The MC9S12XEQ512CAL is a high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) belonging to the MC9S12XEQ512 series from Freescale Semiconductor. This MCU offers a wide range of features that cater to various embedded applications. Here are some key features of the MC9S12XEQ512CAL:
1. Core: It is based on the enhanced S12X CPU core, which provides a powerful performance with an operating frequency up to 80 MHz. The core includes a flexible interrupt controller and a 16-bit central processing unit (CPU) with 16-bit indexed addressing capabilities.
2. Memory: The MC9S12XEQ512CAL provides a generous amount of memory resources, with 512 KB of flash memory for program storage and 48 KB of RAM for data storage. It also offers EEPROM emulation and in-application programming (IAP) features, allowing for efficient and flexible memory management.
3. Peripherals: This MCU offers a wide range of peripherals to support different application requirements. It includes various communication interfaces such as two serial communication interfaces (SCI), two inter-integrated circuit (I2C) modules, and two Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) modules. The MC9S12XEQ512CAL also features multiple pulse width modulation (PWM) modules, timer modules, and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to support motor control, timing, and sensing applications