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NXP S9S12G96F0CLFR High Performance 16-Bit 25MHz S12G General Purpose Automotive MCU

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., as a globally renowned distributor of electronic components, has long supplied NXP's S9S12G96F0CLFR high-performance 16-bit microcontroller.

This microcontroller is optimised to deliver a perfect blend of low cost, high performance, and minimal pin count, making it highly suitable for general automotive and industrial control applications requiring CAN or LIN/SAE J2602 communication.

【S9S12G96F0CLFR Product Core Overview】

The S9S12G96F0CLFR is a 16-bit microcontroller within the S12G series, capable of stable operation at a 25MHz operating frequency.

The S9S12G96F0CLFR retains all the advantages users enjoy when employing existing 8-bit and 16-bit MCU series.

These include low cost, low power consumption, outstanding EMC performance, and code efficiency, while delivering the enhanced performance and efficiency of a 16-bit MCU.

The S12G product line is optimised for low-cost, low-pin-count applications, serving automotive and industrial control scenarios requiring CAN or LIN/SAE J2602 communication.

This S9S12G96F0CLFR microcontroller meets automotive-grade standards, operating within a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C to satisfy demanding automotive electronics environments.

【S9S12G96F0CLFR Product Specifications】

Core Processor: 12V1

Core Architecture: 16-bit

Operating Frequency: 25MHz

Connectivity: CAN bus, infrared interface, LIN bus, SCI, SPI

Peripherals: Low Voltage Detection (LVD), Power-On Reset (POR), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Watchdog Timer (WDT)

I/O Count: 40

Program Memory Capacity: 96KB (96K × 8)

Program Memory Type: FLASH

EEPROM capacity: 3K × 8

RAM capacity: 8K × 8

Supply voltage (Vcc/Vdd): 3.13V to 5.5V

Data converter: 12-channel 10-bit A/D

Oscillator type: Internal oscillator

Operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (TA)

【S9S12G96F0CLFR Features】

S12 CPU core, 25 MHz bus

Up to 240 KB on-chip flash with ECC

Up to 4 KB EEPROM with ECC

Up to 11 KB on-chip SRAM

Up to one Multi-Level Scalable Controller Area Network (MSCAN) module

Supports CAN 2.0 A/B protocol

Up to three Serial Communication Interface (SCI) modules

LIN communication support

Up to three Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) modules

Precision fixed voltage reference for analogue-to-digital conversion (ADC)

1 MHz internal oscillator

On-chip voltage regulators for input power and internal voltages

【S9S12G96F0CLFR Technical Specifications】

The S9S12G96F0CLFR is based on the S12 CPU core, utilising a 16-bit HCS12 architecture with an internal bus frequency up to 25 MHz.

Regarding memory resources, the S9S12G96F0CLFR incorporates 96 KB of flash program memory with ECC protection, 8 KB of SRAM data memory, and 3 KB of EEPROM, providing ample storage for complex applications.

For connectivity, the S9S12G96F0CLFR features extensive communication interfaces including one CANbus interface, three SCI modules (supporting LIN communication), three SPI modules, and an IrDA interface.

Regarding analogue capabilities, the S9S12G96F0CLFR integrates a 12-channel 10-bit ADC, delivering precise analogue-to-digital conversion.

Operating within a power supply voltage range of 3.13V to 5.5V, the S9S12G96F0CLFR is well-suited for diverse automotive power environments. Packaged in a 48-pin LQFP (7x7) surface-mount design, it facilitates compact PCB layouts.

【S9S12G96F0CLFR Applications】

The S9S12G96F0CLFR is specifically engineered for automotive and industrial control applications.

Within automotive electronics, the S9S12G96F0CLFR is ideally suited for applications such as body control systems, sensor interfaces, and actuator drivers.

Its integrated CAN and LIN bus interfaces enable seamless integration into modern automotive network architectures, making it suitable for various automotive electronic subsystems requiring CAN or LIN/SAE J2602 communication.

Within industrial control, the S9S12G96F0CLFR can be employed in motor control, power management, and automation systems, executing complex control tasks through its extensive peripherals and interfaces.

The on-chip integration of high-precision ADCs and multiple timers—including PWM modules—makes it particularly well-suited for real-time control applications such as brushless DC motor control.