NANO120LD2BN

Introduction:

The NANO120LD2BN belongs to the Nuvoton's Nano100 series of ultra-low power 32-bit microcontrollers embedded with an ARM® Cortex®-M0 core. This product operates at a wide voltage range, running at speeds of up to 42 MHz. It provides an integrated solution for various applications needing high efficiency and low power consumption, making it apt for diverse application ranges, from wearable tech and health care devices to alarm systems and GPS data loggers.

Function & Applications:

The NANO120LD2BN is designed to provide high operational performance while optimizing power efficiency. It is embedded with 32K/64K/128K bytes of flash memory and 8K/16K bytes of SRAM, with additional 4K bytes Flash loader memory for In System Programming (ISP). It uses a range of built-in features and peripheral interfaces, like a Real Time Counter (RTC), 12-bit SAR ADC, DAC, UART, SPI, and a Brown-out detector.

Ideal applications of this microcontroller span across wearable devices, portable medical monitors, mobile payment smart card readers, wireless audio devices, motion gaming, smart home appliances, alarm and security monitoring, and GPS data loggers among others.

Performance Parameters:

This microcontroller operates at a voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V with a maximum frequency of 42 MHz. It is designed for ultra-low power consumption 200 µA/MHz in normal mode, 75 µA/MHz in idle mode, and only 2.5 µA in power-down mode with RTC and RAM retention. As for performance, the wake-up time is lower than 3.5 microseconds, offering quick response times required in urgent or real-time applications.

Package Types, Interface & Pin Configuration:

The NANO120LD2BN combines various connectivity peripheral choices, including USB 2.0 functionality, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, and EBI (External Bus Interface) for external memory-mapped device access. It also supports ISO-7816-3 for smart card purposes. More specifics about the package types, interface, and pin configuration can usually be found in the detailed product datasheets provided by the manufacturer, Nuvoton.

Reliability & Lifespan:

The Nano100 series, including the NANO120LD2BN, is designed to have a high degree of reliability. It integrates Power-down mode with RAM retention and features a quick wake-up ability via many peripheral interfaces, enhancing operational reliability. Details about the lifespan are usually part of the product datasheets or can be requested directly from the manufacturer.

Standards & Certifications:

The NANO120LD2BN, like all devices from the Nano100 series, complies with standard industrial regulations and has passed various certifications. However, the precise standards and certifications will depend on the market where the product is sold. For specific details, customers are advised to check product documentation or directly contact Nuvoton.

Application Cases & Reference Designs:

The NANO120LD2BN is utilized in a range of devices due to its high functionality and flexibility. These include systems like portable data collectors, power metering, USB accessories, wireless RF4CE remote control, electronic toll collection, and more. For detailed application cases and reference designs, clients are recommended to consult the Nuvoton team or official website resources.