The microcontroller provides up to 16kbytes of flash memory and 768bytes of internal RAM to enhance in-application reprogrammability and reduce development time.
The device’s core includes a three-phase MOSFET pre-drivers unit that supports three high-side p-channel and three low-side n-channel MOSFETs, as well as amplifiers for current measurement and over-current and over-voltage protection.
A rich set of features is offered, including a six-channel PWM module, two 16-bit pulse width timers, a two-channel flex timer, and a 16-bit module timer.
The device also has two 5-channel, 12-bit analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs) and a three-phase analogue comparator for sensorless control, plus an SCI module and an I2C module that supports the SMBus interface.
For development, Mouser also stocks the S08SU16-EVK evaluation board. The board demonstrates a simple control approach to a low-power, three-phase, brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive application using back electromotive force (BEMF) sensing for position recognition.
The microcontroller is available in a 4mm × 4mm, 24-pin QFN package and operates over a temperature range of minus 40 to 105 degrees Celsius.
It is ideal for a variety of motor control applications, including BLDC motors, DC fans, healthcare devices, power tools, and electronic speed control (ESC) for drones and robotics.