MC908EY16MFAE - 8-Bit 8MHz 16KB Flash MCU | NXP
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MC908EY16MFAE Overview
An HC08 microcontroller is an integrated circuit designed for small embedded-control systems. It executes firmware from embedded program memory, reads inputs through digital and analog peripherals, and controls external actuators through its I/O pins. In the broader hierarchy, the MC908EY16MFAE is a microcontroller, an embedded-processing IC, and a semiconductor component used as the central controller in compact electronic products.
The verified product data identifies this device as an 8-bit MCU with an 8 MHz operating frequency, 16 KB, or 16K x 8, of flash memory, and a 32-LQFP package measuring 7 x 7 mm. These figures establish the core resource limits for code storage and processing speed. Detailed electrical limits, memory-map organization, peripheral availability, voltage range, and timing characteristics are not supplied in the verified excerpts and must be confirmed in the manufacturer datasheet.
Typical HC08 use cases include compact appliance controls, keyboard and user-interface controllers, small motor or relay-control boards, sensor-conditioning systems, and industrial modules where an 8-bit processor is sufficient. The 16 KB flash capacity is appropriate for firmware with focused control logic rather than large graphical interfaces or complex networking stacks. The 8 MHz clock provides a straightforward embedded-control platform, while the LQFP package supports conventional PCB assembly and inspection.
Designers should verify supply voltage, I/O limits, timer resources, serial interfaces, memory organization, watchdog behavior, reset requirements, and programming procedures against the official datasheet before releasing a PCB. Because the supplied search results do not include the official datasheet URL, the manufacturer document identifier, or complete pin definitions, those details are not inferred here. This page uses only the verified distributor snippets and marks unavailable technical values as in the specifications.
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View Datasheet →MC908EY16MFAE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit microcontroller |
| Architecture | HC08 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 8 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16 KB |
| Program Memory Organization | 16K x 8 |
| Package | 32-LQFP |
| Package Body Size | 7 x 7 mm |
| Supplier Identification | HC08 HC08 Microcontroller IC |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Pin Count | 32 pins |
MC908EY16MFAE 7 x 7 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC908EY16MFAE (7 x 7 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for MC908EY16MFAE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC908EY16MFAE is suitable for 6 applications: Appliance Control, Sensor Conditioning Board, Keyboard and User Interface Controller, Relay and Actuator Control, Small Motor Control Module, Compact Industrial Control Module.
Appliance Control
MC908EY16MFAE is a plausible fit for compact appliance controllers because its verified identity combines an 8-bit HC08 core, 8 MHz operating frequency, and 16 KB flash memory. The device can execute focused control firmware for user inputs, operating modes, relays, indicators, and interlocks when its electrical limits and peripheral set match the design. The 32-LQFP 7 x 7 mm package provides a conventional surface-mount footprint for multi-layer control boards. Confirm voltage tolerance, I/O limits, timers, and required communications in the official datasheet before layout release.
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Sensor Conditioning Board
For a compact sensor-conditioning product, MC908EY16MFAE can serve as the embedded controller for reading digital sensors, coordinating measurements, filtering simple control logic, and driving indicators or an actuator interface. Its 8 MHz HC08 processing rate and 16 KB flash capacity suit small deterministic control loops, provided the required sensor interface and timing fit the device resources. The LQFP package allows routing to a small PCB, but analog input characteristics, comparator or ADC functions, and external-interface requirements remain to be verified from the datasheet.
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Keyboard and User Interface Controller
MC908EY16MFAE can fit a compact keyboard, panel, or embedded user-interface controller when the firmware mainly scans inputs, manages indicators, debounces contacts, and performs simple state-machine logic. The verified 8-bit architecture and 16 KB flash provide a defined code-storage base for modest firmware, while the 8 MHz clock supports straightforward control tasks. The design must confirm available digital I/O, debounce timing, display or serial requirements, and operating voltage. Use the official 32-LQFP pinout rather than assuming peripheral locations.
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Relay and Actuator Control
In a relay, solenoid, or small actuator-control module, MC908EY16MFAE can execute state logic, timing sequences, fault handling, and button or sensor inputs. Its 8 MHz operation is sufficient for many non-real-time embedded-control tasks, and the 16 KB flash capacity can hold compact application firmware. The critical engineering checks are output-drive limits, isolation requirements, inductive-load protection, startup behavior, and supply regulation. Those details are not included in the verified snippets and must be established from the manufacturer datasheet and system design.
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Small Motor Control Module
MC908EY16MFAE may be used in a small motor-control module when the required functions are simple command processing, limit sensing, timing, and low-speed sequencing rather than high-performance motor commutation. The verified 8-bit HC08 core at 8 MHz and 16 KB flash provide a compact firmware platform for basic control logic. A production design must verify PWM or timer availability, analog sensing interfaces, driver compatibility, thermal requirements, and protection circuitry. Do not infer motor-control suitability from the package or clock rate alone.
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Compact Industrial Control Module
MC908EY16MFAE can be evaluated for a compact industrial control module handling local sequencing, status reporting, and discrete I/O. Its 8-bit architecture and 8 MHz clock are appropriate for small control tasks, while the 16 KB flash footprint supports compact application code. Before using it in an industrial environment, verify operating temperature, supply tolerance, noise immunity, ESD behavior, EMC expectations, watchdog or reset behavior, and lifecycle status. The verified search data does not provide those qualification details, so this application remains conditional pending datasheet review.
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Engineering reference data for MC908EY16MFAE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC68HC908JL8CFAE | MC908EY8CFAE | MC908JL8CDWER | MC908GZ16MFAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 32-LQFP (7 x 7 mm) | 32-LQFP (7 x 7 mm) - stated in comparison result | 32-LQFP (7 x 7 mm) - stated in comparison result | 32-LQFP (7 x 7 mm) - site MPN listing | 32-LQFP (7 x 7 mm) - site MPN listing |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Key Differentiators
- Verified HC08 architecture and clock resource (vs MC68HC908JL8CFAE)
- Verified flash capacity (vs MC908EY8CFAE)
- Explicit package identification (vs MC908JL8CDWER)
Design Notes
Use the official MC908EY16MFAE package drawing and pinout before assigning power, ground, programming, reset, and signal functions. The verified data identifies a 32-LQFP 7 x 7 mm package, but it does not provide pin names, exposed-pad details, or recommended land pattern. Confirm pin numbering, courtyard clearance, soldering profile, and assembly orientation rather than relying on a generic LQFP footprint. The first schematic and PCB reviews should compare every net against the manufacturer drawing.
Determine the required supply range and current budget from the official datasheet before adding decoupling. The supplied results do not state operating voltage, active current, or power-consumption limits. Validate the source impedance, regulator tolerance, startup behavior, and local bypass strategy against those limits. Estimated power calculations are not possible from the verified data, so no dissipation value is asserted here.
Do not treat a similar HC08 or LQFP MPN as a drop-in replacement solely because the package name matches. The cross-reference results identify MC68HC908JL8CFAE and MC908EY8CFAE as comparison candidates but do not establish pin, memory, clock, peripheral, voltage, or firmware compatibility. Check the manufacturer pinout and device documentation, then verify programming and timing behavior before substituting any alternate.
Compliance Information
Compliance information is not included in the supplied verified distributor snippets. Confirm RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status from the current manufacturer product documentation or declaration.