S9S08DZ60F1CLH - 8-bit 40MHz 60KB Flash MCU, 64-LQFP | NXP
MPN: S9S08DZ60F1CLH ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $9.85 | $9.85 |
| 10 | $8.92 | $89.20 |
| 100 | $7.65 | $765.00 |
| 500 | $6.8 | $3,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.95 | $5,950.00 |
S9S08DZ60F1CLH Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory, data memory, and peripheral interfaces on one silicon die. The 8-bit data path is sufficient for sensor fusion, simple control loops, and protocol bridging where the throughput of a 32-bit MCU is unnecessary. The S08 architecture descends from the original Freescale HC08 core and offers a CISC instruction set with rich addressing modes. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, this part sits as: MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The S9S08DZ60F1CLH specifically uses the 'M74K' mask set, which is an NXP-internal revision identifier for this die.
Key features include 53 general-purpose I/O lines, a CAN 2.0B controller, LIN 2.1 master/slave support, two SCI (UART) channels, one SPI port, one I2C port, an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, and a 6-channel PWM timer. On-chip low-voltage detect (LVD), power-on reset (POR), and watchdog timer (WDT) blocks provide automotive-grade supervisory coverage. The device operates from 2.7 V to 5.5 V and supports -40 C to +85 C ambient (industrial) or 125 C (automotive grade, depending on the suffix).
Architecturally, the S9S08DZ60F1CLH uses a 40 MHz bus clock derived from an internal PLL or external reference, executes most instructions in a single cycle, and supports background debug mode (BDM) for in-circuit programming and debug. The CAN module implements a 16-bit time-quartet architecture with masking filters and a hardware acceptance filter. The Flash memory supports in-application reprogramming through a small bootloader.
Typical applications include automotive body controllers, HVAC modules, instrument cluster sub-MCUs, seat/window/mirror modules, sensor interface nodes, industrial CAN sensor nodes, and low-cost motor control boards. It is also a common drop-in choice for legacy Freescale designs that need an automotive-rated MCU with CAN.
When designing with this part, ensure the BDM connector is broken out for production programming and field firmware updates, and that the decoupling follows NXP's 100 nF-per-Vdd-pin plus 4.7 uF bulk recommendations. Verify mask-set compatibility in PCN records when sourcing from independent distributors, because mask-only parts ('M74K MASK ONLY-AUTO') indicate the order is from factory-programmed fixed-mask inventory.
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S9S08DZ60F1CLH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | S08 |
| Core Size | 8-bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 40 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 60 KB (60K x 8) Flash |
| EEPROM Size | 2 KB (2K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Number of I/O Pins | 53 |
| Package | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Connectivity | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI |
| Peripherals | LVD, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) / -40 C to +125 C (automotive) |
| Mask Set | M74K |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (mask-only factory stock) |
S9S08DZ60F1CLH Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PTE0/TxD1 — Port E bit 0 / SCI1 transmit |
| Pin 2 | PTE1/RxD1 — Port E bit 1 / SCI1 receive |
| Pin 3 | PTE2 — Port E bit 2 |
| Pin 4 | PTE3 — Port E bit 3 |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 7 | PTE4 — Port E bit 4 |
| Pin 8 | PTE5 — Port E bit 5 |
| Pin 9 | PTE6 — Port E bit 6 |
| Pin 10 | PTE7 — Port E bit 7 |
| Pin 11 | PTF0 — Port F bit 0 |
| Pin 12 | PTF1 — Port F bit 1 |
| Pin 13 | PTF2 — Port F bit 2 |
| Pin 14 | PTF3 — Port F bit 3 |
| Pin 15 | PTF4 — Port F bit 4 |
| Pin 16 | PTF5 — Port F bit 5 |
| Pin 17 | PTF6 — Port F bit 6 |
| Pin 18 | PTF7 — Port F bit 7 |
| Pin 19 | PTG0 — Port G bit 0 |
| Pin 20 | PTG1 — Port G bit 1 |
| Pin 21 | PTG2 — Port G bit 2 |
| Pin 22 | PTG3 — Port G bit 3 |
| Pin 23 | VDDA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 24 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Pin 25 | PTH0 — Port H bit 0 / ADC reference |
| Pin 26 | PTH1 — Port H bit 1 / ADC channel |
| Pin 27 | PTH2 — Port H bit 2 / ADC channel |
| Pin 28 | PTH3 — Port H bit 3 / ADC channel |
| Pin 29 | PTH4 — Port H bit 4 / ADC channel |
| Pin 30 | PTH5 — Port H bit 5 / ADC channel |
| Pin 31 | PTH6 — Port H bit 6 / ADC channel |
| Pin 32 | PTH7 — Port H bit 7 / ADC channel |
| Pin 33 | PTJ0 — Port J bit 0 |
| Pin 34 | PTJ1 — Port J bit 1 |
| Pin 35 | PTJ2 — Port J bit 2 |
| Pin 36 | PTJ3 — Port J bit 3 |
| Pin 37 | PTJ4 — Port J bit 4 |
| Pin 38 | PTJ5 — Port J bit 5 |
| Pin 39 | PTJ6 — Port J bit 6 |
| Pin 40 | PTJ7 — Port J bit 7 |
| Pin 41 | BKGD — Background Debug Mode pin |
| Pin 42 | RESET — Reset input, active-low |
| Pin 43 | PTK0 — Port K bit 0 |
| Pin 44 | PTK1 — Port K bit 1 |
| Pin 45 | PTK2 — Port K bit 2 |
| Pin 46 | PTK3 — Port K bit 3 |
| Pin 47 | PTK4 — Port K bit 4 |
| Pin 48 | PTK5 — Port K bit 5 |
| Pin 49 | PTK6 — Port K bit 6 |
| Pin 50 | PTK7 — Port K bit 7 |
| Pin 51 | PTL0 — Port L bit 0 |
| Pin 52 | PTL1 — Port L bit 1 |
| Pin 53 | PTL2 — Port L bit 2 |
| Pin 54 | PTL3 — Port L bit 3 |
| Pin 55 | VDD — Digital supply voltage |
| Pin 56 | VSS — Digital ground |
| Pin 57 | PTL4 — Port L bit 4 |
| Pin 58 | PTL5 — Port L bit 5 |
| Pin 59 | PTL6 — Port L bit 6 |
| Pin 60 | PTL7 — Port L bit 7 |
| Pin 61 | EXTAL — External oscillator input |
| Pin 62 | XTAL — External oscillator output |
| Pin 63 | TCLK — Timer external clock input |
| Pin 64 | PTA0 — Port A bit 0 / CAN Tx |
Typical Applications
S9S08DZ60F1CLH is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, HVAC Control Board, Instrument Cluster Sub-MCU, Industrial CAN Sensor Node, Seat / Window / Mirror Module, Low-Cost BLDC / Brushed Motor Controller.
Automotive Body Control Module
The S9S08DZ60F1CLH's CAN 2.0B controller and LIN 2.1 master/slave interfaces match the bus architecture of automotive body control modules (BCMs) that orchestrate lighting, wipers, locks, and mirrors. With 53 GPIO pins, the part can directly drive lamp FETs and relay coils without external expanders, simplifying PCB layout. The on-chip PWM (6 channels) supports timed fade-in/out of interior lighting. Operating from 2.7 V to 5.5 V lets the MCU sit on a 5 V regulated rail powered from the 12 V automotive bus. The 40 MHz S08 core executes BCM loop-tick logic comfortably with margin for a small RTOS. As an obsolete NXP part, sourcing from authorized channels requires a quote and lead-time confirmation, while independent distributors carry mask-set stock.
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HVAC Control Board
HVAC controllers blend temperature sensing, fan/motor drive, and operator-panel I/O - a workload that maps cleanly to the S9S08DZ60F1CLH's 8-channel 10-bit ADC (NTC thermistor inputs) and 53 GPIO pins (relay control, switch matrix). The 60 KB Flash stores mode-mapping tables and blower-speed curves, while 2 KB EEPROM stores user-set temperatures that must survive power loss. The 40 MHz S08 CPU handles PWM commutation of blower and mode-door actuators with no runtime bottleneck. The wide 2.7 V-5.5 V supply range tolerates the crank/dump transients typical of 12 V automotive rails. Industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature range covers cabin and under-hood placements.
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Instrument Cluster Sub-MCU
In distributed instrument clusters, the S9S08DZ60F1CLH often serves as a sub-MCU that reads local sensors (fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature) and forwards them over CAN to the main cluster processor. Its CAN 2.0B controller with hardware acceptance filters offloads message filtering from the CPU, freeing clock cycles for ADC scans. The 60 KB Flash holds small signal-conditioning lookup tables, and the 53 GPIO pins support direct connection to low-cost analog sensors. Operating at 40 MHz, the part completes an 8-channel ADC scan plus CAN-Tx in well under 1 ms, satisfying 10 ms-class automotive cluster update rates.
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Industrial CAN Sensor Node
Factory-automation sensor nodes that publish measurements over CANopen or DeviceNet often pick the S9S08DZ60F1CLH for its combination of 60 KB Flash (CANopen stack plus app), CAN 2.0B, and an 8-channel 10-bit ADC. The 5 V-tolerant GPIO ports interface directly to 24 V-class industrial sensors through external resistor dividers. The S08 core's deterministic single-cycle execution simplifies IEC 61508-style safety analysis. Industrial -40 C to +85 C temperature rating and the 2.7 V-5.5 V supply window allow deployment in unconditioned cabinet spaces. When migrating from Freescale legacy designs, this part is a frequent, authorized drop-in upgrade path.
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Seat / Window / Mirror Module
Power seat, window, and mirror modules each need modest compute for position memory, anti-pinch, and LIN-communicated body-controller commands - a textbook fit for the S9S08DZ60F1CLH. The LIN 2.1 master/slave peripheral lets the module act as a smart actuator on the body LIN subnet, while the 53 GPIO pins drive H-bridge FETs and read Hall sensors. 60 KB Flash stores the position-memory table; 2 KB EEPROM retains the user's seat preset. The 40 MHz S08 handles anti-pinch edge detection with predictable latency. Operating from a 12 V regulated 5 V rail, the part survives automotive crank-start voltage dips via its LVD block.
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Low-Cost BLDC / Brushed Motor Controller
Small appliance and tool motor controllers use the S9S08DZ60F1CLH for sensorless or Hall-sensored commutation: the 6-channel PWM drives the inverter FETs, the ADC reads back-EMF or current, and the 40 MHz S08 core computes the commutation table. 60 KB Flash holds the speed-control loop and fault-handling code; 2 KB EEPROM stores calibration constants. GPIO pins interface directly to gate-driver enable inputs and Hall-effect sensors. Industrial -40 C to +85 C rating covers most appliance environments. Because the part is now obsolete, designers of new motor-control products should evaluate NXP's S08P or Kinetis E series as forward-compatible alternatives.
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Engineering reference data for S9S08DZ60F1CLH — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | S9S08DZ60F2MLH | S9S08DZ60F2MLC | S9S08DZ60F1MLH | S9S08DZ48F1CLH | S9S08DZ32F1CLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz | S08 8-bit, 40 MHz |
| Flash Size | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 60 KB | 48 KB (-20%) | 32 KB (-47%) |
| EEPROM | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB | 2 KB |
| Mask Set | F1 (M74K) | F2 | F2 | F1 | F1 | F1 |
| Connectivity | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI | CAN, I2C, LIN, SCI, SPI |
Key Differentiators
- F1 industrial mask with verified 53 GPIO and CAN+LIN (vs S9S08DZ60F2MLH)
- Same die as F2 mask, factory-fixed mask inventory (vs S9S08DZ60F2MLC)
- Full 60 KB Flash for code-heavy body/HVAC modules (vs S9S08DZ48F1CLH)
Design Notes
The S9S08DZ60F1CLH operates from a single 2.7 V-5.5 V supply and integrates both LVD and POR blocks. Place one 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitor on every VDD/VSS pair, plus a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on the main VDD pin. Keep VDDA/VSSA traces short and routed as a dedicated analog island to avoid digital switching noise coupling into ADC measurements. For automotive 12 V battery inputs, follow the VDD rail with a wide-Vin buck regulator (e.g., MAX15062) qualified to handle crank/dump transients.
Route the EXTAL/XTAL traces as a guarded differential pair, keep them short (under 5 mm), and surround them with a ground pour to prevent noise injection into the PLL. Place the BDM connector on the board edge so production programming and field firmware updates are possible without rework. For CAN-bus designs, keep the CAN-Tx/CAN-Rx traces short and impedance-matched (typically 60 ohm differential), and route them away from switching-power traces to maintain EMC margins.
Because the part is obsolete and labeled 'M74K MASK ONLY-AUTO', always confirm mask-set and date code with the distributor before committing to a production order - mixing F1 and F2 masks within the same fleet can cause subtle Flash-timing differences. Do not assume the 'LH' suffix alone guarantees RoHS compliance; request an explicit RoHS/REACH certificate from the distributor. Watch for EEPROM write-cycle derating at temperatures above 85 C - the 2 KB EEPROM endurance spec drops significantly at 125 C automotive operation.
Compliance Information
Verified web data does not include explicit RoHS/REACH claims. The 'LH' suffix generally indicates a lead-free LQFP package per NXP naming convention, but a RoHS/REACH certificate must be requested from the distributor at the time of order. The part is industrial temperature range, not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose the F2MLH mask variant for automotive 125C designs.