MC68HC000EI8

The MC68HC000EI8 is a single‑core 32‑bit microprocessor from the MC68HC000 series by NXP Semiconductors. It implements an EC000 core running at 8 MHz and is supplied in a 68‑lead PLCC surface‑mount package.

Designed and qualified for consumer‑grade embedded applications, the device provides a classic M680x0 architecture in a compact 68‑PLCC (24.21 × 24.21 mm) footprint with a 5 V I/O voltage and RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture EC000 core, single core, 32‑bit data path suitable for M680x0 family designs.
• Performance 8 MHz operating frequency offering deterministic performance for embedded control tasks.
• Power & I/O 5 V I/O supply voltage as specified for system integration.
• Package & Mounting 68‑PLCC (24.21 × 24.21 mm) supplier device package; 68‑LCC (J‑Lead) package case and surface‑mount mounting type.
• Operating Range Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for regulatory and environmental considerations.
• Graphics No integrated graphics acceleration, focusing the device on core processor tasks.

Typical Applications

• Consumer Embedded Systems Suitable for consumer‑grade embedded control where the M680x0 architecture is required.
• Legacy M68000‑Based Designs Fits applications that implement or maintain M680x0 family architectures in a compact PLCC package.
• Embedded Control and Prototyping Useful for embedded control tasks and development work targeting a 32‑bit EC000 core at 8 MHz.

Unique Advantages

• Established M680x0 Architecture: Implements the EC000 core from the M680x0 family, enabling use in designs requiring that architecture.
• Compact PLCC Packaging: 68‑PLCC (24.21 × 24.21 mm) offers a small footprint for board space‑constrained embedded applications.
• Simple Power Requirement: 5 V I/O voltage simplifies integration with legacy 5 V systems.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally compliant materials for regulatory alignment.
• Consumer Qualification: Specified operating temperature and qualification suitable for consumer market deployments.

Why Choose MC68HC000EI8?

The MC68HC000EI8 positions the classic M680x0 EC000 32‑bit core in a compact, surface‑mount 68‑PLCC package with a defined operating range and straightforward 5 V I/O. It is appropriate for designers maintaining or implementing consumer‑grade embedded systems that rely on M680x0 architecture characteristics.

Its combination of a known processor core, PLCC packaging, RoHS compliance, and consumer qualification makes it a practical choice for embedded projects needing a 32‑bit EC000 implementation at 8 MHz with clear, verifiable specifications.

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