Freescale Expands 16-bit MCU Lineup for Automotive Body Electronics

As drivers opt for more comfort and convenience features in their cars, automotive body electronics will continue to require more complex semiconductors while maintaining competitive price points. To address this, Freescale Semiconductor is expanding its line of 16-bit S12 microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for a broad range of cost-sensitive automotive body electronics applications. The advanced S12G devices are designed to accommodate application requirements, with flexibility in memory, package and cost options.

Freescale's S12G family is ideal for automotive applications requiring controller area network (CAN) or local interconnect network (LIN)/SAE J2602 communication, including body controllers, door modules, occupant detection, HVAC, seating controllers and lighting modules. Based on the S12 architecture, the 16-bit S12G family has the processing power required for more complex application designs, maintains code efficiency and leverages an extensive S12 ecosystem, which helps minimize the memory occupied and reduces development costs.

Bridging the gap between high-end 8-bit MCUs and high-performance 16-bit MCUs, the scalable S12G family uses a mature and cost-effective 0.18 micron process to deliver options that work in a range of low-end body applications. Automotive designers gain the ability to migrate up or down in package or memory size, with full compatibility across the S12G family. In addition, the 16-bit family includes value-added features, such as onboard EEPROM, to allow customers to design more complex, yet user-friendly, applications.

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