F85x/6x MCUs Offer Exceptional Analog Integration in Small Package,
Supported by New Program of Complimentary Keil Tools for 8-Bit Design
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Silicon
Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive,
mixed-signal ICs, today introduced highly integrated, feature-rich 8-bit
microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for cost-sensitive motor control
applications. The new C8051F85x/6x MCUs combine best-in-class analog and
communications peripherals, flash sizes ranging from 2 kB to 8 kB, high
performance, small-footprint packaging and cost-effective pricing,
making them ideal for brushless dc motor control applications used in
remote-control helicopters and cars, PC and electric fans, electric
tools and small appliances. The F85/6x MCUs are a good fit for other
consumer and industrial applications such as power supplies, battery
chargers, set-top boxes, projectors, lighting equipment and optical
transceiver modules. These AEC-Q100-qualified MCUs can also be used in
automotive body electronics applications such as window lifts and power
seats.
Today's embedded developers seek economical mixed-signal MCU solutions
that provide high levels of integration and processing performance for
analog-intensive and computationally demanding applications such as
motor control. Designed to meet the performance requirements of motor
control, the F85x/6x MCUs feature a high-speed 8051 core that is 50
percent faster than the closest in-class competitors. This high
performance enables finer pulse-width modulation (PWM), enhanced motor
control efficiency and the ability to execute more complex algorithms
for a broad range of motor speeds. The F85x/6x MCUs also support three
independent high-resolution PWM channels with a built-in overcurrent
protection/fault detection capability specifically targeting motor
control and power supply applications.
The F85x/6x MCUs take functional density to the next level by
integrating advanced analog and digital peripherals into a small
package. The MCUs include a 12-bit multi-channel analog-to-digital
converter (ADC), two analog comparators with programmable hysteresis and
response time, and a precise internal voltage reference. The MCUs also
feature an integrated precision 24.5 MHz low-power oscillator and a
low-frequency 80 kHz oscillator, eliminating the need for an external
clock or crystal. An on-chip temperature sensor simplifies system
calibration without having to add a discrete sensor. Multiple
communications peripherals (I2C, SPI and UART) also give
developers the flexibility to choose their peripherals based on
application requirements. This combination of on-chip features enables
developers to minimize external components, resulting in lower system
cost compared to competing MCUs.
Like all Silicon Labs 8-bit MCUs, the F85x/6x family features a patented
crossbar architecture that enables developers to customize peripherals
and pinout placement based on their application needs and layout
constraints without worrying about pin conflicts. This innovative
crossbar architecture simplifies PCB routing, minimizes PCB layers, and
ultimately reduces design time and system cost through optimal use of
pins.
"With pricing starting at $0.30 in high volumes, Silicon Labs' new
F85x/6x MCUs offer the industry's most cost-effective, highly integrated
and feature-rich 8-bit solution for analog-intensive embedded
applications such as motor control," said Diwakar Vishakhadatta, vice
president and general manager of 8-bit MCU products at Silicon Labs. "We
are also pleased to announce that Silicon Labs' 8-bit customers can now
receive complimentary Keil development tools — the industry's best 8-bit
toolset available in terms of code density and accuracy."
New Complimentary Keil Development Tools
Silicon Labs is now offering complimentary Keil development tools for
its entire portfolio of 8-bit MCUs and wireless MCUs including the new
F85x/6x family. The PK51 Professional Developer's Kit for Silicon Labs'
8-bit MCUs supports new devices with extended memory and instruction
sets. Available without time or code size limits, the unrestricted Keil
toolkit includes a wide range of build tools, such as assemblers, C
compilers, code linker/locators and object converters, for use with
Silicon Labs' 8-bit MCU products and Microcontroller Studio. Silicon
Labs' 8-bit MCU customers can download the Keil tools at no charge by
visiting www.silabs.com/8bit-software.
As embedded applications continue to increase in complexity and
development schedules grow tighter, reducing development time is a key
consideration in MCU selection. To help make the designer's job easier,
Silicon Labs offers two cost-effective development kits for the F85x/6x
MCU family. The C8051F850-B-DK development kit provides everything
designers need to evaluate hardware and develop code including the
C8051F850 target board, USB debug adaptor/programmer, power supply,
cables, quick-start guide and complimentary downloadable software tools.
The ToolStick850-B-SK starter kit enables designers to develop and debug
application firmware directly on a target F85x/6x MCU using the Silicon
Labs IDE.
Pricing and Availability
Samples and production quantities of Silicon Labs' C8051F85x/6x MCUs are
available now in a 3 mm x 3 mm 20-pin QFN package and also in 24-pin
QSOP and 16-pin SOIC packages. Pricing for the F85x/6x MCUs in
10,000-unit quantities begins at $0.40 (USD). The C8051F850-B-DK
development kit and ToolStick850-B-SK starter kit are priced at $64.00
and $9.90 respectively (USD MSRP).
For additional F85x/6x MCU product information, to order samples and to
download complimentary Keil development tools, please visit www.silabs.com/8bit-mcu.
Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs is an industry leader in the innovation of
high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a
world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in mixed-signal
design, Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of patented semiconductor
solutions offers customers significant advantages in performance, size
and power consumption. For more information about Silicon Labs, please
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