Freescale unveils MCU family for industrial use
Freescale Semiconductor
MC9S08LG32 microcontrollers
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced the MC9S08LG32 microcontroller (MCU) family for industrial use, adding to its portfolio of MCU solutions for LCD-based applications.
Featuring an integrated LCD driver, the 8-bit S08LG MCUs are members of Freescale's L family of 8-bit MCUs, providing cost-effective LCD control solutions for a range of industrial and automotive designs.
The S08LG family provides cost-effective embedded control and user-interface solutions for electric-metering applications, HVAC controls, digital thermostats, home appliances and exercise equipment.
The devices are also suitable for a range of automotive body control applications, such as instrument clusters used in entry-level vehicles for emerging markets.
The 5V S08LG devices offer a range of Flash memory sizes (up to 32Kb) and package options scaling from 48 pins to 80 pins.
The on-chip LCD driver supports displays with up to 296 segments (in 8 x 37 or 4 x 41 LCD configurations).
The flexible LCD module power management configuration is intended to help reduce overall power consumption.
The highly integrated 8-bit MCUs are designed to deliver enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance through flexible pin reassignment.
Simple software configuration enables any LCD pin to be assigned to the front plane (segment) or to the back plane (common).
Flexible front and back plane reassignment is claimed to simplify PCB layout and to optimise designs for robust EMI performance.
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