MC9S08DZ96CLF - 8-bit MCU 96KB Flash 40MHz CAN | NXP
MPN: MC9S08DZ96CLF ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.2 | $6.20 |
| 10 | $5.65 | $56.50 |
| 100 | $5.1 | $510.00 |
| 500 | $4.62 | $2,310.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.15 | $4,150.00 |
MC9S08DZ96CLF Overview
An 8-bit MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip integrated circuit that combines a CPU core, program Flash, RAM, data EEPROM, and peripherals such as timers, serial interfaces, and analog modules. MCUs form the bottom layer of the embedded processing hierarchy - below 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and application processors - and are the workhorses of cost-sensitive control tasks in automotive body electronics, industrial automation, and consumer appliances.
Key features of the MC9S08DZ96CLF include the 40MHz HCS08 CPU (20MHz internal bus) executing the HC08 instruction set with the added BGND instruction, up to 32 interrupt/reset sources, 96KB of on-chip Flash program memory, 6KB RAM, and 2KB of EEPROM for parameter storage. The embedded CAN module is a headline differentiator, making this family one of the industry's first 8-bit MCUs with on-chip CAN - ideal for automotive networked nodes.
Technical depth: the enhanced HCS08 core plus on-chip emulation/debug (single-wire background debug) removes the need for external bond-out pods, while the DZ-family peripheral set (ESCSCI, SPI, IIC, 8-channel 10-bit ADC, timers, and CAN) allows mixed analog/digital nodes to be built with very few external components.
Typical applications include automotive body-control nodes, CAN-networked sensors and actuators, industrial control panels, HVAC and appliance controllers, and human-machine interface boards.
Design consideration: because the part is flagged NRND by NXP, new designs should evaluate the drop-in S08DZ family siblings listed on this page, and existing designs should plan a last-time-buy strategy before authorized stock depletes.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, pinout guidance, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08DZ96CLF — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC9S08DZ96CLF (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Program Memory Size, Instruction Set, Core Processor, ADC, RAM Size.
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View Datasheet →MC9S08DZ96CLF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | S08 (HCS08), 8-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB (96K x 8) |
| RAM | 6 KB |
| EEPROM | 2 KB |
| CAN | Yes (embedded CAN module) |
| Instruction Set | HC08 with added BGND instruction |
| Interrupt/Reset Sources | Up to 32 |
| ADC | 10-bit ADC |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Debug Interface | On-chip emulation/debug (background debug, BGND) |
| Product Family | HCS08 / S08DZ |
| Target Markets | Automotive and industrial |
MC9S08DZ96CLF 48-lqfp (7x7 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08DZ96CLF (48-lqfp (7x7 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 MC9S08DZ96CLF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08DZ96CLF is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Modules, CAN-Networked Sensors and Actuators, Industrial Control Panels, HVAC and Appliance Controllers, Human-Machine Interface Boards, Motor Control and Pump Systems.
Automotive Body Control Modules
Body control modules (BCMs) coordinate lighting, door locks, wipers, and seat functions over a vehicle CAN bus. The MC9S08DZ96CLF fits this role because its embedded MSCAN controller speaks CAN 2.0 directly without an external CAN chip, its 96KB Flash holds the full state-machine firmware plus diagnostic routines, and the 2KB byte-erasable EEPROM stores configuration, odometer counters, and fault logs through power cycles. The 40MHz HCS08 core with 20MHz bus executes the HC08 instruction set fast enough for 10ms-class control loops and J1939/UDS-style message handling. Designers typically run the CAN transceiver (e.g., a TJA1050-class part) off the same 5V rail, with the 10-bit ADC reading switch packs and analog sensor inputs. Because the part is NRND, new BCM programs should start on the S9S08DZ successors, while existing programs can sustain with this MPN.
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CAN-Networked Sensors and Actuators
Distributed sensors and actuator nodes (pressure, level, throttle, valve drivers) increasingly use CAN for noise-immune wiring reduction in vehicles and machinery. The MC9S08DZ96CLF suits these nodes because the 8-channel-class 10-bit ADC digitizes analog sensors on-chip, the embedded CAN module transmits frames without CPU-intensive bit timing software, and the 2KB EEPROM calibrates offset/gain per-unit during production. The 40MHz core headroom supports linearization tables, filtering, and periodic transmission scheduling while leaving margin for diagnostics. Running from a single 5V supply, the node typically pairs this MCU with a CAN transceiver and a 5V regulator, keeping BOM count minimal - a key reason NXP built the DZ family for exactly this market. Current designs should consider the pin-compatible S9S08DZ60F1CLH for new sockets.
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Industrial Control Panels
Industrial control panels and PLC companion boards need a low-cost controller that handles digital I/O scanning, analog monitoring, and a fieldbus. The MC9S08DZ96CLF addresses this with its S08 core at 40MHz, up to 32 interrupt/reset sources for responsive I/O handling, the 10-bit ADC for analog channels, and CAN for machine-network connectivity. The 96KB Flash accommodates ladder-interpreter or protocol firmware with room for OTA-style field updates, and the on-chip background debug simplifies production programming with single-wire tools. Its 48-LQFP 7x7 mm footprint keeps the controller section compact on dense panel boards. Because the industrial grade ordering (CLF, -40C-capable family options) matches typical factory floor ambients, the part integrates without extra conditioning; verify the exact temperature ordering code in the NXP datasheet for your ambient.
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HVAC and Appliance Controllers
HVAC blowers, compressors, dishwashers, and washing machines use low-cost MCUs to sequence loads, read NTC temperature sensors, and support service diagnostics. The MC9S08DZ96CLF fits because the 10-bit ADC reads multiple NTC thermistors and user potentiometers, timer channels generate PWM for triac/blower drive, and the 2KB EEPROM stores cycle counts, error codes, and user settings across power cycles - eliminating an external serial EEPROM. The 40MHz performance is ample for button scanning, display multiplexing, and safety interlock monitoring. In connected appliance variants, the embedded CAN or SCI links to a Wi-Fi/gateway module for cloud reporting. Engineers value the single-wire background debug for reprogramming boards on the service line; the NRND status means new appliance platforms should adopt successor S08 parts.
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Human-Machine Interface Boards
HMI boards - keypads, small LCD or LED-segment displays, rotary encoders, indicator lighting - benefit from an MCU that mixes many GPIO functions with modest compute. The MC9S08DZ96CLF provides the 48-pin LQFP footprint rich in multiplexed GPIO, the HCS08 core at 40MHz for responsive touch/encoder scanning and display refresh, and SCI/SPI/IIC serial links to display drivers or a host controller. The 10-bit ADC reads slider and joystick analog inputs, while the EEPROM retains backlight calibration and user presets. When the HMI sits on a machine's CAN backbone, the embedded CAN module lets the panel join the network directly instead of via a separate bridge chip, reducing BOM cost. This makes the DZ96 a compact single-chip HMI controller for both industrial panels and vehicle driver interfaces.
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Motor Control and Pump Systems
Small DC and universal motor drives - fuel pumps, window lifts, fan modules, circulation pumps - need PWM generation, current sensing, and protection logic in one low-cost device. The MC9S08DZ96CLF covers these needs with timer channels generating PWM at carrier frequencies suitable for MOSFET half-bridges, the 10-bit ADC sampling shunt-current and back-EMF signals, and fast interrupt handling (up to 32 sources) for overcurrent trip response. The embedded CAN reports speed, temperature, and fault status to a vehicle or machine controller without extra components, and 96KB Flash holds field-oriented or PI control firmware with diagnostics. The 2KB EEPROM stores stall counters and service flags. Thermal design centers on the external power stage, not the MCU itself.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08DZ96CLF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08DZ96CLH | MC9S08DZ32AMLH | MC9S08DV96CLF | MC9S08DV128CLF | S9S08DZ60F1CLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB | 96 KB | 32 KB | 96 KB | 128 KB | 60 KB |
| Core / CPU Frequency | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) | S08, 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) |
Key Differentiators
- Embedded CAN in an 8-bit MCU (vs MC9S08DV96CLF)
- On-chip 2KB EEPROM for parameter storage (vs MC9S08DV128CLF)
- 96KB Flash headroom in 8-bit class (vs MC9S08DZ32AMLH)
Design Notes
The MC9S08DZ96CLF is NRND per the NXP product page (verified 2026-10-18). Do not start new design-ins on this MPN. For sustaining production, place a last-time-buy covering your forecast horizon plus attrition, and validate any substitution against the ordering-code table in the NXP datasheet - CLF/CLH/MLF suffixes encode lead finish, packing, and grade. Register on nxp.com for product change notices so NXP notifies you of any lifecycle transition to obsolete.
The 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) has 0.5 mm pitch leads; use a nominal land pattern per the package drawing in the NXP datasheet and keep trace widths around 0.15-0.2 mm at the fanout. Decouple VDD/VDDA with 100 nF ceramics placed within 3 mm of each supply pin, plus a 4.7-10 uF bulk capacitor near the regulator. Keep the CAN transceiver routing short and place a common-mode choke if the bus runs through a noisy harness. Provide a single-wire background debug header (4-6 pins) even on production boards for field reprogramming.
Run the MCU from a clean 5V or 3.3V rail per the family supply specification in the datasheet (exact range not captured in the retrieved data - confirm before finalizing the regulator). Estimated: at 40MHz CPU / 20MHz bus, HCS08-class run current is on the order of 10-15 mA, so a small LDO such as a 100 mA-class part is sufficient for logic, but size the supply for the CAN transceiver load (up to ~50-70 mA dominant) and ADC reference cleanliness. Separate VDDA filtering improves 10-bit ADC accuracy in motor-drive environments.
Compliance Information
Environmental quality documentation is linked from the NXP product page (nxp.com/part/MC9S08DZ96CLF) but specific RoHS/REACH status values were not captured in the retrieved data; consult the NXP environmental page for certified values.