MC908GZ60CFUE - 8-Bit HC08 MCU, 60KB Flash, 8MHz | NXP
MPN: MC908GZ60CFUE ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15.75 | $15.75 |
| 10 | $14.2 | $142.00 |
| 100 | $12.1 | $1,210.00 |
| 500 | $10.5 | $5,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.25 | $9,250.00 |
MC908GZ60CFUE Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory (Flash/ROM), volatile working memory (RAM), and a range of peripheral interfaces such as timers, ADC, serial ports, and GPIO into one IC. MCUs sit in the embedded-system hierarchy below microprocessors (MPU) and above discrete logic ICs, and they form the lowest tier of computing platforms that execute firmware directly from on-chip memory. The HC08 family is a low-cost, high-performance 8-bit CISC architecture originally developed by Motorola (later Freescale, now NXP) and remains widely used in cost-sensitive, deterministic control tasks.
Key features of the MC908GZ60CFUE include an 8 MHz maximum bus frequency, 60KB (60K x 8) program Flash, 1.5KB on-chip RAM, a 10-bit 8-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC), up to 36 general-purpose I/O pins, two 16-bit timer channels with PWM, an asynchronous SCI (serial communications interface) for UART communication, and an SPI-compatible serial peripheral interface. The device operates from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply range and supports industrial-grade temperature operation from -40C to +85C.
The MC908GZ60CFUE uses the enhanced M68HC08 CPU08 core, which is binary-compatible with the legacy HC05 instruction set while adding additional addressing modes, stack pointer operations, and a multiply instruction. The integrated 60KB Flash supports in-application programming through a ROM-resident bootloader via the SCI port, enabling firmware upgrades without removing the MCU from the board. The 10-bit ADC with 8 input channels and the dual 16-bit timer/PWM blocks make the device suitable for mixed-signal control loops.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics (window lift, mirror control, lighting modules), HVAC damper and blower control, white-goods and appliance motor control, simple industrial sensor aggregation nodes, and low-cost remote keyless entry receivers. The wide 3V-5.5V supply tolerance allows direct connection to 5V automotive bus rails and 3.3V industrial logic without level shifters. The QFP-64 package exposes enough pins for parallel-bus-style external memory or peripheral expansion on legacy designs.
When designing with this device, consider the discontinued status of the part - NXP has placed MC908GZ60CFUE under End of Life. New designs should evaluate NXP S08 and S12 families, or third-party HC08-compatible drop-in replacements. Existing production should secure lifetime-buy inventory and validate that the in-application programming bootloader sequence matches firmware update tooling.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for MC908GZ60CFUE — 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 MC908GZ60CFUE (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, ADC, Supply Voltage, Core, Core Architecture.
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MC908GZ60CFUE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | M68HC08 (CPU08), 8-bit CISC |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 8 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 60 KB (60K x 8) |
| On-chip RAM | 1.5 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 8-channel, 10-bit |
| Timers | 2 x 16-bit with PWM |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x SCI (UART), 1 x SPI |
| GPIO Pins | Up to 36 |
| Package | QFP-64 (14 x 14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Non-Compliant (legacy lead-bearing) |
| Lifecycle | End of Life (EOL) per NXP PCN |
MC908GZ60CFUE Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0V to 5.5V) |
| Pin 2 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 3 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 4 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 5 | IRQ — External interrupt request (active low) |
| Pin 6 | RESET — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 7 | PTA0 — GPIO / TCLK channel 0 |
| Pin 8 | PTA1 — GPIO / TIM channel 0 |
| Pin 9 | PTA2 — GPIO / TIM channel 1 |
| Pin 10 | PTA3 — GPIO / TIM channel 1 |
| Pin 11 | PTA4 — GPIO / SCI TXD |
| Pin 12 | PTA5 — GPIO / SCI RXD |
| Pin 13 | PTA6 — GPIO / SPI MISO |
| Pin 14 | PTA7 — GPIO / SPI MOSI |
| Pin 15 | PTB0 — GPIO / SPI SCK |
| Pin 16 | PTB1 — GPIO / SS (SPI slave select) |
| Pin 17 | PTB2 — GPIO |
| Pin 18 | PTB3 — GPIO |
| Pin 19 | PTB4 — GPIO |
| Pin 20 | PTB5 — GPIO |
| Pin 21 | PTB6 — GPIO |
| Pin 22 | PTB7 — GPIO |
| Pin 23 | PTC0 — ADC channel 0 / GPIO |
| Pin 24 | PTC1 — ADC channel 1 / GPIO |
| Pin 25 | PTC2 — ADC channel 2 / GPIO |
| Pin 26 | PTC3 — ADC channel 3 / GPIO |
| Pin 27 | PTC4 — ADC channel 4 / GPIO |
| Pin 28 | PTC5 — ADC channel 5 / GPIO |
| Pin 29 | PTC6 — ADC channel 6 / GPIO |
| Pin 30 | PTC7 — ADC channel 7 / GPIO |
| Pin 31 | PTD0 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 32 | PTD1 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 33 | PTD2 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 34 | PTD3 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 35 | PTD4 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 36 | PTD5 — GPIO / KBD interrupt |
| Pin 37 | PTD6 — GPIO |
| Pin 38 | PTD7 — GPIO |
| Pin 39 | PTE0 — GPIO |
| Pin 40 | PTE1 — GPIO |
| Pin 41 | PTE2 — GPIO |
| Pin 42 | PTE3 — GPIO |
| Pin 43 | PTE4 — GPIO |
| Pin 44 | PTE5 — GPIO |
| Pin 45 | PTE6 — GPIO |
| Pin 46 | PTE7 — GPIO |
| Pin 47 | PTF0 — GPIO / PWM channel 1 |
| Pin 48 | PTF1 — GPIO / PWM channel 1 |
| Pin 49 | PTF2 — GPIO / PWM channel 2 |
| Pin 50 | PTF3 — GPIO / PWM channel 2 |
| Pin 51 | PTF4 — GPIO |
| Pin 52 | PTF5 — GPIO |
| Pin 53 | PTF6 — GPIO |
| Pin 54 | PTF7 — GPIO |
| Pin 55 | PTG0 — GPIO |
| Pin 56 | PTG1 — GPIO |
| Pin 57 | PTG2 — GPIO |
| Pin 58 | PTG3 — GPIO |
| Pin 59 | PTG4 — GPIO |
| Pin 60 | PTG5 — GPIO |
| Pin 61 | PTG6 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | PTG7 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 64 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0V to 5.5V) |
Typical Applications
MC908GZ60CFUE is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics, HVAC Damper and Blower Control, White Goods and Appliance Motor Control, Industrial Sensor Aggregation Nodes, Remote Keyless Entry Receiver, Lighting Control Modules (LED Drivers).
Automotive Body Electronics
The MC908GZ60CFUE is well suited to automotive body-electronics modules such as window-lift controllers, mirror position controllers, interior lighting drivers, and door-zone nodes where cost, determinism, and a 5V-tolerant supply matter more than raw compute throughput. Its 8 MHz CPU08 core delivers 8 MIPS at 5V - sufficient for brushed DC motor PWM, hall-effect sensor decoding, and LIN-style slave protocol stacks in software. The 8-channel 10-bit ADC captures multiple analog inputs (current sense, thermistor, switch contacts) without an external ADC, while 36 GPIO and two 16-bit timer/PWM blocks drive H-bridges and LED strings directly. Operating voltage 3.0-5.5V tolerates cranking transients on automotive 12V rails after regulation.
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HVAC Damper and Blower Control
HVAC damper and blower controllers require precise PWM generation, robust ADC sampling of mixed analog sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure), and reliable 5V operation across wide environmental swings. The MC908GZ60CFUE addresses these needs with two 16-bit timer/PWM channels for brushless DC or AC blower control, an 8-channel 10-bit ADC for thermistor and pressure-sensor conditioning, and an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C. The 60KB Flash comfortably holds lookup tables for non-linear thermistor linearization and PID loop parameters for closed-loop damper control. The SCI (UART) interfaces to a master climate-control panel for set-point and diagnostic commands.
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White Goods and Appliance Motor Control
Washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerator compressors need deterministic real-time motor control, rugged industrial temperature tolerance, and long-life Flash for field firmware updates. The MC908GZ60CFUE's CPU08 core executes deterministic software loops at 8 MIPS, the two 16-bit timer/PWM channels generate complementary PWM with dead-time insertion for inverter control of small induction motors or BLDC fans, and the 60KB Flash holds sensorless observer code plus application state machines. Its wide 3.0-5.5V supply lets it ride through motor back-EMF events on 5V rails. The HC08 legacy footprint also keeps BOM cost low for high-volume white-goods manufacturing.
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Industrial Sensor Aggregation Nodes
Industrial sensor-hub modules aggregate multiple 4-20 mA or 0-10V analog signals and report them over RS-485 or CAN. The MC908GZ60CFUE fits this role with its 8-channel 10-bit ADC capturing 4-20 mA loops through burden resistors, its SCI (UART) bridged to RS-485 with an external transceiver, and 36 GPIO for digital status inputs and discrete outputs. The 60KB Flash accommodates Modbus RTU or CANopen protocol stacks, calibration coefficients, and sensor linearization tables. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C operation and 5V tolerance suit factory-floor enclosures with long cable runs.
Recommended
Remote Keyless Entry Receiver
Low-cost RKE receiver modules decode amplitude-shift-keyed (ASK) or frequency-shift-keyed (FSK) signals from a 315/433 MHz receiver IC, authenticate rolling codes, and command door-lock actuators. The MC908GZ60CFUE's SCI (UART) interfaces to a standard receiver front-end, the 8-channel ADC captures battery voltage and RSSI diagnostics, and the two timer/PWM channels drive the door-lock motor or LED feedback. With 60KB Flash, the rolling-code algorithm and key-pair tables fit easily; the -40C to +85C range covers under-hood and outdoor vehicle environments. Low cost makes the part ideal for high-volume aftermarket RKE.
Recommended
Lighting Control Modules (LED Drivers)
Interior and exterior automotive lighting modules - tail-light clusters, ambient lighting controllers, and DRL drivers - require multi-channel PWM dimming, fault detection, and LIN or CAN communication. The MC908GZ60CFUE drives up to 36 discrete LED channels via GPIO and timer/PWM, performs current-sense ADC diagnostics on each channel for open/short detection, and runs fault-handling state machines in its 60KB Flash. The 5V supply tolerance rides on automotive 12V regulated rails. The HC08 footprint offers existing module designers a familiar platform to extend legacy designs without redesigning PCBs.
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Engineering reference data for MC908GZ60CFUE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC908GZ48CFUE | MC908GZ32CFUE | MC908GZ60CFUER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | QFP-64 (14x14 mm) | QFP-64 (14x14 mm) - same | QFP-64 (14x14 mm) - same | QFP-64 (14x14 mm) - same |
| Program Flash | 60 KB | 48 KB (-20%) | 32 KB (-47%) | 60 KB (same) |
| RAM | 1.5 KB | 1.5 KB | 1 KB | 1.5 KB |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 8 MHz |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 5.5 V | 3.0 V to 5.5 V | 3.0 V to 5.5 V | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 8-ch, 10-bit | 8-ch, 10-bit | 8-ch, 10-bit | 8-ch, 10-bit |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-density Flash in the HC08GZ family (vs MC908GZ32CFUE)
- QFP-64 package exposes more GPIO than LQFP-48 siblings (vs MC908GZ60MFAE (LQFP-48))
- 5V native tolerance without level shifters (vs S08 S9S08SG family (RoHS-compliant modern MCU))
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD pin (pins 1 and 64 on QFP-64), with a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum-polymer capacitor on the supply rail. The HC08GZ internal voltage regulator is not designed to handle fast load transients from peripheral switching - inadequate decoupling will cause brown-out resets during GPIO toggling bursts. Connect all VSS pins (pins 4 and 63) to a low-impedance ground plane directly.
Route the OSC1/OSC2 crystal traces as short as possible (under 10 mm) and guard them with a ground pour on both sides. Place the crystal load capacitors (typically 15-33 pF) within 2 mm of the MCU pins. Avoid routing high-frequency digital signals or PWM traces across or near the crystal area - this couples noise into the oscillator and degrades UART timing accuracy on the SCI port.
Do not exceed 5.5V on any VDD or I/O pin - the HC08GZ process is 5V-tolerant only up to that absolute maximum. When driving 5V loads from a 3.3V supply, use external level shifters rather than the MCU's GPIO. Also note the part is non-RoHS (Pb-bearing) per NXP datasheet; do not use in RoHS-compliant end products without securing a lead-free suffix variant or migrating to the S08 family.
When using the SCI (UART) for in-application Flash programming through the ROM bootloader, ensure the host's TX-to-RXD path is isolated from any external RS-232/RS-485 transceivers that share the SCI - backfeeding from the field bus during reset will block the bootloader handshake. Add a series resistor (1 kOhm) or FET switch on the SCI RXD pin to isolate the bootloader path during programming.
Compliance Information
Per NXP product information, MC908GZ60CFUE is in End-of-Life status with lead-bearing finish (non-RoHS). Designers targeting RoHS-compliant end products should migrate to NXP S08 family. REACH compliance is maintained per NXP product declaration. AEC-Q100 qualification is not explicitly listed for this part.
