MC908GZ32VFAE - 8-Bit 8MHz 32KB Flash MCU | NXP
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MC908GZ32VFAE Overview
The HC08GZ family is part of the broader HC08 microcontroller hierarchy. An MCU integrates a CPU, nonvolatile program memory, data memory, peripherals, and input/output pins into one device, allowing compact embedded products to be built without separate logic devices. The MC908GZ32VFAE therefore serves as a central embedded controller rather than a discrete logic IC or power-management component.
Verified product information highlights 32KB of flash, an 8MHz operating speed, integrated timers, and low-power operation. Flash memory retains programmed firmware when power is removed, allowing the MCU to execute a complete embedded-control routine without an external program-memory device. The 48-LQFP (7x7) package provides a defined, inspectable lead arrangement for conventional PCB assembly, while the 3.3V/5V supply description supports integration with systems using either of those operating rails.
Typical application domains include automotive body and accessory control, motor or relay sequencing, industrial control panels, sensing systems, and compact embedded products. The CPU08 architecture and timer resources make it suitable for deterministic control tasks that do not require the processing capacity or memory bandwidth of a 16-bit or 32-bit MCU. Firmware should still be tested against the manufacturer datasheet for timing, interrupt, peripheral, and electrical limits.
For a new PCB, place decoupling, programming-interface access, clock circuitry, and required pull components according to the manufacturer reference design. Do not assume that a related HC08 or HCS08 part is pin-compatible without checking the exact package pinout and peripheral mapping. The verified data does not provide a current manufacturer PDF URL, detailed electrical limits, memory-map information, or lifecycle declaration, so those fields remain explicitly marked for verification.
Drop-in alternatives for MC908GZ32VFAE — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC908GZ32VFAE (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Supply Voltage, Program Memory Size, Maximum Clock Frequency, RAM Size.
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View Datasheet →MC908GZ32VFAE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit MCU |
| Architecture | HC08 CISC |
| CPU | Enhanced M68HC08 CPU08 |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 8 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 32KB (32K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V/5V |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7) |
| Package Pin Count | 48 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Package Shape | Square |
| Package Code | LFQFP |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Integrated Timers | Yes |
| Power Consumption | Ultra-low power consumption |
| Automotive Application Suitability | Automotive applications |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Data Bus Width | 8-bit |
MC908GZ32VFAE lfqfp Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC908GZ32VFAE (lfqfp 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 MC908GZ32VFAE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC908GZ32VFAE is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control, Industrial Relay and Sequencer Control, Motor and Relay Sequencing, Compact Sensor Interface, Embedded Control Panel, Low-Power Standby Controller, Legacy Product Design-in.
Automotive Body Control
The MC908GZ32VFAE fits low-complexity automotive body-control tasks where an 8-bit CPU, 32KB flash, integrated timers, and 3.3V/5V operation provide a compact control platform. It can supervise relays, lamps, switches, or actuator sequences when the complete peripheral map and electrical limits match the design. Its verified HC08GZ positioning and automotive application description make it relevant to legacy or cost-sensitive vehicle electronics, provided the manufacturer’s automotive qualification and temperature requirements are confirmed before production.
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Industrial Relay and Sequencer Control
The MC908GZ32VFAE can serve as the central controller in a compact industrial sequencing module because it combines 32KB flash with an 8MHz HC08 CPU08 core and integrated timers. A firmware loop can read inputs, schedule timing events, and drive relays or indicator outputs. The verified data does not specify relay-driver ratings, isolation requirements, or industrial certification, so a practical design must add suitable driver stages and verify the operating-temperature and EMC requirements independently.
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Motor and Relay Sequencing
The 8MHz CPU08 core and integrated timers in the MC908GZ32VFAE are useful for deterministic motor-start, stop, and interlock sequencing when the application does not require a high-performance real-time control processor. The 32KB flash allows the sequencing logic, fault states, and diagnostic routines to reside on-chip. Actual motor performance depends on external drivers, current sensing, protection, and the verified pin and timer assignments, none of which are fully supplied in the source snippets.
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Compact Sensor Interface
MC908GZ32VFAE can coordinate simple sensors, switches, and threshold decisions in a compact embedded module because its verified configuration includes 32KB flash, an 8MHz CPU, integrated timers, and a 48-LQFP package. Firmware can sample digital inputs, debounce contacts, maintain operating state, and report events through available communication resources once those resources are confirmed in the datasheet. The verified data does not specify ADC resolution, sensor interfaces, or communication baud-rate limits, so those functions must not be assumed.
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Embedded Control Panel
The MC908GZ32VFAE is suitable for a small embedded control panel that scans buttons, manages indicator timing, and executes a fixed control routine. Its 32KB flash provides room for firmware storage, while the 8-bit architecture keeps the control loop straightforward for deterministic tasks. Panel-specific display drivers, communication transceivers, debounce networks, and power-supply components should be selected separately; none of those external functions is specified by the verified product snippets.
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Low-Power Standby Controller
The verified NXP description highlights ultra-low-power consumption, making MC908GZ32VFAE a candidate for battery-operated or intermittently powered embedded products. A low-power design can place the controller in an available low-power state and use its timers or external wake-up behavior to restart a measurement or actuator routine. The supplied snippets do not quantify sleep current, wake-up time, battery voltage range, or retention behavior, so those values must be obtained from the manufacturer datasheet before sizing a battery.
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Legacy Product Design-in
MC908GZ32VFAE can be evaluated for legacy HC08GZ products that require 32KB flash, 8MHz operation, and the established 48-LQFP form factor. Its low-cost, high-performance family positioning is reflected in the verified NXP and distributor descriptions, making it relevant to maintenance and continuation designs. However, the supplied data does not confirm lifecycle status, current stock, or production support; procurement and lifecycle teams should request written confirmation before committing to a new production run.
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Engineering reference data for MC908GZ32VFAE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC908GZ16CFAE | MC908GZ32VFA | MC908AP32CFAER | MC9S08AW48CFGER |
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| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7) | 48-LQFP (7x7) | 48-LQFP (7x7) | 48-LQFP (7x7) | 48-LQFP (7x7) |
Key Differentiators
- Verified 32KB flash capacity (vs MC908GZ16CFAE)
- Verified 8MHz operating class (vs MC908GZ32VFA)
- Verified 3.3V/5V operation (vs MC9S08AW48CFGER)
Design Notes
The verified product data specifies 3.3V/5V operation, but it does not provide the regulator tolerance, absolute maximum ratings, or required decoupling values. Before layout, verify the supply range and pin names in the official datasheet. Place the required bypass capacitors adjacent to the MCU power pins, keep return paths short, and ensure the power source can handle the exact load, startup behavior, and I/O current required by the finished design.
Use the 48-LQFP (7x7) footprint only after checking the manufacturer land pattern and exposed-pad or thermal-pad requirements. The verified distributor description identifies gull-wing leads but does not provide a complete pinout, so do not assign functions from package position alone. Preserve access to programming and reset signals, provide unobstructed assembly clearance, and validate the footprint against the current NXP package drawing before releasing the PCB files.
Keep clock and sensitive signal traces short and route them away from noisy switching nodes where the application permits it. The MCU’s 8MHz CPU08 operation and integrated timers make timing-sensitive firmware possible, but the verified snippets do not define timing margins or peripheral pin locations. Review the datasheet for clock, interrupt, timer, and communication constraints, then use controlled impedance and grounded return paths only when the actual interface standard requires them.
Do not treat a related HC08 or HCS08 MPN as a drop-in replacement merely because it is listed near the target in search results. Verify all 48 pins, power rails, reset polarity, clock pins, programming signals, timer assignments, memory size, and peripheral functions. The supplied cross-reference results identify candidates but do not prove complete pin compatibility; prototype and review the manufacturer documentation before substitution.
Compliance Information
The verified sources identify automotive application suitability but do not provide a current manufacturer declaration for RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free status, halogen-free status, or conflict-minerals compliance. Verify these claims with the current NXP product documentation or supplier certificates.