Housed in a 32-LQFP package with a 7x7 mm body, the STM8AL3166TAX offers 30 general-purpose I/O lines. The surface-mount LQFP is rework-friendly with a standard hot-air profile — no hidden pads, no BGA alignment. Orientation is unambiguous: pin 1 mark is clearly molded. If you are swapping this in the field, a fine-tip iron and some flux will do the job, though a hot-air station makes removal cleaner.
Lifecycle reality — obsolete, but findable
Per the manufacturer, the STM8AL3166TAX is listed as Obsolete.
