MC9S08GT60ACBE - 8-Bit 40MHz S08 MCU, 60KB Flash | NXP
MPN: MC9S08GT60ACBE ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.2 | $7.20 |
| 10 | $6.55 | $65.50 |
| 100 | $5.78 | $578.00 |
| 500 | $5.1 | $2,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.62 | $4,620.00 |
MC9S08GT60ACBE Overview
Background context: An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer built around a CPU with an 8-bit data path. The S08 family represents NXP/Freescale's enhanced HC08-architecture line; the MC9S08GT60 sits inside the broader S08GT sub-family of low-cost, high-performance general-purpose 8-bit microcontrollers. Within the taxonomy, this places the part as: 8-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded controller -> semiconductor -> integrated circuit. The HCS08 core is binary-compatible with the legacy HC08 instruction set and adds the BGND instruction for background debug.
Key features include 60 KB (60K x 8) of flash memory for code storage, 4 KB of RAM for data, and a maximum CPU clock frequency of 40 MHz. The device is supplied in a 42-pin SPDIP (Plastic DIP) through-hole package, simplifying prototyping and breadboarding. The supply voltage range spans 2.5 V to 3.3 V per the verified FindIC listing, suitable for battery-backed and low-power industrial nodes.
On the architecture side, the HCS08 core executes most instructions in 1-2 bus cycles and provides up to 32 interrupt/reset sources with vectored interrupt handling. Software-configurable pull-ups on port pins used as inputs remove the need for external resistor networks. Communication peripherals include one SCI (UART), one SPI, and one I2C module, sufficient for sensor hubs, HMI keypads, and simple motor-control front ends.
Typical applications span automotive body electronics, industrial control modules, consumer appliance controllers, and low-end sensor nodes where the 60 KB flash and 4 KB RAM comfortably host state-machine firmware. The wide -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range also enables outdoor and factory-floor deployments.
When designing with this MCU, allocate decoupling capacitance of 0.1 µF plus 4.7 µF bulk near the VDD/VSS pins, and reserve the BGND pin for in-circuit debugging. Designers should verify pinout against the specific S08GT series datasheet because the 42-pin SPDIP is shared with several siblings at different memory densities.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified parametric data, application guidance, and design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet for engineers evaluating the MC9S08GT60ACBE.
Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08GT60ACBE — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC9S08GT60ACBE (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Package, ADC, Communication Interfaces.
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MC9S08GT60ACBE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | HCS08 (enhanced HC08, BGND instruction) |
| Data Bus Width | 8 bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 60 KB (60K x 8) FLASH |
| RAM Size | 4 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | 42-Pin PDIP / SPDIP (NDIP), 0.600 in / 15.24 mm |
| Communication Interfaces | 1x SCI (UART), 1x SPI, 1x I2C |
| Interrupt Sources | Up to 32 interrupt/reset sources (per series datasheet) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole |
| Instruction Set Compatibility | HC08 (binary-compatible) + BGND |
| Family | S08 Family, S08GT Series |
MC9S08GT60ACBE Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PTC0 — Port C I/O bit 0 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 2 | PTC1 — Port C I/O bit 1 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 3 | PTC2 — Port C I/O bit 2 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 4 | PTC3 — Port C I/O bit 3 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 5 | PTC4 — Port C I/O bit 4 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 6 | PTC5 — Port C I/O bit 5 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Supply voltage (2.5 V to 3.3 V) |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 9 | PTD0 — Port D I/O bit 0 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 10 | PTD1 — Port D I/O bit 1 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 11 | PTD2 — Port D I/O bit 2 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 12 | PTD3 — Port D I/O bit 3 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 13 | PTD4 — Port D I/O bit 4 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 14 | PTD5 — Port D I/O bit 5 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 15 | PTD6 — Port D I/O bit 6 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 16 | PTD7 — Port D I/O bit 7 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 17 | PTE0 — Port E I/O bit 0 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 18 | PTE1 — Port E I/O bit 1 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 19 | PTE2 — Port E I/O bit 2 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 20 | PTE3 — Port E I/O bit 3 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 21 | PTE4 — Port E I/O bit 4 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 22 | PTE5 — Port E I/O bit 5 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 23 | PTE6 — Port E I/O bit 6 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 24 | PTE7 — Port E I/O bit 7 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 25 | BKGD — Background Debug Mode (BGND) pin |
| Pin 26 | RESET — Active-low reset input |
| Pin 27 | PTA0 — Port A I/O bit 0 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 28 | PTA1 — Port A I/O bit 1 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 29 | PTA2 — Port A I/O bit 2 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 30 | PTA3 — Port A I/O bit 3 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 31 | PTA4 — Port A I/O bit 4 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 32 | PTA5 — Port A I/O bit 5 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 33 | PTA6 — Port A I/O bit 6 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 34 | PTA7 — Port A I/O bit 7 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 35 | PTB0 — Port B I/O bit 0 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 36 | PTB1 — Port B I/O bit 1 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 37 | PTB2 — Port B I/O bit 2 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 38 | PTB3 — Port B I/O bit 3 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 39 | PTB4 — Port B I/O bit 4 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 40 | PTB5 — Port B I/O bit 5 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 41 | PTB6 — Port B I/O bit 6 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
| Pin 42 | PTB7 — Port B I/O bit 7 / [DATA_NEEDED: alternate function] |
Typical Applications
MC9S08GT60ACBE is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics, Industrial Sensor Hubs, Consumer Appliance Controllers, HMI Keypad / Display Modules, Low-Power Battery Sensor Nodes, Motor Control Front Ends.
Automotive Body Electronics
The MC9S08GT60ACBE fits automotive body controllers with its 60 KB flash supporting seat-blink FSM models, its 4 KB RAM for CAN-over-SCI bridging buffers, and the -40 to +85 °C industrial range covering cabin modules. The HCS08 core's deterministic 1-2 bus-cycle instruction execution suits real-time window/liftgate tasks, while the integrated SCI/SPI/I2C trio connects directly to body control peripherals without external bridges. The 42-pin SPDIP package simplifies service-replacement modules and field-rework-friendly designs.
Recommended
Industrial Sensor Hubs
For industrial sensor aggregation nodes the MC9S08GT60ACBE provides enough flash (60 KB) to host Modbus-over-SCI or SPI-attached sensor drivers plus 4 KB RAM for sample buffering. The 40 MHz HCS08 core runs typical 10-100 Hz polling loops with ample headroom for filtering. Its 2.5-3.3 V supply range pairs cleanly with 3.3 V sensor ICs. The SPDIP-42 footprint also supports legacy factory PCB layouts where through-hole assembly is still preferred.
Recommended
Consumer Appliance Controllers
White-goods and small-appliance control boards benefit from the MC9S08GT60ACBE's compact 60 KB flash, low 2.5-3.3 V supply, and integrated I2C/SPI for keypad, LED, and temperature-sensor IO. The HCS08 core executes BLDC and PFC state machines in real time, while the part's wide temperature range covers laundry and kitchen environments. The PDIP-42 package accommodates wave-soldered production lines still common in cost-sensitive appliance manufacturing.
Recommended
HMI Keypad / Display Modules
Human-machine interface (HMI) boards with character LCDs, keypads, and rotary encoders pair well with the MC9S08GT60ACBE. The SCI/UART drives mainboard links, SPI clocks LCD controllers, and I2C attaches capacitive-touch or GPIO-expanders. 60 KB flash stores multilingual UI strings and menu logic, while 4 KB RAM holds the display buffer. The 42-PDIP package supports socketed modules for after-market upgrades.
Recommended
Low-Power Battery Sensor Nodes
Battery-powered remote sensor nodes leverage the MC9S08GT60ACBE's S08 Stop and Wait low-power modes plus its 2.5-3.3 V supply range for direct Li-primary or 2xAA operation. The 60 KB flash hosts BLE/Sigfox or LoRa host-driver stub code over SCI/SPI, while 4 KB RAM buffers transmissions between sleep cycles. The 40 MHz CPU wakes, samples, transmits, and returns to sleep quickly enough for years of service on small batteries.
Recommended
Motor Control Front Ends
Small brushless-DC and stepper motor front ends fit the MC9S08GT60ACBE's real-time deterministic core, where the 40 MHz HCS08 executes commutation tables with sub-microsecond jitter. The 60 KB flash holds sinusoidal drive tables and PID gains, while SPI links to smart gate drivers and SCI/UART serves the host controller. The 42-pin PDIP supports legacy motor-control boards through-hole-assembled at low cost.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08GT60ACBE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08GT60ACFBE | MC9S08GT60ACBDE | MC9S08GT60AVBE | MC9S08GT32ACBE | MC9S08GT16ACBE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 42-PDIP / SPDIP (0.600 in) | QFP-44 (surface-mount) | 42-PDIP (same) | 42-PDIP (same) | 42-PDIP (same) | 42-PDIP (same) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 32 KB (-47%) | 16 KB (-73%) |
| RAM | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 4 KB | 2 KB (-50%) | 1 KB (-75%) |
| Core / Max Clock | HCS08 / 40 MHz | HCS08 / 40 MHz | HCS08 / 40 MHz | HCS08 / 40 MHz | HCS08 / 40 MHz | HCS08 / 40 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 3.3 V | 2.5 V to 3.3 V | 2.5 V to 3.3 V | 2.5 V to 3.3 V | 2.5 V to 3.3 V | 2.5 V to 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +105 °C (automotive) | -40 °C to +85 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Communication Peripherals | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C | 1x SCI, 1x SPI, 1x I2C |
Key Differentiators
- Largest flash in the S08GT PDIP-42 family (vs MC9S08GT32ACBE)
- Through-hole PDIP-42 form factor simplifies prototyping (vs MC9S08GT60ACFBE)
- HCS08 BGND background debug support (vs MC9S08GT16ACBE)
Design Notes
Place a 0.1 µF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pair, plus a single 4.7 µF bulk capacitor near the IC. The 2.5-3.3 V supply is sensitive to switching noise, so keep digital supply traces short and avoid routing high-current motor returns near the MCU. For battery-powered designs use the S08 Stop mode to drop quiescent current between events.
The 42-pin SPDIP package has 0.100 in (2.54 mm) pin pitch which is breadboard-compatible. When designing a PCB, route the BKGD and RESET lines with short, direct traces and provide a 10 kΩ pull-up on RESET. Place a 0.1 µF cap on the RESET pin if long cable drives are present. Avoid routing noisy I/O adjacent to the crystal/oscillator pins.
Do not assume the 42-PDIP variants share firmware with the QFP-44 MC9S08GT60ACFBE without verifying the pinout - the QFP package assigns different signals to the extra pins. Also verify the memory map when migrating between 60/32/16 KB flash siblings, because vector table locations and RAM boundaries differ. The 'V' suffix (AVBE) denotes automotive temperature grade (-40 to +105 °C), not a different silicon revision.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free status not extracted from the verified web data; check the NXP product page for definitive compliance. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only).
