Holtek HT36A3 8-Bit Music Synthesizer MCU Datasheet

HT36A3 is an 8-bit high performance RISC-like microcontroller specifically designed for music applications. It provides an 8-bit MCU and an 8-channel wavetable synthesizer. The product features an operating voltage range of 2.4V~5.0V, operating frequency range of 3.58MHz~12MHz, 20 bidirectional I/O lines, two 8-bit programmable timers, watchdog timer, and more.


Holtek HT36A3 8-Bit Music Synthesizer MCU Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Holtek
Category
microcontrollers
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
11
File format
PDF
File size
130 KB
Published
06 June, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
7EE8E28F459B3F431FF00A662740A470

About this manual

The HT36A3 is an 8-bit high performance RISC-like microcontroller specifically designed for music applications. It integrates an 8-bit MCU and an 8-channel wavetable synthesizer within a single chip, allowing the program ROM to store both control codes and voice data.

Key features include operation voltages from 2.4V to 5.0V and frequencies up to 12MHz. The device supports polyphonic output of up to 8 notes with independent pan and volume mixing for each sound component, driven by a high-resolution 16-bit D/A converter.

What's inside

  • Features
  • General Description
  • Pin Assignment
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • D.C. Characteristics
  • Application Circuit
  • Package Information

Specifications

Operating voltage2.4V~5.0V
Operating frequency3.58MHz~12MHz
RAM size208x8 bits
ROM size32Kx16-bit
D/A converter resolution16 bits
Polyphonyup to 8 notes

Frequently asked questions

What is the operating voltage range for this microcontroller?

The device operates with a supply voltage between 2.4V and 5.0V.

How many bidirectional I/O lines does the HT36A3 provide?

This microcontroller includes 20 bidirectional input/output lines.

What is the maximum operating frequency for this chip?

The typical operating frequency is 8MHz, with a range up to 12MHz.

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