MC908SR12MFAER - 8-Bit HC08 MCU, 12KB Flash, 48-LQFP | NXP
MPN: MC908SR12MFAER ✗ Tapus ng BuhayMC908SR12MFAER Ulas
An 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) is a small, self-contained computer-on-a-chip that integrates a CPU, memory, and I/O peripherals on a single die. It belongs to the broader hierarchy of microcontrollers -> embedded controllers -> processors -> semiconductors. The HC08 family is NXP's (formerly Freescale's) legacy 8-bit CISC architecture, widely adopted in cost-sensitive and rugged industrial applications because of its low power consumption, deterministic interrupt response, and robust instruction set.
Key features of the MC908SR12MFAER include 12 KB on-chip Flash with in-system programmability, 512 B RAM, an internal oscillator option, an active-low external reset pin, SCI (UART) and I2C serial interfaces, multiple timer/PWM channels, and an integrated 10-bit successive-approximation ADC. The device operates from a single 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply, supporting typical 5V industrial rails and 3.3V logic systems. Security features include a programmable Flash security byte that blocks external read-back of program memory.
The HC08 core uses a von-Neumann-style unified memory map, an accumulator-based ALU, and a flexible indexed addressing mode, executing most instructions in 2 to 5 bus cycles. With 8 MHz bus clock, instruction throughput reaches roughly 2 MIPS at the rated operating voltage, sufficient for sensor interfacing, keypad scanning, simple motor control loops, and protocol translation.
Typical applications span appliance controls (washing machines, dishwashers, induction cookers), HVAC damper and fan actuators, industrial sensors, smart metering endpoints, and remote-control handsets where the integrated ADC and PWM reduce bill-of-materials cost.
When designing with this MCU, allow at least four decoupling capacitors near the VDD/VSS pairs and reserve an unused I/O line as a hardware reset or boot-mode entry - a common gotcha when migrating from larger HC08 derivatives.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na MC908SR12MFAER — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok MC908SR12MFAER (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa ADC, RAM Size, Package, Program Memory Size, Packaging.
MC908SR12CFAE
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| Core Processor | HC08 |
| Core Size | 8-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 8 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 12 KB (12K x 8) Flash |
| RAM Size | 512 B (512 x 8) |
| Number of I/O Pins | 31 |
| Packhaging / Kaso | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) |
| Uri ng Pagpapasok | Surface Mount |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| ADC | 10-bit, integrated |
| Connectivity | I2C, SCI |
| Peripherals | LVD, POR, PWM, Temperature Sensor |
| Oscillator Type | Internal |
| Temperature na Operasyon | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Tindminan RoHS | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
Pin Configuration ng MC908SR12MFAER
| Pin 1 | PTD0/TxD — Port D I/O / SCI transmit |
| Pin 2 | PTD1/RxD — Port D I/O / SCI receive |
| Pin 3 | PTD2 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 4 | PTD3 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 5 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0V-5.5V) |
| Pin 6 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 7 | PTD4 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 8 | PTD5 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 9 | PTD6 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 10 | PTD7 — Port D I/O |
| Pin 11 | PTA0 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 12 | PTA1 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 13 | PTA2 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 14 | PTA3 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 15 | PTA4 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 16 | PTA5 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 17 | PTA6 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 18 | PTA7 — Port A I/O / ADC channel |
| Pin 19 | PTB0 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 20 | PTB1 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 21 | PTB2 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 22 | PTB3 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 23 | PTB4 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 24 | PTB5 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 25 | PTB6 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 26 | PTB7 — Port B I/O |
| Pin 27 | PTC0 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 28 | PTC1 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 29 | PTC2 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 30 | PTC3 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 31 | PTC4 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 32 | PTC5 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 33 | PTC6 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 34 | PTC7 — Port C I/O |
| Pin 35 | VDD — Positive supply (3.0V-5.5V) |
| Pin 36 | VSS — Ground reference |
| Pin 37 | IRQ — External interrupt request |
| Pin 38 | RESET — Active-low external reset input |
| Pin 39 | OSC1 — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 40 | OSC2 — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 41 | BKGD/MS — Background debug mode / mode select |
| Pin 42 | SDA — I2C serial data |
| Pin 43 | SCL — I2C serial clock |
| Pin 44 | PTE0 — Port E I/O / Timer channel |
| Pin 45 | PTE1 — Port E I/O / Timer channel |
| Pin 46 | PTE2 — Port E I/O / Timer channel |
| Pin 47 | PTE3 — Port E I/O / Timer channel |
| Pin 48 | VPP — Flash programming voltage |
Tipikal na mga Gamit
MC908SR12MFAER ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: White Goods Appliance Control, HVAC Damper and Fan Actuator, Industrial Sensor Interface Node, Smart Metering Endpoint, Remote Control Handset, Small Appliance Motor Control.
White Goods Appliance Control
The MC908SR12MFAER is a strong fit for white-goods main boards (washing machines, dishwashers, induction cookers) where 31 I/O lines drive keypads, triac outputs, buzzer, and LCD segments. Its 10-bit ADC reads NTC temperature sensors and water-level probes with adequate resolution for thermal cut-off and load detection. The integrated PWM channels provide zero-crossing phase-angle control for AC loads up to several amps through opto-isolated triac drivers. With 12 KB Flash it accommodates well-tested 8-bit appliance firmware (state machines, wash cycles) without external memory. Designers trade higher memory MCUs for the SR12 specifically when BOM cost is the primary constraint and the firmware is mature and locked.
Inirekomenda
HVAC Damper and Fan Actuator
The MC908SR12MFAER's PWM plus 10-bit ADC pairing is well matched to HVAC damper and fan actuator modules. PWM output drives a low-side MOSFET bridge for brushless DC or variable-speed AC fan control, and the ADC continuously senses motor current via a shunt for closed-loop torque limiting. The 8-bit HC08's deterministic interrupt latency simplifies the commutation timing needed for sensorless BLDC commutation fallback modes. Operating from 3.0 V to 5.5 V matches industrial 24V-bus-derived rails. The 48-LQFP footprint leaves spare I/O for I2C temperature/humidity sensor expansion.
Inirekomenda
Industrial Sensor Interface Node
Industrial 4-20 mA loop-powered sensor transmitters benefit from the MC908SR12MFAER's 10-bit ADC, SCI/UART, and 5V-tolerant I/O. The integrated ADC reads bridge or thermistor sensors with 60 mV / LSB at 5V reference, while the SCI carries the digitized measurement over RS-485 transceivers. HC08 code density allows full calibration, linearization, and HART-style protocol state machines to fit within 12 KB Flash. The low-voltage detector (LVD) and power-on reset (POR) ensure clean startup under varying loop current. 31 I/O leaves ample headroom for switch inputs and indicator LEDs.
Inirekomenda
Smart Metering Endpoint
Single-phase smart-meter endpoints leverage the MC908SR12MFAER's low power budget, integrated ADC for current/voltage sensing, and SCI for optisol/IR communication to a handheld reader. The HC08 core's small code footprint supports IEC 62055-21 simplified metering firmware, tamper detection, and credit-token processing. With 31 I/O, the MCU directly drives segmented LCD via external charge-pump or LED indicators for status. The 48-LQFP package is small enough to fit meter-base PCBs, while its -40C to +85C industrial temperature range satisfies outdoor cabinet requirements.
Inirekomenda
Remote Control Handset
Infrared and RF remote controls rely on the MC908SR12MFAER's low active current, integrated timer/PWM, and 31 I/O for keypad matrix scanning. The HC08's interrupt-driven wakeup supports long battery life (months on the typical two-AAA-cell pack) while the SCI routes simple protocol stacks (RC5, NEC, or proprietary) over a 38 kHz carrier PWM. 12 KB Flash stores protocol tables for multiple device brands; 512 B RAM is enough for transient scan buffers. The 48-LQFP surface-mount package suits the slim handset form factor.
Inirekomenda
Small Appliance Motor Control
Compact motor-control boards for blenders, food processors, and small pumps use the MC908SR12MFAER for its PWM channels and 10-bit ADC feedback. The MCU generates complementary PWM for a 3-phase inverter or simple half-bridge driver, while the ADC samples back-EMF and DC-link current for overcurrent protection. With 8 MHz bus and HC08 throughput, software can implement sensorless or Hall-sensor BLDC commutation at moderate RPM ranges. The industrial temperature grade ensures reliable behavior near motor heat sources.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for MC908SR12MFAER — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | MC908SR12CFAE | MC908AP32CFAE | MC908AB32MFUE | MC908AS60ACFUE-FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 48-LQFP (7x7 mm) | 48-LQFP - same | 48-LQFP - same | 48-LQFP - same | 48-LQFP - same |
| Core | HC08 8-Bit | HC08 8-Bit | HC08 8-Bit | HC08 8-Bit | HC08 8-Bit |
| Max Clock | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 8 MHz | 8.4 MHz |
| Program Flash | 12 KB | 12 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 60 KB |
| RAM | 512 B | 512 B | 1 KB | 1 KB | 2 KB |
| I/O Count | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| ADC | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Connectivity | I2C, SCI | I2C, SCI | I2C, SCI | SCI, SPI | CAN, SCI, SPI |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Same 12 KB Flash footprint with stable long-term firmware base (kumpara saMC908SR12CFAE)
- Upgrade path to 32 KB Flash in same package (kumpara saMC908AP32CFAE)
- Larger memory plus enhanced peripherals (kumpara saMC908AS60ACFUE-FR)
Talaan ng Disenyo
Place a 100 nF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each VDD/VSS pair (the 48-LQFP exposes VDD on pins 5 and 35). Add a bulk 10 uF tantalum or ceramic cap on the main supply rail. The MC908SR12MFAER's POR is sensitive to slow Vdd rise times below 50 mV/s; ensure the rail ramps faster than this in cold-start conditions.
Keep the OSC1/OSC2 traces short (<10 mm) and shielded by a ground pour to avoid coupling noise from the PWM or ADC channels. The BKGD/MS pin (pin 41) must be accessible for in-system programming - do not route it to a connector that is only populated at production test.
Do not confuse the 48-LQFP variant (FAE) with the 64-QFP or 52-PLCC derivatives of the SR12 family; pinouts differ. Always confirm the package suffix before reworking boards. Also note that the AER suffix indicates Tape & Reel, not a different temperature grade - the operating range remains -40C to +85C for the SR12MFAE family.
The 10-bit ADC shares its input pins with Port A. Avoid driving PTA0-PTA7 with high-frequency digital signals during ADC sampling; enable the digital input buffer disable register (DIDR-style bit) on the ADC-active channels to prevent digital noise injection.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - not intended for automotive safety applications. Lifecycle marked Obsolete on Octopart; lead-free (suffix 'AER') packaging.