8-Bit microcontroller based SOC chip for drone, robot, and many more applications

Although 8-bit microcontrollers market share by revenue shrinking, but it still find some applications where the 8-bit offers advantages over 32-bit. 8-bit microcontrollers still find going in the new market applications. NXP semiconductors could take 8-bit microcontroller further by launching SOC based on HCS08 core to control drones, robots, power tools, DC fan, healthcare and any such low end brushless DC electrical motor control based designs. The MC9S08SUx is powered by enhanced S08L central processor unit with three-phase MOSFET pre-drivers to deliver all-in-one unit for 4.5V-18V motor control applications. “The market trend is pointing towards integrated solutions that save system size and cost, and NXP is leading the industry as the only provider to offer a single-chip offering with integrated microcontroller and MOSFET pre-driver in a 4x4x0.65mm form factor, which also makes it possible to cut the printed circuit board size in half,” said Geoff Lees, senior vice president and general manager of the microcontroller business line at NXP. “Historically, several devices were needed to address the needs of BLDC motor control applications, which can be expensive and large in size; our latest addition to the S08 MCU family underscores our dedication to solving unique challenges by introducing new microcontrollers for the broad market.” The new chip saves the design fr...