Freescale introduces first 5-volt capable family of 8-bit HCS08 microcontrollers

Freescale MC9S08AW

MC9S08AW family is the first HCS08 fully qualified for the automotive market

Freescale Semiconductor introduces the first HCS08 core-based microcontrollers that support 5-volt industrial and automotive applications. The MC9S08AW family of microcontrollers brings the advantages of the popular HCS08 core-based architecture to high-end, high pin count 8-bit applications.

Delivering on the high performance and low power characteristics that distinguish the HCS08 family, the MC9S08AW family offers tightly integrated solutions designed for reliable operation and long service in a variety of environments, with excellent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. It also features enhanced brown-out detection for controlled power-on reset in the event of a brown-out or power failure.

MC9S08AW features

The MC9S08AW family is based on Freescale's HCS08 central processing unit (CPU), with specific features, including:

  • 20 MHz Maximum Bus Frequency
  • Options for 16K, 32K and 60K integrated third generation Flash memory
  • On-Chip Debug/Emulation Interface
  • Internal Clock Generator accurate to +/-2% over operating conditions
  • 10-bit, 16-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
  • Two timers with total of 8 programmable channels
  • Multiple Communications Options (IIC, 2 x SCI, SPI)
  • Multiple system protection features
  • Up to 54 General Purpose Input/Output (I/O) Lines
  • Qualified temperature range from -40 to +125 degrees C
  • Four package options: 64 QFP, 64 LQFP, 48 QFN, 44 LQFP

Development tools

The DEMO9S08QAW60E demo board with integrated USBMULTILINK cable is a comprehensive and cost-effective development tool for the entire MC9S08AW family, and it's the first lead(Pb)-free demo board from Freescale's microcontroller business. In addition, the newly re-architected CodeWarrior™ Development Studio for HC(S)08 microcontrollers v5.0 is designed to be fast, easy and accessible to help even the inexperienced HCS08 product developer speed through the design process.

Availability

The MC9S08AW60 is in full production and available in 32K, 48K and 60K Flash memory versions. The suggested resale price starts as low as $2.98 (USD) in 1,000 piece quantities.