FRAM-based 16-bit MCU for low-power sensing and control
Its 8 KB of FRAM program memory combines the non-volatility of Flash with SRAM-like write speed and endurance — rated for 10^15 write cycles — so you can treat it as unified code-and-data storage without wear-leveling overhead.
Peripherals and connectivity for mixed-signal designs
The brown-out detect and POR on reset ensure clean start-up and safe shut-down on single-supply battery systems. The 21 I/O pins, including the 10-channel 10-bit ADC, let you interface multiple analog sensors (temperature, pressure, current shunt) while still having pins left for a keypad or status LEDs. The I²C, SPI, and UART ports cover the common sensor and display buses — the LINbus and IrDA support adds automotive LIN node and infrared data-link capability without an external transceiver for short-range communication.
Package and footprint — 28-TSSOP
The 28-TSSOP (4.40 mm body width, 0.65 mm pitch) is a fine-pitch surface-mount package that fits on two-layer boards with standard SMT assembly.