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EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B

Multiprotocol Wireless SoC

The EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B is a multiprotocol wireless soc from Silicon Labs. View the full EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B shares its datasheet with EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Silicon Labs

Package

QFN-32 4x4mm

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ADC12-bit 1 Msps SAR
RAM64 kB
CoreARM Cortex-M33, 80 MHz max
GPIO20
Flash512 kB
SecuritySecure Element, Secure Boot, hardware crypto acceleration, TRNG, ARM TrustZone
Pin Pitch0.4 mm
ProtocolsBluetooth 5.1, Zigbee, Thread
ModulationGFSK, O-QPSK
RX Current8.8 mA (2.4 GHz, 1 Mbps GFSK)
TX Current9.3 mA @ 0 dBm; 33.8 mA @ 10 dBm
Max TX Power10 dBm @ 2.4 GHz
RX Sensitivity-104.5 dBm (250 kbps O-QPSK DSSS); -97.5 dBm (1 Mbps GFSK)
Supply Voltage1.71V to 3.8V
Deep Sleep Current5.0 μA (EM2, 96 kB RAM retention, RTC on LFXO)
Active Mode Current50.9 μA/MHz (EM0)
Operating Temperature-40°C to 125°C
Communication Interfaces3x USART (UART/SPI/SmartCard/IrDA/I2S), 2x I2C with SMBus

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Overview

Part: EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32-B — Silicon Labs

Type: Multiprotocol Wireless SoC

Description: 80 MHz ARM Cortex-M33 MCU with up to 1024 kB Flash, 96 kB RAM, and a 2.4 GHz radio supporting Bluetooth 5.1, Zigbee, and Thread, with up to 20 dBm TX power.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 1.71 to 3.8 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C
  • Max operating frequency: 80 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 3.8 V
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • CPU: ARM Cortex-M33 with DSP and FPU
  • Max CPU frequency: 80 MHz
  • Flash memory: Up to 1024 kB
  • RAM memory: Up to 96 kB
  • 2.4 GHz TX power: Up to 20 dBm
  • RX current (1 Mbps GFSK): 8.8 mA
  • TX current (0 dBm): 9.3 mA
  • EM2 DeepSleep current (96 kB RAM retention): 5.0 μA
  • ADC: 12-bit, 1 Msps SAR

Features:

  • 12-channel Peripheral Reflex System
  • Hardware Cryptographic Acceleration (AES128/256, SHA-1, SHA-2, ECC, ECDSA, ECDH, J-Pake)
  • True Random Number Generator (TRNG)
  • ARM TrustZone
  • Secure Boot with Root of Trust and Secure Loader (RTSL)
  • Up to 20 General Purpose I/O pins
  • 3x Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART/SPI/SmartCard/IrDA/I2S)
  • 2x I2C interface with SMBus support

Applications:

  • IoT Multi-Protocol Devices
  • Lighting
  • Connected Home
  • Gateways and Digital Assistants
  • Building Automation and Security

Package:

  • QFN32 4x4 mm (0.4 mm pitch)

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Features

  • 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M33 core with 80 MHz maximum operating frequency
  • Up to 1024 kB of flash and 96 kB of RAM
  • 12-channel Peripheral Reflex System enabling autonomous interaction of MCU peripherals
  • Integrated PA with up to 20 dBm (2.4 GHz) TX power
  • Robust peripheral set and up to 20 GPIO in a 4x4 QFN package

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Pin Configuration

EFR32MG21A010F768IM32-B — QFN32 Pinout

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
1PC00GPIOGPIO
2PC01GPIOGPIO
3PC02GPIOGPIO
4PC03GPIOGPIO
5PC04GPIOGPIO
6PC05GPIOGPIO
7HFXTAL_IAnalogHigh Frequency Crystal Input
8HFXTAL_OAnalogHigh Frequency Crystal Output
9RESETnInputReset Pin
10RFVDDPowerRadio power supply
11RFVSSGroundRadio Ground
12RF2G4_IO2Analog2.4 GHz RF input/output
13RF2G4_IO1Analog2.4 GHz RF input/output
14PAVDDPowerPower Amplifier (PA) power supply
15PB01GPIOGPIO
16PB00GPIOGPIO
17PA00GPIOGPIO
18PA01GPIOGPIO
19PA02GPIOGPIO
20PA03GPIOGPIO
21PA04GPIOGPIO
22PA05GPIOGPIO
23PA06GPIOGPIO
24DECOUPLEAnalogDecouple output for on-chip voltage regulator. External decoupling capacitor required.
25DVDDPowerDigital power supply
26AVDDPowerAnalog power supply
27IOVDDPowerDigital IO power supply
28PD04GPIOGPIO
29PD03GPIOGPIO
30PD02GPIOGPIO
31PD01GPIOGPIO
32PD00GPIOGPIO

Notes

  • Pin 0 (center of die) is VSS (ground reference, not a package pin).
  • All GPIO pins support alternate functions; see datasheet sections 6.2–6.4 for detailed peripheral connectivity.
  • DECOUPLE (pin 24) requires an external decoupling capacitor per datasheet recommendations.
  • Power pins: RFVDD (10), PAVDD (14), DVDD (25), AVDD (26), IOVDD (27).
  • Ground pins: RFVSS (11).

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Electrical Characteristics

All electrical parameters in all tables are specified under the following conditions, unless stated otherwise:

  • Typical values are based on T A =25 °C and all supplies at 3.0 V, by production test and/or technology characterization.
  • Radio performance numbers are measured in conducted mode, based on Silicon Laboratories reference designs using output power-specific external RF impedance-matching networks for interfacing to a 50 Ω antenna.
  • Minimum and maximum values represent the worst conditions across supply voltage, process variation, and operating temperature, unless stated otherwise.

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses above those listed below may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the devices at those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. For more information on the available quality and reliability data, see the Quality and Reliability Monitor Report at http://www.silabs.com/support/quality/pages/default.aspx.

Table 4.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterSymbolTest ConditionMinTypMaxUnit
Storage temperature rangeT STG-50-+150°C
Junction temperatureT JMAX-I grade--+135°C
Voltage on any supply pinV DDMAX-0.3-3.8V
Voltage ramp rate on any supply pinV DDRAMPMAX--1.0V / μs
Voltage on HFXO pinsV HFXOPIN-0.3-1.2V
DC voltage on any GPIO pinV DIGPIN-0.3-V IOVDD + 0.3V
Input RF level on pins RF2G4_IO1 and RF2G4_IO2P RFMAX2G4--+10dBm
Absolute voltage on RF pins RF2G4_IOxV MAX2G4-0.3-V PAVDDV
Total current into VDD power linesI VDDMAXSource--200mA
Total current into VSS ground linesI VSSMAXSink--200mA
Current per I/O pinI IOMAXSink--50mA
Current per I/O pinSource--50mA
Current for all I/O pinsI IOALLMAXSink--200mA
Current for all I/O pinsSource--200mA

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Thermal Information

Table 4.3. Thermal Characteristics

ParameterSymbolTest ConditionMinTypMaxUnit
Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient QFN32 (4x4mm)THE- TA JA_QFN32_4X42-Layer PCB, Natural Convection 1-94.3-°C/W
Package4-Layer PCB, Natural Convection 1-35.4-°C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case QFN32 (4x4mm)THE- TA JC_QFN32_4X42-Layer PCB, Natural Convection 1-36.3-°C/W
Package4-Layer PCB, Natural Convection 1-23.5-°C/W
  1. Measured according to JEDEC standard JESD51-2A. Integrated Circuit Thermal Test Method Environmental Conditions - Natural Convection (Still Air).

EFR32MG21A010F512IM32-B Package Information

Figure 7.1. QFN32 Package Drawing

Table 7.1. QFN32 Package Dimensions

DimensionMinTypMax
A0.800.850.90
A10.000.020.05
A30.20 REF0.20 REF0.20 REF
b0.150.200.25
D3.904.004.10
E3.904.004.10
D22.602.702.80
E22.602.702.80
e0.40 BSC0.40 BSC0.40 BSC
L0.200.300.40
K0.20--
R0.075-0.125
aaa0.100.100.10
bbb0.070.070.07
ccc0.100.100.10
ddd0.050.050.05
eee0.080.080.08
fff0.100.100.10
  1. All dimensions shown are in millimeters (mm) unless otherwise noted.

  2. Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

  3. This drawing conforms to the JEDEC Solid State Outline MO-220, Variation VKKD-4.

  4. Recommended card reflow profile is per the JEDEC/IPC J-STD-020 specification for Small Body Components.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
EFR32MG21Silicon LabsQFN-32 4x4mm
EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32Silicon LabsQFN32
EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32-BSilicon LabsQFN32
EFR32MG21A010F768IM32-BSilicon LabsQFN32
EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32-BSilicon LabsQFN32
EFR32MG21A020F512IM32-BSilicon LabsQFN32
EFR32MG21A020F768IM32-BSilicon LabsQFN32

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