The STM8AF5168TAY is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, tailored for the automotive market with a rich set of features and robust design to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications. This device is part of the STM8A series, which is notable for its excellent computing power and optimized power consumption.

Key Features

• Core: The STM8AF5168TAY is built around a high-performance STM8A core running at up to 16 MHz, providing the perfect balance between speed and efficiency.
• Memory: It comes equipped with 32 Kbytes of Flash program memory, which is highly reliable and offers data retention of 20 years at 55 °C after 10 kcycles. Additionally, it includes 2 Kbytes of RAM and 1 Kbyte of EEPROM.
• Robust I/Os: This microcontroller features 38 I/O pins, all of which are 5V tolerant, providing a high level of flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of sensors and actuators.
• Advanced Peripherals: It includes a range of embedded peripherals such as an advanced control timer, two general-purpose timers, an SPI interface, an I2C interface, and a UART interface, which are essential for complex automotive control tasks.
• Automotive-Qualified: The STM8AF5168TAY is fully qualified for automotive applications, meeting AEC-Q100 standards, and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.
• Low Power Modes: It supports multiple low power modes, which are crucial for power-sensitive applications, ensuring reduced power consumption during idle times.

Applications

The STM8AF5168TAY is ideal for a wide range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, dashboards, immobilizers, and lighting systems. Its robust feature set also makes it suitable for industrial and consumer applications that require a high level of reliability and performance.

Support and Resources

STMicroelectronics provides extensive support for the STM8AF5168TAY, including technical documentation, development tools, and software libraries to facilitate rapid development and deployment. Customers can access a wide range of resources, including datasheets, reference manuals, and application notes, to ensure successful integration into their projects.