The STM8AF6166TC is a high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics, tailored for automotive and industrial applications. This robust MCU is part of the STM8AF series, which is renowned for its reliability, efficiency, and integration capabilities.

Key Features

• Core: The device features an advanced STM8A 8-bit core operating at up to 16 MHz frequency, providing the perfect balance between performance and power consumption.
• Memory: It comes equipped with 32 Kbytes of Flash program memory, which is highly reliable and offers data retention of 20 years at 55 °C. Additionally, it has 2 Kbytes of RAM and 1 Kbyte of EEPROM for data storage, which supports up to 300,000 write/erase cycles.
• I/O Ports: This MCU offers up to 38 I/O ports, each with high sink/source current capability, making it suitable for driving LEDs or other high-current devices directly.
• Timers: It includes advanced control timers, a system timer, and two independent watchdog timers to ensure the system's reliability and safety.
• Analog Features: The STM8AF6166TC is equipped with a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with up to 16 channels, allowing for precise measurement and control of analog signals.
• Communication Interfaces: For communication, it supports multiple interfaces, including SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN interface, which is of particular importance in automotive networking.
• Operating Conditions: The device operates within a wide range of supply voltages, from 2.95 V to 5.5 V, and it is designed to function across an extended temperature range from -40 °C to 85 °C or 125 °C (grade 1 and grade 0), depending on the application requirements.

Applications

The STM8AF6166TC is ideal for a variety of applications within the automotive sector, including engine management, body control modules, and automotive sensors. Its robust design also makes it suitable for industrial applications, such as factory automation, motor control, and power management systems.

Quality and Support

STMicroelectronics ensures high-quality standards for the STM8AF6166TC, which is qualified under the AEC-Q100 standard for automotive electronic components. Additionally, developers can benefit from ST's comprehensive development ecosystem, including software tools, evaluation boards, and extensive documentation, to accelerate the design and development process.