C8051F90x-91x Ultra Low-Power MCUs

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The C8051F90x/1x is the industry’s lowest power MCU, consuming as little as 160 µA/MHz in active mode and 10 nA in sleep mode with full memory retention. The C8051F90x/1x expands the award-winning C8051F92x/3x low power MCU product portfolio by offering lower memory devices with further power reduction and a higher resolution ADC. The C8051F90x/1x low power MCU family is fully software and hardware compatible with the C8051F92x/3x family and operates from 0.9 – 3.6 V to enable single cell battery designs.

The C8051F9xx ultra low-power microcontroller product family has been designed from the ground up to be the most power-efficient MCUs in the industry. The end result is a solution that has been optimized to be the industry’s best across all metrics necessary to be truly considered “low power”: active mode, sleep mode and wake-up time.

The F9xx series has the industry’s lowest active mode current consumption, which saves power when the application is running. It also has the industry’s lowest current consumption in sleep modes, which is often the most common mode in many battery-powered applications. Also, since the MCU cannot do any useful processing until all of the digital and analog circuitry all fully settled and operational, the F9xx series offers the industry’s fastest wake-up and analog settling time.

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Features

  • Industry’s lowest active and sleep currents
    • 160 µA/MHz - active mode
    • 10 nA sleep w/BOD disabled
    • 50 nA sleep w/BOD enabled
    • 300 nA sleep w/internal RTC
    • 600 nA sleep with external crystal
  • LDO voltage regulator
  • 2 µS wake-up time
  • 1.5 µS analog settling time
  • 25 MHz, single-cycle 8051 compatible CPU
  • 12-bit ADC
  • Up to 16 kB Flash, 512 bytes SRAM
  • 768 bytes of SRAM
  • 0.9 – 3.6 V operation
 

Applications

  • RFID tags
  • Water/gas meters
  • Sensor interfaces
  • Energy harvesting applications
  • Alarm systems
  • Smoke/fire detectors
  • Portable health care products
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Data Sheet (2)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
C8051F912-GDI.pdf
C8051F912-GDI Die Sales1.08/5/2011
C8051F91x-90x.pdf
C8051F91x-90x Data Sheet1.15/15/2011

Data Short (4)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
C8051F901_short.pdf
C8051F901 Data Short10.1.0912/7/2009
C8051F902_short.pdf
C8051F902 Data Short10.1.0912/7/2009
C8051F911_short.pdf
C8051F911 Data Short10.1.0912/7/2009
C8051F912_short.pdf
C8051F912 Data Short10.1.0912/8/2009

User Guides (3)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
C8051F912-DK.pdf
C8051F912-DK User's Guide0.112/8/2009
RF_to_USB-RD.pdf
RF-to-USB Reference Design 2 User's Guide0.25/13/2011
ToolStick_F912_DC_UG.pdf
ToolStick C8051F912 Daughter Card User's Guide0.112/8/2009

Application Notes (16)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
an104.pdf
AN104: Integrating Keil 8051 Tools into the IDE2.91/5/2011
an125.pdf
AN125: Integrating Raisonance 8051 Tools into the IDE1.3
an126.pdf
AN126: Integrating Tasking 8051 Tools into the Silicon Labs IDE2.4
an140.pdf
AN140: Integrating HI-TECH 8051 Tools into the IDE1.3
an198.pdf
AN198: Integrating SDCC 8051 Tools into the Silicon Labs IDE0.2
an236.pdf
AN236: Integrating IAR 8051 Tools into the Silicon Laboratories IDE0.3
an333.pdf
AN333: ToolStick Virtual Tools User's Guide0.1
an354.pdf
AN354: AB0 Prototyping Board User's GuideRev 0.111/7/2008
AN358.pdf
AN358: Optimizing Low Power Operation of the ‘F9xx0.411/4/2010
AN359.pdf
AN359: Debugging Techniques for the C8051F9xx Family0.311/4/2010
AN431.pdf
AN431: C8051F93x-90x Software Porting Guide0.112/8/2009
AN520.pdf
AN520: CMOS Advanced Galvanic Isolators for Medical Electronics0.16/17/2010
AN530.pdf
AN530: C8051F90x/91x/98x/99x Software Porting Guide0.111/4/2010
AN533.pdf
AN533: Modular Bootloader Framework for Silicon Labs C8051Fxxx Microcontrollers0.112/3/2010
AN568.pdf
AN568: EEPROM Emulations for Flash Microcontrollers0.11/5/2011
AN588.pdf
AN588: Energy Harvesting Reference Design User's Guide0.25/18/2011

White Papers (7)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
CIP-51.pdf
CIP-51 Performance for Standard Library Math Routines2.1
Selecting-the-Optimal-Battery-White-Paper-GER.pdf
Die Wahl der optimalen Batterie für Ihr Embedded-System1.010/20/2011
Low-Power-Design-Basics.pdf
Low Power Design Basics: How to Choose the Optimal Low Power MCU for Your Embedded System White Paper
Selecting-the-Optimal-Battery_WP.pdf
Selecting the Optimal Battery for your Embedded Application1.16/24/2011
Energy-Harvesting-Solution_WP.pdf
The Energy Harvesting Tipping Point for Wireless Sensor Applications0.15/19/2011
Personal medical device market white paper.pdf
The Heartbeat behind Portable Medical Devices: Ultra-Low-Power Mixed-Signal Microcontrollers0.19/3/2010
Using-Low-Cost-OTP-Microcontrollers-to-Simplify-Embedded-Applications.pdf
Using Low-Cost OTP Microcontrollers to Simplify Embedded Applications

Miscellaneous (3)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
C2spec.pdf
C2 Specification1.1
EnergyHarvesting-RD_qs_guide.pdf
Energy Harvesting-RD Quick-Start Guide0.25/25/2011
MCU_QS_Guide_USB.pdf
MCU Quick-Start Guide Featuring the USB Debug Adapter0.5

PCN (1)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
1011021.pdf
MCU Fab(TSMC) & Assy(ASECL)Site Expansion Std
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Software (37)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
an106sw.zip
Interfacing an External SRAM to the C8051Fxxx
an110sw.zip
16-bit PWM using an on-chip timer
an324sw.zip
Advanced encryption standard
BatteryLifeEstimator_Installer.exe
Battery Life Estimator Installer
an534sw.zip
CAN BOOTLOADER
CAN_OBD_DC_Setup.zip
CAN OBD Reader Reference Design Kit
ConfigAndConfig2Install.exe
Configuration Wizard 2 Installer4.0112/7/2011
an102sw.zip
Configuring the internal and external oscillators
an101sw.zip
Configuring the Port I/O Crossbar Decoder
AN568SW.zip
EEPROM emulation for flash microcontrollers
UtilDLL.exe
FLASHUtil Installer4.0012/7/2011
Hex2Svf_Installer.exe
Hex to Svf conversion utility software
mcu_ide.exe
IDE Installer4.4012/7/2011
an108sw.zip
Implementing a real-time clock
an118sw.zip
Improving ADC resolution by oversampling and averaging
an140sw.zip
Integrating Hi-Tech 8051 tools into the Silicon Labs IDE
an236sw.zip
Integrating IAR 8051 tools into the Silicon Labs IDE
AN198SW.zip
Integrating SDCC 8051 tools into the Silicon Labs IDE
AN126_sw.zip
Integrating Tasking 8051 tools into the Silicon Labs IDE
IR_Performance_Analysis_Tool.zip
IR Performance Analysis Tool
KeilV8Tools_Installer.zip
Keil Eval Tools Installer
an533sw.zip
Modular bootloader framework for Silicon Labs MCUs
an358sw.zip
Optimizing Low Power Operation of the 'F9xx
MCUProductionProgrammer.zip
Production Programmer2.7012/7/2011
RF_to_USB_RD.zip
RF to USB Reference Design
RF_to_USB_RD.exe
RF to USB Reference Design
an115sw.zip
Software UART examples
ToolStick_Setup.exe
ToolStick Development Tools
TouchPanel_RD.zip
TouchPanel Reference Design
USB_Reset_Utility.zip
USB Debug Adapter Reset Utility
SiC8051F_uVision.exe
uVision Driver3.6012/7/2011
VCP_WinCE60.zip
VCP Driver for WinCE60
VCP_WinCE50.zip
VCP Drivers for WinCE50
Wireless_Meter_Bus.exe
Wireless Meter Bus
Wireless_Meter_Bus_EK.zip
Wireless Meter Bus Evaluation Kit
Wireless_Meter_Bus_Stack.zip
Wireless Meter Bus Stack
AN201SW.zip
Writing to flash from firmware

Schematics/Layout (15)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
1000-TCB1_C_470.ZIP
1000-TCB1 C 470 Schematics and Layout
1000-TCB1_C_915.ZIP
1000-TCB1 C 915 Schematics and Layout
1002-TCB1_D_434.ZIP
1002-TCB1 D 434 Schematics and Layout
1002-TCB1_D_868.ZIP
1002-TCB1 D 868 Schematics and Layout
1004-TCB1_D_868.ZIP
1004-TCB1 D 868 Schematics and Layout
ULADI_SiliconLabs_Reader.exe
ADI Ultra-Librarian Reader for CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols .bxl Files
C8051F901-GM.bxl
C8051F901-GM CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F901-GU.bxl
C8051F901-GU CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F902-GM.bxl
C8051F902-GM CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F902-GU.bxl
C8051F902-GU CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F911-GM.bxl
C8051F911-GM CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F911-GU.bxl
C8051F911-GU CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F912-GM.bxl
C8051F912-GM CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
C8051F912-GU.bxl
C8051F912-GU CAD/CAE Schematic Footprints and Symbols1.0
toolstickdctemplate.zip
ToolStick Daughter Card Template

Training (5)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
8051_Instruction_Set.pdf
8051 Instruction Set
F90x_91xLowPower.pdf
C8051F90x/91x MCU Overview
Capacitive Touch Sense_Technology_SPKR.pdf
Capacitive Sensing Solutions from Silicon Labs
Designing_Power_Efficient_Applications.pdf
Designing Power Efficient Applications
Simplifying Microcontroller Development through Compiler Flexibility.pdf
Simplifying Microcontroller Development through Compiler Flexibility
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Part Number Available DocumentsMIPS (peak)FlashRAMDig I/O PinsTimers (16-bit)PCA ChannelsInternal Osc.ADC 1ADC 2DACTemp SensorVREFComparatorsOtherPackageAlternativeDev KitCommunications
C8051F901-GMSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
258 kB7681646±2%10-bit, 15-ch., 300 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin, 4x4 QFNC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F901-GUSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
258 Kb7681646±2%10-bit, 15-ch., 300 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin QSOPC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F902-GMSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
258 Kb7681646±2%12-bit, 15-ch., 75 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin 4x4 QFNC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F902-GUSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
258 Kb7681646±2%12-bit, 15-ch., 75 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin QSOPC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F911-GMSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
2516 Kb7681646±2%10-bit, 15-ch., 300 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin 4x4 QFNC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F911-GUSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
2516 Kb7681646±2%10-bit, 15-ch., 300 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin QSOPC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F912-GMSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
2516 Kb7681646±2%12-bit, 15-ch., 75 ksps--YesYes2160 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin 4x4 QFNC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART
C8051F912-GUSample
Buy
Data Sheet
Data Short
2516 Kb7681646±2%12-bit, 15-ch., 75 ksps--YesYes2170 µA/MHz active 50 nA sleep, dc-dc24-pin QSOPC8051F912DK
I2C, 2 SPI, UART

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