Overview
The MC9S08PL4CTG is an 8-bit microcontroller from NXP USA Inc., part of the MC9S08PL series. This microcontroller is designed to offer a balance of performance, power efficiency, and peripheral functionality, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications. It features an 8-bit S08 central processor unit (CPU) with a maximum frequency of 20 MHz and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | 8-bit S08 |
| Maximum Frequency | 20 MHz |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Program Memory Size | 4 KB |
| RAM Size | 512 bytes |
| EEPROM Size | 128 bytes |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7 V to 5.5 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Number of I/O Lines | 14 |
| Interface/Connectivity | LIN, SCI, UART/USART |
| On-Chip ADC | 8-channel, 10-bit resolution |
| Package Style | 16-TSSOP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Key Features
- Power-Saving Modes: Includes one low-power stop mode and reduced power wait mode, with the ability to disable clocks to unused modules.
- Clocks: Features an oscillator (XOSC) and an internal clock source (ICS) with a frequency-locked-loop (FLL) for precise timing.
- System Protection: Includes a watchdog with an independent clock source, low-voltage detection, and illegal opcode and address detection.
- Development Support: Offers a single-wire background debug interface, breakpoint capability, and an on-chip in-circuit emulator (ICE) debug module.
- Peripherals: Includes an analog comparator (ACMP), an 8-channel 10-bit ADC, two 2-channel flex timer modulators (FTM), a real-time counter (RTC), and a serial communication interface (SCI/UART).
- Input/Output: Provides up to 18 GPIOs, including one output-only pin, and a keyboard interrupt module (KBI).
Applications
The MC9S08PL4CTG microcontroller is versatile and can be used in various applications, including:
- Automotive systems, particularly those requiring LIN bus communication.
- Industrial control systems that need precise timing and peripheral functionality.
- Consumer electronics requiring low power consumption and compact design.
- Medical devices that demand reliable and efficient microcontroller performance.
Q & A
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the MC9S08PL4CTG microcontroller?
The maximum operating frequency is 20 MHz.
- What is the program memory size of the MC9S08PL4CTG?
The program memory size is 4 KB of flash memory.
- What is the RAM size of the MC9S08PL4CTG?
The RAM size is 512 bytes.
- What are the supply voltage and operating temperature ranges of the MC9S08PL4CTG?
The supply voltage range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V, and the operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- Does the MC9S08PL4CTG support LIN bus communication?
- What types of power-saving modes are available on the MC9S08PL4CTG?
- What kind of system protection features does the MC9S08PL4CTG have?
- What development support tools are available for the MC9S08PL4CTG?
- What peripherals are included in the MC9S08PL4CTG?
- What package options are available for the MC9S08PL4CTG?
