MC9S08PL60CLH - 20MHz 8-Bit 60KB Flash MCU | NXP
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MC9S08PL60CLH Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable semiconductor that integrates a CPU, memory, and peripherals into one component. The S08 architecture belongs to the embedded microcontroller hierarchy, where firmware executes control logic for motors, sensors, communications, human-interface functions, and industrial equipment. The MC9S08PL60CLH provides 60 Kbytes of flash for firmware storage and is identified as an S08 S08 microcontroller IC with 64 pins.
The supplied manufacturer-related listing identifies the device as an 8-bit, 20 MHz part with 60 KB, or 60 K × 8 bits, of flash memory. Its 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating range supports both lower-voltage and 5 V system designs, while the 64-LQFP package provides a relatively high pin count for external peripheral connections. The package is identified as 10 mm by 10 mm in distributor and technical listings.
Typical design use includes embedded control nodes, sensor conditioning, actuator control, communications gateways, and compact industrial modules. The 20 MHz bus can improve responsiveness for interrupt-driven and event-based firmware compared with slower general-purpose 8-bit controllers, but final timing must be validated against the operating voltage, peripheral configuration, and clock settings in the manufacturer datasheet.
A key engineering consideration is power and signal integrity. Decoupling, exposed-pad or thermal management requirements, unused-pin handling, and the exact 64-pin assignment should be taken directly from the MC9S08PL60 datasheet. Do not infer pin functions or peripheral availability from distributor summaries alone.
This page combines verified manufacturer and distributor information, structured availability context, application guidance, and source-linked engineering notes. Because the provided data does not include numeric pricing, complete pin assignments, detailed electrical limits, or validated substitute parameters, those fields remain explicitly marked for data completion rather than being guessed.
Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08PL60CLH — 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 MC9S08PL60CLH (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Core, RoHS Status, Flash Memory, Supply Voltage.
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MC9S08JM60CLH
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MC9S08QE128CLH
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View Datasheet →MC9S08PL60CLH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit S08 microcontroller |
| CPU Architecture | S08 8-bit |
| Maximum Bus Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB |
| Program Memory Organization | 60K × 8 bits |
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | 64-LQFP |
| Package Dimensions | 10 mm × 10 mm |
| Pin Count | 64 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Core | 8-bit central processor unit |
| Bus Frequency | Up to 20 MHz |
| Flash Type | Flash |
| Clock or Timing Reference | FLL reference source or reference divider configuration is applicable |
| RoHS Status | Lead free / RoHS compliant according to distributor listing |
| Manufacturer Document | MC9S08PL60 Series Data |
| Supplier Listing Availability | In stock listing reported by Kynix Electronics |
| Supplier Listed Quantity | 55 units |
MC9S08PL60CLH 10 mm × 10 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08PL60CLH (10 mm × 10 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 MC9S08PL60CLH.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08PL60CLH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor and Actuator Control, Motor and Valve Control, Communications Gateway Module, Consumer Appliance Controller, Building Automation Node, Portable Measurement Instrument.
Industrial Sensor and Actuator Control
MC9S08PL60CLH fits embedded industrial modules that combine sensor inputs with actuator or relay-control logic because the device provides an 8-bit S08 CPU, 20 MHz bus capability, 60 KB of flash, and a 64-pin package. A typical design would use the MCU for periodic sampling, threshold logic, debouncing, state machines, and fault reporting. The 2.7 V to 5.5 V range supports industrial interface planning, but the designer must verify every pin, peripheral, and electrical limit in the manufacturer datasheet. The 64-LQFP footprint also provides more external connections than a small leaded package, although it requires careful escape routing and decoupling.
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Motor and Valve Control
The 20 MHz S08 processing capability makes MC9S08PL60CLH suitable for event-driven motor, valve, and pump control systems where firmware must coordinate inputs, timers, outputs, and diagnostic states. The 60 KB flash budget can hold application logic and parameter tables, while the 64-pin package offers a larger external connection count than many small controllers. Design validation should compare required PWM or timer resources, I/O levels, current limits, and protection circuitry against the datasheet. Do not assume that a related S08 device has identical timer mapping or pin multiplexing before replacing the target.
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Communications Gateway Module
MC9S08PL60CLH can serve as the supervisory controller in a compact communications gateway when the gateway needs local protocol handling, status monitoring, and firmware-controlled configuration. Its 8-bit architecture and 20 MHz bus support efficient event-driven firmware, while 60 KB of nonvolatile flash provides room for protocol and application code. The 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply range can simplify mixed-voltage design planning, but transceiver interface voltage and timing must be checked independently. A production design should reserve pins for serial functions, supervision, reset, debug, and expansion according to the exact MC9S08PL60 pin assignment.
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Consumer Appliance Controller
MC9S08PL60CLH is a reasonable candidate for compact appliance controllers that coordinate user inputs, relays, displays, sensors, and safety-related state logic. The 20 MHz bus provides more execution headroom than a basic low-speed 8-bit controller, and 60 KB of flash can support firmware plus configuration data. The 64-LQFP package is useful when the product needs numerous external signals, but it also demands careful board layout and manufacturing capability. Final selection should confirm operating temperature, I/O drive, reset behavior, watchdog support, and peripheral availability in the official datasheet.
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Building Automation Node
MC9S08PL60CLH can be evaluated for building automation nodes that monitor environmental inputs and control lighting, HVAC interfaces, or access-related functions. The device's 2.7 V to 5.5 V operating range and stated -40 °C to +85 °C conditions align with many embedded controller environments, although installation-specific requirements must still be checked. Its 20 MHz 8-bit CPU supports protocol parsing and local logic without a separate processor. Use the exact datasheet for I/O multiplexing, timing, low-power behavior, and pin-level electrical constraints; related S08 parts should not be treated as drop-in without verification.
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Portable Measurement Instrument
MC9S08PL60CLH may be used in a portable measurement instrument as a control and signal-conditioning hub when the design needs deterministic 8-bit processing and moderate firmware storage. The 60 KB flash can hold measurement sequencing, calibration constants, and user-interface state, while the 20 MHz bus can service interrupt-driven sampling control. The 64-pin package provides external connectivity for sensors, display interfaces, switches, and communications. Because the verified data does not enumerate analog peripherals or exact I/O limits, the engineer must consult the datasheet before selecting it for precision measurement or battery-powered operation.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08PL60CLH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08JM60CLH | MC9S08PT60VLH | MC9S08PA60VLH | MC9S08QE128CLH | MC9S08QE64CLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 64-LQFP | 64-LQFP | 64-LQFP | 64-LQFP | 64-LQFP | 64-LQFP |
| Flash Memory | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 128 KB | 64 KB |
Key Differentiators
- Verified 20 MHz bus and 60 KB flash combination (vs MC9S08JM60CLH)
- Broad stated supply range (vs MC9S08PT60VLH)
- Specific 64-LQFP package and 10 mm by 10 mm outline (vs MC9S08PA60VLH)
Design Notes
Design the supply rail within the verified 2.7 V to 5.5 V range, but do not treat the distributor summary as a substitute for the electrical-limit tables. Place the required decoupling capacitors at the MCU power pins according to the official datasheet, and keep switching-converter or motor-supply return currents out of the sensitive ground path. Confirm reset and brownout behavior during power-up and power-down before releasing firmware to production.
MC9S08PL60CLH uses a 64-LQFP, 10 mm by 10 mm package, so the PCB must provide adequate fanout and solderable land geometry. Follow the official package drawing for pad dimensions, mask clearance, paste volume, and exposed-pad treatment. Because the verified data does not provide the complete pinout or thermal-land details, do not invent pad connections; cross-check every net against the manufacturer package drawing before layout release.
The main selection pitfall is treating any 60 Kbyte S08-family device as a drop-in replacement. MC9S08JM60CLH, MC9S08PT60VLH, and MC9S08PA60VLH appear in verified comparison results, but the supplied evidence does not prove identical pin functions, peripheral multiplexing, voltage limits, or memory behavior. Compare the official datasheets, confirm programming and clock compatibility, and validate timing before using any alternative on an existing PCB.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free status are stated by the Kynix Electronics distributor listing. REACH, halogen-free status, conflict-minerals information, and automotive qualification are not provided in the verified data.
