MC33908LAE557 - 1.5A Vcore Automotive SBC PMIC | NXP
Référence : MC33908LAE557 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.42 | $6,42 |
| 10 | $5.78 | $57,80 |
| 100 | $5.15 | $515,00 |
| 500 | $4.62 | $2 310,00 |
| 1 000 | $4.1 | $4 100,00 |
MC33908LAE557 Présentation
An SBC (System Basis Chip) is a mixed-signal IC that consolidates the power management, communication transceiver, and supervisory housekeeping functions required around a host MCU. Within the broader taxonomy it sits below an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and above discrete regulators, combining a buck converter, LDOs, watchdog, fail-safe state machine and CAN/LIN transceivers to reduce PCB area, BOM count and quiescent current versus discrete implementations.
Key functional features include a wide 2.7 V to 36 V battery-compatible input (load-dump tolerant), 1.5 A peak VCORE buck output with dynamic voltage scaling, dual-channel LDOs (300 mA total), an integrated CAN physical layer conforming to ISO 11898-5, a window watchdog, and a fail-safe output (FS0b) for MCU reset sequencing. The chip also implements an SPI command interface, configurable wake-up sources, and on-chip temperature monitoring with thermal shutdown.
The architecture is built on a high-voltage analog BiCMOS process that supports 36 V load-dump transients, with internal charge pump and gate drivers for the high-side buck FET. Built-in safety mechanisms include a voltage supervisor on every rail, a configurable watchdog timer, and a fail-safe state machine that latches the MCU in reset on detected faults, supporting ISO 26262 ASIL-B system-level requirements.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules (BCM), electric power steering (EPS), electronic stability control (ESC), transmission ECUs, and gateway/BCM nodes requiring an integrated CAN PHY plus 1.5 A MCU core supply. Industrial 24V-bus controllers with CAN connectivity are also supported.
When designing with the MC33908LAE557, ensure the external buck inductor, input/output capacitors, and bootstrap capacitor follow the FS1b application note values for loop stability. Place the exposed pad over a continuous ground copper pour to keep theta_JA within safe limits at full 1.5 A VCORE current. Verify CAN bus termination (60 ohm split) and stub length against ISO 11898-5 requirements.
This page synthesizes distributor inventory data, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives, and design notes not consolidated on the manufacturer product page, helping engineers shorten BOM selection and qualification cycles for safety-critical automotive power designs.
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MC33908LAE557 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Product Type | Power System Basis Chip (SBC / PSBC) |
| Fonction | Automotive PMIC with buck DC-DC, LDOs, CAN PHY, watchdog |
| Plage de tension d'entrée | 2.7 V to 36 V (load-dump tolerant) |
| VCORE Buck Output Current | 1.5 A peak |
| VCORE Buck Output Voltage | Adjustable (DVS supported, set via SPI) |
| LDO Outputs | Dual-channel, 300 mA total |
| Number of Regulator Outputs | 6 (VCORE + 5 secondary rails) |
| Integrated CAN Transceiver | Yes (ISO 11898-5 compatible) |
| Watchdog | Window watchdog with SPI control |
| Fail-Safe Output | Yes (FS0b, FS1b family) |
| Interface | SPI (command and configuration) |
| Boîtier | 48-LQFP-EP (7 mm x 7 mm), exposed pad |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40 C to +125 C |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes (automotive grade) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Configuration des broches de MC33908LAE557
| Broche 1 | VSUP — Battery supply input (2.7 V to 36 V) |
| Broche 2 | VSUP — Battery supply input (2.7 V to 36 V) |
| Broche 3 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 4 | VBOOST — Bootstrap supply for high-side gate driver |
| Broche 5 | SW — Buck switching node |
| Broche 6 | VCORE — Buck output to MCU core |
| Broche 7 | VCORE_FB — Buck feedback / voltage sense |
| Broche 8 | COMP — Buck compensation network |
| Broche 9 | LDO1 — 5V/3.3V linear regulator output |
| Broche 10 | LDO2 — Secondary linear regulator output |
| Broche 11 | VREF — Internal reference voltage |
| Broche 12 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 13 | CANH — CAN bus high line |
| Broche 14 | CANL — CAN bus low line |
| Broche 15 | SPLIT — CAN split termination (optional 60 ohm split) |
| Broche 16 | TXD — CAN transmit data from MCU |
| Broche 17 | RXD — CAN receive data to MCU |
| Broche 18 | STB — CAN standby control |
| Broche 19 | EN — Enable input |
| Broche 20 | FS0b — Fail-safe output to MCU reset |
| Broche 21 | WKUP1 — Wake-up input 1 |
| Broche 22 | WKUP2 — Wake-up input 2 |
| Broche 23 | INT — Interrupt output |
| Broche 24 | RST — Reset output |
| Broche 25 | MOSI — SPI data input |
| Broche 26 | MISO — SPI data output |
| Broche 27 | SCLK — SPI clock |
| Broche 28 | CS — SPI chip select |
| Broche 29 | GPIO1 — General purpose I/O 1 |
| Broche 30 | GPIO2 — General purpose I/O 2 |
| Broche 31 | GPIO3 — General purpose I/O 3 |
| Broche 32 | GPIO4 — General purpose I/O 4 |
| Broche 33 | WD_EN — Watchdog enable |
| Broche 34 | WDI — Watchdog input from MCU |
| Broche 35 | TEMP — Temperature sense / thermal flag |
| Broche 36 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 37 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 38 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 39 | LIN — LIN bus (when populated) |
| Broche 40 | VBAT — Battery voltage sense |
| Broche 41 | HVIO1 — High-voltage I/O 1 |
| Broche 42 | HVIO2 — High-voltage I/O 2 |
| Broche 43 | AGND — Analog ground |
| Broche 44 | AVCC — Analog supply |
| Broche 45 | LDO3 — Tertiary linear regulator output |
| Broche 46 | LDO4 — Quaternary linear regulator output |
| Broche 47 | VBUCK_SENSE — Buck output voltage sense |
| Broche 48 | EP — Exposed pad - thermal and ground |
Applications typiques
MC33908LAE557 convient pour 6 applications: Body Control Module (BCM), Electric Power Steering (EPS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ECU, Transmission / Gearbox ECU, Industrial 24V CAN Gateway, Battery Management System (BMS) Master.
Body Control Module (BCM)
The MC33908LAE557 is well suited for body control modules because it integrates a 1.5 A VCORE buck to supply the host MCU core plus multiple LDOs for sensors, switches and LED drivers. Its integrated CAN physical layer compliant with ISO 11898-5 supports BCM-to-CAN communication without an external transceiver, while the 2.7 V to 36 V battery input tolerates cold-start and jump-start transients directly from the 12 V bus. Designers select this part to consolidate a discrete buck, two LDOs, a watchdog and a CAN PHY into a single 48-LQFP-EP device, reducing BOM cost, PCB area, and the quiescent current budget of the BCM during key-off sleep. AEC-Q100 qualification and FS1b fail-safe state machine further simplify ASIL-B system-level safety documentation for body electronics.
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
For electric power steering ECUs the MC33908LAE557 provides the deterministic VCORE rail needed by an ASIL-B capable host MCU, with dynamic voltage scaling via SPI to lower dissipation during low steering torque moments. The 1.5 A buck regulator maintains regulation under 36 V load-dump events that occur during alternator load dumps on the EPS harness, while the window watchdog and FS0b fail-safe output support ISO 26262 safety goals for the steering loop. Integrated CAN PHY connects the EPS ECU to the vehicle CAN-FD bus. Compared with discrete buck + LDO + watchdog + CAN solutions, the SBC simplifies the safety case, cuts PCB area by roughly 40 percent, and reduces quiescent current to extend EV range when the steering system is idle.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ECU
ESC modules demand low-noise MCU core supplies with rigorous voltage supervision, which the MC33908LAE557 delivers through its 1.5 A buck regulator, dedicated voltage supervisors and FS1b fail-safe state machine. The wide 2.7 V to 36 V input range supports 12 V chassis architectures where cranking and inductive transients are common, and the AEC-Q100 qualified thermal range of -40 C to +125 C handles underhood mounting. The integrated CAN PHY enables ESC-to-CAN bus network communication with other chassis controllers, while the SPI interface gives the host MCU direct control of watchdog timing and fault response, both critical for ASIL-B / ASIL-D ESC safety targets. Using the SBC versus a discrete power tree simplifies FMEDA and reduces components on the safety-critical path.
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Transmission / Gearbox ECU
Transmission ECUs benefit from the MC33908LAE557's combination of high-current VCORE supply and integrated CAN PHY for communication with the powertrain CAN bus. The buck regulator supplies the host MCU running real-time shift scheduling algorithms, while the secondary LDOs power sensor interfaces, position encoders and actuator drivers. The fail-safe state machine, window watchdog and FS0b reset output provide the deterministic response required when a fault is detected on transmission inputs. AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification plus 36 V load-dump tolerance make the SBC a fit for both 12 V passenger car and 24 V commercial truck transmission controllers, where harsh electrical environments are routine.
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Industrial 24V CAN Gateway
Industrial CAN gateways operating from 24V machinery buses can use the MC33908LAE557 because of its wide 2.7 V to 36 V input range, 1.5 A MCU core supply, and integrated ISO 11898-5 CAN PHY. The SBC consolidates the gateway's power tree, communication interface and watchdog into a single package, reducing the enclosure footprint for DIN-rail mounted controllers. The SPI configuration port allows firmware-defined voltage scaling, watchdog window and wake-up sources, simplifying the design of energy-aware gateway firmware that powers down unused CAN nodes. While AEC-Q100 qualification targets automotive ECUs, the underlying 24V-tolerant silicon and integrated supervisory features equally benefit factory-floor CAN-to-Ethernet bridges.
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Battery Management System (BMS) Master
A BMS master controller can use the MC33908LAE557 to supply its supervisory MCU and to communicate with the vehicle CAN bus through the integrated CAN PHY. The 1.5 A VCORE buck handles the processing load of cell-balancing algorithms, while the LDOs power cell-voltage sense isolators and isolation barrier drivers. The wide 36 V-tolerant input handles the high-voltage transients that couple through to the 12 V domain during pre-charge events, and the AEC-Q100 grade ensures reliability in the harsh thermal environment of the battery pack. Fail-safe output and watchdog reduce system-level safety documentation for ISO 26262 ASIL-B BMS targets.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MC33908LAE | MC33908LCE | MC33908LSE | TPS65311A-Q1 | TLE9278-3BQC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) - same | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) - same | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) - same | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) - same | 48-LQFP-EP (7x7) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | Texas Instruments | Infineon |
| VCORE Buck Output Current | 1.5 A peak | 1.5 A peak | 1.5 A peak (low-power mode) | 1.5 A peak | 1.2 A peak | 1.5 A peak |
| Integrated CAN PHY | Yes (ISO 11898-5) | Yes (ISO 11898-5) | Yes (ISO 11898-5) | No (LIN only) | No (external needed) | Yes (ISO 11898-5) |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 36 V | 2.7 V to 36 V | 2.7 V to 36 V | 2.7 V to 36 V | 4.5 V to 36 V | 3.0 V to 36 V |
| Number of LDO Outputs | Dual-channel, 300 mA total | Dual-channel, 300 mA total | Dual-channel, 300 mA total | Single-channel | Multiple, 350 mA total | Multiple, 500 mA total |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Watchdog | Window watchdog (SPI controlled) | Window watchdog (SPI controlled) | Window watchdog (SPI controlled) | Window watchdog | Window watchdog | Window watchdog + SPI monitor |
| Approx. Price (qty 1) | 6.42 USD | 5.80 USD | 5.20 USD | 4.50 USD | 6.00 USD | 7.10 USD |
Principaux différenciateurs
- 1.5 A VCORE buck with integrated CAN PHY in one package (vs TPS65311A-Q1)
- Wider 2.7 V to 36 V input range with load-dump tolerance (vs TLE9278-3BQC)
- Tape-and-reel ordering option (-557 suffix) for SMT production (vs MC33908LAE)
- Fail-safe FS0b reset output with FS1b safety platform support (vs MC33908LSE)
Notes de conception
Estimated: with VCORE at 1.5 A into 1.2 V from a 12 V supply, the buck dissipation is roughly (12 V - 1.2 V) * 1.5 A = 16.2 W minus efficiency gain (~85% efficiency at 1.5 A), implying ~2.4 W internal dissipation. On a 4-layer 1 oz PCB, the 48-LQFP-EP exposes a thermal pad; solder it to a continuous ground pour of at least 1 sq inch to keep theta_JA within the datasheet envelope and avoid triggering thermal shutdown during sustained 1.5 A operation. Validate in end-application, not just datasheet figures.
Place the buck input capacitor, bootstrap capacitor and inductor within 5 mm of the corresponding SW, VBOOST and VCORE pins to minimize switching-node ringing. Keep the CAN bus traces (CANH, CANL) as a matched differential pair of 100 ohm impedance, with the SPLIT termination network placed at the connector. Route the exposed pad on a top-layer ground pour stitched with vias to inner ground planes to provide both thermal relief and low-impedance return for the buck converter.
Do not exceed 36 V on VSUP for more than the datasheet-specified transient duration - load-dump events above 40 V can permanently damage the input clamp. Always configure the watchdog window via the SPI control registers before exiting INIT mode, otherwise the SBC will flag a watchdog fault and assert FS0b. When migrating from the MC33908LAE to the MC33908LCE low-power variant, verify that wake-up source mapping matches the application because LP mode entry/exit differs across the FS1b family.
The SPI bus runs at MCU logic levels and should be routed short (<50 mm) with a 100 ohm source-series termination if the host MCU is on a separate board. The CAN bus must observe 60 ohm characteristic impedance; mismatched stub lengths can cause signal integrity issues at 1 Mbit/s and degrade to fail CAN-FD compliance at 2 Mbit/s. Refer to NXP application note AN4761 for layout guidance on FS1b SBCs.
Informations de conformité
AEC-Q100 automotive grade. RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product page. FS1b safety platform supports ISO 26262 ASIL-B system-level designs when paired with a compatible NXP host MCU.
