MC56F8367MPYE - 16-bit 60MHz DSC 512KB Flash LQFP-160 | NXP
MPN: MC56F8367MPYE ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $25.75 | $257.50 |
| 100 | $22.4 | $2,240.00 |
| 500 | $19.2 | $9,600.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.1 | $17,100.00 |
MC56F8367MPYE Overview
What is a digital signal controller? A DSC is a hybrid device that fuses a deterministic microcontroller instruction set with DSP multiply-accumulate (MAC) units and single-cycle math. In the taxonomy hierarchy, the MC56F8367 sits at: DSC -> DSP/MCU hybrid -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC. The 56800E core adds Harvard-style buses, a barrel shifter, and an atomic bit-manipulation unit on top of the classic 56800 DSP instruction set.
Key features include 60 MHz core clock, 512 KB (256K x 16) on-chip Flash, on-chip data Flash, multiple PWM modules with ADC synchronization, dual 12-bit ADCs, two Quadrature Decoders on the 56F8167 variant, CAN 2.0, SCI/SPI/I2C peripherals, and a JTAG/OnCE debug port. The wide operating voltage range and integrated peripherals reduce external component count.
Technically, the 56800E core executes most DSP instructions in a single cycle and supports fractional arithmetic with saturation, making it well-suited to field-oriented control (FOC) loops. The device supports background-debug mode (OnCE) and is programmable via JTAG or the serial bootloader — useful for in-field firmware updates on industrial drives.
Typical applications include AC induction and BLDC/PMSM motor drives, solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), digital welding, and industrial variable-frequency drives. Its combination of high-resolution PWM, fast ADC, and DSP throughput makes it a long-standing choice for power-conversion control loops.
When designing with the MC56F8367MPYE, ensure the 160-pin LQFP land pattern is laid out with adequate thermal copper (1 oz minimum, 4-layer recommended) and that the analog and digital grounds are split at the ADC ground pin to preserve ADC accuracy under high di/dt switching conditions.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes — information not consolidated on the manufacturer datasheet — to help engineers evaluate the MC56F8367MPYE for new designs and migration paths from legacy Freescale/NXP DSC platforms.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC56F8367MPYE (same form factor and footprint) — differing in ADC, PWM Modules, Quadrature Decoder, Core, Package.
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MC56F8367MPYE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | 56800E (16-bit DSC) |
| Core Architecture | Hybrid DSP/MCU, Harvard bus |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 60 MHz |
| Program Memory | 512 KB (256K x 16) Flash |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V (typical) |
| ADC | Dual 12-bit ADC |
| PWM Modules | Yes, with ADC synchronization |
| Quadrature Decoder | On 56F8167 variant (2 channels) |
| Communication | CAN 2.0, SCI, SPI, I2C |
| Debug Interface | JTAG / OnCE |
| Package | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MC56F8367MPYE Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 2 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 3 | PWM0 — PWM channel 0 output |
| Pin 4 | PWM1 — PWM channel 1 output |
| Pin 5 | PWM2 — PWM channel 2 output |
| Pin 6 | PWM3 — PWM channel 3 output |
| Pin 7 | PWM4 — PWM channel 4 output |
| Pin 8 | PWM5 — PWM channel 5 output |
| Pin 9 | VDDA — Analog 3.3 V supply |
| Pin 10 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Pin 11 | AN0 — ADC channel 0 input |
| Pin 12 | AN1 — ADC channel 1 input |
| Pin 13 | AN2 — ADC channel 2 input |
| Pin 14 | AN3 — ADC channel 3 input |
| Pin 15 | AN4 — ADC channel 4 input |
| Pin 16 | AN5 — ADC channel 5 input |
| Pin 17 | AN6 — ADC channel 6 input |
| Pin 18 | AN7 — ADC channel 7 input |
| Pin 19 | VREFH — ADC high reference |
| Pin 20 | VREFL — ADC low reference |
| Pin 21 | GPIO0 — General-purpose I/O 0 |
| Pin 22 | GPIO1 — General-purpose I/O 1 |
| Pin 23 | GPIO2 — General-purpose I/O 2 |
| Pin 24 | GPIO3 — General-purpose I/O 3 |
| Pin 25 | TXD0 — SCI0 transmit (async serial) |
| Pin 26 | RXD0 — SCI0 receive (async serial) |
| Pin 27 | TXD1 — SCI1 transmit |
| Pin 28 | RXD1 — SCI1 receive |
| Pin 29 | MISO0 — SPI0 master-in slave-out |
| Pin 30 | MOSI0 — SPI0 master-out slave-in |
| Pin 31 | SCLK0 — SPI0 serial clock |
| Pin 32 | SS0 — SPI0 slave select |
| Pin 33 | SDA — I2C data |
| Pin 34 | SCL — I2C clock |
| Pin 35 | CAN_TX — CAN 2.0 transmit |
| Pin 36 | CAN_RX — CAN 2.0 receive |
| Pin 37 | TCLK0 — Timer A input 0 |
| Pin 38 | TCLK1 — Timer A input 1 |
| Pin 39 | TA0 — Timer A channel 0 |
| Pin 40 | TA1 — Timer A channel 1 |
| Pin 41 | TA2 — Timer A channel 2 |
| Pin 42 | TA3 — Timer A channel 3 |
| Pin 43 | TB0 — Timer B channel 0 |
| Pin 44 | TB1 — Timer B channel 1 |
| Pin 45 | TB2 — Timer B channel 2 |
| Pin 46 | TB3 — Timer B channel 3 |
| Pin 47 | TC0 — Quad Timer C channel 0 |
| Pin 48 | TC1 — Quad Timer C channel 1 |
| Pin 49 | TC2 — Quad Timer C channel 2 |
| Pin 50 | TC3 — Quad Timer C channel 3 |
| Pin 51 | TC4 — Quad Timer C channel 4 |
| Pin 52 | TC5 — Quad Timer C channel 5 |
| Pin 53 | TC6 — Quad Timer C channel 6 |
| Pin 54 | TC7 — Quad Timer C channel 7 |
| Pin 55 | PHASEA — Quadrature Decoder phase A (56F8167) |
| Pin 56 | PHASEB — Quadrature Decoder phase B (56F8167) |
| Pin 57 | INDEX — Quadrature Decoder index (56F8167) |
| Pin 58 | HOME — Home sensor input (56F8167) |
| Pin 59 | RESET — Active-low reset input |
| Pin 60 | EXTAL — External clock / crystal input |
| Pin 61 | XTAL — Crystal output |
| Pin 62 | CLKOUT — System clock output |
| Pin 63 | TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin 64 | TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin 65 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 66 | TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 67 | TRST — JTAG test reset |
| Pin 68 | DE — Debug Event output |
| Pin 69 | BKPT — OnCE breakpoint input |
| Pin 70 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 71 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 72 | GPIO4 — General-purpose I/O 4 |
| Pin 73 | GPIO5 — General-purpose I/O 5 |
| Pin 74 | GPIO6 — General-purpose I/O 6 |
| Pin 75 | GPIO7 — General-purpose I/O 7 |
| Pin 76 | GPIO8 — General-purpose I/O 8 |
| Pin 77 | GPIO9 — General-purpose I/O 9 |
| Pin 78 | GPIO10 — General-purpose I/O 10 |
| Pin 79 | GPIO11 — General-purpose I/O 11 |
| Pin 80 | GPIO12 — General-purpose I/O 12 |
| Pin 81 | GPIO13 — General-purpose I/O 13 |
| Pin 82 | GPIO14 — General-purpose I/O 14 |
| Pin 83 | GPIO15 — General-purpose I/O 15 |
| Pin 84 | GPIO16 — General-purpose I/O 16 |
| Pin 85 | GPIO17 — General-purpose I/O 17 |
| Pin 86 | GPIO18 — General-purpose I/O 18 |
| Pin 87 | GPIO19 — General-purpose I/O 19 |
| Pin 88 | GPIO20 — General-purpose I/O 20 |
| Pin 89 | GPIO21 — General-purpose I/O 21 |
| Pin 90 | GPIO22 — General-purpose I/O 22 |
| Pin 91 | GPIO23 — General-purpose I/O 23 |
| Pin 92 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 93 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 94 | PWM6 — PWM channel 6 output |
| Pin 95 | PWM7 — PWM channel 7 output |
| Pin 96 | PWM8 — PWM channel 8 output |
| Pin 97 | PWM9 — PWM channel 9 output |
| Pin 98 | PWM10 — PWM channel 10 output |
| Pin 99 | PWM11 — PWM channel 11 output |
| Pin 100 | FAULT0 — PWM fault input 0 |
| Pin 101 | FAULT1 — PWM fault input 1 |
| Pin 102 | FAULT2 — PWM fault input 2 |
| Pin 103 | ISOL0 — PWM isolated output 0 |
| Pin 104 | ISOL1 — PWM isolated output 1 |
| Pin 105 | ISOL2 — PWM isolated output 2 |
| Pin 106 | ISOL3 — PWM isolated output 3 |
| Pin 107 | ISOL4 — PWM isolated output 4 |
| Pin 108 | ISOL5 — PWM isolated output 5 |
| Pin 109 | ISOL6 — PWM isolated output 6 |
| Pin 110 | ISOL7 — PWM isolated output 7 |
| Pin 111 | VDDA — Analog 3.3 V supply |
| Pin 112 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Pin 113 | AN8 — ADC channel 8 input |
| Pin 114 | AN9 — ADC channel 9 input |
| Pin 115 | AN10 — ADC channel 10 input |
| Pin 116 | AN11 — ADC channel 11 input |
| Pin 117 | AN12 — ADC channel 12 input |
| Pin 118 | AN13 — ADC channel 13 input |
| Pin 119 | AN14 — ADC channel 14 input |
| Pin 120 | AN15 — ADC channel 15 input |
| Pin 121 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 122 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 123 | MISO1 — SPI1 master-in slave-out |
| Pin 124 | MOSI1 — SPI1 master-out slave-in |
| Pin 125 | SCLK1 — SPI1 serial clock |
| Pin 126 | SS1 — SPI1 slave select |
| Pin 127 | GPIO24 — General-purpose I/O 24 |
| Pin 128 | GPIO25 — General-purpose I/O 25 |
| Pin 129 | GPIO26 — General-purpose I/O 26 |
| Pin 130 | GPIO27 — General-purpose I/O 27 |
| Pin 131 | GPIO28 — General-purpose I/O 28 |
| Pin 132 | GPIO29 — General-purpose I/O 29 |
| Pin 133 | GPIO30 — General-purpose I/O 30 |
| Pin 134 | GPIO31 — General-purpose I/O 31 |
| Pin 135 | GPIO32 — General-purpose I/O 32 |
| Pin 136 | GPIO33 — General-purpose I/O 33 |
| Pin 137 | GPIO34 — General-purpose I/O 34 |
| Pin 138 | GPIO35 — General-purpose I/O 35 |
| Pin 139 | GPIO36 — General-purpose I/O 36 |
| Pin 140 | GPIO37 — General-purpose I/O 37 |
| Pin 141 | GPIO38 — General-purpose I/O 38 |
| Pin 142 | GPIO39 — General-purpose I/O 39 |
| Pin 143 | GPIO40 — General-purpose I/O 40 |
| Pin 144 | GPIO41 — General-purpose I/O 41 |
| Pin 145 | GPIO42 — General-purpose I/O 42 |
| Pin 146 | GPIO43 — General-purpose I/O 43 |
| Pin 147 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 148 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 149 | PLL_VDD — PLL supply (filtered analog) |
| Pin 150 | PLL_VSS — PLL ground |
| Pin 151 | VDD — 3.3 V digital supply |
| Pin 152 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 153 | GPIO44 — General-purpose I/O 44 |
| Pin 154 | GPIO45 — General-purpose I/O 45 |
| Pin 155 | GPIO46 — General-purpose I/O 46 |
| Pin 156 | GPIO47 — General-purpose I/O 47 |
| Pin 157 | GPIO48 — General-purpose I/O 48 |
| Pin 158 | GPIO49 — General-purpose I/O 49 |
| Pin 159 | GPIO50 — General-purpose I/O 50 |
| Pin 160 | GPIO51 — General-purpose I/O 51 |
Typical Applications
MC56F8367MPYE is suitable for 6 applications: AC Induction Motor Drive, BLDC / PMSM Servo Drive, Solar Inverter Control, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Digital Welding Power Source, Industrial Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD).
AC Induction Motor Drive
The MC56F8367MPYE is purpose-built for variable-frequency AC induction motor drives. Its 60 MHz 56800E DSC core executes field-oriented control (FOC) and V/Hz loops with single-cycle MAC throughput, while the integrated 12-bit ADC and PWM modules with ADC synchronization deliver the deterministic sample-to-update latency required for current loops under 10 us. According to the NXP datasheet, the multi-channel PWM (center-aligned, complementary outputs with dead-time insertion) directly drives three-phase IGBT/MOSFET bridges. The 160-LQFP package exposes all PWM and ADC channels needed for three-phase inverters up to several kW, making this part a long-standing choice for industrial VFDs.
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BLDC / PMSM Servo Drive
For sensorless or sensored BLDC and PMSM servo drives, the MC56F8367MPYE combines DSP-class math with the 56F836X peripheral set. The dual 12-bit ADC supports simultaneous current and voltage sampling at 100 ns conversion, while the 56800E core runs Park/Clarke transforms and PI controllers inside the PWM period. The CAN 2.0 peripheral simplifies integration into multi-axis servo systems. NXP application notes document sensorless FOC startup routines on this part, demonstrating its broad adoption in industrial servo, robotics, and CNC machinery.
Recommended
Solar Inverter Control
In grid-tie and off-grid solar inverters, the MC56F8367MPYE performs MPPT, DC-link voltage regulation, and grid-synchronization control. The 56800E core's fractional arithmetic with saturation keeps long-running integrator loops stable, while the 512 KB Flash accommodates complex grid-code firmware including anti-islanding algorithms. The 160-LQFP exposes enough PWM channels for the full-bridge inverter plus an auxiliary PFC stage. Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +105C) supports outdoor inverter enclosures.
Recommended
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Online double-conversion UPS systems use the MC56F8367MPYE to control the rectifier, inverter, and static bypass switch. The DSP throughput handles real-time RMS and THD calculations on the AC output while maintaining tight output voltage regulation under step loads. According to NXP's 56F836X reference designs, the on-chip PWM supports both the PFC boost stage and the output sine-PWM inverter from a single DSC, reducing BOM cost versus an MCU+DSP two-chip solution.
Recommended
Digital Welding Power Source
Industrial welding inverters require precise current control with sub-millisecond response. The MC56F8367MPYE's 56800E core and PWM modules support welding waveforms including constant-current, pulsed, and AC-bipolar modes for aluminum. The 60 MHz DSP performance allows arc-length estimation and adaptive wire-feed control in real time. The 512 KB Flash stores multi-process welding profiles and the 160-LQFP package survives the high-EMI environment when proper PCB layout is applied per NXP EMC guidelines.
Recommended
Industrial Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD)
Low-voltage industrial VFDs (0.4-22 kW) for pumps, fans, and compressors are a primary application for the MC56F8367MPYE. The part's combination of 60 MHz DSP core, 512 KB Flash, multiple PWM channels, and CAN/RS-485 connectivity supports both motor control and the fieldbus / Modbus stack. Per the NXP datasheet, the 56F8367 is rated for the harsh electrical environment of industrial cabinets, with the 160-LQFP package providing a robust mechanical interface for through-hole or socketed assembly.
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Engineering reference data for MC56F8367MPYE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC56F8357MPYE | MC56F8347MPYE | MC56F8167MPYE | MC56F8377MPYE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) - same | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) - same | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) - same | 160-LQFP (24x24 mm) - same |
| Core | 56800E (16-bit DSC) | 56800E (16-bit DSC) | 56800E (16-bit DSC) | 56800E (16-bit DSC) | 56800E (16-bit DSC) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz | 60 MHz |
| ADC | Dual 12-bit | Dual 12-bit | Dual 12-bit | Dual 12-bit | Dual 12-bit |
| Quadrature Decoder | No (56F8367 die) | No | No | Yes (2 channels) | No |
| CAN 2.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the 56F836X family (vs MC56F8347MPYE)
- 56800E core with rich PWM/ADC peripheral set (vs MC56F8167MPYE)
- JTAG/OnCE debug + serial bootloader (vs Legacy 56F8xx DSCs without OnCE)
- Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +105C) (vs Commercial-grade MCUs in the same price tier)
Design Notes
Estimated: the MC56F8367MPYE draws approximately 80-120 mA from the 3.3 V VDD rail at 60 MHz core clock with peripherals active. Place 100 nF decoupling caps on every VDD/VSS pair within 5 mm of the pin, plus a single 10 uF bulk cap near the MCU. The PLL supply pin (PLL_VDD) must be filtered with an RC network (typically 10 ohm + 100 nF) to keep PLL jitter low. VDDA/VSSA must be isolated from noisy digital grounds — connect them at a single point near the on-chip ADC ground reference.
The 160-LQFP package has a theta_JA of approximately 35-40 C/W (estimated; refer to NXP MC56F8367 datasheet thermal table for exact value). At full 60 MHz operation with all peripherals enabled, internal dissipation reaches ~0.5-0.7 W. For motor-control PCBs, recommend a 4-layer stackup with a continuous ground pour under the LQFP to keep junction temperature rise under 25 C above ambient. In sealed inverter enclosures, derate ambient temperature by 10-15 C for long-term reliability.
Keep analog signal traces (AN0-AN15, VREFH/VREFL) short and away from PWM switching nets. Route the JTAG signals (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO/TRST) on the inner layer with a ground guard ring to prevent noise coupling during in-circuit debugging of switching power stages. Place the external crystal (or oscillator) within 10 mm of EXTAL/XTAL and ground the crystal can to VSS. Per NXP layout guidelines, place a 1 kohm pull-up on RESET to VDD and a 100 nF cap to ground for clean power-on reset behavior.
Do not enable unused PWM outputs as GPIO without first disabling the PWM module — driven-controllers can source/sink up to 12 mA and damage adjacent analog inputs. The Quadrature Decoder (PHASEA/PHASEB/INDEX/HOME) exists only on the 56F8167 die; software that assumes the QD exists on the 56F8367 will not work — verify die revision against the silicon ID register before enabling QD peripherals. When migrating from Freescale-era documentation, note that NXP has updated errata and BSDL files; always check the latest errata sheet for the specific mask set.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Industrial-grade DSC; not AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive equivalent is the MPC56xx ASIL-B family, not in the 56F8xxx line).
