EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B - 72MHz ARM Cortex-M4 MCU 2MB Flash | Silicon Labs
Teilenummer: EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.45 | $18,45 |
| 10 | $16.78 | $167,80 |
| 100 | $14.92 | $1.492,00 |
| 500 | $13.4 | $6.700,00 |
| 1.000 | $12.1 | $12.100,00 |
EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B Übersicht
An ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller is a 32-bit RISC processor core designed for embedded systems that require deterministic real-time response, low power consumption, and digital signal processing. The Giant Gecko family extends this with Silicon Labs' energy-friendliness techniques: 80 µA/MHz active current (EM0), 2.1 µA EM2 Deep Sleep current with 16 kB RAM retention and RTCC running, fast wake-up times, and a flexible Energy Management System (EMU). These characteristics position the part within the broader category of low-power 32-bit microcontrollers alongside competing Cortex-M4/M4F parts from STMicroelectronics, NXP, and Microchip.
Key differentiating features include crystal-free low-energy USB, 5 V tolerant GPIO, robust capacitive touch sense, a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), Wake-up Interrupt Controller (WIC), and footprint compatibility with select EFM32 packages that simplify migration. The integrated peripheral reflex system and low-energy peripherals enable autonomous operation without CPU intervention, extending battery life in energy-harvesting and IoT applications.
The part operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V and supports the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. With 2048 kB of Flash and 512 kB of RAM, it is the highest-memory variant of the GG11 family and is suitable for complex GUI stacks, wireless protocol stacks (Zigbee, Thread, BLE co-processors), asset tracking firmware, and industrial HMI designs that demand both graphics and connectivity.
Typical applications include IoT edge nodes, smart metering, building automation, industrial control panels with LCD, USB peripherals, and portable medical devices. The combination of USB, LCD, and hardware crypto on a single die enables compact, BOM-optimized designs.
When designing with this MCU, allocate the 83 GPIO pins across your peripheral set early in the design phase; ensure the 1 µF + 100 nF decoupling pair is placed within 3 mm of the VDD pins, and route the USB DP/DM pair with 90 Ω differential impedance. Use Simplicity Studio and the Hardware Configurator tool to assign peripherals to pins and generate production-ready initialization code.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in GG11 alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet to help engineers select and qualify the part faster.
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EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 72 MHz |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2048 kB (2 MB) |
| RAM | 512 kB |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Pins | 83 |
| Gehäuse | 100-pin TQFP (14×14 mm) |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Active Current (EM0) | 80 µA/MHz |
| Deep Sleep Current (EM2) | 2.1 µA (16 kB RAM retention, RTCC running) |
| Timer/Counters | 7 × 16-bit |
| USB | Yes, crystal-free low-energy USB |
| LCD Controller | Yes |
| Cryptographic Engine | AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG |
| Memory Protection Unit | Yes |
| GPIO Voltage Tolerance | 5 V tolerant |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B 100-pin tqfp (14×14 mm) Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B (100-pin tqfp (14×14 mm)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: IoT Edge Nodes and Wireless Gateways, Industrial HMI with LCD, Smart Energy Meters and AMI, USB Peripherals and HID Devices, Portable Medical and Wearable Devices, Building Automation and HVAC Controllers.
IoT Edge Nodes and Wireless Gateways
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B fits IoT edge nodes and wireless gateways because its 2 MB Flash accommodates full Zigbee 3.0, Thread, or BLE 5.x protocol stacks alongside application code, while 512 kB RAM supports OTA staging buffers. Its 2.1 µA EM2 deep-sleep current with 16 kB RAM retention and RTCC running enables multi-year battery life on coin cells. The hardware AES-128/256, ECC, SHA-256, and TRNG crypto engine accelerates secure boot and TLS handshakes without CPU overhead. Per Silicon Labs' IoT reference designs, the 83 GPIO pins and 5 V tolerant I/O simplify sensor integration. The 72 MHz Cortex-M4F core delivers 273 CoreMark at 80 µA/MHz, providing ample headroom for edge inference while keeping energy budgets intact. Use this part when battery-powered secure connectivity is the primary requirement.
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Industrial HMI with LCD
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B targets industrial HMI panels with on-chip LCD segment drivers. Its 100-TQFP package exposes up to 8×36 LCD segment signals, sufficient for 4-mux 288-segment displays typical of metering and appliance front panels. The 2 MB Flash stores GUI bitmaps, multi-language fonts, and configuration tables; the 512 kB RAM supports double-buffered LCD refresh without bus contention. Hardware AES and SHA accelerate secure boot for tamper-resistant metering per IEC 62055-31 / IEC 62053-21. The wide 1.8-3.6 V supply and -40 to +85 °C industrial temperature grade meet factory-floor EMC and thermal requirements. The Cortex-M4F core can run FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS for deterministic HMI response. Pair with an external segment LCD glass and a 32.768 kHz crystal for RTCC-based scheduling.
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Smart Energy Meters and AMI
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B fits advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) endpoints because it combines an integrated 32-bit math accelerator with hardware AES-128, ECC, and SHA-256 required by DLMS/COSEM and ANSI C12.19/20 security profiles. Its 2.1 µA EM2 deep-sleep current supports 10-20 year battery-backed metering lifespans, while 80 µA/MHz active efficiency handles continuous metrology loops. The peripheral reflex system allows autonomous ADC sampling of voltage and current channels without CPU wake-up, dramatically reducing average power. The 2 MB Flash stores firmware, calibration tables, and TOU tariff schedules; 512 kB RAM handles event logs and demand arrays. The wide -40 to +85 °C operation and robust ESD protection meet IEC 62052-11 utility metering requirements. This part is suitable for single-phase and polyphase electricity, gas, and water meters.
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USB Peripherals and HID Devices
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B is well-matched to USB peripherals thanks to its crystal-free low-energy USB 2.0 Full-Speed controller. Silicon Labs' clock-recovery scheme eliminates the external 48 MHz crystal and its associated BOM and start-up time, shrinking board area for HID, CDC, MSD, and composite USB devices. The 72 MHz Cortex-M4F core handles USB protocol stacks plus class-specific HID report processing within headroom; 2 MB Flash stores multiple USB class stacks and bootloaders; 512 kB RAM buffers USB isochronous endpoints. The 5 V tolerant GPIO eases direct interfacing with legacy 5 V USB accessory logic. Hardware AES-128 supports secure USB class implementations such as HID over CCID smart-card readers. Use this part when a USB-connected industrial accessory or human-interface device requires both low standby power and active USB throughput.
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Portable Medical and Wearable Devices
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B serves portable medical and wearable devices because its 80 µA/MHz active current and 2.1 µA EM2 deep-sleep current enable continuous wearable monitoring on small Li-ion or coin-cell batteries. The hardware crypto engine (AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG) supports HIPAA-aligned data-in-transit encryption for BLE-paired health devices. Its 2 MB Flash stores continuous biosensor DSP algorithms (PPG, ECG, SpO2) alongside connectivity stacks; 512 kB RAM accommodates sliding-window biosignal buffers. The 5 V tolerant GPIO simplifies integration with 3.3 V analog front-ends like AFE4400-series chips. The -40 to +85 °C operating range covers wearable skin-temperature environments. According to the Silicon Labs medical design guide, this MCU family is qualified for IEC 60601-1 collateral designs when paired with appropriate isolation. Recommended for ambulatory patient monitors, wearable patches, and connected insulin pen controllers.
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Building Automation and HVAC Controllers
The EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B is a strong fit for building automation controllers and HVAC thermostats due to its integrated LCD segment driver for displaying setpoints, the capacitive touch sense peripheral for glass-front thermostats, and the on-chip USB for service-port firmware updates. The peripheral reflex system lets the MCU monitor multiple temperature sensors, occupancy PIRs, and humidity sensors autonomously in deep sleep, waking the CPU only on threshold crossings. The 83 GPIO pins and 5 V tolerant I/O directly interface with 24 VAC-derived half-wave rectified power rails common in HVAC control boards. Hardware crypto secures BACnet/SC, KNX/IP, and Modbus TLS communications. The 2 MB Flash stores multi-protocol stacks (BACnet, Modbus, KNX) plus Web UI assets. Suitable for commercial thermostats, lighting controllers, and VAV box controllers.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-B – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-A | EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-BR | EFM32GG11B840F1024GQ100-B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs |
| Package | 100-TQFP (14x14) | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same | 100-TQFP (14x14) - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4F | ARM Cortex-M4F | ARM Cortex-M4F | ARM Cortex-M4F |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 72 MHz | 72 MHz | 72 MHz | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2048 kB | 2048 kB | 2048 kB | 1024 kB (-50%) |
| RAM | 512 kB | 512 kB | 512 kB | 256 kB (-50%) |
| USB | Yes (crystal-free low-energy) | Yes (crystal-free low-energy) | Yes (crystal-free low-energy) | Yes (crystal-free low-energy) |
| Hardware Crypto | AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG | AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG | AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG | AES, ECC, SHA, TRNG |
| Packaging Format | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Largest memory variant in the GG11 family (vs. EFM32GG11B840F1024GQ100-B)
- Latest Silicon Labs silicon revision (vs. EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-A)
- Tray packaging for low-volume prototyping (vs. EFM32GG11B420F2048GQ100-BR)
- Crystal-free low-energy USB (vs. EFM32GG11B520F256GQ100-B)
Designhinweise
Estimated: at 72 MHz active current ~5.8 mA (80 µA/MHz × 72 MHz) plus peripheral leakage. Decouple each VDD pin with a 1 µF X5R ceramic within 3 mm of the pin, plus a 100 nF X7R on the AVDD/VDDX rails. Place a ferrite bead between VBAT and VDD if the design uses battery backup. The EM4 shutoff mode reduces current to ~20 nA but loses all RAM; EM2 with 16 kB RAM retention is the typical sleep target for battery IoT nodes, drawing 2.1 µA per Silicon Labs datasheet.
Route the 32.768 kHz LFXTAL traces within 5 mm of the MCU, guard them with a ground pour, and keep total trace capacitance under 12 pF. The 100-TQFP (14×14 mm) thermal pad must be soldered to a 1 oz copper pour of at least 100 mm² for the MCU to meet its 80 µA/MHz efficiency target under continuous operation. Avoid routing noisy USB DP/DM traces parallel to the analog ADC inputs; use 90 Ω differential impedance with ground stitching vias every 5 mm.
A common design mistake is omitting the external 32.768 kHz crystal load capacitors — required for EM2/EM3 deep-sleep RTCC accuracy. Another pitfall is enabling all GPIO interrupts on wake without debouncing, causing false EM2 wake-ups that drain batteries within weeks. Always configure GPIO with the LESENSE peripheral or hardware debouncer for wake sources. Finally, the LCD segment pins are multiplexed with GPIO — if you enable both, pin contention can cause backplane driver faults. Use Simplicity Studio's pin tool to validate the routing before layout.
The USB DP/DM pair must be routed with 90 Ω differential impedance and a continuous ground reference plane. Length matching within 150 mil between DP and DM. Place the ESD protection diode (e.g. CDSOT23-SM712) within 3 mm of the USB connector. Avoid stubs on the USB lines — use only the recommended ferrite bead if common-mode filtering is required. For LCD segment outputs, limit trace length to 150 mm to prevent ghosting, and route segment and common lines on adjacent layers with ground fill.
Compliance-Informationen
RoHS compliant per Silicon Labs product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified — for automotive designs choose AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified EFM32GG11 variants. Lead-free and halogen-free per package material declaration.
