Date: 09/10/2008

8-bit microcontrollers for automotive and industrial designs

Freescale Semiconductor launched the EL and SL series of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCU), which can provide improved system performance in automotive Local Interconnect Network (LIN) and general market applications. The new units are based on Freescale's S08 core.
The EL family offers increased memory and peripherals, while the SL family targets cost-sensitive applications. These devices are ideally suited for automotive LIN applications, such as light sensors, sunroofs, seat position motors, control panels and door locks.
EL32/16 and SL16/8 product features:

1. Supports LIN 2.x and SAE J2602 protocols
2. Integrated ADC provides fast and easy conversion of analog inputs with 2.5 microseconds conversion time
3. Watchdog computer operating properly (COP)
4. Low voltage protection, illegal status detection, flash block protection
5. On-chip, in-circuit emulation (ICE) with real-time bus capture
6. Up to 32KB flash, up to 1K RAM
7. Up to 512B embedded EEPROM
8. Internal clock source (ICS)
9. Operates at up to 40 MHz
10. LIN Auto-Baud/Synch
11. Improved LIN bus noise suppression to UART
12. Number of interrupts reduced by up to 83 percent compared to UART solutions
13. High-speed (up to 120 kpbs) programming through LIN for faster module manufacturing times and field re-programmability
14. -40°C to 125°C operation

Packaging: 20-lead and 28-lead TSSOP
Availability: The 9S08EL32/16 and 9S08SL16/8 MCUs are available now.
Pricing: starts at 95 cents (USD), in 10K-unit quantities.

For more details visit: http://www.freescale.com