A new range of energy-efficient microcontroller (MCU) and wireless MCU solutions for power-sensitive embedded applications have been developed by Silicon Laboratories Inc. The new C8051F96x MCU and Si102x and Si103x wireless MCU families integrate low-power technology that is claimed to enable 40 percent less system current draw and up to 65 percent longer battery life than other similar solutions.
The devices are ideal for a variety of battery-operated embedded systems, and for smart metering (water, gas and heat meters), in-home utility monitoring, wireless security, home and building automation, portable medical and asset tracking products.
Embedded developers designing battery-powered systems, particularly those using wireless data links, require power optimisation strategies that are tailored to their application needs.
The company has designed the new F96x 8-bit MCUs to respond to these ultra-low power and wireless connectivity requirements.
The MCUs incorporate a combination of the power-saving features of the company’s F96x MCUs with their sub-GHz transceiver into a single-chip solution that is ideal for battery-operated embedded systems requiring both energy efficiency and RF wireless performance.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
