200184EC

200184EC is the model designation for a family of low-power embedded microcontrollers produced by Ardent Systems. The line targets cost-sensitive applications across consumer electronics, Internet of Things devices, and automotive sensor modules. The EC suffix marks an enhanced security revision introduced in later variants. The devices are designed to balance modest performance with compact packaging and integrated peripherals to support real-time control tasks.

Design and architecture: 200184EC devices use a 32-bit processor core with a simple, Harvard-style architecture. They typically include flash memory from 128 KB to 512 KB and SRAM from 16 KB to 64 KB, along with multiple GPIOs. Peripherals commonly provided include UART, SPI, I2C, a timer block, and analogue inputs such as ADC channels. Some models offer a hardware cryptographic accelerator and secure boot features for basic edge security, as well as low-power sleep modes and a watchdog timer.

Variants and packaging: The family is offered in small-footprint packages such as QFN and LQFP, targeting board space-constrained designs. Operating voltage commonly ranges around 1.8 to 3.3 V. Development tooling includes an integrated IDE, a lightweight debugger, and support for standard C/C++ toolchains.

Applications and lifecycle: 200184EC devices appear in home automation sensors, health and fitness wearables, and automotive sensing modules where consistent power draw and reliable I/O are important. The line has undergone several revisions with improved security features and broader temperature tolerance, and remains a mid-range option within Ardent's MCU portfolio.