8-bit MCU for automotive body electronics — STM8AL3188TCY
The STM8AL3188TCY is an 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics' STM8A series, built around the STM8 core running at 16 MHz.

STMicroelectronics STM8A series, STM8AL3188TCY, 8-bit MCU, 16 MHz core, 64 KB Flash, 4K x 8 RAM, 2K x 8 EEPROM, 48-LQFP, -40°C to 125°C, AEC-Q100.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Automotive, AEC-Q100, STM8A |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.65V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~125°C(TA) |
| Speed | 16MHz |
| Package | Tray |
| RAM size | 4K x 8 |
| Core size | 8-Bit |
| EEPROM size | 2K x 8 |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | I²C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 41 |
| Core processor | STM8 |
| Case | 48-LQFP |
| Data converters | A/D 25x12b; D/A 2x12b |
| Program memory size | 64KB (64K x 8) |
The STM8AL3188TCY is an 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics' STM8A series, built around the STM8 core running at 16 MHz.
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