S912XET256AMAA - 16-bit S12X MCU 256KB Flash 50MHz | NXP
Référence : S912XET256AMAA ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $25.4 | $254,00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2 210,00 |
| 500 | $19.8 | $9 900,00 |
| 1 000 | $17.95 | $17 950,00 |
S912XET256AMAA Présentation
An MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals, and I/O on one die. The S12X family sits in the broader taxonomy of microcontrollers -> 16-bit microcontrollers -> HCS12/HCS12X automotive microcontrollers -> embedded processors -> semiconductors. It is widely used in body electronics, chassis, and powertrain systems where deterministic interrupt latency and CAN connectivity are essential. The XGATE co-processor offloads interrupt service routines from the main CPU, allowing virtual peripheral implementation and freeing CPU bandwidth for application logic.
Key features include 256 KB of embedded Flash, hardware-emulated EEPROM via Flash partitioning, a 12-bit ADC with 3 us conversion time, an Enhanced Capture Timer (ECT), a Periodic Interrupt Timer (PIT), a Real-Time Interrupt (RTI), and a memory protection unit with supervisor/user modes for system integrity. Connectivity options include CAN, EBI/EMI, I2C, IrDA, SCI, and SPI. The part exposes 59 general-purpose I/O pins and integrates low-voltage detect (LVD), power-on reset (POR), pulse-width modulation (PWM), and a watchdog timer (WDT).
Typical applications include automotive body controllers, HVAC modules, instrument clusters, lighting controllers, CAN-based sensor nodes, and industrial automation backplanes that benefit from legacy 16-bit S12 code reuse. The wide operating temperature range and automotive qualification make it well suited for sustained under-hood operation.
When designing with this part, verify second-source supply before committing to a new design, since the NXP product page marks it No Longer Manufactured. For new programs, the same-family S12X or S12XE successors (such as S912XET512 or S912XEQ384) provide larger memory footprints with the same toolchain.
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| Core Processor | HCS12X |
| Core Size | 16-bit |
| Core Speed | 50 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 256 KB (256K x 8) Flash |
| Program Memory Type | FLASH |
| EEPROM Size | Hardware-emulated via Flash |
| Number of I/O | 59 |
| Connectivity | CANbus, EBI/EMI, I2C, IrDA, SCI, SPI |
| Peripherals | LVD, POR, PWM, WDT |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit, 3 us conversion time |
| Co-Processor | XGATE |
| Timers | ECT (Enhanced Capture Timer), PIT (Periodic Interrupt Timer), RTI (Real-Time Interrupt) |
| Memory Protection | MPU with supervisor/user modes |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +125C (Automotive Qualified) |
| Boîtier | 80-LQFP (14x14 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
| AEC-Q100 Status | Automotive Qualified |
Configuration des broches de S912XET256AMAA
| Broche 1 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Broche 2 | VDDR — Voltage regulator decoupling |
| Broche 3 | VDDX — External ballast supply |
| Broche 4 | RESET — Active-low reset input |
| Broche 5 | TEST — Test mode pin (tie to VSS) |
| Broche 6 | BKGD — Background debug mode pin |
| Broche 7 | PAD0 — Port AD bit 0 (analog/digital I/O) |
| Broche 8 | PAD1 — Port AD bit 1 |
| Broche 9 | PAD2 — Port AD bit 2 |
| Broche 10 | PAD3 — Port AD bit 3 |
| Broche 11 | PAD4 — Port AD bit 4 |
| Broche 12 | PAD5 — Port AD bit 5 |
| Broche 13 | PAD6 — Port AD bit 6 |
| Broche 14 | PAD7 — Port AD bit 7 |
| Broche 15 | PAD8 — Port AD bit 8 |
| Broche 16 | PAD9 — Port AD bit 9 |
| Broche 17 | PAD10 — Port AD bit 10 |
| Broche 18 | PAD11 — Port AD bit 11 |
| Broche 19 | PAD12 — Port AD bit 12 |
| Broche 20 | PAD13 — Port AD bit 13 |
| Broche 21 | PAD14 — Port AD bit 14 |
| Broche 22 | PAD15 — Port AD bit 15 |
| Broche 23 | VSS — Ground |
| Broche 24 | VDDA — Analog supply |
| Broche 25 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Broche 26 | VRH — ADC high reference |
| Broche 27 | VRL — ADC low reference |
| Broche 28 | PP0 — Port P bit 0 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 29 | PP1 — Port P bit 1 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 30 | PP2 — Port P bit 2 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 31 | PP3 — Port P bit 3 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 32 | PP4 — Port P bit 4 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 33 | PP5 — Port P bit 5 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 34 | PP6 — Port P bit 6 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 35 | PP7 — Port P bit 7 (PWM/timer) |
| Broche 36 | PJ0 — Port J bit 0 |
| Broche 37 | PJ1 — Port J bit 1 |
| Broche 38 | PJ2 — Port J bit 2 |
| Broche 39 | PJ3 — Port J bit 3 |
| Broche 40 | PJ4 — Port J bit 4 |
| Broche 41 | PJ5 — Port J bit 5 |
| Broche 42 | PJ6 — Port J bit 6 |
| Broche 43 | PJ7 — Port J bit 7 |
| Broche 44 | PK0 — Port K bit 0 |
| Broche 45 | PK1 — Port K bit 1 |
| Broche 46 | PK2 — Port K bit 2 |
| Broche 47 | PK3 — Port K bit 3 |
| Broche 48 | PK4 — Port K bit 4 |
| Broche 49 | PK5 — Port K bit 5 |
| Broche 50 | PK6 — Port K bit 6 |
| Broche 51 | PK7 — Port K bit 7 |
| Broche 52 | PA0 — Port A bit 0 |
| Broche 53 | PA1 — Port A bit 1 |
| Broche 54 | PA2 — Port A bit 2 |
| Broche 55 | PA3 — Port A bit 3 |
| Broche 56 | PA4 — Port A bit 4 |
| Broche 57 | PA5 — Port A bit 5 |
| Broche 58 | PA6 — Port A bit 6 |
| Broche 59 | PA7 — Port A bit 7 |
| Broche 60 | PS0 — Port S bit 0 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 61 | PS1 — Port S bit 1 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 62 | PS2 — Port S bit 2 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 63 | PS3 — Port S bit 3 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 64 | PS4 — Port S bit 4 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 65 | PS5 — Port S bit 5 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 66 | PS6 — Port S bit 6 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 67 | PS7 — Port S bit 7 (SPI/SCI) |
| Broche 68 | PT0 — Port T bit 0 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 69 | PT1 — Port T bit 1 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 70 | PT2 — Port T bit 2 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 71 | PT3 — Port T bit 3 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 72 | PT4 — Port T bit 4 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 73 | PT5 — Port T bit 5 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 74 | PT6 — Port T bit 6 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 75 | PT7 — Port T bit 7 (timer/PWM) |
| Broche 76 | CAN_TX — CANbus transmit output |
| Broche 77 | CAN_RX — CANbus receive input |
| Broche 78 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator input |
| Broche 79 | EXTAL — Crystal oscillator output |
| Broche 80 | VDDX — I/O supply (5V) |
Applications typiques
S912XET256AMAA convient pour 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, HVAC Climate Control Module, Instrument Cluster Controller, CAN-Based Sensor Node, Industrial Automation Backplane, Automotive Lighting Controller, Powertrain Peripheral Controller.
Automotive Body Control Module
The S912XET256AMAA is well-matched to body control applications thanks to its 50 MHz S12X core, XGATE co-processor for interrupt offload, and CANbus plus SCI/SPI connectivity for body-network integration. With 256 KB Flash, it can host lighting, door-lock, wiper, and mirror control logic along with LIN-spy/CAN gateway routines. The -40C to +125C automotive-qualified range and AEC-Q100 status make it reliable for under-dash and under-hood exposure. Designers typically route the chip on a 4-layer PCB with dedicated CAN transceiver, 5V LDO, and watchdog supervisor; the XGATE handles CAN message decoding while the CPU runs the application FSM, a pattern documented in NXP body-controller reference designs. Compared with switching to a Cortex-M0, the S12X offers more deterministic interrupt latency at modest power consumption.
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HVAC Climate Control Module
The S912XET256AMAA's 12-bit ADC with 3 us conversion time and multiple PWM channels fit HVAC damper and blower-motor control precisely. The 59 I/O pins accommodate NTC temperature sensors, pressure transducers, mode-door feedback, and backlight drivers. Its 256 KB Flash comfortably stores PID control loops, look-up tables for enthalpy curves, and diagnostic routines. The 50 MHz S12X CPU executes the control loop fast enough to update the blower PWM at 1 kHz while servicing CAN diagnostics from the body network. The chip's automotive temperature grade supports engine-bay-adjacent mounting in commercial vehicles. Engineers often pair it with a brushless DC pre-driver and a stepper motor driver for blend-door actuation.
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Instrument Cluster Controller
For instrument clusters, the S912XET256AMAA's XGATE co-processor offloads stepper-motor gauge drive while the S12X CPU manages CAN messaging, warning-lamp logic, and odometer persistence. The 256 KB Flash stores multi-language firmware and graphic-segment tables, while the 12-bit ADC reads fuel-level and oil-pressure sensors with adequate resolution. The 80-LQFP package exposes enough I/O for stepper gauge drivers, LCD segment lines, and telltale LEDs. The part's automotive-qualified operating range tolerates dash-top thermal stress. With hardware-emulated EEPROM, designers can implement non-volatile odometer storage without an external EEPROM chip, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.
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CAN-Based Sensor Node
Distributed sensor nodes (parking sensors, battery monitoring, rain/light modules) use the S912XET256AMAA as a smart CAN endpoint. The XGATE engine handles CAN message timing while the CPU digitizes sensor data through the 12-bit ADC. With 256 KB Flash, the part can store calibration tables and CANopen/J1939 stacks. The chip's 50 MHz bus allows 1 ms CAN cycle times even with multiple sensor inputs. Automotive temperature qualification ensures operation behind the front bumper or in wheel-well locations. Designers benefit from the EBI/EMI bus when interfacing external SRAM or FRAM for high-rate data logging.
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Industrial Automation Backplane
Outside automotive, the S912XET256AMAA serves industrial backplane controllers that must tolerate wide temperature swings and noisy electrical environments. The S12X core's deterministic interrupt response suits PROFIBUS-style deterministic protocols, while the hardware MPU separates supervisor and user tasks for functional safety. The 80-LQFP package is easy to hand-prototype and rework on 4-layer industrial PCBs. With EBI/EMI, designers can add external SRAM for protocol buffers. Note that EOL status means industrial users should secure last-time-buy inventory or migrate to the active S12XE family.
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Automotive Lighting Controller
Adaptive headlamp and LED matrix modules use the S912XET256AMAA to drive high-current LED strings through PWM channels while communicating over CAN/LIN. The 256 KB Flash stores lighting patterns, fault-detection thresholds, and diagnostic logs, while 12-bit ADC monitors LED current for thermal fold-back. The XGATE handles PWM update timing precisely, freeing the CPU for CAN diagnostics. Operating from -40C to +125C, the chip sits close to headlamp PCBs where ambient temperature spikes high. Designers can migrate to S912XEG256 for extended PWM resolution without changing the PCB layout.
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Powertrain Peripheral Controller
Engine and transmission ECUs sometimes use the S912XET256AMAA as a peripheral co-processor that handles sensor acquisition and actuator pre-drive while the main ECU runs the combustion strategy. The XGATE accelerates crank/cam position decoding and tooth-pattern recognition, offloading the main CPU. CAN and SCI links tie back to the central ECU. The automotive temperature grade and AEC-Q100 status support transmission-housing mounting. With 256 KB Flash, designers can run the S12X AUTOSAR MCAL drivers and small chunks of application code for limp-home functions.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | S912XET256BMAA | S912XET256J2VAG | S912XET512BMAGR | MC9S12XET256MAA | MC9S12XDT256CAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors (legacy Freescale prefix) | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 80-LQFP (14x14 mm) | 80-LQFP (14x14) - same | 80-LQFP (14x14) - same | 80-LQFP (14x14) - same | 80-LQFP (14x14) - same | 80-LQFP - same |
| Core | HCS12X 16-bit | HCS12X 16-bit | HCS12X 16-bit | HCS12X 16-bit | HCS12X 16-bit | HCS12XD 16-bit |
| Flash Size | 256 KB | 256 KB (same) | 256 KB (same) | 512 KB (+100%) | 256 KB (same) | 256 KB (same) |
| Core Speed | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 50 MHz | 40 MHz (-20%) |
| XGATE Co-processor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | CAN, SPI, SCI, I2C, IrDA | Same set | Same set | Same set | Same set | Same set |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +85C (narrower) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated XGATE co-processor for interrupt offload (vs S912XET512BMAGR)
- Wider automotive temperature range than S12XD siblings (vs MC9S12XDT256CAG)
- Mature automotive-qualified 256 KB Flash footprint (vs MC9S12XET256MAA)
Notes de conception
The S912XET256AMAA has separate VDDA/VSSA and VDDR/VDDX supply domains; tie VDDA and VDDX together at the PCB with a ferrite bead, and place 100 nF decoupling on each pair within 5 mm of the pins. The on-chip voltage regulator requires a 100 nF + 4.7 uF low-ESR capacitor on VDDR. A separate 5V LDO is recommended for VDDA to keep ADC reference noise low; sharing VDDA with switching-node supplies degrades 12-bit ADC accuracy.
Estimated: at 50 MHz core and typical 30 mA active supply current, the LQFP-80 dissipates roughly 165 mW, yielding about a 12 C junction rise over ambient on a JEDEC EIA/JESD51 4-layer test board (theta_JA approximately 50 C/W). Under hood (-40C to +125C ambient) the chip remains within spec without a heatsink, but designers must derate by 30 percent above 105 C ambient to account for PCB copper-area loss. Always measure actual theta_JA on the final PCB since LQFP-80 thermal performance is heavily copper-dependent.
The BKGD pin is shared with the MODC function at reset; ensure the pull-down or pull-up on BKGD matches the desired mode (Normal Single-Chip vs Expanded). Leaving BKGD floating causes unpredictable boot behavior. Also, the TEST pin must be tied to VSS with a 10 kohm resistor - leaving TEST floating can activate BDM test mode unexpectedly. The RESET pin requires an external 4.7 kohm pull-up to VDDX and a 1 nF capacitor to VSS to debounce the on-chip low-voltage reset.
For CAN bus at 1 Mb/s, place the TJA1050 (or similar) within 25 mm of the CAN_TX/CAN_RX pins and route the bus as a 120-ohm differential pair with ground shielding. Add a 100 ohm + 100 pF RC snubber at each CAN_H/CAN_L node to suppress automotive transient pulses per ISO 7637-2. For SPI to peripherals, keep traces under 50 mm and use series 33 ohm damping resistors; S12X SPI outputs can ring at 50 MHz bus rates if not damped.
Informations de conformité
AEC-Q100 automotive qualified per NXP product page. RoHS compliant per distributor listings (e.g., pcbelectronics.com). Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow supported. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in provided data - set to unknown.
