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ABOV semiconductor distribution

We are distributor for products of the ABOV Semiconductor Co. Ltd., South Korea.

ABOV is a leading manufacturer of innovative technology solutions that improve the quality of life and performance of people in their immediate and everyday environment with their offers. The company’s product range includes a wide range of solutions tailored to the needs of many customers.

Products

One of their main products is a smart home control solution that allows users to conveniently and easily control their home from a single app. The solution offers a wide range of functions such as lighting control, thermostat control, monitoring of doors and windows and much more.

Another product is an advanced security solution that allows users to protect their home and family. The solution offers features such as motion detection, surveillance cameras and alarm systems to provide users with a higher level of security.

ABOV Inc. also offers a range of energy management products, including solutions for monitoring and controlling electricity and gas consumption. These products help users reduce their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Overall, the company offers a wide range of innovative technology solutions designed to meet the needs of users. Above all, these help people to make their everyday lives better and more efficient.

Home application solutions

As the world’s fourth largest MCU company for home appliances, ABOV Semiconductor is always striving to improve home automation, connectivity and energy efficiency. The company offers good convenience and comfort to its customers and also manages to avoid potential security risks. This is a very critical issue that is gaining momentum lately. The company applies strict design rules to its products to avoid known or potential safety hazards.
ABOV provides a variety of solutions such as Main Stream & Display, Motor Control, Touch and Bluetooth for home appliances, kitchen appliances and smart home appliances. In addition, they accelerate the research and development of high-quality, highly efficient and high-performance products. They offer a portfolio of 8-bit and 32-bit MCU products to help you design energy-efficient smart home appliances.

Main and display solutions

ABOV Semiconductor has a rich lineup of Main Stream & Display applications. Each product line features to be an optimal solution for your application: G1 series (cost effectiveness), G2 and G3 series (high integration HMI), L1 series (Ultra Low Power and advanced peripherals), L2 series (Cortex M0+, Low Power), G5 series (optimal functionality for Home Appliance Main Controller), 8 bit G1 (Mainstream) series and M4 series (high performance and Advanced Integration).
Main applications include Home Appliances such as washing machine, refrigerator, and air conditioner and Smart Home Appliance such as microware oven, water heater, and IH cooker.

G1 (Cortex M0+, Basic)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit G1 Series deliver optimal functions for home appliances which is comparable to 8-bit and 16-bit MCU markets.

A31G11x：Max. 32KB Flash memory/ 4KB SRAM/ 6-High current port; Communication: USART/ UART/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)
A31G12x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ 8-High current port; Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31R713 : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 8KB SRAM/ Communication: USART(Max. 2-second)/ UART(Max. 1-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)

G2 (Cortex M0+, up to 48MHz)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit G2 Series deliver flexible performances not only for kitchen appliances but also for general customer electronics with their high integration. G2 series supports solution for IEC60730 safety standard that ensures the safe operation of a device for home appliances.

A31G21x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ LED Driver; Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31G22x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 20KB SRAM/ 32KB DATA Flash/ LED, LCD Driver/ Firmware Over-the-air function, Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)/ SPI(2-ch)

G3 (Cortex M0+, 48MHz, USB option)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit G3 Series could be utilized to various categories of consumer appliances with plentiful HMI and peripheral including USB interface. G3 series maintains maximum compatibility with G1 Series.

A31G31x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31G32x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Motor PWM/ RTC; Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ SPI(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ USB FS

G5 (Cortex M3, up to 75MHz)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M3-based 32-bit G5 Series provide optimal function as main controllers for home appliances with their high speed and performance. G5 series products are well-suited for cost-sensitive applications with its effectiveness.

A33G52x : Max. 384KB Flash memory/ 24KB SRAM/ Max. 32KB DATA Flash; Communication: UART(4-ch)/ SPI(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)

M (32-bit High Performance)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s motor solutions deliver optimal functions for home appliances and Industrials.

A34M41x: Cortex-M4F up to 120MHz / 2-Inverter Control +1-PFC for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
A33M11x: Cortex-M3 up to 96MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx128: Cortex-M3 up to 72MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx064(T): Cortex-M3 up to 48MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Air Conditioner, Fridge, White goods
AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC

L1 (Cortex M0+, Low Power)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit L1 Series deliver 32-bit performance including external communication and deep sleep mode, along with Ultra Low Power (ULP) function. L1 series can be applied to various battery operated applications.

A31L12x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 8KB SRAM; Communication: USART(1-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ LP UART(1-ch)/ 1Mbps I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)/ Smart card I/F: ISO-7816-3(2-ch)
Power Consumption: Run mode: 78uA/MHz, Deep sleep mode: 1.3uA (with RTC)/ 200nA (LVR on)

L2 (Cortex M0+, Low Power)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit L2 Series deliver 32-bit performance including external communication and deep sleep mode, along with Ultra Low Power (ULP) function. L2 series can be applied to various battery-operated applications.

A31L21x : Max. 128KB Flash memory/ 20KB SRAM/ 4KB Data Flash memory
Communication: USART(2-ch)/ UART(1-ch)/ LP UART(1-ch)/ 1Mbps I2C(Max. 3-ch)/ SPI(Max. 4-ch)/ Smart card I/F: ISO-7816-3(1-ch)
Power Consumption: Run mode: 90uA/MHz
Deep sleep mode 0: 0.99uA (with RTC), Shutdown mode: 45nA (All off)

8-bit G1 (Mainstream)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s 8-bit G1 Series provides highly flexible and cost-effective solutions to many embedded control applications and home appliances.

A96G(A)14x series：Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 2KB SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 5, 8-bit Timer x 1 / 8-COM 160mA LED
A96x166 series : Max. 16KB Flash memory/ 768B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1 / 8-COM 160mA LED
A96x174 series : Max. 8KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A96G181 : Max. 2KB Flash memory/ 256B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A94B114 : Max. 8KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A96G150 : 64KB Flash memory/ 2.5KB SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 5, 8-bit Timer x 1/ LCD Driver 24SEG x 8COM

Home application motor solution

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s 8-bit G1 Series provides highly flexible and cost-effective solutions to many embedded control applications and home appliances.

The motor solution can reduce the system energy consumption by increasing the operational efficiency of a motor in large and small appliances. It contributes to reduce the customer development resources and manufacturing costs. Specifically, the motor solution provides a total solution for motor control that manages multiple peripherals and control algorithms used for BLDC and FOC motor operation.

FOC solution

ABOV Semiconductor offers high-performance MCUs and development kits and motor algorithms for FOC designs. Although relatively high system design cost is required, a system that requires heat generation and low noise performance could be designed.

A34M41x: Cortex-M4F up to 120MHz / 2-Inverter Control +1-PFC for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
A33M11x: Cortex-M3 up to 96MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx128: Cortex-M3 up to 72MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx064(T): Cortex-M3 up to 48MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Air Conditioner, Fridge, White goods
AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC

BLDC Solution

The Company offers high-performance MCUs and development kits and motor algorithms for BLDC designs. Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s motor solutions deliver optimal functions for home appliances and Industrials.

AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC
MC96FD316(T): M8051 core up to 20MHz / Basic motor solution line

Home application touch solutions

ABOV’s Touch MCUs offer solutions that have been verified in the field for years, which have high sensitivity touch sensing and withstand the CS 10V resistance. Their Touch products passed the noise test in the most barren environments are widely used in Home Appliances and Mobile and Industrial applications. Especially, it has an optimal function for the application integrating Touch and Display.

The Home Appliance Touch products provide years of proven solutions in field that could withstand highly-sensitive touch sensing and CS 10V. It has passed the noise test in the harshest environment and is widely used in home appliances, mobiles, and industrial applications

A96T336: 16KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 16-ch); Communications: USART, I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T418: 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 20-ch); Communications: USART, UART, SPI(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T218: 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ LED Driver; Communications: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A31G213: 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ LED Driver; Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31G314: 128KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31T214: 128KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31T216: 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
AT3108: Logic/ Touch Key(Max. 8-ch) / I2C
AT3212: Logic/ Touch Key(ax. 12-ch) / I2C

aBLE series

aBLE is a single chip that implements the ABOV’s own Bluetooth Low Power technology and Ultra Low Power MCU technology. It is a product suitable for Smart Remote Control applications and meets the requirements of IoT markets that are Ultra Low Power (consumption) and Ultra Small (size)

Bluetooth® LE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy. aBLE 4.2 Series is a lineup of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs, powered by the company’s in-house Bluetooth® LE 4.2 stack and RF IPs optimized to provide the most user-friendly development ecosystem and ultra low power performance all at the same time.

A31R118 : a versatile solution for IoT applications requiring BLE connectivity with spacious flash memory

Motors solutions

ABOV’s motor solution can reduce the system energy consumption by increasing the operational efficiency of a motor in large and small appliances. It contributes to reduce the customer development resources and manufacturing costs. Specifically, the motor solution provides a total solution for motor control that manages multiple peripherals and control algorithms used for BLDC and FOC motor operation.

FOC

Field Oriented Control (FOC) is called Vector Control that uses a reverse electromotive force of sine wave. This technology enables high efficiency and high precision position control when using a motor.
Although it requires relatively high costs, you can design smart systems that require heat and low noise performance using FOC. The company provides high performance MCUs, development kits, and motor algorithms for FOC design.

ABOV Semiconductor offers high performance MCUs and development kits and motor algorithms for FOC designs. Although relatively high costs are required for the system design, a system has been designed that exhibits heat generation and low noise performance.

A34M41x: Cortex-M4F up to 120MHz / 2-Inverter Control +1-PFC for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
A33M11x: Cortex-M3 up to 96MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx128: Cortex-M3 up to 72MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx064(T): Cortex-M3 up to 48MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Air Conditioner, Fridge, White goods
AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC

BLDC

Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors are called Synchronous DC motors, that uses a reverse electromotive force of trapezoid or square wave. It shows an excellent performance when operating in low-speed environment. When operating at low torque, a BLDC motor has less efficiency and high-speed control is relatively difficult, however you can design a low-speed system at low cost. ABOV provides high performance MCUs, development kits, and motor algorithms for the BLDC 6-step design.

The company offers high-performance MCUs and development kits and motor algorithms for BLDC designs. Devices in motor solutions deliver optimal functions for home appliances and Industrials

AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC
MC96FD316(T): M8051 core up to 20MHz / Basic motor solution line

Sensor solutions

ABOV’s Capacitive Touch Sensors offer years of field-proven solutions with high-sensitivity Touch Sensing and Conductivity Resistance (CS) 10V-tolerance. Even in noisy environment, the sensor solutions are widely used for Mobile, Home Appliances, and Industries based on their stable operation and reliability.

Touch & Proximity Solution

A96T3/5 Touch Sensor series is a product based on M8051. It incorporates high performance capacitance Touch/ Proximity Sensor and Flash memory, and supports up to 8 channels and micro package (DFN, WLCSP). The company provides total solutions for the operation control such as Touch Key, Slides, and Wearable Sensing.

Touch and Proximity Solution (TWS)

The company offers low-power capacitive touch sensors for TWS (True Wireless Stereo) and smart headphones. Integrated with low-power MCU and high-performance analog front-end circuit, the company’s touch sensor detects the touch key, slide, proximity, or capacitive force sensing based on the changes of capacitance.

ABOV Semiconductor’s Home Appliance Touch products provide years of proven solutions in field that could withstand highly-sensitive touch sensing and CS 10V. It has passed the noise test in the harshest environment and is widely used in home appliances, mobiles, and industrial applications

Key Features : Self capacitive touch sensor, Capacitive force touch, Smallest package, Lowest power consumption, High sensitivity,
Field-proven solution by mass producing TWS products to top-tier TWS companie
Potential Application : Wireless earphones and smart headphones

Touch solution for home appliances

As an MCU based on M8051, the A96T touch sensor series offers a wide range of home appliance solutions with up to 24 channels, 32KB Flash, LEDs and up to 28 pins.
A31G21x and A31G31x series are included in the general purpose MCU product group, which are based on the Cortex-M0+ core. They offer a total solution for applications such as White Home Appliances and Smart Devices with up to 24 channels, 128KB Flash, LEDs, and up to 64 pins.

A96T336: 16KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 16-ch); Communications: USART, I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T418: 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 20-ch); Communications: USART, UART, SPI(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T218: 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ LED Driver; Communications: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A31G213: 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ LED Driver; Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31G314: 128KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31T214: 128KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31T216: 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
AT3108: Logic/ Touch Key(Max. 8-ch) / I2C
AT3212: Logic/ Touch Key(Max. 12-ch) / I2C

Optic sensors

ABOV Semiconductor offers a portfolio of light and color sensors with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. It helps reduce the power consumption of applied applications by implementing display brightness control and accurate color measurement and discrimination. The AL8844 product is equipped with technology for precise color measurement and discrimination.
A filter that blocks IR components is applied in the visible light region, and highly accurate color measurement is possible through its own data processing algorithm.

Power solutions

ABOV has Universal Fast Charger (UFC) MCUs and Wireless Charger MCUs for power solutions. The UFC MCU supports USB PD3.0 and Legacy Fast Charging, and allows users to control the Universal Fast Charging (UFC) IP using Software and implement High-Speed Interface. The Wireless Charger MCU makes the single chip configuration of Wireless Power Transmission possible using the UFC IP.

Universal Fast Charger / Wireless Charger

ABOV Semiconductor s Power Solution provides UFC (Universal Fast Charger) MCU and Wireless Charger MCU. UFC MCU is an MCU that supports USB PD3.0 and Legacy high-speed charging. Developers can control UFC (Universal Fast Charge) IP with software to implement the high-speed charging interface required by customers.
Wireless Charger MCU is a single chip with wireless power transmission function.

A94B3x1: a cost-effective USB PD & Legacy USB charging DFP MCU targeted for Adapters
A94Q427 : USB PD & Legacy USB charging DFP MCU with one USB-C & two USB-A for automotive customers
A94B458 : USB PD & Legacy USB charging DRP MCU with one USB-C & two USB-A targeted for Power banks
A94B5x7 : fully integrated wireless power charging Tx MCU with USB PD & Legacy USB charging UFP targeted for wireless power charging pads

Bluetooth^® LE & Connectivity

ABOV’s aBLE product line integrates Low Power technology and Ultra Low Power MCU technology in a single chip, to be optimized for Smart Remote Controller application and IoT market requiring Ultra Low Power and Ultra Small Size.

Bluetooth^® LE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy. aBLE 4.2 Series is a lineup of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs, powered by the company’s in-house Bluetooth^® LE 4.2 stack and RF IPs optimized to provide the most user-friendly development ecosystem and ultra low power performance all at the same time.

A31R118 : a versatile solution for IoT applications requiring Bluetooth® LE connectivity with spacious flash memory

Fire & Safety Solution

Fire alarm and smoke detector systems in apartments, homes, and industrial sites are essential devices because they are directly connected to human life. Their importance is growing, and it is a trend that these systems integrate more sensors and connect to more systems wirelessly. In these systems, Reliability and Low Power Consumption are the most important factors since they require continuous maintenance.
ABOV’s Fire Detection product line provides a total solution for each system, as a stand-alone type or as a network type. This integrates high-precision AFE circuit and line interface for Tx/ Rx, to offer an optimized solution for the Fire Detector System.

Network Smoke Detector MCUs

For the Network Smoke Detector, there are two types of MCUs based on the 8051: the A96L3x2 series and One-chip product A96L523. Specifically, A96L523 is a One-chip Product that integrates power line communications.

ABOV Semiconductor’s fire and safety product lineup addresses the entire spectrum of the low- to high-end markets. Integrating a high precision analog front-end circuitry and line interface for Tx/Rx, these MCUs and ICs provide the most optimized solution for smoke detectors and heat detector

A9 6L322 : specialized for network smoke detectors such as Line interface, Precision OP-Amp, constant current generator
A96L523 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 4KB MCU
AL111x : a high-voltage power line transceiver IC that includes Rx, Tx power line interface network fire system.
A96L533 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 8KB MCU, 3V LDO
A96L534 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 16KB MCU, 3V LDO
A96L623 : an SoC that includes a high voltage power line transceiver and 8KB MCU, 5V LDO

Powerline Transceiver

AL111x is a 1 wire Power line Transceiver product for the Network Fire Fighting System. It features a precision LDO that converts Max. 42V to 3V and Power Line Communication Rx/Tx function

Freestanding Smoke Detector MCUs

ABOV’s Freestanding Smoke Detector MCU incorporates Low Noise Op-Amp and LED Drive, and includes precision LDO for ADC power. With these features, it can measure ADC regardless of battery voltage value and be driven with less than 1.5uA current consumption in Sleep mode which is Low Current mode.

Stand Alone Smoke Detector MCUs

ABOV Semiconductor’s fire and safety product lineup addresses the entire spectrum of the low- to high-end markets. Integrating a high precision analog front-end circuitry, these MCUs provide the most optimized solution for smoke detectors and heat detectors.

A96L41x : specialized for stand alone smoke Detectors such as Precision OP-Amp, constant current generator.

aBLE Series

The aBLE product line integrates Low Power technology and Ultra Low Power MCU technology in a single chip, to be optimized for Smart Remote Controller application and IoT market requiring Ultra Low Power and Ultra Small Size.

Remote controller solutions

ABOV’s R series microcontroller meets all requirements of IR Remote Controller and RF Remote Controller applications. With a balanced architecture specializing in the Remote Controller applications, it incorporates a variety of functions, low power technology, and high-efficient processor in a single chip. Low cost, robustness, long product life, and significantly reduced power consumption are the optimal features of R series that satisfy the requirements of the Remote Controller applications.

LCD Remote Controller MCUs

ABOV’s LCD Remote Controller MCU mainly supports Segment LCD Driver, Push Button, and digital interfaces like SPI, UART and I2C. In addition, it provides Power Management and Low Power mode (0.5uA@Stop mode) to optimize the battery life.
A96R LCD product line is based on M8051 core. As an efficient microcontroller for the next generation, it is an upgraded product in terms of reducing BOM costs, reducing current consumption, and improving performance.
A31R series is based on the Cortex-M0+ core. It provides rich peripherals to be easily applied to the applications that require sufficient SRAM, such as OLED Remote Controller.

LCD Remote Controller MCUs(R Series)

ABOV Semiconductor’s LCD microcontroller supports a wider portfolio in packages and memories and they are specially designed to integrated all necessary functions for applications of LCD remote controllers. These microcontrollers offer with capacitor-biased boost circuitry within the chip to provide a crystal-clear LCD display VLC precision within 7% and low-power consumption.

A31R713 : Cortex-M0+ / 64KB Flash memory / (LCD) 38SEG x 8COM
A96R 7 39 : M8051 / 48KB Flash memory / (LCD) 32SEG x 8COM
A96R717 : M8051 / 24KB Flash memory / (LCD) 32SEG x 8COM
A96R725 : M8051 / ) 12KB Flash memory / (LCD) 26SEG x 8COM

Universal Remote Controller MCUs

ABOV’s A96R UR series supports a patented IR Learning Function which shows world’s best performance (World’s Longest IR Learning Distance and World’s Largest Frequency Range).
It is optimized for Universal Remote Controller applications such as a remote controller for TV and set-top box that controls many different devices. A96R UR series features Low Power mode (1.0uA@Stop Mode), Key Scan (M-key/ T-key), and various sizes of memory ranging from 16KB to 96KB.

ABOV Semiconductor’s Universal Remote Control Microcontrollers are optimized for remote controller applications, especially for multi-purpose remote controllers commonly used by TVs and set-top boxes that need to control various different devices with a single controller. ABOV UR MCUs cover the entire spectrum of universal remote requirements with memories ranging from 16KB to 96KB, and integrate state-of-the-art IR learning amplifier circuit within the chip to acquire IR signals from numerous different controllers to support true universal remote control through a single device. These Microcontrollers can learn IR from half a meter away, making them ideal for IoT hub devices such as AI Speakers or Smart IR Hub devices.

A96R150 : M8051 / 96KB Flash memory / Integrated IR Learning OPAMP / (Key scan) M-key
A96R136 : M8051 / 16KB Flash memory / Integrated IR Learning OPAMP / (Key scan) M-key T-key

RF Remote Controller MCUs

ABOV offers total solutions for the RF Remote Controller development. Specifically, they provide all required functions for the Smart Remote Controller that allows you to control devices hidden by furniture or obstacles and implement Smart UI.
Bluetooth Low Power Communication is most commonly used for the applications of Smart RV, IP TV, and OTT Box, and helps control the hidden devices
Smart UI enables Contents Search through Speech Recognition, motion sensing, and touch pad.

Bluetooth® LE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy. aBLE 4.2 Series is a lineup of Bluetooth Low Energy SoCs, powered by ABOV Semiconductor’s in-house Bluetooth® LE 4.2 stack and RF IPs optimized to provide the most user-friendly development ecosystem and ultra low power performance all at the same time.

A31R118 : a versatile solution for IoT applications requiring Bluetooth® LE connectivity with spacious flash memory

32-bit MCUs

The ABOV’s 32-bit microcontroller product line is based on Arm® Cortex®-M processor, and widely used for large and small home appliances, personal healthcare products, toys, and industrial applications. They provide MCU developers with a variety of tools and software options to support their project development.

G1, G2, G3 series

Each of G1, G2 and G3 series is a product line based on the Cortex®-M0+ processor, and has a variety of functions that users want to use such as Display Controller, static electricity protecting Touch Key, USB, and General Motor Control.
LCD Display Driver Block, LED Driver Port, Static Capacity Touch Sensor, and High-precision Internal RC Oscillator are used for the general purposed control, while High-current Driver Port can be used for many different applications. Practically, they are used in White Home Appliances like washing machine, refrigerator, and air conditioner, as well as Smart Home Appliances such as Microwave oven, Hydrothermal period, and IH Cooker.

G1 (Cortex M0+, Basic)

The devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s Cortex®-M0+-based 32-bit G1 Series deliver optimal functions for home appliances which is comparable to 8-bit and 16-bit MCU markets.

A31G11x：Max. 32KB Flash memory/ 4KB SRAM/ 6-High current port; Communication: USART/ UART/ I2C(Max. 2-ch)
A31G12x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ 8-High current port; Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31R713 : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 8KB SRAM/ Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(Max. 1-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)

G2 (Cortex M0+, up to 48MHz)

A31G21x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 6KB SRAM/ LED Driver; Communication: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)
A31G22x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 20KB SRAM/ 32KB DATA Flash/ LED, LCD Driver/ Firmware Over-the-air function Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)

G3 (Cortex M0+, 48MHz, USB option)

A31G31x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Touch Key(24-ch); Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 3-ch)
A31G32x : Max. 256KB Flash memory/ 16KB SRAM/ Motor PWM/ RTC; Communication: USART(Max. 4-ch)/ SPI(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)/ USB FS

G5 (Cortex M3, up to 75MHz)

A33G52x : Max. 384KB Flash memory/ 24KB SRAM/ Max. 32KB DATA Flash; Communication: UART(4-ch)/ SPI(2-ch)/ I2C(2-ch)

M (32-bit High Performance)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s motor solutions deliver optimal functions for home appliances and Industrials

A34M41x: Cortex-M4F up to 120MHz / 2-Inverter Control +1-PFC for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
A33M11x: Cortex-M3 up to 96MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx128: Cortex-M3 up to 72MHz / 2-Inverter Control for Air conditioner, Compressor, Washing machine, other FOC
AC33Mx064(T): Cortex-M3 up to 48MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Air Conditioner, Fridge, White goods
AC30M1x64/1×32: Cortex-M0 up to 40MHz / 1-Inverter Control for Fan, Pump, FOC

L1 (Cortex M0+, Low Power)

A31L12x : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 8KB SRAM; Communication: USART(1-ch)/ UART(2-ch)/ LP UART(1-ch)/ 1Mbps I2C(Max. 2-ch)/ SPI(Max. 2-ch)/ Smart card I/F: ISO-7816-3(2-ch)
Power Consumption: Run mode: 78uA/MHz, Deep sleep mode: 1.3uA (with RTC)/ 200nA (LVR on)

L2 (Cortex M0+, Low Power)

A31L21x : Max. 128KB Flash memory/ 20KB SRAM/ 4KB Data Flash memory
Communication: USART(2-ch)/ UART(1-ch)/ LP UART(1-ch)/ 1Mbps I2C(Max. 3-ch)/ SPI(Max. 4-ch)/ Smart card I/F: ISO-7816-3(1-ch)
Power Consumption: Run mode: 90uA/MHz
Deep sleep mode 0: 0.99uA (with RTC), Shutdown mode: 45nA (All off)

8-bit MCUs

ABOV Semiconductor presents a wide range of 8-bit MCUs that are based on M8051 cores. They have experienced a variety of consumer electronics with them, and based on this, they can provide excellent noise immunity, code optimization, and cost savings for customer’s board design.
The 8-bit MCUs can be used for many different applications such as smart home appliance, smoke Detector, touch, and remote controller, as well as achieve smart Integration by utilizing multiple communications and rich advanced analog IPs.
Easy-to-use Ecosystem and a lot of experience of mass production are also their strength.

G1 Series

G1 series is a new product line of ABOV’s 8-bit MCU family. They applied new system architecture design technology and IPs to the G1 series, and used new process to optimize product size and improve performance.
ABOV offers a portfolio of all 8-bit MCUs with a wide range of Power Supplies (up to 5.5V), scalable flash memory (up to 128KB), extensive operating temperatures (-40℃ to 105℃), and scalable package options (8-pins to 100-pins).

8-bit G1 (Mainstream)

Devices in ABOV Semiconductor’s 8-bit G1 Series provides highly flexible and cost-effective solutions to many embedded control applications and home appliances

A96G(A)14x series：Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 2KB SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 5, 8-bit Timer x 1 / 8-COM 160mA LED
A96x166 series : Max. 16KB Flash memory/ 768B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1 / 8-COM 160mA LED
A96x174 series : Max. 8KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A96G181 : Max. 2KB Flash memory/ 256B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A94B114 : Max. 8KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 2, 8-bit Timer x 1
A96G150 : 64KB Flash memory/ 2.5KB SRAM/ 16-bit Timer x 5, 8-bit Timer x 1/ LCD Driver 24SEG x 8COM

Touch sensor solution

ABOV’s Capacitive touch sensor offers a solution that has been verified in the field for years, which features high sensitivity touch sensing and withstands the CS 10V resistance. Since it operates reliably in noise environments, the capacitive touch sensor is widely used in the field of mobile, home appliances, and industries.

Ptouch sensor solution

ABOV Semiconductor’s capacitive touch sensor provides the most flexible and field proven solution boasting high sensitivity, along with noise immunity to provide a robust touch sensing performance for use in the most extreme environments for customer applications.

A96T346 : 16KB Flash memory/ 2KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 8-ch); Communication: I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T365 : 16KB Flash memory/ 768B SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 1-ch); Communication: I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T375/376 : 24KB Flash memory/ 2KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 7-ch); Communication: I2C(Max. 1-ch) USART(Max. 1-ch)
A96T516 : 16KB Flash memory/ 2KB SRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 3-ch); Communication: I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T336 : 16KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 16-ch); Communications: USART, I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T418 : 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ Touch Key(Max. 20-ch); Communications: USART, UART, SPI(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)
A96T218 : 32KB Flash memory/ 256 bytes SRAM 1792bytes XRAM/ LED Driver; Communications: USART(Max. 2-ch)/ I2C(Max. 1-ch)

R Series

R series is an ABOV’s general purpose MCU that supports the LCD function. It is used for the LCD remote controller and general LCD applications. The R series is an upgraded product in terms of reducing BOM costs, reducing current consumption, and improving performance.

LCD Series (R Series)

A96R739 : M8051 / 48KB Flash memory / (LCD) 32SEG x 8COM
A96R717 : M8051 / 24KB Flash memory / (LCD) 32SEG x 8COM
A96R725 : M8051 / ) 12KB Flash memory / (LCD) 26SEG x 8COM

Low Power (L Series)

L series incorporates a field-proven Low Noise OP-Amp and a precision LDO. It supports the IAP function with flash memory ranging in size from 4KB to 16KB and additional Data flash memory. Specifically, the L series is capable of low power operation.

Low Power Series (L Series)

ABOV Semiconductor’s low power 8-ibt Microcontroller product lineup addresses the entire spectrum of the low- to high-end markets.
Integrating a high precision analog
front-end circuitry and line interface for Tx/Rx, these MCUs and ICs provide the most optimized solution for sensor interface and low power applications

A96L322 : specialized for network smoke detectors such as Line interface, Precision OP-Amp, constant current generator.
A96L523 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 4KB MCU
A96L41x : specialized for independent smoke detectors such as Precision OP-Amp, constant current generator.
A96L533 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 8KB MCU, 3V LDO
A96L534 : an SoC that combines a high voltage power line transceiver IC and 16KB MCU, 3V LDO
A96L623 : an SoC that includes a high voltage power line transceiver and 8KB MCU, 5V LDO

MC Series

MC series is an ABOV’s CMOS 8-bit microcontroller. The MC series has high reliability and rich history of mass production, and provides a flash memory ranging in size from 2KB to 128KB. It is highly flexible for using various embedded control applications and supports low power mode to reduce power consumption. As a cost effective solution, it is actively used in the white home appliances, smart home appliances, and consumer markets.

MC97F2464(A) / MC97F2664(A) : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 4.25KB SRAM/ 12-bit x 10ch ADC/ 2-ch UART, 2-ch USART, 3-ch SPI, 2-ch I2C
MC96F6332(A) / MC96F6432(A) : Max. 32KB Flash memory/ 1KB SRAM/ 12-bit x 11/12ch ADC/ 2-ch USART, 3-ch SPI, 2-ch I2C
MC96F8216(A) / MC96F8316(A) : Max. 16KB Flash memory/ 768B SRAM/ 12-bit x 8/11ch ADC/ 1-ch UART, 1-ch SPI, 1-ch I2C
MC97FG216 / MC97FG316 : Max. 16KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM/ 12-bit x 10ch ADC/ 2-ch USART, 1-ch SPI, 1-ch I2C
MC96F8208S : Max. 8KB Flash memory/ 512B SRAM
MC96F1206 : Max. 6KB Flash memory/ 256B SRAM/ 12-bit x 13/15ch ADC
MC94F1102A / MC94F1202A : Max. 2KB Flash memory/ 256B SRAM/ 12-bit 6/8ch ADC
MC96F7864S / MC96F7664S : Max. 64KB Flash memory/ 3.25KB SRAM/ 12-bit x 12ch ADC/ 3-ch UART, 2-ch SPI
MC96F7816S / MC96F7616S : Max. 16KB Flash memory/ 0.5B SRAM/ 12-bit x 8ch ADC/ 1-ch UART

Legacy MCUs

ABOV’s Legacy MCUs include 4-bit and 8-bit products such as ADAM cores that were developed in the past. Since all products listed below are now replaced by high performance 8-bit MCUs, they do not promote the legacy MCUs any longer. However, ABOV maintains and provides technical information and data of them for users who mass-produce legacy MCUs.

It is a 4-bit/8-bit product family developed with its own ADAM core, G800 Core, MC8x Series, and MC9x Series among ABOV Semiconductor’s past product lines. Currently, the following product lines have been replaced with higher performance 8-bit MCUs and are no longer promoted.

ABOV Semiconductor respects customers who have mass-produced Legacy MCU products, and therefore maintains information on the technical data of this product.

Logic Sensor IC

Optic Sensors

ABOV has a portfolio of Light Sensor and Color Sensor product lines that support high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. This can help reduce power consumption of the applications by implementing Display Brightness Control and Precision Color Identification.
AL8844 is applied with the technology of precision color measurement and identification. A filter is applied in the visible light region to block IR component and ABOV’s own data processing algorithm enables the precision color measurement and identification.

Logic Touch Sensors

ABOV’s Capacitive Touch product line supports High-sensitivity and Low Power mode, and is available for a wide variety of applications. Years of field-proven Touch Engines provide Auto Sensitivity Calibration to offer user convenience.
AT31xx series is an 8 channels (12 channels) Capacitive Touch Sensor. With High-sensitivity and Low Power capabilities, it can be applied to any type of application at minimum settings.

Abov Semiconductor’s Capacitive Touch products support high sensitivity and low power modes, and provide solutions applicable to various applications.
The field-proven Touch engine provides auto sensitivity calibration to help with ease of use.
AT31xx series is an 8-channel, 12-channel capacitive touch sensor. It offers high sensitivity and low power capabilities, making it suitable for all applications with minimal settings.

AT3108: Logic/ Touch Key(Max. 8-ch) / I2C
AT3212: Logic/ Touch Key(Max. 12-ch) / I2C

Driver ICs

Segment LED Driver is used for the Mixed Signal LED Driver application in the system. This product offers the solutions for Power Management, Signal Condition and Smart Interface, and significantly improves user’s power efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Segment LCD Driver is used for the general interface system of LCD Display that has analog and digital inputs. Data Bus and Pixel Clocks can process digital data of vertical and horizontal synchronous signals, and controls the brightness with input voltage signal, while LCD Controller drives all corresponding interface lines.
Segment VFD Driver IC can be applied flexibly to a variety of applications, providing high-quality display solutions. Its operation voltage ranges from 2.7V to 5.5V, and it interfaces with an MCU through a serial interface circuit. The Segment VFD Driver IC is used for Electronic Scales, Home Appliances, Audio Player, and DVD Players.

LED Drivers

Segment LED drivers are used in mixed signal LED driver applications in the system. These products are suitable for solutions for power management, signal conditioning and smart interfaces. This product can greatly improve customer power efficiency, reliability and cost performance.

MC2002 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2003 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2102 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2202 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2204 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2302 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC2701 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C

LCD Drivers

The segment LCD driver provides a common interface system for LCD displays based on analog and digital inputs. The data bus, pixel clock processes the digital data of vertical and horizontal synchronization signals, and the input voltage signal can control the contrast, and the LCD controller drives all the interface lines associated with it.

MC5502 (logic_sensor_ic) 3V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC5601 (logic_sensor_ic) 3V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC5701 (logic_sensor_ic) 3V-5.5V -40°C/85°C

VFD Drivers

Segment VFD driver ICs can be flexibly applied to a variety of applications and provide a high-quality display solution. It has an operating voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, and interfaces with the MCU with a serial interface circuit. The application of this product is suitable for use in electronic scales, home appliances, stereos, DVD players, etc.

MC3401 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C
MC3501 (logic_sensor_ic) 2.7V-5.5V -40°C/85°C

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