MC9S08AC96MLKE - 40MHz 96KB Flash S08 Microcontroller | NXP
MPN: MC9S08AC96MLKE ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $9.6506 | $9.65 |
| 10 | $0 | $0.00 |
| 100 | $0 | $0.00 |
| 500 | $0 | $0.00 |
| 1,000 | $0 | $0.00 |
MC9S08AC96MLKE Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable system-on-chip that combines a processor core, nonvolatile program memory, volatile working memory, peripherals, and input/output in one package. The S08 belongs to the 8-bit MCU hierarchy and is positioned below higher-performance 16-bit and 32-bit processors. It is intended for embedded products that need deterministic control, serial communications, analog measurement, and flexible firmware updates without the complexity of a larger processor architecture.
The verified 40 MHz clock provides processing headroom for control loops and communication service routines, while 96 KB of flash stores application code and configuration data. The 80-LQFP package exposes substantially more I/O than a small-package MCU, making the device useful where multiple sensors, actuators, displays, or serial interfaces are required. The verified data identifies I2C, LINbus, SCI, SPI, PWM, watchdog, low-voltage detection, and power-on reset functions among the peripheral capabilities.
Supply operation from 2.7 V to 5.5 V supports both 3.3 V and 5 V system designs, subject to all peripheral and timing constraints in the manufacturer documentation. The integrated LCD driver is especially relevant to local human-machine interfaces, while the ADC and temperature sensor support measurement-oriented products. Exact RAM content, complete pin assignment, ADC resolution, timer dimensions, and electrical timing values should be confirmed in the datasheet before layout or firmware release.
Typical applications include industrial controllers, automotive accessory modules, keypad interfaces, instrument panels, serial gateways, data-acquisition units, and compact embedded control panels. The large package provides routing flexibility and useful I/O access, but it occupies more PCB area than a QFN device. Designers should preserve all required decoupling, programming-test access, analog grounding, and package thermal considerations documented by NXP.
A critical sourcing issue is lifecycle ambiguity: the NXP search result contains an End of Life notice, while several distributor snippets identify the exact orderable MPN as active. Confirm the current PCN and purchasing status with NXP or an authorized distributor before committing to production. This page combines verified source specifications, procurement data, and engineering cautions while clearly marking details that were not established by the supplied sources.
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| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit S08 microcontroller |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 40 MHz |
| Core Architecture | S08, 8-bit data bus |
| Program Memory | 96 KB Flash |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Nominal Supply Modes | 3.3 V and 5 V |
| Package | 80-pin LQFP, 14 mm x 14 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Number of I/O | 69 I/O |
| ADC | Integrated analog-to-digital converter |
| Temperature Sensor | Integrated temperature sensor |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD driver |
| Serial Interfaces | I2C, LINbus, SCI, SPI |
| Timing and Control Peripherals | PWM and watchdog timer |
| Supply Protection | Low-voltage detection and power-on reset |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant |
MC9S08AC96MLKE 80-pin lqfp, 14 mm x 14 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08AC96MLKE (80-pin lqfp, 14 mm x 14 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 MC9S08AC96MLKE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08AC96MLKE is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Panels, Automotive Accessory Modules, Instrument and Metering Interfaces, Serial Communication Gateways, Data-Acquisition and Sensor Systems, Human-Machine Interfaces.
Industrial Control Panels
The MC9S08AC96MLKE fits an industrial control panel that combines local display feedback, analog sensing, and service communications. Its verified 40 MHz S08 core and 96 KB Flash provide room for control logic and configuration data, while the LCD driver supports a local operator interface without an additional display controller. The ADC and integrated temperature sensor add measurement capability close to the controller, and I2C, SCI, and SPI allow expansion to sensors, storage, or service electronics. Because the exact 80-LQFP pinout and lifecycle status must be verified, engineers should preserve the target footprint while qualifying supply and reviewing NXP discontinuance documentation.
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Automotive Accessory Modules
The MC9S08AC96MLKE can support compact accessory and sensing modules where a low-cost 8-bit controller, local serial communications, and analog measurement are needed together. The verified LINbus, SCI, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, temperature-sensor, and watchdog functions cover common non-safety accessory-control tasks. Its 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating range can fit several legacy vehicle electrical environments, subject to transient protection and detailed electrical-limit checks. Automotive deployment requires confirmation of the exact temperature grade, AEC-Q100 status, load-dump behavior, and supply-chain status; none of those qualification facts is established by the supplied snippets.
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Instrument and Metering Interfaces
The MC9S08AC96MLKE is appropriate for a metering interface that must acquire analog values, present information locally, and exchange records with a host. Its 96 KB Flash stores firmware and calibration tables, while the 40 MHz S08 processor can service the LCD driver, communications peripherals, and control logic. The integrated ADC and temperature sensor reduce the need for separate sensing components when their accuracy and acquisition characteristics meet the application. Designers should verify ADC resolution and timing because the supplied sources confirm ADC presence but do not provide those numerical details, and they must follow the exact analog-layout guidance in the manufacturer documentation.
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Serial Communication Gateways
The MC9S08AC96MLKE can serve as the protocol hub in a small serial gateway linking a local sensor or actuator network to a higher-level controller. Its verified I2C, LINbus, SCI, and SPI interfaces allow multiple serial topologies to coexist, while the 80-pin LQFP package provides more external connections than a compact MCU. The 96 KB Flash capacity is suitable for protocol stacks, configuration, and diagnostics, subject to actual RAM and interrupt requirements. Firmware must validate bus timing and concurrency because exact baud-rate, timer, and peripheral specifications were not present in the supplied search data.
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Data-Acquisition and Sensor Systems
The MC9S08AC96MLKE is suitable for a compact data-acquisition node that reads analog channels and forwards measurements through SCI, SPI, I2C, or LINbus. Its integrated temperature sensor supports monitoring of conditions near the electronics, and the 40 MHz core can support sampling routines, filtering, and communication tasks. The large LQFP package makes numerous sensor and interface connections accessible on the PCB. Before selecting it, verify ADC resolution, sample timing, input ranges, reference accuracy, RAM, and calibration requirements against the exact datasheet; those values were not supplied and must not be inferred from the presence of an ADC.
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Human-Machine Interfaces
The integrated LCD driver makes the MC9S08AC96MLKE relevant to keypads, instrument clusters, and compact operator interfaces where visual feedback must be produced locally. The 8-bit S08 core and 96 KB Flash can combine display scheduling, input handling, diagnostics, and communication firmware, while PWM, watchdog, ADC, and temperature sensing broaden the control function. The 80-pin package provides enough connection options for display segments, controls, sensing, and communications in a single controller. Final selection requires confirmation of LCD segment count, electrical drive limits, pin assignment, and timing, none of which can be established from the provided search snippets.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 80-pin LQFP, 14 mm x 14 mm |
| Core | 8-bit S08 |
| Maximum Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory | 96 KB Flash |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Serial Interfaces | I2C, LINbus, SCI, SPI |
| Integrated Functions | LCD driver, ADC, temperature sensor, PWM, watchdog, low-voltage detection, power-on reset |
| Verified Lifecycle Status | NXP product result displays an End of Life notice |
| Verified Unit Price | $9.6506 at quantity 1 as of 2026-10-20 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated control and measurement resources (vs Generic 8-bit MCU candidates without verified equivalence)
- High connection density for the verified exact MPN (vs Secondary QFN-48 listing associated with the same search term)
- Explicit lifecycle risk identification (vs Distributor snippets labeling the part active)
Design Notes
Treat the 80-pin LQFP footprint and pin-1 orientation as controlled manufacturing data. The supplied verified listings agree on an 80-pin LQFP for the exact MLKE suffix, while a secondary QFN-48 snippet conflicts with them. Before releasing artwork, verify every pad against the exact NXP package drawing and schematic, especially power, ground, programming, reset, analog, LCD, and communication assignments.
Partition analog, digital, LCD, and serial routing so switching activity and LCD drive currents do not corrupt ADC or temperature-sensor measurements. Place required bypass capacitors at the associated supply pins and preserve a quiet return path for analog inputs. Because ADC resolution, reference details, acquisition timing, and input limits were not supplied, use manufacturer layout and grounding guidance rather than assigning arbitrary capacitor values.
The verified supply range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V, but that range does not guarantee identical peripheral behavior at every voltage. Verify reset thresholds, clock limits, LCD drive levels, I/O levels, ADC performance, and communication timing at the minimum and maximum system voltages. Include the external reset, programming interface, and brownout behavior defined by the exact datasheet in the power-tree review.
Do not approve a replacement based only on the S08 family name, 40 MHz class speed, or similar Flash capacity. The supplied cross-reference results contain no verified drop-in part, and the NXP page shows an End of Life notice despite distributor snippets calling the exact MPN active. Resolve lifecycle status, obtain the latest official documentation, and validate pin, firmware, qualification, and supply requirements before production commitment.
Compliance Information
A verified distributor snippet identifies the exact device as RoHS compliant. No supplied source establishes REACH, AEC-Q100 qualification, lead-free status, halogen-free status, or conflict-minerals compliance.
