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ST6215C 8-Bit Microcontroller Technical Summary

Overview

The ST6215C is an 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics featuring a high-performance ST6 core architecture. This device combines advanced processing capabilities with a rich set of on-chip peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded control applications. The microcontroller offers EPROM program memory, flexible I/O configurations, and multiple power-saving modes for energy-efficient operation.

Key Features

8-bit ST6 core architecture with 6 CPU registers
On-chip EPROM program memory with readout protection
Comprehensive memory organization including program space, data space, and stack space
Flexible clock system with main oscillator and low-frequency auxiliary oscillator
Multiple reset sources (power-on, watchdog, LVD, external)
Digital watchdog timer for system reliability
Interrupt controller with multiple sources
Power-saving WAIT and STOP modes
On-chip peripherals including:
- Configurable I/O ports
- Timer with multiple operating modes
- 8-bit A/D converter
Multiple addressing modes and comprehensive instruction set

Applications

The ST6215C is designed for a wide range of embedded control applications, including:

Consumer electronics
Home appliances
Industrial control systems
Automotive electronics
Sensor interfaces
Power management systems
Human-machine interfaces

Electrical Characteristics

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Supply Voltage: -0.3V to +7.0V
Input Voltage on any pin: -0.3V to VDD+0.3V
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C

Recommended Operating Conditions

Supply Voltage (VDD): 3.0V to 6.0V
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Input High Voltage: 0.7VDD to VDD
Input Low Voltage: 0V to 0.3VDD

DC Characteristics

Supply Current (Active Mode): 5mA typical at 8MHz
Supply Current (WAIT Mode): 1.5mA typical
Supply Current (STOP Mode): 10μA typical
Input Leakage Current: ±1μA max
Output Drive Current: 10mA sink/source per I/O pin

AC Characteristics

Instruction Cycle Time: 0.5μs at 8MHz
Reset Pulse Width: 1μs minimum
Interrupt Response Time: 3 instruction cycles

A/D Converter Characteristics

Resolution: 8 bits
Conversion Time: 20μs typical
Input Voltage Range: 0V to VDD
Integral Nonlinearity: ±1 LSB

Timer Characteristics

8-bit programmable timer/counter
Input Capture Resolution: 1 instruction cycle
PWM Resolution: 8 bits

Package Information

The ST6215C is available in multiple package options:

20-pin Plastic Dual In-line Package (PDIP)
20-pin Small Outline Package (SO)
20-pin Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP)

Mechanical Data

PDIP Package Dimensions: 26.2mm x 6.35mm body
SO Package Dimensions: 12.8mm x 7.5mm body
SSOP Package Dimensions: 7.2mm x 5.3mm body
Lead Pitch: 1.27mm (PDIP), 0.65mm (SO/SSOP)

Memory Organization

Program Space

The ST6215C features up to 8KB of EPROM program memory organized in a linear address space. The program memory supports both single-byte and multi-byte instructions.