MC908GZ60VFUE-FR - 8-Bit 8 MHz MCU, 60 KB Flash | NXP
MPN: MC908GZ60VFUE-FR ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19.86 | $19.86 |
| 10 | $18.95 | $189.50 |
| 100 | $16.8 | $1,680.00 |
| 500 | $14.75 | $7,375.00 |
| 1,000 | $13.25 | $13,250.00 |
MC908GZ60VFUE-FR Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a type of integrated circuit used to execute embedded firmware, read inputs, control outputs, and manage system behavior. The HC08GZ family belongs to the HC08 low-cost, high-performance MCU family and uses the enhanced M68HC08 CPU08 core. Within the embedded-control hierarchy, this MCU combines processor core, Flash program memory, peripherals, and package-level I/O in one device.
The principal verified features are the 8-bit data-bus architecture, 8 MHz operating frequency, 60 KB Flash memory, and 64-QFP package. The 60 KB Flash capacity is suitable for firmware that is larger than the memory found in very small 8-bit MCUs, while the CPU08 architecture supports compact embedded control logic. The QFP package provides a surface-mount form factor for automated assembly and multi-board production.
The MC908GZ60VFUE-FR is positioned for industrial and embedded products requiring a dedicated 8-bit controller rather than a higher-performance 16-bit or 32-bit MCU. Typical design considerations include confirming the exact peripheral set, I/O mapping, voltage requirements, clock configuration, memory organization, and package footprint against the current manufacturer datasheet before committing a new PCB design.
Potential applications include sensor conditioning, simple motor-control logic, keypad and display interfaces, appliance control, industrial instrumentation, and low-cost embedded modules. The controller can centralize fixed-function logic where an 8-bit CPU, 60 KB Flash, and 64-pin integration are sufficient, reducing the need for a larger processor.
For a new design, use the manufacturer product page and current datasheet as the authority for pin assignments, electrical limits, memory details, peripheral availability, and qualification information. Distributor pages confirm catalog identity and commercial availability, but they may not expose every engineering parameter needed for schematic or PCB decisions.
This page combines verified product identity, source URLs, distributor specifications, engineering guidance, and replacement analysis. It is intended to help engineers evaluate the MC908GZ60VFUE-FR quickly while keeping unverified technical details explicitly unresolved rather than presenting unsupported assumptions as specifications.
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| Product Type | 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | HC08GZ |
| Processor Core | Enhanced M68HC08 CPU08 |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 8 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB (60K x 8) |
| Package | 64-QFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| Package Type | QFP |
| Terminal Count | 64 terminals |
| Package Shape | Square |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V |
MC908GZ60VFUE-FR square Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC908GZ60VFUE-FR (square 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 MC908GZ60VFUE-FR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC908GZ60VFUE-FR is suitable for 6 applications: Embedded Sensor Conditioning, Industrial Instrumentation, Appliance Control, Keypad and Display Interface, Simple Motor and Relay Control, Communication Gateway Module.
Embedded Sensor Conditioning
The MC908GZ60VFUE-FR fits compact sensor-conditioning systems where an 8-bit MCU must acquire inputs, apply calibration or filtering, and supervise alarms. Its 8 MHz CPU08 core provides a straightforward control platform, while 60 KB Flash supports moderate firmware and state-machine logic. The device can sit between analog front-end circuits and a communications interface, provided the selected variant includes the required timers, I/O, serial peripherals, and analog functions. Because the verified data does not enumerate peripherals, engineers should confirm them in the current NXP datasheet before finalizing the schematic.
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Industrial Instrumentation
For instrument-control panels, the MC908GZ60VFUE-FR can manage buttons, displays, indicators, and operating sequences from one 8-bit controller. Its 60 KB Flash capacity is useful for menu logic, calibration tables, diagnostics, and supervisory code, while the 64-QFP package provides a higher pin-count option for mixed peripheral assignments. The 8 MHz CPU clock is suitable for many non-real-time polling tasks, but timing-critical loops must be checked against the actual peripheral clock configuration. Industrial qualification should follow the manufacturer’s electrical, temperature, and lifecycle requirements.
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Appliance Control
The MC908GZ60VFUE-FR is suitable for fixed-function appliance control, including user input, relay or indicator management, timers, and protection sequencing. An 8-bit CPU architecture is appropriate when the system is dominated by discrete logic and modest state management rather than high-bandwidth computation. The 60 KB Flash capacity can hold a complete control application, while the QFP package supports conventional surface-mount assembly. Engineers must verify output-driver capability, pin multiplexing, watchdog behavior, and electrical limits because those details are not included in the supplied distributor excerpts.
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Keypad and Display Interface
In keypad and display products, the MC908GZ60VFUE-FR can scan inputs, debounce controls, update display commands, and coordinate user-interface events. The 64-QFP package offers more external connections than a small microcontroller package, which can simplify pin assignment when several buttons, indicators, or display-control signals are required. The CPU08 core’s 8 MHz maximum clock supports typical event-driven interface logic, while 60 KB Flash provides room for menus and mapping tables. Exact display timing and peripheral support must be checked against the verified NXP documentation for the selected device variant.
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Simple Motor and Relay Control
The MC908GZ60VFUE-FR can be evaluated for small motor, relay, or actuator-control subsystems where sequencing and interlocks dominate the application. The 8-bit CPU08 architecture can execute state machines, monitor limit inputs, and coordinate outputs, while the 64-QFP package may provide sufficient pins for control and feedback signals. The 8 MHz clock is useful for deterministic low-bandwidth control logic, but motor transients, inductive loads, isolation, and drive-current requirements demand external protection hardware. Verify timer, PWM, interrupt, and I/O specifications before selecting it for a motor-design baseline.
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Communication Gateway Module
The MC908GZ60VFUE-FR may be used as a protocol-conversion or supervisory controller in a compact embedded communication module. Its 60 KB Flash capacity can store framing logic, command tables, status handling, and protocol state, while the 8-bit CPU is appropriate for low-throughput serial tasks. The MCU should handle framing and supervisory functions while external circuitry handles voltage levels, isolation, termination, and RF or network interfaces. Because the verified excerpts do not identify the available serial peripherals or pin multiplexing, those functions require direct confirmation from the current NXP datasheet.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 64-QFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| Processor Architecture | 8-bit enhanced M68HC08 CPU08 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 8 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB (60K x 8) |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Terminal Count | 64 terminals |
| Price | $19.86 as of 2026-10-21 |
Key Differentiators
- Verified 60 KB Flash capacity (vs MC908GZ60VFUE)
- 64-QFP integration (vs MC908AB32CFUE)
- 8 MHz CPU08 performance class (vs MC908AP32ACFBE)
- Industrial positioning (vs MC908GZ60VFUE)
Design Notes
Begin layout from the exact NXP 64-QFP package drawing, not only the distributor package label. Confirm pin 1 orientation, pad dimensions, courtyard, solder-mask clearance, and exposed or thermal requirements for the exact ordering suffix. The verified sources identify a 64-QFP, 14 x 14 mm package, but the complete pin map and package drawing details are [DATA_NEEDED].
Define the power rails and decoupling strategy from the current datasheet before placing external circuitry. The verified data identifies a 3.3 V / 5 V device description, but it does not provide minimum voltage, maximum voltage, current consumption, or pin-level power requirements. Use a datasheet-grounded regulator and place local bypass capacitors according to the manufacturer’s recommended layout and stability requirements.
Route high-speed or noise-sensitive signals away from switching nodes and noisy peripherals, while keeping crystal or clock paths short if an external clock source is used. The supplied data does not list oscillator pins or timing requirements, so clock topology must be confirmed from the MC908GZ60 family documentation. Validate signal integrity at the actual 8 MHz operating condition and include test points for firmware bring-up.
Do not substitute the non-FR and -FR identifiers based only on the shared 8-bit, 8 MHz, 60 KB Flash, and 64-QFP descriptions. The verified cross-reference search did not confirm the meaning of -FR or prove pin-to-pin compatibility. Before production, compare the NXP ordering table, package suffix, memory organization, peripheral set, temperature grade, lifecycle status, and software-device identifier.
Estimate junction temperature only after the actual dissipation, ambient temperature, and PCB thermal resistance are known. The verified excerpts do not provide supply current, I/O loading, thermal resistance, or maximum junction temperature, so no numerical thermal result can be responsibly calculated here. Use the manufacturer’s thermal information and measure or conservatively estimate the assembled board temperature during worst-case operation.
Compliance Information
The verified snippets do not provide authoritative compliance declarations for the exact MC908GZ60VFUE-FR suffix. RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status remain unknown pending current NXP documentation or a supplier declaration.
