The C8051F342-GQ is a high-performance, low-power microcontroller designed by Silicon Labs. It is part of the C8051F34x family and is specifically optimized for applications requiring low-power consumption.
This IC component is built on a small form factor 8-bit microcontroller architecture and operates at a maximum frequency of 50 MHz. It integrates various peripherals and powerful features making it suitable for a wide range of applications like sensors, home automation, industrial control systems, and more.
One of the key features of the C8051F342-GQ is its low power consumption. It has a wide operating voltage range from 2.2 to 3.6 volts and offers several low-power modes such as sleep, idle, and suspend mode, enabling developers to optimize power usage. This makes it ideal for battery-powered devices or applications that require efficient power management.
Another notable feature is its rich set of peripherals. The C8051F342-GQ includes multiple communication interfaces like USART, SPI, and SMBus/I2C, providing flexibility for interfacing with various external devices. It also incorporates a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with up to 10 channels, enabling accurate measurement and acquisition of analog signals. Additionally, it has several general-purpose I/O pins, timers, and a hardware watchdog timer
