S912XET256J1CALR - 16-Bit Flash MCU, 112-LQFP | NXP
MPN: S912XET256J1CALR ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $2.6476 | $2.65 |
| 10 | $2.6476 | $26.48 |
| 100 | $2.6476 | $264.76 |
| 500 | $2.6476 | $1,323.80 |
| 1,000 | $2.6476 | $2,647.60 |
S912XET256J1CALR Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable semiconductor that integrates a processor core, memory, peripherals, and input/output interfaces into one component. In the product hierarchy, this part belongs to the microcontroller class, then embedded processor and semiconductor categories. It is intended for embedded control rather than general-purpose computing, combining firmware execution with compact integration and board-level control functions.
The verified catalog data specifically identifies a 16-bit architecture and flash memory. Those attributes make the part relevant to industrial embedded-control designs requiring nonvolatile firmware storage in a high-pin-count surface-mount package. The industrial temperature grade further distinguishes it from commercial-temperature alternatives, although the exact numeric temperature limits are not present and cannot be inferred safely.
A 112-terminal square LQFP offers substantially more electrical connections than small microcontroller packages, enabling a broad external interface when the device family supports it. The supplied data does not enumerate UART, CAN, SPI, I2C, timer, ADC, PWM, or GPIO quantities, so engineers must consult the family datasheet before assigning signals or designing a PCB.
Potential uses include industrial controllers, automotive and transportation electronics, motor-control systems, communications equipment, and data-acquisition platforms. Suitability depends on confirming exact peripheral compatibility, memory requirements, voltage levels, package dimensions, pin multiplexing, and timing from authoritative documentation.
For drop-in sourcing, package identity and pin compatibility must be verified at the pin-function level. A same-package family member may differ in flash size, frequency grade, temperature grade, or ordering code, so footprint similarity alone does not establish replacement safety.
This page consolidates verified distributor catalog facts, package observations, availability references, and sourcing constraints while explicitly isolating missing technical data. That distinction helps engineers avoid treating unverified characteristics as specifications and directs purchasing decisions toward the datasheet and authorized component documentation.
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| Device Type | Microcontroller |
| Architecture | 16-bit |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Original Manufacturer Reference | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Package Code | QFP |
| Package Type | LQFP |
| Package Shape | Square |
| Terminal Form | Gull wing |
| Number of Terminals | 112 |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
S912XET256J1CALR square Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for S912XET256J1CALR (square 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 S912XET256J1CALR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
S912XET256J1CALR is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Embedded Controller, Automotive Telemetry Unit, Motor and Motion Control, Communications Gateway, Data Acquisition Controller, Programmable Control Module, Instrumentation Control Board.
Industrial Embedded Controller
The S912XET256J1CALR is a candidate for industrial embedded control because verified catalog data identifies it as a 16-bit flash microcontroller with an industrial temperature grade. Its 112-terminal QFP package provides a high connection count for external control interfaces, although the exact GPIO and peripheral counts are unavailable. An engineer should place it only after confirming voltage, clock, memory, communications, watchdog, and timing requirements in the family documentation.
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Automotive Telemetry Unit
A 16-bit flash microcontroller can support telemetry acquisition, diagnostic I/O, and local actuator supervision, making S912XET256J1CALR relevant to transportation electronics. Its industrial temperature grade is favorable for controlled environments, but the supplied data does not verify automotive qualification, CAN support, transient tolerance, or AEC-Q100 status. Those points must be closed before using this exact ordering code in a safety-relevant or automotive production design.
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Motor and Motion Control
S912XET256J1CALR may suit motor, actuator, or motion-control platforms where deterministic firmware execution and multiple external connections are important. Its verified 16-bit architecture and 112-pin QFP package indicate an embedded-control device with substantial package I/O potential. However, no PWM channels, timers, ADCs, encoder interfaces, operating frequency, or real-time control features are verified, so suitability depends on the complete device datasheet and application validation.
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Communications Gateway
The high-pin-count S912XET256J1CALR package could fit an embedded protocol-conversion or communications gateway when a design needs substantial external signal connectivity. The verified records identify a flash-memory 16-bit microcontroller but do not list UART, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, or radio interfaces. Engineers should map those requirements to documented peripheral counts and pin multiplexing before considering this part for a gateway that cannot tolerate interface or firmware incompatibilities.
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Data Acquisition Controller
S912XET256J1CALR can be evaluated for an acquisition controller that stores control code in flash and coordinates multiple external sensors or signal-conditioning stages. The verified 112-terminal package offers more physical connections than a small controller package, but the supplied records do not state ADC channels, resolution, sampling performance, comparator resources, or analog voltage range. Use the exact family documentation to validate analog performance and acquisition timing before selecting it over a purpose-built MCU.
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Programmable Control Module
A programmable logic controller, machine-control module, or industrial accessory may use S912XET256J1CALR as its embedded execution engine when its flash-based firmware and high-pin-count package match the system architecture. The part is explicitly cataloged as industrial grade and as a 16-bit microcontroller, but endurance, boot options, brownout behavior, watchdog functions, and real-world peripheral integration are not stated. Qualification should therefore include firmware, power-fail, field-update, and long-life reliability testing.
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Instrumentation Control Board
S912XET256J1CALR is a plausible candidate for laboratory or industrial instrumentation that requires local sequencing, nonvolatile firmware, and numerous package connections. Its flash-memory architecture supports embedded code storage, while the square 112-terminal QFP can expose more signals than low-pin-count controllers. The available evidence does not verify precision converters, low-noise references, isolation features, or timing accuracy, so analog instrumentation work must separately validate those signal-chain requirements.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | S912XET256W1MAA | S912XET256J2CAAR | S912XEQ384J3CALR | S912XEG384J2CALR | S912XEQ512J2MALR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Key Differentiators
- Verified industrial-grade ordering (vs S912XEQ384J3CALR)
- Verified high-pin-count square QFP format (vs S912XEQ512J2MALR)
- Catalog price visibility (vs S912XET256W1MAA)
Design Notes
Do not treat a similar S912 order code as interchangeable until its pinout, memory size, clock rating, voltage range, peripheral map, and temperature grade have been checked against the target device. The verified records identify only a 16-bit flash MCU with 112 terminals; a matching package name alone cannot prove electrical or software compatibility.
Use the official package drawing for land pattern, pin numbering, courtyard, solder mask, and paste recommendations. The verified catalog establishes a square 112-terminal QFP with gull-wing leads, but it does not provide body dimensions or a pin table. A generic LQFP-112 footprint must not be released without cross-checking those mechanical details.
Plan decoupling and pin assignment only after retrieving the complete family electrical data. The supplied results do not state supply voltage, current consumption, I/O thresholds, power-pin locations, or brownout behavior. Verify every power and ground connection in the official pinout, preserve published capacitor requirements, and test power-up and power-down behavior across the intended rail conditions.
Compliance Information
LCSC identifies the target as RoHS-compliant. The supplied records contain no manufacturer compliance declarations for REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free status, halogens, or conflict minerals. Industrial temperature grade is not equivalent to AEC-Q100 qualification.
