MC9S08DZ48AMLC - 40MHz 48KB 8-Bit MCU | NXP | 32-LQFP
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MC9S08DZ48AMLC Overview
What is an 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller? An HCS08 MCU is a single-chip embedded controller integrating a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals, interrupt handling, and communication interfaces. The MC9S08DZ48AMLC belongs to the S08DZ family and uses the HCS08 instruction set, while its 8-bit data bus provides compatibility with cost-sensitive embedded designs. Its integrated peripherals reduce the need for external analog and interface components.
Key features include 48 KB flash memory, 3 KB RAM, EEPROM, 40 MHz CPU performance, a 20 MHz system bus, and a 24-channel ADC with 12-bit resolution. The device is identified as an MC9S08DZ48AMLC in a 32-LQFP package by DigiKey and Mouser listings. The verified distributor data identifies the S08DZ core, S08 processor family, 48 KB flash, and 40 MHz maximum frequency.
The MCU architecture is organized around an 8-bit HCS08 CPU with an added BGND instruction according to the verified datasheet snippets. The 20 MHz bus supports embedded control workloads that do not require a higher-bit bus, while the 40 MHz CPU rating provides additional execution headroom. The 24-channel ADC enables analog monitoring from sensors, potentiometers, dividers, and industrial control signals without requiring a separate ADC.
Typical applications include appliance controllers, small motor-control systems, industrial instrumentation, sensor nodes, keypad interfaces, and embedded measurement platforms. The LQFP package provides a conventional surface-mount assembly format and exposed lead access for PCB inspection and rework.
Designers should verify the complete pinout, supply limits, peripheral multiplexing, memory map, and clock configuration against the manufacturer datasheet before layout or firmware deployment. This page combines verified distributor specifications, sourcing links, and engineering guidance without inventing unavailable electrical values.
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MC9S08DZ48AMLC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller |
| Processor Series | S08DZ |
| CPU Frequency | 40 MHz |
| System Bus Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit |
| Flash Program Memory | 48 KB |
| RAM | 3 KB |
| EEPROM | 3 KB |
| ADC Resolution | 12 bit |
| ADC Channels | 24 channels |
| ADC Conversion Time | 2.5 s |
| Interrupt and Reset Sources | Up to 32 sources |
| Instruction Set | HC08 instruction set with BGND instruction |
| Package | 32-LQFP |
| Package Dimensions | 7 mm x 7 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
MC9S08DZ48AMLC 7 mm x 7 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08DZ48AMLC (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 MC9S08DZ48AMLC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08DZ48AMLC is suitable for 6 applications: Appliance Control, Industrial Sensor Interface, Motor and Actuator Control, Keypad and User Interface, Battery-Powered Measurement Node, Simple Communication Gateway.
Appliance Control
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC fits appliance-control boards that need a compact 8-bit controller with 48 KB of flash, 3 KB of RAM, EEPROM, and an integrated ADC. Its 40 MHz HCS08 CPU provides execution margin for user-interface state machines, sensor filtering, motor sequencing, and safety checks. The 32-LQFP package is practical for a conventional multilayer PCB, while the 24-channel ADC can monitor temperature, level, or resistive inputs. Verify pin multiplexing, supply requirements, and watchdog settings in the manufacturer datasheet before release.
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Industrial Sensor Interface
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC is appropriate for an industrial sensor interface that combines analog measurements with local control logic. Its verified 24-channel, 12-bit ADC can monitor multiple sensor inputs, while the 40 MHz CPU and 20 MHz bus support acquisition loops, calibration tables, filtering, and communication handling. The 3 KB RAM and EEPROM provide resources for configuration and operating-state storage. A robust design still requires verified input impedance, reference voltage, sample-time, grounding, and ESD requirements from the manufacturer documentation.
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Motor and Actuator Control
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC can serve as the supervisory controller in a small motor or actuator system because its 40 MHz HCS08 CPU can manage sequencing, interlocks, fault detection, and timing functions. The integrated 12-bit ADC is useful for monitoring current proxies, potentiometers, position sensors, or supply feedback when the external signal-conditioning network is designed appropriately. The 32-LQFP package provides accessible leads for assembly, but motor-stage isolation, flyback paths, switching devices, and safety timing must be designed separately.
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Keypad and User Interface
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC is well matched to compact keypad, menu, and front-panel systems where an 8-bit MCU must scan inputs, debounce contacts, update indicators, and execute application logic. The 48 KB flash supports a larger firmware image than many minimal 8-bit controllers, while EEPROM can retain user settings if the intended memory architecture and driver flow are confirmed. The ADC can support analog controls or panel sensing. GPIO pin availability, debounce strategy, and display-driver requirements must be confirmed from the verified pinout.
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Battery-Powered Measurement Node
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC can be used in a compact measurement node when low-cost control, local ADC sampling, and data storage are more important than a high-bit CPU. Its 40 MHz CPU supports short processing bursts, and the 48 KB flash plus 3 KB RAM provide working memory for calibration and buffering. EEPROM can retain configuration when supported by the final device documentation. Low-power operation, analog reference stability, regulator quiescent current, and sleep-mode performance are not present in the verified data and must be measured or confirmed before battery-life claims are made.
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Simple Communication Gateway
The MC9S08DZ48AMLC is suitable for a small protocol gateway or data concentrator that must acquire analog inputs and perform local formatting before passing information to another system. Its 8-bit HCS08 architecture, 40 MHz CPU, and 48 KB flash provide enough resource for lightweight communication stacks and product-specific buffering when the chosen peripheral set and memory map are compatible. The verified results do not specify UART, SPI, I2C, or CAN availability for this exact MPN, so interface selection must be checked against the datasheet rather than inferred from the S08 family name.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08DZ48AMLC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08DV48AMLC | MC9S08DV48ACLC | MC9S08AC48CFJE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 32-LQFP | 32-LQFP - verified comparison reference; exact pin compatibility not confirmed | 32-LQFP - verified comparison reference; exact pin compatibility not confirmed | 32-LQFP - verified comparison reference; exact pin compatibility not confirmed |
Key Differentiators
- Verified S08DZ identity with 48 KB flash (vs MC9S08DV48AMLC)
- Integrated 24-channel 12-bit ADC (vs MC9S08DV48ACLC)
- 40 MHz CPU with 20 MHz bus (vs MC9S08AC48CFJE)
- 32-LQFP package in a 7 mm by 7 mm format (vs MC9S08DV48AMLC)
Design Notes
Before assigning analog or digital functions to MC9S08DZ48AMLC pins, verify the supply range, ground references, and every peripheral's pin-muxing requirements in the manufacturer datasheet. Keep the ADC reference and sensitive signal routing away from high-current switching paths. The verified data confirms a 40 MHz CPU and 20 MHz bus but does not provide input-voltage, current, or power-consumption limits, so those values must not be inferred from the CPU frequency.
Use the manufacturer 32-LQFP land pattern and maintain the specified pad, solder-mask, and thermal-via geometry. Route clocks and reset away from analog inputs when practical, provide local decoupling according to the datasheet, and keep switching-node copper separated from ADC traces. Because the supplied data confirms only the package designation and not individual pin names, the PCB symbol and footprint must be checked against the official pinout before release.
Do not treat a comparison result as a drop-in replacement. MC9S08DV48AMLC, MC9S08DV48ACLC, and MC9S08AC48CFJE appear in the supplied comparison search, but pin assignments, memory, clocking, ADC, peripheral, and electrical compatibility are not verified. For production substitutions, compare the complete official datasheets, confirm package pinout, review errata, validate firmware assumptions, and perform hardware-in-the-loop testing.
The 40 MHz CPU rating should not be used by itself as a thermal rating. Estimate actual dissipation from the verified supply voltage, active current, clock loading, and peripheral activity once those values are obtained from the manufacturer datasheet. Provide the LQFP with the recommended copper and via arrangement, and measure junction-temperature behavior in the final enclosure if the MCU drives high switching rates or spends substantial time active.
Compliance Information
Compliance information is not stated in the supplied verified web data. Do not infer RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status without current manufacturer documentation.