SPC5603CK0CLL6 - 32-bit MCU, 384KB Flash, 64MHz, QFP-100 | NXP
MPN: SPC5603CK0CLL6 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.42 | $8.42 |
| 10 | $7.55 | $75.50 |
| 100 | $6.71 | $671.00 |
| 500 | $5.94 | $2,970.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.21 | $5,210.00 |
SPC5603CK0CLL6 Overview
A 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals, and I/O on one silicon die, enabling embedded control of mechanical, automotive, and industrial systems. Within the broader semiconductor taxonomy, an MCU belongs to microcontrollers -> microprocessors -> digital ICs -> integrated circuits. Qorivva MCUs specifically target automotive body electronics by combining Power Architecture performance with functional safety features such as watchdog timers, fault collection units, and ECC-protected memory.
Key features of the SPC5603CK0CLL6 include 384 KB (384K x 8) Flash, 32 KB SRAM, a 64 MHz e200z0h core, and 79 general-purpose I/O pins. Communication peripherals include CANbus, I2C, LINbus, SCI, and SPI. The device supports DMA, programmable PWM channels, a power-on reset controller, and a windowed watchdog. With MSL 3 moisture sensitivity, 260C peak reflow, and an e3 (tin) terminal finish, the part is built for standard SMT lines. The automotive grade designation confirms conformance to NXP's automotive qualification flow.
Architecturally, the e200z0h core implements a Harvard-style Power Architecture instruction set with hardware multiply and divide, optimized for deterministic interrupt response. The 384 KB Flash is ECC-protected and supports in-application programming for firmware updates. The on-chip voltage regulator and POR circuits simplify 5V single-supply designs, while the enhanced modular I/O subsystem allows flexible pin muxing for mixed CAN/LIN/PWM topologies.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules, door/window/seat controllers, HVAC blower control, instrument cluster slaves, LIN/CAN gateway nodes, and industrial CAN sensor hubs. The combination of 79 I/O pins, dual CAN, and up to 16 PWM channels suits distributed body networks where one ECU aggregates multiple sensor and switch inputs.
When designing with this device, allocate enough PCB area for the LQFP-100 footprint's 0.5 mm pitch and use four-layer stack-up to keep ADC references quiet. NXP's S32 Design Studio and the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library provide free drivers and core self-test libraries to accelerate functional safety development.
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View Datasheet →SPC5603CK0CLL6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | e200z0h (Power Architecture) |
| Core Size | 32-bit |
| CPU Frequency | 64 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 384 KB (384K x 8) |
| Program Memory Type | FLASH |
| Number of I/O | 79 |
| Connectivity | CANbus, I2C, LINbus, SCI, SPI |
| Peripherals | DMA, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| Automotive Grade | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2 family) |
| Series | MPC56xx Qorivva |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 260C |
| Time at Peak Reflow | 40 s |
| Terminal Finish | Tin (e3, JESD-609) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | Compliant |
SPC5603CK0CLL6 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Core supply voltage |
| Pin 2 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 3 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 4 | EXTAL — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 5 | RESET — External reset input |
| Pin 6 | TCLK — Test clock / calibration |
| Pin 7 | GPIO[0] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 8 | GPIO[1] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 9 | GPIO[2] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 10 | GPIO[3] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 11 | GPIO[4] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 12 | GPIO[5] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 13 | GPIO[6] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 14 | GPIO[7] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 15 | CAN1TX — FlexCAN1 transmit |
| Pin 16 | CAN1RX — FlexCAN1 receive |
| Pin 17 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 18 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 19 | GPIO[8] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 20 | GPIO[9] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 21 | GPIO[10] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 22 | GPIO[11] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 23 | GPIO[12] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 24 | GPIO[13] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 25 | GPIO[14] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 26 | GPIO[15] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 27 | PWM_A — eFlexPWM channel A output |
| Pin 28 | PWM_B — eFlexPWM channel B output |
| Pin 29 | PWM_C — eFlexPWM channel C output |
| Pin 30 | PWM_D — eFlexPWM channel D output |
| Pin 31 | ADC0_AN0 — 12-bit ADC analog input 0 |
| Pin 32 | ADC0_AN1 — 12-bit ADC analog input 1 |
| Pin 33 | ADC0_AN2 — 12-bit ADC analog input 2 |
| Pin 34 | ADC0_AN3 — 12-bit ADC analog input 3 |
| Pin 35 | ADC0_AN4 — 12-bit ADC analog input 4 |
| Pin 36 | ADC0_AN5 — 12-bit ADC analog input 5 |
| Pin 37 | ADC0_AN6 — 12-bit ADC analog input 6 |
| Pin 38 | ADC0_AN7 — 12-bit ADC analog input 7 |
| Pin 39 | VREFH — ADC high reference |
| Pin 40 | VREFL — ADC low reference |
| Pin 41 | VDDA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 42 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Pin 43 | GPIO[16] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 44 | GPIO[17] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 45 | GPIO[18] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 46 | GPIO[19] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 47 | GPIO[20] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 48 | GPIO[21] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 49 | GPIO[22] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 50 | GPIO[23] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 51 | GPIO[24] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 52 | GPIO[25] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 53 | GPIO[26] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 54 | GPIO[27] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 55 | GPIO[28] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 56 | GPIO[29] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 57 | GPIO[30] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 58 | GPIO[31] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 59 | SPI1_SCK — DSPI1 serial clock |
| Pin 60 | SPI1_SOUT — DSPI1 serial data out |
| Pin 61 | SPI1_SIN — DSPI1 serial data in |
| Pin 62 | SPI1_PCS — DSPI1 peripheral chip select |
| Pin 63 | LIN1_TX — LINFlex1 transmit |
| Pin 64 | LIN1_RX — LINFlex1 receive |
| Pin 65 | SCI1_TX — eSCI1 transmit (UART) |
| Pin 66 | SCI1_RX — eSCI1 receive (UART) |
| Pin 67 | I2C1_SDA — I2C1 serial data |
| Pin 68 | I2C1_SCL — I2C1 serial clock |
| Pin 69 | GPIO[32] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 70 | GPIO[33] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 71 | GPIO[34] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 72 | GPIO[35] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 73 | GPIO[36] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 74 | GPIO[37] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 75 | GPIO[38] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 76 | GPIO[39] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 77 | GPIO[40] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 78 | GPIO[41] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 79 | GPIO[42] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 80 | GPIO[43] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 81 | GPIO[44] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 82 | GPIO[45] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 83 | GPIO[46] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 84 | GPIO[47] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 85 | GPIO[48] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 86 | GPIO[49] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 87 | GPIO[50] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 88 | GPIO[51] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 89 | GPIO[52] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 90 | GPIO[53] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 91 | GPIO[54] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 92 | GPIO[55] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 93 | GPIO[56] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 94 | GPIO[57] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 95 | GPIO[58] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 96 | GPIO[59] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 97 | GPIO[60] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 98 | GPIO[61] — General-purpose I/O / SIUL alternate |
| Pin 99 | VDD — I/O supply voltage |
| Pin 100 | VSS — Ground reference |
Typical Applications
SPC5603CK0CLL6 is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Body Control Module, Door/Window/Seat Controller, HVAC Blower and Climate Slave Module, Instrument Cluster Slave Display Controller, CAN/LIN Gateway Node, Industrial CAN Sensor Hub, Automotive Lighting Controller (Front/Rear Lamp ECU).
Automotive Body Control Module
The SPC5603CK0CLL6 fits body control modules because its 64 MHz e200z0h core, 384 KB ECC Flash, and 79 I/O pins handle switch scanning, lamp drivers, and multiple CAN/LIN networks concurrently. AEC-Q100 grade-2 qualification and the -40C to +85C operating range cover cabin-mounted ECUs without derating. Dual FlexCAN plus LINFlex simplify gateway topologies, while on-chip PWM channels drive mirror adjusters and indicator lamps. The 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) package fits standard body-ECU housings, and the 5V-tolerant digital I/O eliminates external level shifters when interfacing with conventional body wiring. Compared with the SPC5606 family, the SPC5603CK0CLL6 strikes the better cost-per-feature balance for compact body modules that don't need >384 KB Flash.
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Door/Window/Seat Controller
Distributed door, window, and seat modules use the SPC5603CK0CLL6 to aggregate window motor PWM, mirror position feedback, and switch-matrix inputs on a single CAN/LIN node. The 79 GPIOs support up to four PWM-driven motors plus hall-sensor feedback channels, and the DMA controller offloads switch-debounce scanning from the CPU. AEC-Q100 grade-2 and -40C to +85C operation tolerate door-cabin thermal stress without active cooling. FlexCAN hardware filtering reduces host CPU load when the module is one node in a larger body network. The 384 KB code space accommodates window anti-pinch algorithms and seat-memory profiles.
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HVAC Blower and Climate Slave Module
HVAC blower and climate slave modules leverage the SPC5603CK0CLL6's 16+ PWM channels for variable-speed fan control, mode-door actuation, and blend-air feedback. The 64 MHz e200z0h core runs closed-loop PID for temperature regulation within tight automotive response times, and 384 KB Flash stores calibration tables. AEC-Q100 grade-2 + LQFP-100 packaging meet HVAC housing volume constraints, while on-chip 12-bit ADC (typical for the family) reads NTC temperature sensors without external converters. CAN/LIN connectivity enables integration into dual-zone climate networks.
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Instrument Cluster Slave Display Controller
The SPC5603CK0CLL6 serves as a slave display driver for instrument clusters where it manages stepper-motor gauge pointers, indicator lamps, and SPI-attached segment displays. Its DMA-driven SPI bus handles frame-buffer updates without CPU intervention, freeing the e200z0h core for diagnostics and CAN message processing. 79 I/O pins drive up to four air-core gauges and discrete warning LEDs. AEC-Q100 grade-2 reliability supports in-dash thermal environments, and the 100-LQFP's compact 14x14 mm footprint allows placement behind the cluster PCB. Compared with general-purpose MCUs, the SPC5603CK0CLL6's automotive peripherals simplify functional-safety certification.
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CAN/LIN Gateway Node
As a CAN/LIN gateway node, the SPC5603CK0CLL6 bridges between CAN 2.0B and LIN 2.2 sub-networks in distributed vehicle architectures, with FlexCAN hardware filtering reducing CPU overhead on heavy bus loads. The 64 MHz e200z0h core runs AUTOSAR-compatible software stacks, and 384 KB Flash stores routing tables plus diagnostics. AEC-Q100 grade-2 plus -40C to +85C tolerance suit body-module locations, while the LQFP-100 package accommodates the BOM of transceivers and protection. The device's CAN/LIN mix matches body-network reference designs and avoids the cost of a domain controller for sub-gateway roles.
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Industrial CAN Sensor Hub
Industrial CAN sensor hubs use the SPC5603CK0CLL6 to aggregate analog/digital sensors and expose them via CANopen or DeviceNet protocols, taking advantage of the 79 I/O lines and on-chip ADC channels. The 64 MHz Power Architecture core runs CANopen stack with sub-millisecond cycle times, and 384 KB Flash holds device-profile dictionaries. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature grade matches cabinet-mounted equipment, while AEC-Q100 grade-2 reliability gives extra margin in harsh factory environments. The 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) package drops into standard industrial-controller PCBs.
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Automotive Lighting Controller (Front/Rear Lamp ECU)
Front and rear lamp ECUs deploy the SPC5603CK0CLL6 to drive LED matrices, turn indicators, and daytime running lights through its PWM-rich peripheral set. The 79 GPIOs interface directly to high-side driver FETs via the 5V-tolerant pads, and 384 KB Flash stores adaptive lighting algorithms. AEC-Q100 grade-2 + -40C to +85C operation tolerate underhood-near thermal conditions, while dual CAN channels handle inter-ECU coordination for adaptive lighting sequences. Compared with the SPC5606BK0MLU6, this part fits lamp modules where the smaller LQFP-100 footprint is preferred.
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Engineering reference data for SPC5603CK0CLL6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SPC5603CK0CLL6R | SPC5602BF2MLL6 | SPC5603BK0CLL6 | SPC5603CK0MLL6 | SPC5644AF0MLU2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same |
| Core | e200z0h | e200z0h | e200z0h | e200z0h | e200z0h | e200z4 |
| CPU Frequency | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 100-150 MHz |
| Flash Size | 384 KB | 384 KB | 256 KB | 384 KB (peripheral variant) | 384 KB | 1.5 MB (higher tier) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
| Automotive Grade | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2) | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2) | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2) | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2) | Yes (AEC-Q100 grade-2) | Yes (AEC-Q100) |
| 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
- Pin-compatible 384 KB Flash with verified AEC-Q100 grade-2 qualification (vs SPC5602BF2MLL6)
- Family-internal pin-compatibility enables future memory scaling (vs SPC5644AF0MLU2)
- Dedicated 64 MHz e200z0h variant optimized for cost-sensitive body ECUs (vs SPC5606SF2VLQ6)
Design Notes
The SPC5603CK0CLL6 includes an internal 1.2V core voltage regulator powered from the 5V external supply. Decouple the VDD/VSS pairs with one 100 nF ceramic per adjacent supply pin and a single 4.7 uF bulk cap on the main VDD rail. For noisy automotive environments, place a ferrite bead on the 5V input to suppress conducted emissions from the alternator and from neighboring ECUs sharing the same harness.
Route the analog VDDA/VSSA pair as a dedicated island with its own wide trace back to a clean ground point at the regulator ground. Keep analog ADC traces away from PWM and CAN switching signals, and surround the VREFH/VREFL pins with a ground guard ring. The 0.5 mm pitch LQFP-100 footprint requires 0.25 mm via-in-pad or 0.4 mm dog-bone fan-out on a four-layer PCB; use 1 oz copper on outer layers for thermal relief.
The FlexCAN bus requires a 120 ohm termination at each end of the trunk; place the split termination (60 ohm + 60 ohm with capacitor midpoint to ground) close to the SBC transceiver to improve EMC. For LIN, a master pull-up of 1 kohm plus a series protection resistor (e.g., 220 ohm) is recommended. Use twisted-pair wiring for both buses and route CAN_H/CAN_L as a differential pair with 100 ohm characteristic impedance.
Do not leave the RESET pin floating - tie it to a 10 kohm pull-up and a 100 nF decoupling cap to ensure clean reset behavior during power ramp. Boot configuration pins (FABN, BOOTCFG) must be strapped through 4.7 kohm resistors to VDD or GND according to the desired boot mode; incorrect strapping can leave the MCU in a non-functional serial boot state. The PLL reference clock requires a stable 4-40 MHz crystal; load capacitors must match the crystal CL specification exactly.
Estimated: at -40C to +85C ambient and ~150 mA active current at 5V, the SPC5603CK0CLL6 dissipates approximately 0.75 W worst-case. With LQFP-100 theta_JA around 45 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, junction temperature rises ~34C above ambient, comfortably within the 125C junction limit. For sealed housings with limited airflow, derate the ambient by 10C to maintain margin.
Compliance Information
AEC-Q100 grade-2 qualified per NXP Qorivva family documentation. Lead-free and RoHS compliant per NXP product page; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in summarized data.