S12XA: S12XA Automotive and Industrial Microcontrollers (MCUs)

The S12X MCU family retains the cost-effective, power consumption, electromagnetic compatibility and code-size efficiency advantages currently enjoyed by users of the existing 16-bit HCS12 MCU family.

Based on an enhanced HCS12 core, the S12X family gives you two to five times the performance of a 25 MHz HCS12 while retaining a high degree of pin and code compatibility with the HCS12.

The S12X family introduces the performance-boosting XGATE module. Using enhanced DMA functionality, this parallel processing module offloads the CPU by providing high-speed data processing and transfer between peripheral modules, RAM and I/O ports.

NXP® S12XA Microcontroller Block Diagram
特性
  • HCS12X Core
    • 16-bit HCS12X CPU Upward compatible with HCS12 instruction set Interrupt stacking and programmer's model identical to HCS12 Instruction queue Enhanced indexed addressing Enhanced instruction set
    • EBI (external bus interface)
    • MMC (module mapping control)
    • INT (interrupt controller)
    • DBG (debug module to monitor HCS12X CPU and XGATE bus activity)
    • BDM (background debug mode)
  • 16-bit HCS12X CPU
    • Upward compatible with HCS12 instruction set
    • Interrupt stacking and programmer's model identical to HCS12
    • Instruction queue
    • Enhanced indexed addressing
    • Enhanced instruction set
  • Upward compatible with HCS12 instruction set
  • Interrupt stacking and programmer's model identical to HCS12
  • Instruction queue
  • Enhanced indexed addressing
  • Enhanced instruction set
  • EBI (external bus interface)
  • MMC (module mapping control)
  • INT (interrupt controller)
  • DBG (debug module to monitor HCS12X CPU and XGATE bus activity)
  • BDM (background debug mode)
  • XGATE
    • Peripheral co-processor
    • Parallel processing module offloads the CPU by providing high-speed data processing transfer between peripheral modules, RAM and I/O ports
    • Data transfer between flash EEPROM, peripheral modules and I/O ports
  • Peripheral co-processor
  • Parallel processing module offloads the CPU by providing high-speed data processing transfer between peripheral modules, RAM and I/O ports
  • Data transfer between flash EEPROM, peripheral modules and I/O ports
  • PIT (periodic interrupt timer)
    • Four timers with independent time-out periods
    • Time-out periods selectable between 1 and 224 bus clock cycles
  • Four timers with independent time-out periods
  • Time-out periods selectable between 1 and 224 bus clock cycles
  • CRG
    • Low noise/low power Pierce oscillator
    • Phase-lock look (PLL)
    • COP watchdog
    • Real-time interrupt
    • Clock monitor
    • Fast wake-up from stop mode
  • Low noise/low power Pierce oscillator
  • Phase-lock look (PLL)
  • COP watchdog
  • Real-time interrupt
  • Clock monitor
  • Fast wake-up from stop mode
Recommended Documentation (4)
Name/DescriptionTypeModified Date
S12XCPUV1 - Reference Manual (REV 1.01) PDF (1.9 MB) S12XCPUV1Reference Manuals13 Mar 2005
XGATE Co-processor Summary Brochure (REV 0) PDF (269.5 kB) XGATECOPROCFSFact Sheets21 Jan 2005
How to Configure and Use the XGATE on S12X Devices (REV 0) PDF (428.9 kB) AN2685Application Notes10 Jun 2004
MC9S12XDP512 - Data Sheet (REV 2.21) PDF (8.0 MB) MC9S12XDP512RMV2Data Sheets01 Oct 2009
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MC9S12XDP512 - Data Sheet (REV 2.21) PDF (8.0 MB) MC9S12XDP512RMV201 Oct 2009
Errata (7)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MSE9S12XDG128_0M42E Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (76.9 kB) MSE9S12XDG128_0M42E06 Nov 2012
MSE9S12XDG128_1M42E Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (76.9 kB) MSE9S12XDG128_1M42E06 Nov 2012
MSE9S12XDG128_2M42E Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (76.9 kB) MSE9S12XDG128_2M42E06 Nov 2012
MSE9S12XDP512_0L15Y Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (91.5 kB) MSE9S12XDP512_0L15Y06 Nov 2012
MSE9S12XDP512_0L40V Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (86.0 kB) MSE9S12XDP512_0L40V06 Nov 2012
MSE9S12XDP512_0M23S Mask Set Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (84.3 kB) MSE9S12XDP512_0M23S06 Nov 2012
FTX: Flash Command influenced by Backdoor Key write Errata (REV Rev. April 17) HTM (87.9 kB) MSE9S12XDP512_1L15Y06 Nov 2012
Application Notes (31)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
AN5233, Isolator Board for In-Circuit Debugging & Programming tools of NXP® MCUs & MPUs - Application... (REV 0) PDF (2.0 MB) AN523316 Dec 2015
AN4483, Emulated EEPROM Routines for the S12P Family - Application Notes (REV 1) PDF (203.0 kB) AN448316 Mar 2012
Investigating XGATE Software Errors (REV 0) PDF (536.1 kB) AN355515 Nov 2007
HCS12 and S12X Family Compatibility (REV 4) PDF (225.2 kB) AN261513 Jul 2007
AN3493, XGATE Library: Driving a TFT LCD Panel - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (277.4 kB) AN349309 Jul 2007
AN3458, Debugging XGATE Code Debug Features of S12X(E) MCUs - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (200.5 kB) AN345814 May 2007
HCS12X Family Memory Organization (REV 1) PDF (114.2 kB) AN273427 Feb 2007
AN3333, XGATE Library: Signal Gateway - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (745.3 kB) AN333307 Nov 2006
XGATE Library: SCI Emulation (REV 0) PDF (166.6 kB) AN329209 Aug 2006
Low-Power Techniques for the S12X Family (REV 0) PDF (213.1 kB) AN3289.PDF12 Jul 2006
MSCAN Driver for MC9S12XDP512 Using XGATE (REV 1) PDF (231.9 kB) AN272621 Apr 2006
XGATE Library: Load Measurement (REV 0) PDF (176.6 kB) AN325306 Apr 2006
AN3224, Tutorial: Introducing the XGATE Module to Consumer and Industrial Application Developers - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (673.5 kB) AN322408 Mar 2006
AN3145, XGATE Library: Using the NXP® XGATE Software Library - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (146.0 kB) AN314528 Feb 2006
XGATE Library: TN/STN LCD Driver (REV 0) PDF (417.4 kB) AN321928 Feb 2006
XGATE Library: PWM Driver (REV 0) PDF (243.8 kB) AN322528 Feb 2006
XGATE Library: ATD Average (REV 0) PDF (334.7 kB) AN322628 Feb 2006
PWM Generation Using HCS12 Timer Channels (REV 1) PDF (59.7 kB) AN261212 Jan 2006
An Introduction to the External Bus Interface on the HCS12X (REV 3) PDF (271.5 kB) AN270818 Nov 2005
Using the XGATE for Manchester Decoding (REV 0) PDF (644.6 kB) AN301521 Oct 2005
How to Configure and Use the XGATE on S12X Devices (REV 0) PDF (428.9 kB) AN268510 Jun 2004
Using the HCS12X PIT as a 24-bit Elapsed Timer (REV 0) PDF (337.5 kB) AN272410 Jun 2004
ADC Definitions and Specifications (REV 0) PDF (2.4 MB) AN243821 Feb 2003
Non-Volatile Memory Technology Overview (REV 0) PDF (1.2 MB) AN183727 Mar 2000
Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) with HCMOS Microcontrollers (REV 0) PDF (456.1 kB) AN105001 Jan 2000
Noise Reduction Techniques for Microcontroller-Based Systems (REV 0) PDF (554.7 kB) AN170501 Jan 1999
Determining MCU Oscillator Start-Up Parameters (REV 1) PDF (340.0 kB) AN178301 Jan 1999
Expanding Digital Input with an A/D Converter (REV 1) PDF (803.4 kB) AN177501 Jan 1998
System Design and Layout Techniques for Noise Reduction in MCU-Based Systems (REV 0) PDF (599.8 kB) AN125901 Jan 1995
Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility with Single-Chip Microcontrollers (REV 0) PDF (283.9 kB) AN126301 Jan 1995
Reference Manuals (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
S12XCPUV1 - Reference Manual (REV 1.01) PDF (1.9 MB) S12XCPUV113 Mar 2005
Engineering Bulletins (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MISRA Compliance in NXP® Automotive C Language Header Files - Engineering Bulletin (REV 1) PDF (197.0 kB) EB79328 May 2013
Use of OSC2/XTAL as a Clock Output on NXP® Semiconductors Microcontrollers (REV 0) PDF (225.4 kB) EB39619 Jun 2002
Fact Sheets (3)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Automotive Airbag Safety Systems - Fact Sheet (REV 9) PDF (366.7 kB) AIRBAGFS12 Sep 2016
HCS12X - Fact Sheet (REV 2) PDF (157.1 kB) HC9S12XFAMFS01 Jun 2005
XGATE Co-processor Summary Brochure (REV 0) PDF (269.5 kB) XGATECOPROCFS21 Jan 2005
Brochures (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Getting Started with NXP® Development Tools Brochure (REV 5) PDF (209.4 kB) BRDEVTOOLS17 Apr 2009
Product Change Notices (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Copper Wire Conversion for Microcontroller and Microprocessor Devices (REV 0) HTM (311.5 kB) PCN1623520 May 2014
Supporting Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
S12X Training Fact Sheet (REV 1) PDF (151.9 kB) S12XTRAININGFS09 Dec 2008
Programmers (Flash, etc.)
Debuggers and Runtime Analysis
  • D-Bug12XZ (REV 6.0.0b17) ZIP D-Bug12XZ 2/26/2016
Ordering Information
ProductStatusStatusQualification TierPackage Type and Termination CountInternal Flash (KB)Internal RAM (KB)EEPROM (KB)ADCPWMOperating Frequency (Max) (MHz)CANSCISPISupply Voltage (Min-Max) (V)Ambient Operating Temperature (Min-Max) (°C)GPIOsAdditional FeaturesCo Processor TypeVideo/Display featuresBudgetary Price excluding tax(US$)
MC9S12XA512CALActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFELQFP 11251232416-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80633.15 to 5.5-40 to 8591XGATE10K @ US$10.72
MC9S12XA512CAAActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 805123248-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80633.15 to 5.5-40 to 8559XGATE10K @ US$10.60
MC9S12XA512CAGActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFELQFP 14451232424-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80633.15 to 5.5-40 to 85119XGATE10K @ US$10.89
MC9S12XA512VAAActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 805123248-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80633.15 to 5.5-40 to 10559XGATE10K @ US$11.13
MC9S12XA256CALActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFELQFP 11225616416-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80433.15 to 5.5-40 to 8591XGATE10K @ US$8.41
MC9S12XA256CAAActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 802561648-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80223.15 to 5.5-40 to 8559XGATE10K @ US$8.29
MC9S12XA256VAAActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 802561648-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80223.15 to 5.5-40 to 10591XGATE10K @ US$8.71
MC9S12XA256VALActive10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFELQFP 11225616416-ch. 10-bit7-ch. 8-bit80433.15 to 5.5-40 to 10591XGATE10K @ US$8.83
MC9S12XA256CAGNo Longer Manufactured10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFELQFP 14425616480433.15 to 5.5-40 to 85119XGATE
MC9S12XA512VAGNo Longer ManufacturedAUTO; >=10 YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 14451232480-40 to 105119
MC9S12XA256CAARNo Longer Manufactured10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 80256164803.15 to 5.5-40 to 8559XGATE
MC9S12XA512VALNo Longer ManufacturedAUTO; >=10 YEARS APPLICATION LIFE512324803.15 to 5.5-40 to 10591
MC9S12XA256VAGNo Longer ManufacturedAUTO; >=10 YEARS APPLICATION LIFEQFP 14425616480-40 to 105119XGATE
Package Information
Package DescriptionOutline VersionPackingProduct StatusPart NumberChemical ContentRoHS / Pb FreeChina RoHS LookupMSLPPT (°C)
LQFP 144 20*20*1.4P0.598ASS23177WMPQ - 300 BRICKPOQ - 600 BOXActiveMC9S12XA512CAGMC9S12XA512CAG.pdf3260
MPQ - 300 BRICKPOQ - 300 BRICKNo Longer ManufacturedMC9S12XA256CAGMC9S12XA256CAG.pdf3260
No Longer ManufacturedMC9S12XA512VAGMC9S12XA512VAG.pdf3260
No Longer ManufacturedMC9S12XA256VAGMC9S12XA256VAG.pdf3260
QFP 80 14*14*2.2P0.6598ASB42846BMPQ - 420 BRICKPOQ - 420 BRICKActiveMC9S12XA512VAAMC9S12XA512VAA.pdf3260
MPQ - 420 BRICKPOQ - 420 BRICKActiveMC9S12XA512CAAMC9S12XA512CAA.pdf3260
MPQ - 420 BRICKPOQ - 420 BRICKActiveMC9S12XA256CAAMC9S12XA256CAA.pdf3260
MPQ - 84 TRAYPOQ - 420 BRICKActiveMC9S12XA256VAAMC9S12XA256VAA.pdf3260
No Longer ManufacturedMC9S12XA256CAARMC9S12XA256CAAR.pdf3260
LQFP 112 20*20*1.4P0.6598ASS23330WMPQ - 300 BRICKPOQ - 600 BOXActiveMC9S12XA512CALMC9S12XA512CAL.pdf3260
MPQ - 300 BRICKPOQ - 600 BOXActiveMC9S12XA256CALMC9S12XA256CAL.pdf3260
MPQ - 300 BRICKPOQ - 600 BOXActiveMC9S12XA256VALMC9S12XA256VAL.pdf3260
No Longer ManufacturedMC9S12XA512VALMC9S12XA512VAL.pdf3260
MC9S12XDP512 - Data Sheet S12XD
MSE9S12XDG128_0M42E Mask Set Errata S12XD
MSE9S12XDG128_1M42E Mask Set Errata S12XD
MSE9S12XDG128_2M42E Mask Set Errata S12XD
MSE9S12XDP512_0L15Y Mask Set Errata S12XD
MSE9S12XDP512_0L40V Mask Set Errata S12XD
MSE9S12XDP512_0M23S Mask Set Errata S12XD
FTX: Flash Command influenced by Backdoor Key write Errata S12XD
AN5233, Isolator Board for In-Circuit Debugging & Programming tools of NXP® MCUs & MPUs - Application... S08SL
AN4483, Emulated EEPROM Routines for the S12P Family - Application Notes S12XS
Investigating XGATE Software Errors S12XE
HCS12 and S12X Family Compatibility S12XS
AN3493, XGATE Library: Driving a TFT LCD Panel - Application Notes S12XE
AN3458, Debugging XGATE Code Debug Features of S12X(E) MCUs - Application Notes S12XE
HCS12X Family Memory Organization S12XD
AN3333, XGATE Library: Signal Gateway - Application Notes S12XE
XGATE Library: SCI Emulation S12XE
Low-Power Techniques for the S12X Family S12XE
MSCAN Driver for MC9S12XDP512 Using XGATE S12XE
XGATE Library: Load Measurement S12XE
AN3224, Tutorial: Introducing the XGATE Module to Consumer and Industrial Application Developers - Application Notes S12XE
AN3145, XGATE Library: Using the NXP® XGATE Software Library - Application Notes S12XE
XGATE Library: TN/STN LCD Driver S12XE
XGATE Library: PWM Driver S12XE
XGATE Library: ATD Average S12XE
PWM Generation Using HCS12 Timer Channels S12XD
An Introduction to the External Bus Interface on the HCS12X S12XE
Using the XGATE for Manchester Decoding S12XE
How to Configure and Use the XGATE on S12X Devices S12XE
Using the HCS12X PIT as a 24-bit Elapsed Timer S12XS
ADC Definitions and Specifications S08SC4
Non-Volatile Memory Technology Overview S08SL
Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) with HCMOS Microcontrollers S08SL
Noise Reduction Techniques for Microcontroller-Based Systems S12XE
Determining MCU Oscillator Start-Up Parameters S12XE
Expanding Digital Input with an A/D Converter S12XD
System Design and Layout Techniques for Noise Reduction in MCU-Based Systems S08D
Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility with Single-Chip Microcontrollers S08D
S12XCPUV1 - Reference Manual S12XD
MISRA Compliance in NXP® Automotive C Language Header Files - Engineering Bulletin S12ZVL
Use of OSC2/XTAL as a Clock Output on NXP® Semiconductors Microcontrollers S12XD
Automotive Airbag Safety Systems - Fact Sheet mc33797
HCS12X - Fact Sheet S12XD
XGATE Co-processor Summary Brochure S12XE
Getting Started with NXP® Development Tools Brochure S08AW
Copper Wire Conversion for Microcontroller and Microprocessor Devices S08SL
S12X Training Fact Sheet S12XS
LFBDMPGMRS12FW s12q
D-Bug12XZ s12zvm
98ASS23177W K51_100
MC9S12XA512CAG.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256CAG.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA512VAG.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256VAG.pdf s12xa
98ASB42846B s12q
MC9S12XA512VAA.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA512CAA.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256CAA.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256VAA.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256CAAR.pdf s12xa
98ASS23330W MCF5223X
MC9S12XA512CAL.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256CAL.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA256VAL.pdf s12xa
MC9S12XA512VAL.pdf s12xa