MC912D60ACPVE8

The MC912D60ACPVE8 is an integrated system-on-chip microcontroller that offers outstanding performance and flexibility for applications requiring both fast execution and low power consumption. This device is a member of Freescale Semiconductor\'s 68HC12 family of microcontrollers, which is developed to provide excellent capabilities at a low cost. It is designed to provide optimal performance and complement any system design.

The MC912D60ACPVE8 features a highly integrated 8-bit CPU core accompanied by a range of peripheral components. Included within the package are three Timers, PWM, an Enhanced Multiplexed Bus (EMB), a Serial Communications Interface (SCI), and a variety of digital Input/Output (I/O) ports. In addition, this particular device has a programmable Watchdog Timer (WDT) to reset the device when it experiences a problem during operation, and a Programmable Logic Unit (PLU) which can be used to quickly implement complex logic operations. All these components form the basis of the MC912D60ACPVE8.

Application Field

Various types of embedded system applications can be implemented using the MC912D60ACPVE8 microcontroller. It includes applications such as automotive, industrial, consumer, and communications products. Whether it is being used for cost-effective motor control applications, equipment automation, communications link protocols, or data acquisition processes, the versatile MC912D60ACPVE8 microcontroller is ideal for most embedded applications.

The MC912D60ACPVE8 is designed to help reduce production costs, increase system performance, and simplify coding and debug efforts. With its high speed execution, low power consumption, and highly integrated peripherals, the MC912D60ACPVE8 can be used in a range of applications, including servo control, motion control, signal processing, automotive testing and instrumentation, remote data acquisition and communication, industrial I/O control, smart card readers, and mobile computing applications.

Working Principle

The MC912D60ACPVE8 microcontroller operates according to a Harvard architecture system. A Harvard architecture is based on the principle of separation between the program memory and the data memory. This implies that when an instruction or data is needed, both memories must be accessed at the same time, allowing instructions and data to be fetched simultaneously for simultaneous (or pipelined) execution.

The MC912D60ACPVE8 utilizes an 8-bit CPU and can be clocked up to sixteen times the speed of the processor’s base oscillator frequency. A sophisticated instruction pipeline enables this device to achieve a maximum instruction throughput of up to 160 MIPS. When combined with the high speed of the CPU, the performance of the MC912D60ACPVE8 ensures fast execution of instructions leading to increased overall system performance.

Furthermore, the MC912D60ACPVE8 can operate within a wide range of applications, supporting up to 28 external interrupts, three digital timer units, a Programmable Logic Unit (PLU) and up to 64 I/O ports. As such, the MC912D60ACPVE8 can be used to develop a wide range of embedded systems from basic microcontroller applications to complex embedded systems.

The MC912D60ACPVE8 microcontroller is manufactured in an advanced BGA package for improved thermal performance. It is also designed for low noise and minimal current leakage, providing high energy efficiency and better overall system power. This makes the MC912D60ACPVE8 an ideal choice for embedded systems in a wide range of operating environments.

The MC912D60ACPVE8 is highly reliable and efficient although its lower price than other embedded microcontrollers. This microcontroller is suitable for a variety of different applications due to its high processing speed and on-chip peripherals. It has a low power consumption and is suitable for battery-powered systems as well. Additionally, its small size makes it an ideal choice for space-constrained systems.