MC9S08DN60AMLF - 8-Bit 40MHz 60KB MCU | NXP
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MC9S08DN60AMLF Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable semiconductor device that integrates a processor core, nonvolatile program memory, working memory, and interfaces such as timers, serial communications, and analog conversion blocks. The S08DN belongs to the HCS08 family: MCU → 8-bit microcontroller → embedded controller → programmable semiconductor. This device sits between a general-purpose host processor and a compact embedded controller, providing deterministic control for cost-sensitive, space-constrained products.
Verified listing data identifies 60 KB flash, 2 KB RAM, a 40 MHz HCS08 CPU, a 20 MHz bus, 16-channel 12-bit ADC capability, LIN master support, and on-chip emulation/debug. Additional verified information identifies an enhanced HCS08 core, an HC08 instruction set with added BGND instruction, support for up to 32 interrupt/reset sources, and CMOS technology. These resources support compact firmware, mixed signal measurement, communication, and real-time control functions.
The MC9S08DN60AMLF uses a 48-LQFP package, providing 48 external connection positions in a compact surface-mount footprint. The exact pin names, package drawing, exposed-pad arrangement, electrical limits, and recommended operating conditions should be checked against the manufacturer datasheet before layout or firmware release. The verified search data also identifies matte tin termination and MSL 3, but does not provide complete assembly-process limits.
Typical application domains include automotive body and accessory control, industrial equipment, motor control, sensor interfaces, communications modules, and small embedded control systems. Its 60 KB flash capacity supports a moderate control program, while the 2 KB RAM constrains buffer and state-storage requirements. The combination of a 40 MHz CPU, 12-bit ADC capability, and LIN master functionality makes it appropriate for systems requiring local sensing and networked control without a larger processor.
For a new PCB, preserve the verified 48-LQFP footprint and validate pin multiplexing, oscillator configuration, reset behavior, power rails, and debug access in hardware. For a legacy repair, check the ordering code, NRND notice, package dimensions, flash/RAM requirements, and firmware compatibility before substitution. This page combines verified manufacturer and distributor information with package-aware design guidance while clearly marking data that requires direct datasheet confirmation.
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| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit S08DN HCS08 microcontroller |
| CPU Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Bus Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Processor Core | Enhanced HCS08 core |
| Instruction Set | HC08 instruction set with added BGND instruction |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit |
| ADC | 16-channel, 12-bit resolution |
| Communication | LIN master |
| Interrupt/Reset Sources | Up to 32 sources |
| Emulation/Debug | On-chip emulation/debug |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7 mm x 7 mm) |
| Terminal Finish | Matte tin (Sn) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND |
MC9S08DN60AMLF 48-lqfp (7 mm x 7 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08DN60AMLF (48-lqfp (7 mm x 7 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 MC9S08DN60AMLF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08DN60AMLF is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control, Industrial Motor Control, LIN Networked Sensor Node, Industrial Sensor Interface, Small Equipment Controller, Communication Gateway Module, Compact Embedded Control Module.
Automotive Body Control
The MC9S08DN60AMLF fits compact automotive body-control modules where local logic, serial communication, and analog sensing are required. Its verified 40 MHz HCS08 CPU provides control bandwidth, while 60 KB flash and 2 KB RAM support a focused application program and working state. The verified 16-channel, 12-bit ADC can support button, position, and sensor inputs, and the LIN master capability is useful for distributed vehicle networks. A complete design still requires verified vehicle voltage limits, temperature rating, EMC testing, and qualification review; the supplied sources do not establish AEC-Q100 status.
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Industrial Motor Control
MC9S08DN60AMLF can serve as the control MCU for small industrial actuators where deterministic embedded logic and sensor monitoring matter more than a high operating system. The 40 MHz CPU provides control-loop headroom, and the verified 12-bit ADC is appropriate for measuring analog feedback from sensors or power circuitry. With 60 KB flash and 2 KB RAM, the device is best suited to a single motor or coordinated peripheral-control subsystem rather than a large multi-axis controller. Gate-drive timing, protection behavior, current sensing, thermal limits, and motor-specific timing must be validated against the target datasheet.
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LIN Networked Sensor Node
The MC9S08DN60AMLF is well matched to a networked sensor node because the verified device includes LIN master functionality and a 16-channel, 12-bit ADC. It can acquire several analog inputs, apply local filtering or thresholds, and communicate status over LIN while retaining a simple 8-bit control architecture. The 60 KB flash capacity leaves room for a moderate protocol stack, and the 2 KB RAM must be carefully budgeted for buffers and application state. Verify LIN timing, transceiver interface levels, bus protection, termination, and exact pin multiplexing in the manufacturer documentation.
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Industrial Sensor Interface
MC9S08DN60AMLF can serve as a compact sensor-interface controller when the system needs several measured channels but does not require a 16-bit processor or large memory model. The verified 12-bit ADC resolution supports measurements from resistive, voltage, or other analog sensor fronts, subject to the device's electrical limits. The 40 MHz core allows the firmware to combine acquisition, filtering, thresholding, and communications. Use careful grounding and partitioning between analog and digital signals, and confirm ADC reference, sample time, pin assignment, and supply requirements directly from the datasheet.
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Small Equipment Controller
MC9S08DN60AMLF is appropriate for compact equipment controllers where a deterministic embedded MCU, communication capability, and local analog measurement are required. Its 8-bit HCS08 architecture simplifies resource planning for menu handling, state machines, actuator sequencing, and sensor supervision. The 60 KB flash capacity supports a moderate firmware image, while 2 KB RAM favors designs that process data incrementally rather than buffering large records. For production designs, validate reset behavior, brownout handling, watchdog use, clock source options, and all peripheral functions because those details are not fully present in the supplied snippets.
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Communication Gateway Module
MC9S08DN60AMLF can be evaluated for a small protocol or gateway module when the system requires an 8-bit controller with serial communication and general-purpose embedded control. The verified LIN master capability provides a useful foundation for distributed communications, while the 40 MHz CPU can service interrupts and modest protocol processing. The device's 2 KB RAM is the main constraint for buffering, so designs should avoid unnecessarily large receive queues and move complex protocols to a higher-memory platform. Confirm UART, LIN, SPI, or other interface availability and pin multiplexing from the official data sheet.
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Compact Embedded Control Module
MC9S08DN60AMLF is suitable for a compact embedded-control module that combines local decision logic, analog monitoring, and a network interface in a 48-LQFP footprint. The 48-LQFP package provides external signal access for sensors and actuators while supporting surface-mount assembly. The 8-bit architecture and 2 KB RAM encourage efficient firmware design, and the 60 KB flash supports a bounded application rather than a large framework. Before release, verify all 48 pins, alternate functions, power and ground distribution, decoupling, debug access, and programming/test requirements from the manufacturer documentation.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Package | 48-LQFP (7 mm x 7 mm) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors |
| Microcontroller Type | 8-bit S08DN HCS08 microcontroller |
| CPU Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Bus Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| ADC | 16-channel, 12-bit resolution |
| Communication | LIN master |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Verified 60 KB flash and 2 KB RAM resource combination (vs MC9S08DN32MLF)
- Verified 16-channel, 12-bit ADC capability (vs MC9S08DV60MLH)
- Explicit LIN master support (vs MC9S08DN32MLF)
Design Notes
Use the manufacturer package drawing to place the 48-LQFP footprint and verify all power, ground, decoupling, clock, reset, debug, and communications pins before routing. The verified data confirms the 7 mm by 7 mm 48-LQFP package but does not provide the pin table, so do not assign functions from memory. Keep analog inputs away from high-current switching paths, provide short ground returns, and confirm exposed-pad requirements before release.
Budget the external supply, regulator tolerance, decoupling, and I/O limits from the official MC9S08DN60AMLF data sheet. The supplied data does not include supply voltage, maximum current, or absolute maximum ratings. Do not assume that a 3.3 V peripheral arrangement is valid without checking the VDD range and every connected interface. Validate brownout behavior, startup sequencing, and regulator headroom in the final system.
Avoid treating a same-family or similarly named S08 part as a drop-in substitute. MC9S08DN32MLF and MC9S08DV60MLH are research candidates, but the supplied evidence does not establish identical pinout, memory, peripheral mapping, voltage, or firmware compatibility. For legacy production, compare the official pin tables and test vectors, then validate reset, flash programming, ADC calibration, LIN communication, and timing on hardware before substitution.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified data does not state RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. The Partstack snippet identifies matte tin termination but does not establish regulatory compliance.
