MC9S08AC60CPUE - 40MHz 8-Bit MCU | NXP | Automotive
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MC9S08AC60CPUE Overview
What is an automotive microcontroller? An MCU is a semiconductor that combines a processor core, nonvolatile program memory, data memory, peripherals, and I/O on one device. The MC9S08AC60CPUE belongs to the S08AC family, a third-generation Flexis series family containing pin-compatible 8-bit and 32-bit device pairs. This places it in the embedded-control hierarchy: S08 CPU → 8-bit microcontroller → embedded processor → automotive control semiconductor.
The verified feature set includes an HCS08 CPU operating up to 40 MHz, 60 KB of Flash program storage, 38 I/O ports, and a 64-LQFP package. The manufacturer data sheet also identifies an ADC with up to 16 channels and 10-bit resolution, two serial communications interface modules, an SPI module, and an IIC module. These resources support mixed analog measurement, serial communication, actuator control, and general automotive body or accessory electronics without requiring several separate interface devices.
The NXP product page labels this exact MPN NRND, meaning it is not recommended for new designs. Existing production programs should therefore account for lifecycle risk, constrained new-design support, and long-term procurement planning. The 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply range appears in the retrieved technical summary, while detailed electrical limits and temperature-grade information must be confirmed in the manufacturer data sheet before release.
Typical uses include compact automotive control modules, body-domain interfaces, sensor acquisition, actuator drivers, diagnostic links, and low- to medium-complexity electronic control units. The 40 MHz processing rate provides useful headroom for protocol handling and supervisory logic, while the 60 KB Flash capacity supports a substantially larger application program than small 8-bit control devices.
Designers should preserve the exact 64-LQFP footprint and verify every signal, alternate function, pin-mux setting, and peripheral resource against the data sheet. Software replacement is not automatically acceptable: firmware timing, register behavior, startup routines, and application peripherals must be regression-tested even when a comparison source identifies another S08 part.
This page consolidates verified manufacturer information, distributor specifications, lifecycle status, interface capabilities, and engineering cautions. It also distinguishes true same-package drop-in evidence from related S08 devices that may differ in memory, pinout, or intended application.
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| Product Type | 8-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) |
| CPU Core | HCS08/S08 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 40 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB |
| Program Memory Organization | 60K × 8 bits |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC Resolution | 10 bits |
| ADC Channel Count | Up to 16 channels |
| I/O Port Count | 38 |
| SCI Modules | 2 |
| Serial Protocol Support | LIN 2.0 and SAE J2602 |
| SPI Module | 1 |
| IIC Module | 1 |
| Package | 64-LQFP, 10 mm × 10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND |
MC9S08AC60CPUE 64-lqfp, 10 mm × 10 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08AC60CPUE (64-lqfp, 10 mm × 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 MC9S08AC60CPUE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08AC60CPUE is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Vehicle Sensor Acquisition, Actuator and Motor Control, LIN Communication Gateway, Automotive Diagnostics Interface, Compact Electronic Control Unit.
Automotive Body Control Module
The MC9S08AC60CPUE fits a compact body-control design because its verified 40 MHz S08 core provides processing headroom and its 38 I/O ports support multiple switches, sensors, and actuator signals. The two SCI modules can handle diagnostic or distributed-network communication, while the 10-bit ADC provides up to 16 channels for battery or analog feedback. Because the exact MPN is NRND, engineers should use it primarily in qualified legacy platforms and confirm availability before extending its production life.
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Vehicle Sensor Acquisition
The MC9S08AC60CPUE is suitable for collecting analog automotive sensor data with its 10-bit ADC and up to 16 channels. A practical design can multiplex temperature, pressure, position, or resistive-sensor inputs, perform filtering and threshold decisions in the 40 MHz S08 core, and report results through SCI or IIC. The 2.7 V to 5.5 V stated supply range simplifies compatibility with 3.3 V and 5 V system rails, but pin muxing and electrical limits must be checked in the package-specific data sheet.
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Actuator and Motor Control
The MC9S08AC60CPUE can supervise automotive relays, solenoids, and small actuator-control channels because its 38 I/O ports provide substantial discrete signal connectivity. The 40 MHz clock supports timing tasks around the 10-bit ADC and two SCI modules, while SPI or IIC can connect to external drivers or sensors. Firmware must enforce diagnostic coverage and safe output states. Exact drive-current, timing, and automotive qualification requirements are not supplied and must be verified before implementation.
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LIN Communication Gateway
The two SCI modules and stated LIN 2.0 and SAE J2602 support make MC9S08AC60CPUE relevant to a LIN gateway or distributed automotive node. One interface can face the vehicle network while the other handles diagnostics or another serial peer, with the 40 MHz core managing protocol timing, state machines, and fault handling. The retrieved sources do not expose complete transceiver I/O specifications, so external LIN transceiver selection and pin-level validation remain essential engineering tasks.
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Automotive Diagnostics Interface
MC9S08AC60CPUE can serve as the supervisory controller for an automotive diagnostic interface because two SCI modules provide serial channels and the S08 core supports deterministic embedded tasks. One SCI can communicate with a vehicle bus while another connects to a service interface or data-acquisition circuit. The 60 KB Flash capacity accommodates protocol and diagnostic code, while 2 KB RAM supports bounded protocol buffering. Production use should additionally verify service tools, bus timing, fault recovery, and program-change notices.
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Compact Electronic Control Unit
The 64-LQFP MC9S08AC60CPUE is appropriate for compact electronic control units that combine analog sensing, serial networking, and discrete outputs without a large external memory interface. Its 60 KB Flash, 2 KB RAM, 38 I/O ports, ADC, SCI, SPI, and IIC resources consolidate multiple control functions into one 8-bit device. The 10 mm × 10 mm package also supports space-constrained boards, although routing density, exposed thermal behavior, and exact automotive qualification must be checked before layout release.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08AC60CPUE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Design Notes
Do not approve a replacement solely because its ordering code contains MC9S08 or 60. The supplied comparison results mention MC9S08AW60CPUE, MC9S08GB60ACFUE, and MC9S08PL60CLC, but they do not establish identical 64-LQFP pinouts or software compatibility. Compare each package drawing, multiplexed pin function, supply limit, clock setup, memory map, peripheral set, and reset behavior against the original MC9S08AC60CPUE data sheet.
Budget the 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply range against the actual board rail and peripheral loads. The verified snippets do not state exact core, I/O, ADC, or absolute-maximum currents, so regulator capacity and capacitor sizing cannot be finalized from this page. Confirm internal supply requirements, external component recommendations, and startup behavior in the manufacturer data sheet before schematic release.
Keep analog and digital return paths disciplined because the device combines a 10-bit ADC, communication interfaces, and switching-capable 8-bit I/O. Place decoupling capacitors at the package supply pins, route sensitive analog inputs away from fast digital edges, provide a continuous ground reference, and follow the datasheet layout guidance. Verify every 64-LQFP pad against the official package drawing rather than relying on generic QFP libraries.
NRND procurement requires a documented continuity plan. Track remaining authorized-channel stock, manufacturer lot traceability, last-time-buy eligibility, product change notices, and firmware regression results. For automotive programs, include supplier qualification and change-control evidence in the purchasing plan; an unverified brokerage lot may create unacceptable quality and traceability risk.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance appears in a retrieved technical summary. The exact NXP product page describes automotive use, but the supplied data does not explicitly state AEC-Q100 qualification, REACH status, lead-free status, halogen-free status, or conflict-minerals compliance for MC9S08AC60CPUE.
