embedded processors controllers

EFM8BB2F16G

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00 — Overview

What the EFM8BB2F16G family does

The EFM8BB2 family comprises 8-bit microcontrollers within Silicon Labs' Busy Bee line, spanning commercial, industrial, and military temperature grades. These devices operate at up to 50 MHz with a single supply of 2.2 to 3.6 V or 3.0 to 5.25 V. Key specifications include 16 KB of flash memory, 2304 bytes of RAM, and a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter. The architecture supports up to 22 multifunction I/O pins, five 16-bit timers, and interfaces like UART, SPI, and I2C. Typically used in motor control, medical equipment, consumer electronics, and lighting systems, the parts integrate advanced analog and communication peripherals into small QFN or QSOP packages for space-constrained embedded applications.

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01 — Key specifications

EFM8BB2F16G datasheet parameters

ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 820 µA 1.2 mA 800 ksp, 10-bit conversions or200 ksp, 12-bit conversionsNormal bias settingsVDD = 3.0 V; Analog Peripheral Supply Currents (-40 °C to +125 °C) SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 14 — 4.1.2 Power Consumption
output current 100 mA 5V Voltage Regulator SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 21 — Table 4.11. 5V Voltage Regulator
supply voltage range 3 V 5.25 V 5V Voltage Regulator SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 21 — Table 4.11. 5V Voltage Regulator
input offset voltage -10 mV 0 V 10 mV TA = 25 °C; Comparators SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 22 — Table 4.12. Comparators
cmrr 70 dB common; Comparators SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 22 — Table 4.12. Comparators
operating temperature -40 °C 85 °C G-grade devices; Recommended Operating Conditions SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 12 — Table 4.1. Recommended Operating Conditions
clock frequency 0 Hz 50 MHz (at extclk pin); External Clock Input SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 18 — Table 4.7. External Clock Input
psrr 70 dB ADC SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 19 — Table 4.8. ADC
dropout voltage 800 mV Output Current = 100 mA; 5V Voltage Regulator SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 21 — Table 4.11. 5V Voltage Regulator
cpu speed 50 MHz SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 1
program memory size 16 KB SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 3 — Table 2.1. Product Selection Guide
ram size 2.25 KB SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 3 — Table 2.1. Product Selection Guide
io count 22 SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 3 — Table 2.1. Product Selection Guide
adc resolution 12 bit SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 2
core size 8 bit SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 1
program erase cycles 20 kcycle 100 kcycle endurance(write/erase cycles); Flash Memory SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 16 — Table 4.4. Flash Memory
output voltage low 600 mV IOL = 13.5 mA, VDD≥ 3.0 V; (high drive); Port I/O SiliconLabs datasheet, p. 23 — Table 4.13. Port I/O
02 — FAQ

EFM8BB2F16G frequently asked questions

What is the ADC resolution of the EFM8BB2F16G?

The ADC resolution is 12 bit.

What is the maximum clock frequency at the external clock input pin?

The clock frequency is 50 MHz at the extclk pin.

What is the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) for the comparators?

The CMRR for the comparators is 70 dB.

What is the core size of the EFM8BB2F16G?

The core size is 8 bit.

What is the maximum CPU speed for the EFM8BB2F16G?

The CPU speed is 50 MHz.

What is the dropout voltage of the EFM8BB2F16G when the output current is 100 mA and the voltage regulator is 5V?

The dropout voltage is 800 mV.

What is the input offset voltage for the comparators at TA = 25 °C?

The input offset voltage is 0 V.

What is the io count for the EFM8BB2F16G?

The io count is 22.

What is the operating temperature for EFM8BB2F16G G-grade devices under Recommended Operating Conditions?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output current of the EFM8BB2F16G when the 5V Voltage Regulator is active?

The output current is 100 mA.

What is the output voltage low specification for Port I/O?

The output voltage low is 600 mV at IOL = 13.5 mA with VDD≥ 3.0 V in high drive mode.

What is the endurance (write/erase cycles) for the Flash Memory of the EFM8BB2F16G?

The program erase cycles endurance for the Flash Memory is 100 kcycle.

03 — Alternatives

Closest matches to EFM8BB2F16G

EFM8BB21F16A-C-QFN20 similar quiescent current, similar program memory size, similar adc resolution
EFM8BB21F16G similar quiescent current, similar program memory size, similar adc resolution
EFM8BB51F16G-C 7.1× lower output current, 2.0× higher clock frequency, 1.8× lower ram size
EFM8BB51F16G-C-QFN20 7.1× lower output current, 2.0× higher clock frequency, 1.8× lower ram size
EFM8BB10F2A-A-QFN20 9.0× lower ram size, 8.2× lower program memory size, 3.0× lower quiescent current
MSP430FR2310 8.2× lower program memory size, 3.1× lower cpu speed, 2.0× higher core size
PIC16LF1824 9.0× lower ram size, 2.0× lower program memory size, 1.9× higher operating temperature
CH32V003F4U6 4.0× higher core size, 1.9× higher clock frequency, 1.4× higher supply voltage range
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