The Intel 87C196CA/87C196CB Express datasheet provides specifications, pin descriptions, and electrical characteristics for the 16‑bit microcontroller.
The Intel 87C196CA and 87C196CB Express are 16‑bit CHMOS microcontrollers in the MCS‑96 family, offering up to 56 KB of on‑chip EPROM, integrated CAN 2.0, an 8‑channel 10‑bit A/D converter, and a range of high‑speed I/O and timer features.
The datasheet includes block diagrams, detailed pin descriptions, electrical and timing characteristics, design considerations, and revision history for both the 68‑pin (CA) and 84‑pin (CB) PLCC packages.
| CPU frequency | 16 MHz |
|---|---|
| On‑chip EPROM size | Up to 32 KB (CA) / 56 KB (CB) |
| Register RAM size | Up to 1 KB (CA) / 1.5 KB (CB) |
| Additional RAM (Code RAM) | Up to 512 Bytes |
| Package type | 68‑Pin PLCC (CA) / 84‑Pin PLCC (CB) |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C ambient |
| A/D converter | 8‑channel, 10‑bit |
| CAN interface | Integrated CAN 2.0 |
| I/O ports | Up to seven 8‑bit (56) I/O ports |
| Interrupts | 37 prioritized interrupts |
The device operates from –40 °C to +85 °C ambient.
The 87C196CB provides up to 56 KB of on‑chip EPROM.
The CA version uses a 68‑pin PLCC package, while the CB version uses an 84‑pin PLCC package.
Yes, it includes an integrated CAN 2.0 peripheral.