MC9S08AC60CFGE - 8-bit S08 MCU, 60KB Flash, 40MHz | NXP
MPN: MC9S08AC60CFGE ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.95 | $4.95 |
| 10 | $4.55 | $45.50 |
| 100 | $4.12 | $412.00 |
| 500 | $3.78 | $1,890.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.42 | $3,420.00 |
MC9S08AC60CFGE Overview
An MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory, and programmable peripherals into one chip, sitting at the heart of embedded control systems. Within the hierarchy of semiconductors, the MC9S08AC60CFGE belongs to the 8-bit MCU class, part of NXP's Flexis series - the AC family is the third Flexis family and is pin-compatible with 8-bit and 32-bit device duos, providing a migration path from HCS08 to ColdFire V1 cores.
Key features include an up to 16-channel, 10-bit ADC with automatic compare function (8 channels available on the 44-pin package), two SCI modules supporting LIN 2.0 protocol and SAE J2602 with master extended break generation and slave extended break detection, an SPI serial peripheral interface, and an IIC (I2C) bus module. The wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply range supports both 3.3V and 5V systems, a major advantage for mixed-voltage industrial designs.
Technically, the HCS08 CPU offers background debugging (BDM) via a standard 6-pin connector, with an external reset pin that supports manual reset through a simple switch to ground. The 44-pin package provides 34 general-purpose I/O pins, suitable for keypad scanning, sensor interfacing, and actuator control.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics, motor control, home appliances, industrial automation, and LIN-bus networked sensors, where the LIN 2.0/SAE J2602 support and 10-bit ADC reduce external component count.
Design consideration: this part is designated NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) by NXP, so new projects should evaluate the pin-compatible family migration path, while the AC32 and AC48 variants allow down-shifting memory in cost-optimized builds.
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Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08AC60CFGE — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →MC9S08AC60CFGE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | S08 (HCS08), 8-bit CISC |
| Core Size | 8-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Internal Bus Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB (60K x 8) |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Supply | 3.3 V / 5 V |
| ADC Resolution | 10-bit |
| ADC Channels (44-pin package) | 8-channel (up to 16-channel family max) |
| Communication Interfaces | 2x SCI (LIN 2.0, SAE J2602), SPI, IIC |
| GPIO (44-pin package) | 34 general-purpose I/O |
| I/O Ports (family max) | 38 |
| Package | 44-LQFP (10 x 10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Debug Interface | Background Debug Mode (BDM), 6-pin connector |
| Series | S08AC (Flexis AC family) |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant |
MC9S08AC60CFGE 44-lqfp (10 x 10 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08AC60CFGE (44-lqfp (10 x 10 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 MC9S08AC60CFGE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08AC60CFGE is suitable for 6 applications: LIN Bus Automotive Body Electronics, Home Appliance Control, Industrial Sensor Nodes, Motor Control (Small BLDC/DC), Smart Lighting and HVAC Zone Controllers, Battery-Powered Portable Instruments.
LIN Bus Automotive Body Electronics
The MC9S08AC60CFGE fits automotive body modules such as door controllers, seat adjusters, wiper controls, and lighting nodes because its two SCI modules natively implement LIN 2.0 and SAE J2602 with master extended break generation and slave extended break detection - no external protocol co-processor is needed. The 40 MHz HCS08 core with 20 MHz bus provides ample headroom for LIN scheduling, switch debouncing, and load diagnostics in a single 8-bit device. The 10-bit ADC supervises relay currents and lamp loads via the automatic compare function, triggering interrupts on fault thresholds without CPU polling. Placed on a 5V or 12V-derived 5V rail within the 2.7V to 5.5V operating window, the device tolerates automotive supply variation. Its 44-pin LQFP with 34 GPIO directly drives MOSFET gates, LEDs, and reads limit switches, minimizing board area and external logic in cost-sensitive body-control units.
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Home Appliance Control
Washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, and air-conditioner indoor units benefit from the MC9S08AC60CFGE's combination of 60KB flash for large state-machine firmware, a 10-bit ADC with automatic compare for temperature (NTC) and motor-current supervision, and 34 GPIO for keypad scanning, display drive, and relay control. The wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply range simplifies power design in appliances where mains-derived supplies sag or surge. The 40 MHz CPU executes user-interface code, sensor filtering, and actuator sequencing concurrently without an RTOS. SCI interfaces handle communication with display boards or inverter drive modules, while the IIC bus connects EEPROMs for cycle counters and fault logs. Because the AC family spans 16KB to 60KB flash in pin-compatible packages, appliance makers can share one PCB layout across product tiers, populating the AC16 for basic models and the AC60 for feature-rich variants.
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Industrial Sensor Nodes
Factory-floor sensor transmitters - pressure, flow, proximity, and temperature nodes - use the MC9S08AC60CFGE's 10-bit ADC with automatic compare to digitize and threshold-monitor signals, while its 2.7V to 5.5V supply tolerance accommodates loop-powered and unregulated industrial rails. The IIC module connects precision sensors or EEPROM calibration memory, and the SPI interface drives isolated communication front-ends. The 60KB flash holds sensor linearization tables, HART-style protocol stacks, and diagnostic routines, while 2KB RAM buffers sample streams. The two SCI modules implement Modbus-style serial links; a single SCI running LIN or a simple UART protocol ties the node into industrial sub-networks. Background Debug Mode enables field firmware updates through a standard 6-pin connector during commissioning. The 10 x 10 mm 44-LQFP fits compact DIN-rail or in-head transmitter housings, and 34 GPIO handles local pushbuttons, DIP switches, and status LEDs.
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Motor Control (Small BLDC/DC)
Small fan, pump, and actuator motor controllers leverage the MC9S08AC60CFGE's 40 MHz HCS08 core to execute six-step or sensorless commutation algorithms while the 10-bit ADC, with its automatic compare function, samples bus current and back-EMF and triggers protection interrupts on over-current thresholds without software latency. Timer and PWM resources drive gate signals for a three-phase bridge, and 34 GPIO accommodates hall inputs, fault flags, and speed command interfaces. The SCI modules link the drive to higher-level controllers over LIN or plain UART, and the wide 2.7V to 5.5V supply suits drives powered from rectified AC via simple regulators. At 5V logic levels the MCU interfaces directly with gate-driver ICs, and the 60KB flash leaves room for PID tuning tables and field-update bootloaders. The 44-LQFP thermal pad-free package dissipates little power since switching losses remain in external MOSFETs.
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Smart Lighting and HVAC Zone Controllers
Lighting and HVAC zone control boards use the MC9S08AC60CFGE to sequence triac and relay loads, dim via phase-angle or PWM techniques, and communicate over LIN or UART sub-networks using the dual SCI modules with LIN 2.0 support. The 10-bit ADC reads occupancy sensors, potentiometer setpoints, and supply-voltage supervision through the automatic compare feature, while 34 GPIO drive status LEDs, relay coils through transistors, and keypad matrices. The 60KB flash stores schedules, dimming curves, and protocol stacks for building automation subsystems, and 2KB RAM holds schedule tables. Operating from 2.7V to 5.5V, the controller accepts typical 3.3V or 5V board supplies, and the 20 MHz bus comfortably runs time-critical zero-cross detection interrupts. The 10 x 10 mm LQFP and standard BDM connector make production programming and field diagnostics straightforward for lighting OEMs.
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Battery-Powered Portable Instruments
Portable measurement and diagnostic instruments benefit from the MC9S08AC60CFGE's 2.7V low-voltage operation, which runs directly from three-cell battery stacks or single-cell lithium through an LDO at the 3.3V point of the supply range. The 10-bit ADC digitizes measurement channels while the automatic compare function implements battery-threshold and input-range alarms that wake the system without continuous polling. The 60KB flash supports rich instrument firmware - menus, data logging, and calibration - and the IIC bus attaches nonvolatile memory and display controllers. SCI/SPI interfaces stream results to a PC or a wireless module. The 34 GPIO handle keyboard scanning and indicator drive, and the 40 MHz core finishes burst computations quickly so the CPU can idle between samples, conserving battery energy. The compact 10 x 10 mm 44-LQFP suits handheld enclosure PCBs where board area is constrained.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08AC60CFGE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08AC48CFGE | MC9S08AC32CFGER | MC9S08AW60VFGE | MC9S08AC16CFGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-LQFP (10x10) | 44-LQFP (10x10) - same | 44-LQFP (10x10) - same | 44-LQFP (10x10) - same | 44-LQFP (10x10) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz |
| Flash | 60 KB | 48 KB | 32 KB | 60 KB | 16 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| LIN 2.0 / SAE J2602 Support | Yes (2x SCI) | Yes (2x SCI) | Yes (2x SCI) | Yes (SCI, AW family) | Yes (SCI) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
| Packaging | Tray | Tray | Tape & Reel (R suffix) | Tray | Tray |
Key Differentiators
- Largest flash in the pin-compatible AC family (vs MC9S08AC48CFGE)
- Native LIN 2.0 and SAE J2602 on dual SCI (vs MC9S08AW60VFGE)
- Honest trade-off: NRND status (vs MC9S08AW60VFGE)
Design Notes
The MC9S08AC60CFGE is NRND per the official NXP product page - do not start new designs on this device without a migration plan. For sustaining designs, secure a last-time-buy through the Rochester Electronics lifecycle channel (listed on DigiKey Marketplace) or stock remaining distributor inventory. Because the AC family (AC16/AC32/AC48/AC60) is pin-compatible, a socket-compatible upgrade later requires only a memory-tier change, not a PCB respin.
Per the NXP datasheet, connect the standard 6-pin background debug (BDM) connector to the BKGD/RESET/VDD/VSS pins so a development system can directly reset and program the MCU. Optionally add a manual reset switch to ground on the RESET pin with a pull-up resistor. Decouple VDD with a 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor placed within a few millimeters of the pin, plus bulk capacitance near the regulator. Keep the crystal/oscillator traces short and guarded by ground for stable 40 MHz CPU (20 MHz bus) operation.
The 2.7V to 5.5V operating range permits direct 3.3V or 5V operation, but verify the ADC reference configuration at the low end of the supply range: using VDDA = VDD means resolution degrades as the rail drops, so battery-powered designs should measure against an external reference or scale sensor outputs. For 12V automotive rails, use a pre-regulator with transient suppression (load dump) since the MCU itself must never see more than 5.5V.
Compliance Information
Distributor data lists 'ROHS COMPLIANT' for the package type. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals declarations should be confirmed via the official NXP environmental/quality page for this part number.
