The MC9S12A256CPVE is a microcontroller unit (MCU) from the S12 family of IC components, developed by Freescale Semiconductor (now NXP Semiconductors). This MCU is designed for various embedded applications and operates on a 16-bit S12 CPU Core.
Key Features:
1. Key features of MC9S12A256CPVE include:
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU): It incorporates a 16-bit S12 CPU core, offering high-performance processing capabilities for embedded systems.
3. Memory: The MCU has a total of 256 kilobytes (KB) of flash memory, which is used for program storage. Additionally, it has 8 KB of random access memory (RAM) for data storage during runtime execution.
4. Peripherals: It provides several on-chip peripherals essential for various applications, such as universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART), serial peripheral interface (SPI), inter-integrated circuit (I2C), analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and timers/counters.
5. Interrupt System: The MC9S12A256CPVE features an interrupt controller that allows efficient handling of external and internal interrupts, enabling the MCU to respond quickly to time-critical events.
6. Clock and Reset: It incorporates an internal clock generator, offering different modes of operation to suit specific application requirements. Additionally, it provides reset and power management features, ensuring reliable startup and operation
