Silicon Laboratories C8051F310/1/2/3/4/5 MCU Family Handbook

8/16 kB ISP FLASH MCU Family C8051F310/1/2/3/4/5 is a high-performance MCU developed by Silicon Laboratories. Its features include 10-bit ADC, comparators, on-chip debug circuit, high clock speed, and large memory.


Silicon Laboratories C8051F310/1/2/3/4/5 MCU Family Handbook - cover page
Brand
Silicon
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
218
File format
PDF
File size
3.4 MB
Published
10 May, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
A1AF63E77BDCDC71654B6C5F044D6DC8

About this manual

The C8051F310/1/2/3/4/5 family is a 8051‑compatible microcontroller series featuring a high‑speed CIP‑51 core, on‑chip debug circuitry, and a range of analog and digital peripherals. It supports 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply voltage and includes up to 16 kB of flash memory with in‑system programming capability.

The handbook covers system architecture, memory organization, analog peripherals such as a 10‑bit ADC (up to 200 ksps), comparators, digital interfaces (UART, SMBus, SPI), timer blocks, power‑management modes, package pinouts, and detailed procedures for flash programming, reset handling, and peripheral configuration.

What's inside

  • System Overview
  • CIP-51 Microcontroller Core
  • On‑Chip Memory
  • Analog Peripherals
  • Digital Peripherals
  • Serial Interfaces
  • Power Management Modes
  • Reset Sources
  • Package Definitions
  • Programming the Flash Memory

Specifications

Supply Voltage2.7 V to 3.6 V
Typical Operating Current5 mA at 25 MHz; 11 µA at 32 kHz
Flash Memory Size16 kB (C8051F310/1) or 8 kB (C8051F312/3/4/5)
Internal Data RAM1280 bytes (1024 + 256)
ADC Resolution10‑bit
Maximum ADC Sampling Rate200 ksps
Operating Temperature Range-40 °C to +85 °C (power‑saving modes)
Package Types32‑pin LQFP (C8051F310/2/4) and 28‑pin MLP (C8051F311/3/5)

Frequently asked questions

What supply voltage range does the C8051F310 family support?

The devices operate from 2.7 V to 3.6 V.

How much internal RAM is available in the C8051F310 MCU?

Each device provides 1280 bytes of internal data RAM, split as 1024 bytes plus 256 bytes.

What is the maximum sampling speed of the 10‑bit ADC?

The ADC can sample at up to 200 ksps.

Which package options are offered for the C8051F310/1/2/3/4/5 devices?

The family is available in a 32‑pin LQFP package for C8051F310/2/4 and a 28‑pin MLP package for C8051F311/3/5.

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