MC9S08QE96CLD 96KB 50MHz LCD 8-Bit MCU | NXP
MPN: MC9S08QE96CLD ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.5532 | $3.55 |
| 10 | $3.5532 | $35.53 |
| 100 | $3.5532 | $355.32 |
| 500 | $3.5532 | $1,776.60 |
| 1,000 | $3.5532 | $3,553.20 |
MC9S08QE96CLD Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable system-on-chip that combines a CPU core, memory, peripherals, and input/output interfaces in one integrated component. The HCS08 core provides an 8-bit architecture suited to compact control tasks, while flash memory supports firmware storage and field programming. The integrated LCD driver is especially useful when the target product needs a local display without a separate display controller.
Key characteristics include 96 KB of flash, a listed 50 MHz clock rating, 28 I/O ports, and 44-pin LQFP packaging. One verified specification source lists a 16 MHz clock for this device, while another distributor listing states 50 MHz; this discrepancy is preserved rather than resolved by assumption. The available data also states that the CPU supports a 50.33 MHz operating point down to 2.1 V and a 20 MHz operating point down to 1.8 V, so firmware and board validation should use the manufacturer’s complete clocking guidance.
Typical applications include low-voltage display modules, instrument panels, handheld controllers, simple industrial interfaces, and appliance control boards. The LCD driver simplifies display-oriented designs, while the 8-bit CPU and flash memory provide adequate resources for embedded sequencing, sensing, and user-interface logic.
The principal design consideration is confirming the exact clock, memory, LCD, and peripheral configuration against the relevant NXP datasheet before release. This page consolidates distributor pricing references, package information, source links, and design guidance rather than inventing unverified electrical details.
Drop-in alternatives for MC9S08QE96CLD — 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 MC9S08QE96CLD (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Flash Memory, Supply Voltage, Package, RAM, ADC.
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View Datasheet →MC9S08QE96CLD Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 8-bit HCS08 microcontroller |
| Core | HCS08 |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB |
| Memory Organization | 96K x 8 flash |
| Maximum Listed Clock | 50 MHz |
| Alternative Listed Clock | 16 MHz |
| CPU Operating Point | 50.33 MHz from 2.1 V; 20 MHz from 1.8 V |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| LCD Driver | Integrated LCD driver |
| I/O Ports | 28 |
| Package | 44-LQFP, 10 x 10 mm |
| Package Type | LQFP |
| Package Height | 1.40 mm |
| Package Pitch | 0.80 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Instruction Set | HC08 |
| Memory Type | Flash |
| Background Debug | Background debugging system |
| Breakpoint Capability | Single breakpoint setting during in-circuit debugging, with two additional on-chip breakpoints |
MC9S08QE96CLD 0.80 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC9S08QE96CLD (0.80 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 MC9S08QE96CLD.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC9S08QE96CLD is suitable for 6 applications: Compact LCD Instrument Panel, Appliance User Interface, Low-Power Metering System, Industrial Control Interface, Battery-Powered Display Device, Embedded Product Controller.
Compact LCD Instrument Panel
The MC9S08QE96CLD fits compact instrument panels that combine local display control, simple button input, and low-power embedded logic. Its integrated LCD driver reduces the need for a separate display controller, while 96 KB of flash provides room for display formatting, calibration, diagnostics, and control firmware. The 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range is suitable for compact embedded systems, although the exact segment count, LCD timing, and temperature behavior must be verified in the NXP documentation. The 44-LQFP footprint supports conventional surface-mount assembly while preserving a manageable pin count for meter and panel designs.
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Appliance User Interface
The MC9S08QE96CLD is suitable for appliance control boards that need a small display, status indicators, and embedded user-interface logic in one low-voltage controller. The HCS08 8-bit core can handle sequencing and control tasks, while the integrated LCD driver supports display integration. Its 96 KB flash capacity gives firmware room for menus, operating modes, calibration tables, and fault handling. Designers should confirm the LCD segment requirements, available I/O functions, and clock conditions before fixing the PCB footprint. The device can also coexist with sensors and actuator-control logic in a compact appliance architecture.
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Low-Power Metering System
The MC9S08QE96CLD can serve in a low-power metering system where a local LCD shows measurements and the controller periodically processes sensor or keypad inputs. Its 1.8 V minimum supply rating supports low-voltage embedded platforms, while the LCD driver reduces display-interface overhead. The 28 listed I/O ports provide a useful resource for sensors, switches, and external control signals, subject to the exact pin-function restrictions. Firmware designers should use the manufacturer’s voltage and clock conditions, especially because the supplied listings contain both 16 MHz and 50 MHz clock statements.
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Industrial Control Interface
The MC9S08QE96CLD is appropriate for small industrial control interfaces that need local status display, discrete input handling, and embedded sequencing. The HCS08 core, flash memory, LCD driver, and 28 I/O ports create a compact control platform for equipment that does not require a high-performance application processor. The 1.8 V to 3.6 V operating range can simplify integration with low-voltage sensor and signal-conditioning circuits. Industrial qualification details, extended-temperature limits, isolation, and EMC requirements are not supplied here and must be reviewed separately before deployment in safety-critical or regulated equipment.
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Battery-Powered Display Device
The MC9S08QE96CLD can be evaluated for battery-powered display devices where low supply voltage, local LCD integration, and compact embedded control are important. The listed 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range provides a useful foundation for energy-conscious designs, while the integrated LCD driver helps avoid a separate display controller. The available data does not provide sleep current, active current, LCD bias requirements, or battery-life estimates, so power budgeting cannot be completed from these sources. Engineers should verify those values in the manufacturer datasheet and validate the clock mode at the actual battery voltage.
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Embedded Product Controller
The MC9S08QE96CLD is a practical candidate for general embedded product controllers requiring modest processing, firmware storage, and display feedback. Its 96 KB flash supports a meaningful application codebase, while the 8-bit HCS08 architecture remains appropriate for control-oriented rather than graphics-intensive workloads. The 44-LQFP package provides a defined surface-mount integration format, and the integrated LCD driver can simplify the display portion of the design. Before selecting it for a new platform, confirm peripheral availability, interrupt requirements, programming and debug support, and the complete electrical limits in current NXP documentation.
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Engineering reference data for MC9S08QE96CLD — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08QE64CLD | MC9S08QE8CWJ | MC9S08QE8CTG | MC9S08QE128CLH | MC9S08QE4CLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 44-LQFP, 10 x 10 mm | 44-LQFP family package, exact dimensions require verification | 44-LQFP family package option | 44-LQFP family package option | 44-LQFP family package option | 44-LQFP family package option |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Key Differentiators
- Higher verified flash capacity than MC9S08QE64CLD (vs MC9S08QE64CLD)
- Integrated display-oriented controller (vs MC9S08QE8CWJ)
- 28 listed I/O ports (vs MC9S08QE4CLC)
Design Notes
Validate the complete power architecture against the verified 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply range. The supplied data states 20 MHz operation down to 1.8 V and 50.33 MHz operation from 2.1 V, so the clock must be selected according to the actual rail voltage. Include local decoupling and sequencing appropriate to the NXP datasheet; capacitor values and power-loss calculations are not supplied here and must not be guessed.
Use the manufacturer land pattern for the 44-LQFP, 10 x 10 mm package and verify the 0.80 mm pitch and 1.40 mm height against the current package drawing. Confirm every pin function, alternate-function mux, LCD connection, debug signal, and power-ground arrangement before routing. The public data does not provide a verified complete pinout, so schematic and PCB sign-off must use the official NXP documentation.
Do not treat the presence of the MC9S08QE64CLD comparison as proof of interchangeability. Its verified flash designation is 64 KB versus 96 KB for the MC9S08QE96CLD, and the supplied data does not confirm identical LCD, peripheral, timing, or pin assignments. Review memory constraints, bootloader assumptions, display timing, interrupt mappings, and production test requirements before approving any substitution.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified data does not provide authoritative compliance declarations for this MPN. Compliance must be confirmed from the current NXP product documentation or supplier documentation before qualification.
