8-bit MCUs exploit 32-bit development tools
BB5x 8-bit MCUs from Silicon Labs join the company’s PG2x family of 32-Bit MCUs in sharing a common development environment. The Simplicity Studio software is also the development platform for Silicon Labs’ portfolio of wireless SoCs, allowing developers to develop once and deploy in multiple product variations, regardless of whether they are connected or not. Developers do not have to learn two sets of tools and can cost-optimize their devices by selecting the part that best fits application needs.
Powered by a pipelined 8-bit C8051 core operating at 50 MHz, the BB5x family of microcontrollers generates up to 36% more compute power than other general-purpose 8-bit MCUs. They can be used in battery-operated power tools, handheld kitchen gadgets, and children’s toys, as well as industrial automation and LED/lighting control. The MCUs support a range of voltage options, from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, allowing them to operate for years on a coin-cell battery.
BB5x microcontrollers offer a choice of package sizes. BB50 variants come in 2×2-mm packages, while BB51 and BB52 devices come in 3×3-mm packages offering additional GPIOs and increased analog functionality.
The BB5x family is now generally available from Silicon Labs and its distribution partners. To aid evaluation of the microcontroller family, Silicon Labs offers the BB50 8-bit MCU Explorer Kit.
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