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EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R

SiLEFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R

Silicon Labs
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 8051 25 MHz 8 kB flash 0.5 kB RAM 8-bit Busy Bee MCU
66,916 in stock

Overview

The EFM8BB10F8G-A-QFN20R is part of Silicon Labs' Busy Bee family of 8-bit microcontrollers, based on a high-speed pipelined CIP-51 8051 core. Operating at up to 25 MHz, this MCU integrates a highly flexible I/O priority crossbar and a 12-bit ADC in a compact 3x3mm QFN20 package. It is designed for simple, high-volume control tasks that require small footprints and reliable 8-bit performance.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a 12-bit ADC which is uncommon in budget 8-bit devices, providing higher precision for analog sensing. The high-speed 25 MHz core and 5V-tolerant I/Os allow for easier integration into mixed-voltage systems without external level shifters. Its tiny 3x3mm QFN20 package and built-in oscillator minimize the total Bill of Materials and PCB area.

Applications

Sensor Interface
Utilizes the 12-bit ADC with up to 15 channels to monitor analog signals in space-constrained industrial or consumer designs.
System Housekeeping
Manages power sequencing, reset logic, and status monitoring for larger application processors or FPGAs.
Motor Control Support
Uses three PWM channels and four 16-bit timers to manage small brushless DC motors or fans.
Communication Bridge
Acts as a protocol converter between UART, I2C, and SMBus interfaces in multi-board systems.

Getting Started

Development is supported by the Simplicity Studio IDE, which provides automated configuration tools and a compiler. For hardware evaluation, the EFM8BB1 LCK Low Cost Starter Kit offers a built-in debugger and access to all GPIOs. The crossbar configuration tool within the IDE simplifies the mapping of digital peripherals to the 16 available GPIO pins.