EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T

Product Overview

Category

The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T belongs to the category of microcontrollers.

Use

This microcontroller is designed for various embedded applications that require low power consumption and high performance.

Characteristics

• Low power consumption: The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T is optimized for energy efficiency, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High performance: With a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor, this microcontroller offers fast processing capabilities.
• Small package size: The BGA48T package allows for compact designs, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.
• Integrated peripherals: The microcontroller includes a range of built-in peripherals such as timers, UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC, providing flexibility for different application requirements.

Package and Quantity

The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T is available in a BGA48T package. It is typically sold in reels or trays, with a quantity of 250 units per reel/tray.

Specifications

• Microcontroller core: ARM Cortex-M3
• Clock speed: Up to 32 MHz
• Flash memory: 32 KB
• RAM: 4 KB
• Operating voltage: 1.8V - 3.6V
• Digital I/O pins: 32
• Analog input channels: 12
• Communication interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Timers: 4 x 16-bit, 1 x 32-bit
• ADC resolution: 12-bit
• Temperature range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T microcontroller has a total of 48 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

Pin 1: VDD Pin 2: PA0 Pin 3: PA1 ... Pin 48: GND

Functional Features

• Low Energy Modes: The microcontroller offers various low energy modes, allowing for efficient power management and extended battery life.
• Peripheral Reflex System (PRS): The PRS enables autonomous communication between peripherals, reducing the need for CPU intervention.
• Energy Management Unit (EMU): The EMU provides advanced power management features, including voltage scaling and brown-out detection.
• Real-Time Counter (RTC): The built-in RTC allows for accurate timekeeping and event scheduling.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• High-performance ARM Cortex-M3 processor enables fast and efficient processing.
• Integrated peripherals provide flexibility and reduce external component count.
• Small package size allows for compact designs in space-constrained applications.

Disadvantages

• Limited flash memory and RAM may restrict the complexity of applications.
• BGA package requires specialized equipment for soldering and rework.
• Higher cost compared to some other microcontrollers in the same category.

Working Principles

The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T microcontroller operates based on the principles of a typical ARM Cortex-M3 architecture. It executes instructions fetched from its flash memory, utilizing its integrated peripherals to perform various tasks. The low power modes and advanced power management features help optimize energy consumption.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T microcontroller is suitable for a wide range of embedded applications, including but not limited to: - Internet of Things (IoT) devices - Wearable devices - Home automation systems - Industrial control systems - Sensor networks

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• EFM32TG210F8-BGA48T: Similar to EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T but with reduced flash memory (16 KB) and RAM (2 KB).
• EFM32TG230F8-BGA48T: Similar to EFM32TG225F8-BGA48T but with increased flash memory (64 KB) and RAM (8 KB).

These alternative models provide options with varying memory capacities to suit different application requirements.

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