expansion.
• Interfaces & Peripherals  DMA capability for efficient data movement without CPU intervention.
• Power & I/O  3 V I/O signaling to match common low-voltage embedded system requirements.
• Package & Mounting  100-pin SQFP (100-QFP) surface-mount package for high-density board layouts.
• Operating Range & Grade  Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant for regulated manufacturing environments.

Typical Applications

• Commercial Embedded Control  Used as the main MPU in compact commercial devices requiring 16-bit processing and DRAM interfacing.
• Legacy System Maintenance  Suitable for replacement or maintenance of designs that rely on the 80C186 architecture and external 80187 co-processor support.
• DRAM-Based Embedded Designs  Deployed in systems that require a DRAM controller and DMA for efficient memory operations.
• Floating-Point Offload  Systems that benefit from external 80187 FPU support for improved floating-point computation handling.

Unique Advantages

• Well-defined 80C186 architecture: Provides a standardized 16-bit core behavior for designs leveraging the i80188 series.
• External FPU support: Compatibility with the 80187 co-processor enables enhanced floating-point performance without changing the main MPU.
• Integrated memory interface: DRAM controller support simplifies memory subsystem design and reduces external glue logic.
• Compact surface-mount package: 100-SQFP reduces board footprint while supporting high pin count connectivity.
• Commercial-grade operating range: Rated 0 °C to 70 °C to match typical commercial embedded product environments.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for modern manufacturing processes.

Why Choose TS80L188EC13?

The TS80L188EC13 balances a classic 80C186 16-bit architecture with practical system interfaces—DRAM controller, DMA, and external 80187 FPU support—packaged in a 100-pin SQFP for compact, surface-mount designs. Its 3 V I/O and commercial temperature rating make it suitable for a wide range of commercial embedded applications where defined 16-bit processing and memory interfacing are required.

Manufactured by Intel as part of the i80188 series, this RoHS-compliant device is appropriate for designers maintaining legacy architectures or building DRAM-based embedded systems that benefit from external floating-point acceleration and DMA-driven data handling.

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