C8051F986-C-GMR

Overview

The C8051F986-C-GMR is an 8-bit microcontroller from the Silicon Labs C8051F9xx series, featuring a CIP-51 core operating at up to 25MHz. It integrates 8KB of flash memory and 512 bytes of RAM within a 24-pin QSOP package. The device supports a supply voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V and includes interfaces such as SMBus, SPI, and UART/USART. Peripherals include PWM, WDT, POR, and brownout detection/reset.

Feature Summary

• Integrates capacitive sensing capabilities alongside standard peripheral functions
• Features ultra-low power consumption with multiple sleep modes for energy efficiency
• Includes internal oscillator and temperature sensor for simplified system design

Applications

• Battery-powered portable devices requiring low active current
• Systems utilizing capacitive touch interface controls
• Industrial control applications needing robust reset mechanisms

Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized channels due to discontinued status. Confirm package integrity and pin compatibility during integration. Review official errata documents for specific revision details before finalizing hardware designs. Ensure supply chain stability given end-of-life classification.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications prioritizing low power operation and capacitive sensing integration. Compare against other C8051F9xx variants based on required I/O count and memory size. Evaluate package constraints against available PCB real estate. Consider thermal performance within the specified operating temperature range.

Part Context

This MCU belongs to the C8051F9xx family, designed for high-performance 8-bit embedded control. The series emphasizes low power consumption and integrated peripherals to reduce external component count. It utilizes the CIP-51 architecture for enhanced instruction throughput compared to standard 8051 cores.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation.