S9S08DZ96F2VLL - 8-bit MCU, 96KB Flash, 40MHz | NXP
MPN: S9S08DZ96F2VLL ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.9 | $6.90 |
| 10 | $6.2 | $62.00 |
| 100 | $5.5 | $550.00 |
| 500 | $4.95 | $2,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.4 | $4,400.00 |
S9S08DZ96F2VLL Overview
An 8-bit microcontroller is an integrated circuit that combines a processor core, program memory, data memory, and peripherals on a single chip, forming the lowest tier of the microcontroller hierarchy that spans 8-bit MCUs, 16-bit MCUs, and 32-bit MCUs. The S08 core executes the HC08 instruction set with an added BGND instruction, positioning this device as a direct descendant of the widely deployed Freescale HCS08 family for cost-sensitive embedded control.
Key features include the 40MHz HCS08 CPU with support for up to 32 interrupt/reset sources, a 24-channel 12-bit ADC with 2.5 us conversion time, an on-chip DMA controller, PWM channels, and embedded nonvolatile EEPROM for parameter storage without external memory. The device integrates a CAN module, distinguishing it within the 8-bit segment, which is uncommon for 8-bit architectures.
Technically, the S9S08DZ96F2VLL uses flash program memory with in-circuit programming capability and on-chip emulation/debug, simplifying development without additional debugger silicon. The external oscillator type supports precision clocking for CAN and UART timing budgets. The part is automotive qualified and rated for operation from -40C to +105C, supporting under-hood and industrial ambient conditions.
Typical applications include automotive body electronics, industrial control nodes, CAN-based sensor modules, and cost-sensitive appliances requiring 12-bit analog acquisition. The 87 general-purpose I/O lines and rich timer set make it suitable for motor control and HMI boards implemented on a single MCU.
For design, verify the flash and EEPROM endurance budget against your rewrite rate, and account for the 20MHz bus clock when sizing interrupt latency in CAN-heavy systems.
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| Core | S08 (HCS08), 8-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 40 MHz (20 MHz bus) |
| Instruction Set | HC08 with added BGND instruction |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB (96K x 8) |
| RAM | 6 KB (6K x 8) |
| EEPROM | 2 KB embedded |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit |
| ADC Channels | 24-channel |
| ADC Conversion Time | 2.5 us |
| DMA Controller | Yes |
| PWM Channels | Yes |
| CAN | Embedded CAN module |
| I/O Lines | 87 |
| Interrupt/Reset Sources | Up to 32 |
| Oscillator Type | External |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C |
| Qualification | Automotive Qualified |
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm), LFQFP, gull wing |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
S9S08DZ96F2VLL 100-lqfp (14x14 mm), lfqfp, gull wing Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for S9S08DZ96F2VLL (100-lqfp (14x14 mm), lfqfp, gull wing 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 S9S08DZ96F2VLL.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
S9S08DZ96F2VLL is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Electronics, Industrial CAN Control Nodes, Battery Chargers and Power Management, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Sensor Acquisition Modules, Small Home Appliances.
Automotive Body Electronics
The S9S08DZ96F2VLL fits automotive body modules - lighting controllers, window/door nodes, and seat control units - because it combines automotive qualification, -40C to +105C operation, and an embedded CAN module in a low-cost 8-bit device. The 96KB flash accommodates diagnostic stacks plus application logic, while 2KB EEPROM stores calibration and fault data without an external memory IC. The 87 I/O lines of the 100-LQFP drive relays, LEDs, and switches directly through the timer and PWM peripherals. Placed on a CAN bus at up to the module's supported bitrate, the 40MHz (20MHz bus) S08 core leaves adequate margin for message filtering and response scheduling, making single-chip body-node designs practical at automotive BOM targets.
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Industrial CAN Control Nodes
In factory automation, the S9S08DZ96F2VLL serves as a CAN-connected actuator or sensor node. According to NXP, this device family was developed as the first 8-bit family with embedded CAN, making it a natural fit for CANopen-adjacent industrial bus nodes where a 32-bit MCU is overkill. The 24-channel 12-bit ADC with 2.5 us conversion time digitizes analog sensors such as pressure and position pots, while the DMA controller offloads ADC result transfers from the 20MHz bus, keeping interrupt latency predictable. The 105C rating allows mounting inside sealed drives and control cabinets. Firmware fits comfortably in 96KB flash, and the 2KB EEPROM stores node IDs and parameter sets across power cycles.
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Battery Chargers and Power Management
The S9S08DZ96F2VLL implements smart-battery charger control loops using its 12-bit ADC to read voltage, current, and temperature channels at 2.5 us per conversion, enabling closed-loop current regulation with the on-chip PWM. The embedded EEPROM stores charge profiles and cycle counters, and the DMA keeps ADC sampling continuous without CPU intervention on the 20MHz bus. Its -40C to +105C range suits charger modules mounted near heat sources, and CAN allows the charger to report state to vehicle or telecom controllers. The 96KB flash leaves room for multi-chemistry charging algorithms (Li-ion, lead-acid, NiMH) in one firmware image.
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Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
With 87 general-purpose I/O in the 100-LQFP, the S9S08DZ96F2VLL can scan large key matrices, drive LED segments and backlight PWM, and handle buzzer outputs without port expanders. The external oscillator supports precise timebases for display multiplexing and touch timing routines executed on the 40MHz S08 core. The 12-bit ADC reads thermistors and potentiometers for menu-driven settings, and 6KB RAM buffers display data. In automotive HMI variants, the embedded CAN links the panel to the body controller. This reduces the HMI board to a single MCU plus drivers, cutting BOM cost and assembly complexity in appliance and vehicle interiors rated to 105C ambient.
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Sensor Acquisition Modules
The 24-channel 12-bit ADC with 2.5 us conversion time makes the S9S08DZ96F2VLL a compact analog acquisition front-end: it samples multiple sensors with no external ADC, and the DMA controller streams conversion results to RAM at full rate without loading the 20MHz bus. Sensor linearization tables and calibration constants reside in the 2KB embedded EEPROM, surviving power loss. The external oscillator provides a stable clock for consistent sampling intervals, and CAN or UART moves data to a host. With 96KB flash there is ample room for filtering, linearization, and self-test code. The -40C to +105C industrial range suits modules mounted on machines rather than in climate-controlled panels.
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Small Home Appliances
Cost-sensitive appliance control - coffee machines, ventilation units, dishwashers - benefits from the S9S08DZ96F2VLL's single-chip integration: 96KB flash holds the full state machine and UI logic, PWM channels drive triacs, fans, or heater dimming, and the 12-bit ADC reads NTC sensors and user controls. The S08 core's HC08 legacy instruction set shortens firmware development for teams with prior HC908/HCS08 experience. Operating to +105C allows mounting inside hot appliance cavities, and the 100-LQFP's 87 I/O consolidates button, display, and load control wiring. The embedded EEPROM preserves user settings across power interruptions without an external serial EEPROM IC.
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Engineering reference data for S9S08DZ96F2VLL — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC9S08DZ96CLH | S9S08DZ60F1MLL | S9S08DZ48F1MLL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) | LQFP (verify pin count) | 100-LQFP | 100-LQFP |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core / Speed | S08, 40MHz (20MHz bus) | S08, 40MHz | S08, 40MHz | S08, 40MHz |
| Flash | 96 KB | 96 KB | 60 KB | 48 KB |
| CAN Module | Yes (embedded) | Yes (embedded) | Yes (DZ family) | Yes (DZ family) |
| Silicon Revision | F2 | earlier family release | F1 | F1 |
Key Differentiators
- Largest flash in the DZ family on 100-LQFP (vs S9S08DZ60F1MLL)
- Second-revision silicon (F2) (vs S9S08DZ48F1MLL)
- Automotive-qualified 105C release (vs MC9S08DZ96CLH)
Design Notes
The S9S08DZ96F2VLL uses an external oscillator, so budget power-supply filtering for clean clock generation: place a 0.1uF ceramic decoupling capacitor at each VDD pin pair of the 100-LQFP plus one bulk 4.7uF-10uF capacitor near the MCU. Decouple the VDDA/VSSA analog supply separately with an RC filter (e.g., ferrite bead plus 1uF) so the 12-bit ADC achieves its 2.5 us conversion accuracy without digital noise coupling from the 40MHz core switching.
Silicon revisions matter in this family: the F2 suffix on S9S08DZ96F2VLL denotes a later revision than F1 parts, with errata fixes applied. When qualifying a same-family substitution, check the NXP mask set ID and errata document, and confirm the ordering suffix maps to the same 100-LQFP footprint and temperature grade - the DZ family ships in multiple pin counts, and a suffix mismatch can mean a different package with an incompatible land pattern.
With 87 I/O switching in a 14x14 mm 100-LQFP, ground bounce is a real risk when many port pins toggle simultaneously. Assign a ground return via for every few switching outputs, keep CAN_H/CAN_L traces as a 120-ohm differential pair routed away from the crystal, and series-terminate fast edge outputs (22-47 ohm) that drive long board traces. Verify the external oscillator layout keeps the crystal loop short and guarded by ground pour.
Compliance Information
Verified web data states 'Automotive Qualified' and the 'S9S' automotive prefix; specific RoHS/REACH/lead-free statements were not present in the provided data and must be confirmed on the NXP product page.
