EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 - 32MHz ARM Cortex-M3 MCU | Silicon Labs
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EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 Overview
A microcontroller is a compact embedded-computing device that integrates a processor core, memory, and peripherals into one integrated circuit. The EFM32TG family belongs to the ARM Cortex-M microcontroller class and the broader embedded processor hierarchy. Its low-power platform includes energy-saving modes intended to extend operating time when the system is mostly idle and must wake quickly for intermittent sensing, control, or communications.
The EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 provides an ARM Cortex-M3 core, 8 kB of Flash, and 2 kB of RAM. Its 17 digital I/O pins support compact embedded designs that need discrete input and output functions without a larger package. Two 16-bit timers provide timing resources for periodic activities, sensor sampling, timing interfaces, or motor and actuator control. Its 24-QFN package is specified as 5 mm by 5 mm with an exposed pad.
The 32 MHz operating speed provides deterministic processing performance for control-oriented applications while retaining a compact, low-power architecture. The combination of Cortex-M3 processing, integrated memories, timers, and digital I/O makes the device suitable for small embedded products where board area, energy use, and rapid wake-up behavior are important design constraints.
Typical applications include battery-operated sensors, IoT endpoint nodes, compact industrial controllers, building automation interfaces, low-power instrumentation, and wearable or portable products. In these systems, the MCU can sleep between events, wake for a measurement or control task, and return to a low-power state while the timers and digital I/O support local system behavior.
Designers should confirm the exact pin functions, exposed-pad connection, decoupling requirements, and programming setup from the manufacturer datasheet before layout. The QFN thermal pad and exposed-pad layout should follow the package drawing, while firmware should account for the device's low-power states and wake-up sources to achieve the intended battery life.
Drop-in alternatives for EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Timers, Flash Memory, Package, RAM, Supply Voltage Range.
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EFM32TG108F8-D-QFN24
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EFM32TG108F8-QFN24T
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EFM32TG110F8-QFN24
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View Datasheet →EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 32 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 8 kB |
| RAM | 2 kB |
| Digital I/O Pins | 17 |
| Timers | 2 x 16-bit timers |
| Series | Tiny Gecko |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.85 V to 3.8 V |
| Package | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) |
| Package Type | QFN with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Low-Power Features | Energy-saving modes and fast wake-up |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Bromine and Antimony Content | Free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) |
| Programmer Support | Elnec device programmer support for EFM32TG108F8 QFN24 |
| Datasheet Format |
EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 qfn with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 (qfn with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for EFM32TG108F8-QFN24.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Operated IoT Sensor Node, Portable Environmental Monitor, Compact Building Automation Endpoint, Low-Power Industrial Controller, Wearable Device Control Hub, Compact Instrumentation Front End.
Battery-Operated IoT Sensor Node
The EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 fits compact battery-powered sensor nodes because its 32 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 core provides responsive local control while the Tiny Gecko platform supports energy-saving modes and fast wake-up. The 2 kB RAM can hold a small working state and 8 kB Flash can store tightly scoped application firmware, although code size requires careful budgeting. A 17-I/O device also supports sensors, indicators, and a compact control interface. The main engineering trade-off is limited memory: protocol-heavy or locally stored data applications should use a higher-memory MCU instead.
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Portable Environmental Monitor
A portable environmental monitor can use the EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 for periodic temperature, humidity, or gas sensing because fast wake-up reduces the time the processor remains active between measurements. Its two 16-bit timers support periodic sampling, sensor timeouts, and display or logging intervals, while 17 digital I/O pins can accommodate sensor enables, status indicators, and buttons. Because the device offers only 8 kB Flash and 2 kB RAM, it is best for local measurements that do not require large histories or a full graphical user interface.
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Compact Building Automation Endpoint
The EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 is appropriate for compact building-automation endpoints that switch or monitor loads, collect digital sensor states, and coordinate low-power wake schedules. Its 17 digital I/O pins provide practical control of relays, inputs, and indicators, and the timers can establish recurring schedules without an external real-time clock. The 24-QFN footprint limits board area, while the 1.85 V to 3.8 V operating range simplifies integration with compatible low-voltage power trees. Firmware should use the documented low-power modes rather than leaving the core running continuously.
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Low-Power Industrial Controller
The EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 can serve as a low-power industrial controller for compact products that monitor discrete inputs and operate actuators through timers and digital outputs. Its 32 MHz Cortex-M3 performance supports responsive state-machine control, and the two 16-bit timers are useful for pulse measurement, motor timing, or periodic control tasks. The MCU's small 24-QFN package conserves PCB area, but designers should account for the exposed pad, input protection, and supply decoupling. It is strongest where deterministic low-power behavior matters more than large memory capacity.
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Wearable Device Control Hub
A wearable control hub can use the EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 when low standby energy, compact size, and modest processing requirements are priorities. The 5 mm by 5 mm 24-QFN leaves room for sensors, a small power source, and user-interface hardware, while the Cortex-M3 core handles input debouncing, haptic timing, and low-rate sensor fusion. Two 16-bit timers support precise haptic or sampling intervals. Because only 2 kB RAM and 8 kB Flash are available, the design should avoid local buffering and offload richer processing to a companion device.
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Compact Instrumentation Front End
The EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 is useful as a compact control front end for instrumentation that coordinates sensors, calibration states, and a small operator interface. The two 16-bit timers can manage sampling cadence and measurement windows, while 17 digital I/O pins support switches, status LEDs, and control signals. Its 32 MHz Cortex-M3 core also allows local calculations without a separate host. The main constraint is memory: telemetry formatting, large data buffers, and complex graphical interfaces may exceed 8 kB Flash, making a higher-memory EFM32 more appropriate.
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Engineering reference data for EFM32TG108F8-QFN24 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | EFM32TG108F8-D-QFN24 | EFM32TG108F8-QFN24T | EFM32TG110F8-QFN24 | EFM32ZG108F8-QFN24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs |
| Package | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) - same | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) - same | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) - same | 24-QFN (5 mm x 5 mm) - same |
Key Differentiators
- Documented Silicon Labs revision and drop-in route (vs EFM32TG108F8-D-QFN24)
- Exact device configuration with production reel ordering (vs EFM32TG108F8-QFN24T)
- Tiny Gecko power-management architecture (vs EFM32ZG108F8-QFN24)
Design Notes
Use the manufacturer QFN24 land pattern and thermal-pad geometry rather than adapting a generic QFN footprint. The verified package is 24-QFN, 5 mm by 5 mm, with an exposed pad. Route the pad to the recommended ground or thermal land according to the datasheet and keep short high-frequency return paths beneath the device. Confirm paste-aperture dimensions, pad numbering, and solder-reflow profile during PCB library signoff.
Design the 1.85 V to 3.8 V supply rail with margin for startup, transients, and the device's operating mode. Place local decoupling at the supply pins using the capacitance and layout specified by the manufacturer datasheet. For battery systems, estimate average current from active time, standby current, wake frequency, and peripheral leakage rather than CPU frequency alone. Estimated average current equals active current multiplied by active duty cycle plus standby current multiplied by standby duty cycle.
Do not treat the exposed pad as an optional thermal feature or assume that any 24-QFN device is pin-compatible. Verify every pin against the manufacturer datasheet, especially power, ground, reset, programming, and analog-capable functions. Also check firmware support for the device revision before using EFM32TG108F8-D-QFN24 as a substitution; the revision is intended to resolve two documented errata items and should be validated in the complete product design.
Compliance Information
The manufacturer datasheet states that EFM32 packages are RoHS compliant and free of Bromine and Antimony. No verified information was supplied for REACH, lead-free status, halogen-free status, or conflict-minerals compliance.
