MC9S12P64CLH

16-bit microcontrollers with 64KB flash memory in 64-pin LQFP packages

Manufacturer: ['freescale', 'nxp']

series introduction

# Introduction to the MC9S12P64CLH Product Series

## 1. Overview
The MC9S12P64CLH is a member of the highly regarded MC9S12 microcontroller family developed by NXP Semiconductors. This product series is designed to offer a powerful, flexible, and cost - effective solution for a wide range of embedded applications. With its rich set of features and high - performance capabilities, it has become a popular choice among engineers and developers in various industries.

## 2. Core Processor
### 2.1 CPU Architecture
The MC9S12P64CLH is based on the HCS12 16 - bit CPU core. This core provides a high level of performance with a maximum clock speed of up to 25 MHz. The 16 - bit architecture allows for efficient processing of data, enabling the microcontroller to handle complex algorithms and tasks. It has a large address space, which can address up to 1 MB of memory, providing ample room for program code and data storage.

### 2.2 Instruction Set
The HCS12 core features a comprehensive instruction set that includes arithmetic, logical, data transfer, and control instructions. This instruction set is designed to be efficient and easy to program, allowing developers to write optimized code for their applications. The microcontroller also supports interrupt - driven programming, which enables it to respond quickly to external events and perform real - time tasks.

## 3. Memory
### 3.1 Flash Memory
The MC9S12P64CLH is equipped with 64 KB of in - system programmable flash memory. Flash memory is non - volatile, which means that the program code stored in it is retained even when the power is turned off. This makes it ideal for storing the application code that the microcontroller needs to execute. The in - system programmability feature allows developers to update the code without removing the microcontroller from the circuit board, which is very convenient for product development and maintenance.

### 3.2 RAM
It has 4 KB of random - access memory (RAM). RAM is used for storing temporary data and variables during the execution of the program. The 4 KB of RAM provides sufficient space for most applications to store intermediate results, buffers, and other data that need to be accessed quickly.

### 3.3 EEPROM
The microcontroller also includes 2 KB of electrically erasable programmable read - only memory (EEPROM). EEPROM is non - volatile and can be used to store important data that needs to be retained even after power cycling, such as configuration parameters, calibration data, and user settings.

## 4. Peripherals
### 4.1 Serial Communication Interfaces
- **SCI (Serial Communication Interface)**: The MC9S12P64CLH has two SCI modules, which support asynchronous serial communication. These modules can be used to communicate with other devices such as computers, sensors, and actuators using standard serial protocols like RS - 232.
- **SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)**: It is equipped with one SPI module, which provides a high - speed synchronous serial communication interface. SPI is commonly used for communicating with external devices such as flash memory, ADCs, and DACs.
- **I²C (Inter - Integrated Circuit)**: The microcontroller also features an I²C module, which allows for multi - master, multi - slave communication. I²C is widely used for connecting low - speed devices such as sensors, EEPROMs, and real - time clocks.

### 4.2 Timers
- **TPM (Timer/PWM Module)**: The MC9S12P64CLH has two TPM modules, each with multiple channels. These modules can be

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