MAXQ618 Datasheet, PDF (1/26 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – 16-Bit Microcontroller with Infrared Module

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MAXQ618
16-Bit Microcontroller with Infrared Module
General Description
The MAXQ618 is a low-power, 16-bit MAXQ^® microcon-
troller designed for low-power applications including uni-
versal remote controls, consumer electronics, and white
goods. The device combines a powerful 16-bit RISC
microcontroller and integrated peripherals including two
universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver-transmit-
ters (USARTs) and an SPI master/slave communications
port, along with an IR module with carrier frequency
generation and flexible port I/O capable of multiplexed
keypad control.
The device includes 80KB of flash memory and 2KB of data
SRAM. The MAXQ61C is a ROM version of this device.
For the ultimate in low-power battery-operated perfor-
mance, the device includes an ultra-low-power stop mode
(0.2µA typ). In this mode, the minimum amount of circuitry
is powered. Wake-up sources include external interrupts,
the power-fail interrupt, and a timer interrupt. The micro-
controller runs from a wide 1.70V to 3.6V operating voltage.
Applications
Remote Controls
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Home Appliances
White Goods
Block Diagram
MAXQ618
REGULATOR
VOLTAGE
MONITOR
GPIO
2x
16-BIT TIMER
16-BIT MAXQ
RISC CPU
CLOCK
80KB FLASH
MEMORY
WATCHDOG
1.5KB
UTILITY ROM
8kHz NANO
RING
2KB
DATA SRAM
IR DRIVER
IR TIMER
SPI
2 x USART
Features
S High-Performance, Low-Power, 16-Bit RISC Core
S DC to 12MHz Operation Across Entire Operating Range
S 1.70V to 3.6V Operating Voltage
S 33 Total Instructions for Simplified Programming
S Three Independent Data Pointers Accelerate Data
Movement with Automatic Increment/Decrement
S Dedicated Pointer for Direct Read from Code Space
S 16-Bit Instruction Word, 16-Bit Data Bus
S 16 x 16-Bit General-Purpose Working Registers
S Memory Features
 80KB Flash Memory
 2KB Data SRAM
S Additional Peripherals
 Power-Fail Warning
 Power-On Reset (POR)/Brownout Reset
 Automatic IR Carrier Frequency Generation
and Modulation
 Two 16-Bit Programmable Timers/Counters
with Prescaler and Capture/Compare
 One SPI Port and Two USART Ports
 Programmable Watchdog Timer
 8kHz Nanopower Ring Oscillator Wake-Up Timer
 Up to 32 General-Purpose I/Os
S Low Power Consumption
 0.2µA (typ), 2.0µA (max) in Stop Mode,
T_A = +25NC, Power-Fail Monitor Disabled
 2.0mA (typ) at 12MHz in Active Mode
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAXQ618.related.
MAXQ is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Note: Some revisions of this device may incorporate deviations from published specifications known as errata. Multiple revisions of any device may
be simultaneously available through various sales channels. For information about device errata, go to: www.maxim-ic.com/errata.
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