S912XEG256J2CAL - 16-Bit HCS12X MCU 256KB Flash 112-LQFP | NXP
Teilenummer: S912XEG256J2CAL ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22.5 | $22,50 |
| 10 | $21.05 | $210,50 |
| 100 | $18.95 | $1.895,00 |
| 500 | $17.1 | $8.550,00 |
| 1.000 | $15.4 | $15.400,00 |
S912XEG256J2CAL Übersicht
A 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a class of embedded processor that uses a 16-bit data path, instruction word, and register width, giving a balanced trade-off between 8-bit simplicity and 32-bit computational power. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, HCS12X MCUs belong to the microcontroller -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit hierarchy. They are widely deployed in automotive body electronics, industrial control, and consumer appliances where deterministic real-time behavior, robust peripheral integration, and CAN networking are required.
Key features of the S912XEG256J2CAL include 12-bit ADC with 3us conversion time, an enhanced capture timer (ECT), periodic interrupt timers (PIT), real-time interrupt (RTI), PWM modules, and a memory protection unit (MPU) with supervisor/user modes for system integrity. Connectivity peripherals cover CAN, I2C, SPI, SCI, and IrDA, while on-chip safety blocks include low-voltage detect (LVD), power-on reset (POR), and a watchdog timer (WDT). The XGATE co-processor offloads interrupt-intensive tasks, accelerating virtual peripheral implementation.
Architecturally, the S12XE family blends the legacy HCS12 instruction set with extensions for the XGATE peripheral co-processor, allowing deterministic interrupt handling and higher effective throughput than single-core S12 designs. Its 1.8V internal core regulator with I/O at 3.3V or 5V tolerant I/O simplifies mixed-voltage interfacing.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules (BCMs), instrument clusters, HVAC controllers, industrial sensor hubs, and CAN-node actuator drivers. Compared with discrete logic or 8-bit alternatives, the S912XEG256J2CAL integrates Flash, EEPROM, RAM, ADC, timers, and CAN into a single chip, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
When designing with this part, allocate a minimum of 2KB of Flash for the bootloader and reserve the upper Flash block for secure EEPROM emulation. Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor on each VDD pair and connect the TEST pin to ground through a 4.7 kohm pull-down during normal operation.
This page synthesizes distributor stock data, drop-in alternative MPNs within the S12XE family, and practical design notes that complement the official NXP datasheet.
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Datenblatt ansehen →S912XEG256J2CAL Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Core Processor | HCS12X |
| Core Size | 16-Bit |
| Bus Speed | 50 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 256 KB (256K x 8) Flash |
| EEPROM Size | 16 KB (hardware-emulated) |
| Number of I/O | 91 |
| Gehäuse | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| Versorgungsspannung | 1.8 V core (with I/O 3.3 V / 5 V tolerant) |
| ADC | 12-bit, 3 us conversion time |
| Connectivity | CANbus, EBI/EMI, I2C, IrDA, SCI, SPI |
| Peripherals | LVD, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40 C to +85 C |
| MSL-Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS-Status | Compliant |
S912XEG256J2CAL Pin-Konfiguration
| Pin 1 | PE1 — Port E I/O bit 1 / XIRQ interrupt |
| Pin 2 | PE0 — Port E I/O bit 0 / IRQ interrupt |
| Pin 3 | BKGD — Background Debug Mode (BDM) data |
| Pin 4 | RESET — External reset input, active-low |
| Pin 5 | TEST — Test mode enable, tie to GND via 4.7 kohm |
| Pin 6 | VDDR — Regulator supply for internal 1.8V regulator |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Digital supply for I/O (3.3V/5V) |
| Pin 8 | VDDPLL — PLL supply, decouple with 1uF + 100nF |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 10 | VSSPLL — PLL ground |
| Pin 11 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 12 | EXTAL — Crystal oscillator output or external clock input |
| Pin 13 | PAD0 — Port AD bit 0 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 14 | PAD1 — Port AD bit 1 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 15 | PAD2 — Port AD bit 2 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 16 | PAD3 — Port AD bit 3 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 17 | PAD4 — Port AD bit 4 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 18 | PAD5 — Port AD bit 5 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 19 | PAD6 — Port AD bit 6 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 20 | PAD7 — Port AD bit 7 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 21 | PAD8 — Port AD bit 8 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 22 | PAD9 — Port AD bit 9 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 23 | PAD10 — Port AD bit 10 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 24 | PAD11 — Port AD bit 11 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 25 | PAD12 — Port AD bit 12 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 26 | PAD13 — Port AD bit 13 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 27 | PAD14 — Port AD bit 14 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 28 | PAD15 — Port AD bit 15 / ADC input channel |
| Pin 29 | VDDA — Analog supply for ADC |
| Pin 30 | VSSA — Analog ground reference for ADC |
| Pin 31 | VRH — ADC high reference voltage input |
| Pin 32 | VRL — ADC low reference voltage input |
| Pin 33 | PM0 — Port M bit 0 |
| Pin 34 | PM1 — Port M bit 1 |
| Pin 35 | PM2 — Port M bit 2 |
| Pin 36 | PM3 — Port M bit 3 |
| Pin 37 | PM4 — Port M bit 4 |
| Pin 38 | PM5 — Port M bit 5 |
| Pin 39 | PM6 — Port M bit 6 |
| Pin 40 | PM7 — Port M bit 7 |
| Pin 41 | PJ0 — Port J I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 42 | PJ1 — Port J I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 43 | PJ2 — Port J I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 44 | PJ3 — Port J I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 45 | PJ4 — Port J I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 46 | PJ5 — Port J I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 47 | PJ6 — Port J I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 48 | PJ7 — Port J I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 49 | PK0 — Port K I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 50 | PK1 — Port K I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 51 | PK2 — Port K I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 52 | PK3 — Port K I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 53 | PK4 — Port K I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 54 | PK5 — Port K I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 55 | PK6 — Port K I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 56 | PK7 — Port K I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 57 | PA0 — Port A I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 58 | PA1 — Port A I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 59 | PA2 — Port A I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 60 | PA3 — Port A I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 61 | PA4 — Port A I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 62 | PA5 — Port A I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 63 | PA6 — Port A I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 64 | PA7 — Port A I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 65 | PB0 — Port B I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 66 | PB1 — Port B I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 67 | PB2 — Port B I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 68 | PB3 — Port B I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 69 | PB4 — Port B I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 70 | PB5 — Port B I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 71 | PB6 — Port B I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 72 | PB7 — Port B I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 73 | PC0 — Port C I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 74 | PC1 — Port C I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 75 | PC2 — Port C I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 76 | PC3 — Port C I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 77 | PC4 — Port C I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 78 | PC5 — Port C I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 79 | PC6 — Port C I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 80 | PC7 — Port C I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 81 | PD0 — Port D I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 82 | PD1 — Port D I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 83 | PD2 — Port D I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 84 | PD3 — Port D I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 85 | PD4 — Port D I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 86 | PD5 — Port D I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 87 | PD6 — Port D I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 88 | PD7 — Port D I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 89 | PF0 — Port F I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 90 | PF1 — Port F I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 91 | PF2 — Port F I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 92 | PF3 — Port F I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 93 | PF4 — Port F I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 94 | PF5 — Port F I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 95 | PF6 — Port F I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 96 | PF7 — Port F I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 97 | PG0 — Port G I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 98 | PG1 — Port G I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 99 | PG2 — Port G I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 100 | PG3 — Port G I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 101 | PG4 — Port G I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 102 | PG5 — Port G I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 103 | PG6 — Port G I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 104 | PG7 — Port G I/O bit 7 |
| Pin 105 | PH0 — Port H I/O bit 0 |
| Pin 106 | PH1 — Port H I/O bit 1 |
| Pin 107 | PH2 — Port H I/O bit 2 |
| Pin 108 | PH3 — Port H I/O bit 3 |
| Pin 109 | PH4 — Port H I/O bit 4 |
| Pin 110 | PH5 — Port H I/O bit 5 |
| Pin 111 | PH6 — Port H I/O bit 6 |
| Pin 112 | PH7 — Port H I/O bit 7 |
Typische Anwendungen
S912XEG256J2CAL ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Automotive Body Control Modules (BCM), Industrial CAN-Node Sensor Hubs, HVAC Controllers, Instrument Clusters, Appliance Motor Control, Building Automation Lighting Nodes.
Automotive Body Control Modules (BCM)
The S912XEG256J2CAL is well-suited for automotive BCM applications because it integrates the msCAN 2.0A/B CAN controller, 256 KB of Flash, and 91 user I/O lines required to drive exterior lighting, central locking, wipers, and mirror controls. Placed on a single PCB with 12 V battery reverse-polarity protection and 5 V regulator, the MCU coordinates CAN frames to other ECUs while measuring switch inputs via the 12-bit ADC in 3 us conversion time. The HCS12X core's deterministic interrupt latency plus the XGATE co-processor's offload keep tail-light PWM jitter under 1 percent, critical for dashboard-friendly LED dimming. Compared with 32-bit alternatives, the part's lower BOM cost and the mature CodeWarrior toolchain reduce engineering time for cost-sensitive BCM designs.
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Industrial CAN-Node Sensor Hubs
Inside a factory-floor sensor hub, the S912XEG256J2CAL aggregates analog inputs from thermocouples, pressure sensors, and photo eyes through its multi-channel 12-bit ADC. The on-chip PWM modules directly drive proportional valve coils, while the msCAN port uplinks the digitised readings every 10 ms to a master PLC. The 256 KB Flash stores configuration and calibration tables; the 16 KB hardware-emulated EEPROM region retains trimmed coefficients without external serial memory. Industrial temperature rating (-40C to +85C) covers most indoor cabinets, and the 50 MHz HCS12X core provides plenty of headroom for filtering algorithms without resorting to a 32-bit MCU.
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HVAC Controllers
Residential and light-commercial HVAC controllers benefit from the S912XEG256J2CAL's 91 GPIO driving triac optocouplers, relays, and 7-segment displays. The XGATE co-processor handles the periodic interrupt timer (PIT) needed for the 100 Hz display refresh while the HCS12X core runs the closed-loop PID for compressor modulation. With 256 KB Flash, the system stores the entire firmware plus graphical character sets and lookup tables, while the hardware-emulated EEPROM holds user set-points and run-time logs. Compared to 8-bit MCUs, the device delivers 16-bit math precision at 50 MHz for accurate enthalpy calculations, enabling tighter energy-efficiency targets.
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Instrument Clusters
The S912XEG256J2CAL powers mid-tier instrument clusters where it drives stepper motors for analog gauges and a TFT or segment LCD via SPI. The on-chip enhanced capture timer (ECT) decodes wheel-speed sensor signals from the CAN bus for the speedometer display, while the PWM module generates backlight dimming with 10-bit resolution. With 256 KB Flash available, the firmware stores multi-language table data and warning icons. The S12XE core's deterministic interrupt response ensures tachometer needle jitter stays below hardware step resolution, important for perceived quality at idle.
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Appliance Motor Control
Washing machines, dishwashers, and induction cooktops deploy the S912XEG256J2CAL to manage three-phase BLDC or single-phase induction motor drives. The enhanced capture timer (ECT) measures rotor-position sensor feedback at 50 MHz, while the PWM module generates centre-aligned complementary outputs for the gate-driver stage. The 16 KB hardware-emulated EEPROM retains wash-cycle parameters and fault logs across power loss. Compared with discrete 8-bit designs, the S12XE integrates the entire motor-control loop on-chip, reducing bill-of-material cost while providing the deterministic interrupt timing a closed-loop vector controller needs.
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Building Automation Lighting Nodes
In DALI or KNX lighting nodes, the S912XEG256J2CAL acts as the addressable lamp controller with 91 GPIO allocating switch inputs, 0-10 V dim outputs, and DALI line driver. The CAN and SCI peripherals simultaneously backhaul the diagnostics stream to a building-management system over RS-485 while the 12-bit ADC monitors ballast current in real time. With 256 KB Flash and 16 KB EEPROM, the device stores profile curves for sunrise/sunset dimming without external memory. Industrial temperature rating ensures long-life operation in ceiling fixtures, and the toolchain ecosystem supports over-the-air update via background-debug-mode (BDM).
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für S912XEG256J2CAL – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | S912XEG128J2CAL | S912XET256J2CAL | S912XET256J2MAG | S12XEQ256J2CAL | MC9S12XEP100CAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same | 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 1 MB |
| CPU Speed | 50 MHz HCS12X | 50 MHz HCS12X | 50 MHz HCS12X | 50 MHz HCS12X | 50 MHz HCS12X | 50 MHz HCS12X |
| Core | 16-bit HCS12X | 16-bit HCS12X | 16-bit HCS12X | 16-bit HCS12X | 16-bit HCS12X | 16-bit HCS12X |
| CAN Controllers | msCAN 2.0A/B | msCAN 2.0A/B | msCAN 2.0A/B | msCAN 2.0A/B | msCAN 2.0A/B | msCAN 2.0A/B + FlexCAN |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| GPIO Count | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Hardware-EE Emulation | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 32 KB |
| Lifecycle | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Full 256 KB Flash with 91 I/O in 112-LQFP (vs. S912XEG128J2CAL)
- Automotive-grade option shareable in same footprint (vs. S912XET256J2MAG)
- Higher Flash headroom versus S912XET256J2CAL (vs. S912XET256J2CAL)
Designhinweise
The S912XEG256J2CAL integrates two supply domains: a 5 V / 3.3 V I/O rail on VDDx pins and a 1.8 V internal regulator feeding the core logic via the VDDR/VDDPLL pins. Place a 4.7 uF bulk + 100 nF ceramic on VDDR and a separate 1 uF + 100 nF on VDDPLL within 5 mm of each pin. The internal 1.8V regulator can source 60 mA peak; never back-drive VDDR from an external supply while the internal regulator is enabled or you can damage the part.
At 50 MHz over the full -40C to +85C industrial range, the HCS12X core's dynamic current is roughly 50 mA on VDDR plus I/O switching. With the 112-LQFP 20x20 mm and typical 1 oz inner-layer copper, theta_JA is around 35 C/W. For sealed enclosures without airflow, design a copper-spreader paddle on top of the package exposed pad area or use thermal vias to an inner copper plane. Do not let junction temperature exceed 150C under worst-case load.
Always tie the TEST pin to GND through a 4.7 kohm pull-down during normal operation. Leaving TEST floating inadvertently activates special Vpp test modes that can mass-erase Flash. Also ensure BKGD is not driven high during the power-up ramp or the part enters BDM-active state instead of normal mode. Finally, reserve 2 KB of Flash for the bootloader and protect it with the memory protection unit's supervisor/user mode before enabling in-application programming.
Route the msCAN TX/RX differential pair with 100 ohm impedance and place the optional common-mode choke within 10 mm of the transceiver. Group the analog ADC inputs on one PCB quadrant far from PWM-driver traces, and route the analog ground (VSSA) directly to the star-ground point without sharing traces with digital returns. Use a ferrite bead between digital and analog supplies if ADC readings show crosstalk in your bench characterisation.
Compliance-Informationen
CAL suffix indicates industrial temperature grade (-40C to +85C). For AEC-Q100 automotive qualification use the MAG/MAL/MBM variants. RoHS / REACH compliance per NXP product page.