EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 - 32MHz ARM Cortex-M3 MCU | Silicon Labs
Teilenummer: EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 ✓ AktivEFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 Übersicht
An EFM32 microcontroller is an embedded processor platform that integrates a CPU, memory, analog and digital peripherals, interrupt control, and energy-management functions into one device. The EFM32TG210 belongs to the Tiny Gecko family, where the ARM Cortex-M3 processor operates within a system designed for both performance-sensitive control and low-current standby operation. This hierarchy places the device among 32-bit microcontrollers, embedded processors, and general-purpose semiconductor components.
The Tiny Gecko architecture operates at up to 32 MHz and includes two 16-bit timers, digital I/O, AES hardware support, and an operational amplifier according to the product listing. Energy-sensitive operation is supported by consumption as low as 0.6 µA in Stop mode and approximately 150 µA/MHz in Run mode. These characteristics make the controller useful in battery-operated products where duty-cycled sensing and measurement must coexist with responsive control firmware.
The EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 uses 8 kB Flash for program storage and 2 kB RAM for working data. Its integrated analog features can reduce the need for external signal-conditioning components in compact sensor nodes, while the 24 digital I/O pins support switches, indicators, communications, and external control signals. The exposed-pad QFN construction also provides a thermal path through PCB copper, making package layout an important part of reliable operation.
Typical uses include connected sensor nodes, compact industrial monitors, wearable accessories, low-power measurement instruments, and consumer products that wake briefly to acquire or transmit data. In these systems, the MCU acts as the central controller: it samples inputs, executes embedded algorithms, manages timers, controls peripherals, and returns to a low-energy state whenever the measurement cycle is complete.
Designers should follow the manufacturer pin-description table when assigning every QFN signal and must preserve the exposed-pad connection to the appropriate PCB plane. Place decoupling capacitors close to the supply pins, confirm oscillator and reset requirements in the device datasheet, and calculate the duty-cycle-dependent average current before selecting the power source. This page combines the core device specifications, engineering comparisons, application guidance, and practical design notes needed to evaluate the EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32.
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| Product Type | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 32 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 8 kB Flash |
| RAM Size | 2 kB |
| Digital I/O Pins | 24 pins |
| Timer Count | 2 x 16-bit timers |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Stop Mode Current | 0.6 uA |
| Run Mode Current | 150 uA/MHz |
| Gehäuse | 32-pin QFN with exposed pad |
| Montageart | Surface mount |
| Security Feature | AES hardware support |
| Analog Feature | Operational amplifier |
| Oscillator Type | External oscillator |
| Power-Saving Modes | Stop mode and Shutoff mode |
EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 32-pin qfn with exposed pad Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 (32-pin qfn with exposed pad-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 EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Battery-Powered Sensor Node, Portable Wearable Accessory, Compact Industrial Monitor, Smart Home Sensor, Low-Power Data Acquisition, Battery-Powered Consumer Controller.
Battery-Powered Sensor Node
The EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 fits a compact, duty-cycled sensor node that wakes periodically, acquires a measurement, evaluates a simple threshold, and returns to Stop mode. Its 32 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 core provides adequate control performance, while the published 150 uA/MHz Run-mode figure and 0.6 uA Stop-mode figure support careful low-power design. The 8 kB Flash and 2 kB RAM constrain firmware size, so use compact drivers and move complex processing upstream when possible. Confirm sensor accuracy, analog settling time, and leakage before calculating battery life.
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Portable Wearable Accessory
A wearable accessory can use the EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 for gesture detection, simple activity tracking, or a low-power user interface. Its 24 digital I/O pins support buttons, LEDs, and external sensing lines, while Stop and Shutoff modes help separate short active periods from long idle intervals. The Cortex-M3 core executes firmware at up to 32 MHz without requiring a larger memory footprint than the application needs. Designers should prioritize low quiescent current, controlled sensor duty cycles, and a package layout that minimizes exposed thermal-pad loss to the surroundings.
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Compact Industrial Monitor
The EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 is suitable for compact monitoring equipment that combines digital inputs, periodic analog measurements, local indication, and low-duty-cycle communications. Its two 16-bit timers support periodic acquisition and timing tasks, while the operational amplifier can assist front-end signal conditioning. The 8 kB program limit favors concise application firmware, and the 2 kB RAM limits simultaneous buffering. Before deployment, verify the ordering suffix against the required temperature range, supply tolerance, isolation needs, and industrial EMC environment.
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Smart Home Sensor
A smart-home sensor node can use the EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 to supervise a switch, occupancy detector, environmental sensor, or simple actuator interface. Twenty-four digital I/O pins provide useful peripheral density in a 32-pin QFN package, and the low-energy platform supports a design that remains responsive without continuously running the processor. The small memory footprint is appropriate for straightforward threshold logic and short configuration packets. Use the manufacturer pin table to assign communication and control signals, and ensure the PCB thermal pad has a continuous copper connection for consistent performance.
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Low-Power Data Acquisition
The EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 can serve as the controller in a low-power data-acquisition module that samples sensors on a timer, stores a small working dataset, and forwards results through a simple serial interface. The 32 MHz Cortex-M3 core handles acquisition sequencing, two 16-bit timers provide timing functions, and the integrated operational amplifier may support conditioning stages. Memory is the main constraint: 8 kB Flash and 2 kB RAM favor streaming rather than buffering large records. Validate input bandwidth, ADC requirements, and analog accuracy against the exact device functions listed in the datasheet.
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Battery-Powered Consumer Controller
The EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 can control a small battery-powered consumer accessory that combines button input, status indication, and an occasional communication transaction. Its Cortex-M3 architecture supports a responsive state machine and compact protocol handling within the available 8 kB of Flash. Stop-mode operation can lower consumption between user actions, while the 24 I/O pins support LEDs, switches, and supporting logic. Designers should calculate average current from actual wake duration, confirm the external clock arrangement, and reserve board and peripheral leakage in the power-budget estimate.
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Technische Referenzdaten für EFM32TG210F8-D-QFN32 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Designhinweise
Estimated: the device consumes approximately 4.8 mA while running at 32 MHz when calculated from the published 150 uA/MHz figure. At a 1% active duty cycle and 0.6 uA Stop current, the estimated average is 48.6 uA before peripheral and board leakage. Recalculate using the actual clock frequency, active duration, and measured standby current, then size the battery and regulator for both average and peak load.
Follow the exposed-pad land pattern and paste recommendation in the EFM32TG210 datasheet. Connect the thermal pad as specified, provide uninterrupted copper beneath the QFN, and place supply decoupling directly at the relevant pins. Keep the exposed pad clear of unintended thermal coupling where the package drawing calls for it, and inspect the assembled package for voiding under the center pad when reliability is important.
Do not assume that a related EFM32 device with the same QFN32 outline is firmware- and pin-compatible. The EFM32ZG210F32-QFN32 has 32 kB of Flash rather than 8 kB, and the change may involve other peripheral or pin differences. Review the complete pin tables, memory map, interrupt configuration, clock setup, and peripheral registers before modifying an existing design.
Compliance-Informationen
Compliance status for the exact ordering suffix was not identified. Confirm RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations in the manufacturer's current product documentation.
