MC9S08LC60LK - 8-bit S08 MCU 60KB Flash LCD | NXP
MPN: MC9S08LC60LK ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.38 | $6.38 |
| 10 | $5.74 | $57.40 |
| 100 | $5.1 | $510.00 |
| 500 | $4.59 | $2,295.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.13 | $4,130.00 |
MC9S08LC60LK Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is an integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory (Flash, RAM), and peripherals such as timers, serial interfaces, and analog comparators on a single chip. Within the system hierarchy, an MCU sits at the embedded control level: semiconductor -> microcontroller (MCU) -> 8-bit MCU family -> NXP S08 family -> S08LC LCD series. The S08LC series is notable as NXP's first LCD-capable S08 8-bit MCU, targeted at battery-powered and handheld applications.
Key features include the 40 MHz HCS08 CPU with HC08 instruction set compatibility plus an added BGND instruction, 60 KB (60K x 8) of Flash program memory, an integrated LCD driver that offloads segment driving from software, and a wide supply voltage range of 1.8 V to 3.6 V suitable for battery operation. A background debugging system with single-breakpoint capability supports in-circuit development without consuming chip resources.
Technically, the device uses the enhanced HCS08 architecture with reduced instruction overhead, internal oscillator options, and low-power modes designed for handheld instruments where display content and battery life dominate the design. The on-chip analog comparator (ACMP) supports simple voltage monitoring and threshold detection without an external comparator IC.
Typical applications include handheld meters and instruments with LCD displays, battery-powered consumer devices, and low-cost industrial panels where an integrated LCD driver replaces a separate segment-driver IC.
A key design consideration: NXP lists this product as End of Life (EOL), so new designs should plan for last-time-buy quantities or migration within the S08 family. Verify remaining stock and the official PCN before committing the footprint to new layouts.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle status, and drop-in alternative analysis not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, with all data verified against NXP and distributor listings as of 2026-10-18.
Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08LC60LK — 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 MC9S08LC60LK (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Flash Memory, Lifecycle Status, Core Processor, I/O Ports.
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| Core Processor | S08 (HCS08) 8-bit |
| Core Size | 8-bit |
| Speed | 40 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB (60K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Instruction Set | HC08 with added BGND instruction |
| Peripherals | LCD controller, ACMP, background debugging system |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD controller |
| Analog Comparator | Yes (ACMP) |
| Debug Capability | Single-breakpoint in-circuit debugging |
| I/O Ports | 18 |
| Package | 80-LQFP (LFQP), 12x12 mm, 1.40 mm height, 0.50 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Lifecycle Status | End of Life (per NXP product page) |
| Application Target | Battery-powered and handheld applications |
MC9S08LC60LK 80-lqfp (lfqp), 12x12 mm, 1.40 mm height, 0.50 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08LC60LK (80-lqfp (lfqp), 12x12 mm, 1.40 mm height, 0.50 mm pitch 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 MC9S08LC60LK.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08LC60LK is suitable for 6 applications: Handheld Meters and Instruments, Battery-Powered Consumer Devices, Low-Cost Industrial Panels, Utility Metering Front Ends, Medical and Health Monitoring Devices, Legacy Design Maintenance and Last-Time-Buy.
Handheld Meters and Instruments
Battery-powered handheld measurement instruments are the primary target of the S08LC series - NXP explicitly positions it as the first LCD S08 8-bit MCU for battery-powered and handheld products. The MC9S08LC60LK's integrated LCD controller drives segmented displays directly in hardware, freeing CPU cycles and I/O pins for measurement sequencing, while the 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range allows direct operation from two alkaline cells without a boost converter. The 40 MHz S08 core provides ample throughput for averaging, linearization, and display formatting. In a typical design the MCU reads a sensor front end, applies calibration math, and updates the LCD at human-readable rates, spending most of the time in low-power stop modes to extend battery life. The on-chip ACMP can flag low-battery or over-range conditions without extra components.
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Battery-Powered Consumer Devices
For battery-operated consumer products such as remote controls, small appliances, and personal-care devices with segmented LCDs, the MC9S08LC60LK consolidates control logic, memory, and LCD driving into a single 80-pin LQFP, reducing BOM count versus an MCU plus separate LCD driver IC. The 60 KB Flash accommodates feature-rich firmware, multi-language menus, and lookup tables, while the 1.8 V to 3.6 V operating range matches common primary-cell supplies. The S08 family's low-power modes let the product meet shelf-life expectations between uses. Because NXP has designated the part End of Life, new consumer designs should treat remaining stock as finite and plan migration to the officially recommended replacement in NXP's EOL Product Change Notice before locking the bill of materials.
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Low-Cost Industrial Panels
Simple industrial panels and setpoint displays benefit from the MC9S08LC60LK's hardware LCD driver and 40 MHz S08 processing. The analog comparator (ACMP) supports threshold alarms such as over-temperature or over-pressure indication without an external comparator, and the background debugging system with single-breakpoint in-circuit capability simplifies firmware maintenance on installed hardware. The wide 1.8 V to 3.6 V range tolerates battery-backed supplies, and the industrial-grade 80-pin LQFP (12x12 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) suits standard PCB assembly. Designers should verify the operating temperature range on the datasheet before deploying in harsh enclosures, as that value was not captured in the verified summary data for this page and should be taken from NXP datasheet Rev. 4.1.
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Utility Metering Front Ends
Water, heat, and simple utility meters require long battery life, a segmented LCD, and modest computation - precisely the MC9S08LC60LK's profile. The integrated LCD controller drives cumulative-readout digits with no CPU overhead, the ACMP provides tamper or low-battery detection, and the 60 KB Flash stores metrology firmware plus calibration constants. Operating down to 1.8 V allows the meter to run as the battery sags toward end of life, extending service intervals. The 40 MHz S08 core handles pulse accumulation and communication framing between sleep states. Because the part is EOL, metering OEMs should qualify the NXP-recommended replacement via the official PCN while performing a final last-time-buy to cover field-service inventory requirements.
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Medical and Health Monitoring Devices
Entry-level health devices such as thermometers, glucose meters, and pedometers combine a segmented LCD, battery operation, and simple signal processing - all native strengths of the S08LC series. The MC9S08LC60LK's 1.8 V minimum supply supports single-cell coin or dual-cell alkaline designs, the integrated LCD driver renders readings without an auxiliary driver IC, and the 40 MHz core performs filtering and calibration quickly enough to keep the device responsive while maximizing sleep time. The 60 KB Flash leaves headroom for multi-profile user interfaces. Medical device teams should additionally review NXP's EOL notice and quality documentation (product page sections for Operating Features and Environmental Quality) before approval, and verify temperature range from the full datasheet.
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Legacy Design Maintenance and Last-Time-Buy
A significant ongoing use case is sustaining existing products already designed around the MC9S08LC60LK. With NXP listing the part as End of Life, sourcing teams must balance remaining distributor inventory (DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC, and secondary channels) against the officially recommended replacement documented in the NXP discontinuance/PCN materials. The S08LC family's common platform means firmware written for the LC60 generally ports to the LC36 with memory-size adjustments, and NXP's background debugging toolchain continues to support Flash programming of replacement units. Recommended practice: quantify annual service demand, place a final last-time-buy covering several years of spares, and qualify the PCN replacement in parallel for long-lived field equipment.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08LC60LK — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08LC36LK | MC9S08LH64CLK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB | 36 KB | 64 KB |
| LCD Driver | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) |
| USB | No | No | Yes (full-speed USB) |
Key Differentiators
- Largest Flash in the S08LC LCD family (vs MC9S08LC36LK)
- Pure-LCD family option (no USB complexity) (vs MC9S08LH64CLK)
- Integrated LCD plus ACMP in one chip (vs Generic 8-bit MCUs without LCD (e.g., ATmega328P))
Design Notes
The single most important design note for this part is lifecycle: NXP lists MC9S08LC60LK as End of Life, with discontinuance and replacement documentation and a Product Change Notice available on the official product page. Do not start new designs with this MCU. For sustaining designs, compute annual service demand, place a last-time-buy before authorized stock (DigiKey, Mouser, LCSC) depletes, and initiate qualification of the NXP PCN-recommended replacement in parallel to avoid a forced redesign under schedule pressure.
The device operates from 1.8 V to 3.6 V per the digchip specification summary. In battery designs, LCD contrast varies with supply voltage on segment LCDs driven from the MCU charge pump or resistor ladder - verify contrast across the full 1.8 V to 3.6 V range on your specific LCD glass, and use the firmware charge-pump/contrast controls described in datasheet Rev. 4.1 to compensate as the battery discharges, especially below 2.5 V.
The 80-LQFP uses a 0.5 mm pitch, requiring fine-pitch PCB capability: specify 0.2 mm (or per fabricator capability) trace/space and solder-mask-defined pads. Place the 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of each VDD/VSS pair, and route the LCD segment traces with spacing adequate to prevent ghosting on high-impedance glass connections. Follow the layout guidance in the MC9S08LC60 datasheet (Rev. 4.1, two-part document) for oscillator and VDDA filtering.
Compliance Information
Verified web data does not include explicit RoHS/REACH compliance statements for this MPN. The NXP product page includes an 'Environmental Quality' section - consult it directly for compliance status. The 'LK' package suffix conventionally indicates lead-free/RoHS-compliant packaging at NXP, but this must be confirmed from NXP documentation.
