MC68HC000RC12

The MC68HC000RC12 is a 32‑bit microprocessor IC from NXP Semiconductors featuring a single EC000 core running at 12 MHz. It is offered in a 68‑pin PGA through‑hole package (68‑PGA, 26.92×26.92 mm) and is qualified for consumer applications in the embedded category.

Designed for 5 V I/O systems, the device provides a clear, documented implementation of the MC68HC000 family architecture and is RoHS‑compliant. Its specified operating range supports typical consumer ambient conditions from 0 °C to 70 °C.

Key Features

• Core — Single EC000 core with a 32‑bit internal architecture for standard MC68HC000 family processing.
• Clock Speed — 12 MHz operating frequency for deterministic, low‑frequency embedded workloads.
• Voltage I/O — 5 V I/O compatibility for legacy and consumer 5 V systems.
• Package and Mounting — 68‑PGA package (26.92×26.92 mm) in a through‑hole mounting format (68‑BCPGA case) for robust board handling and prototyping.
• Qualification — Consumer‑grade device suitable for embedded consumer applications.
• Operating Temperature — Specified for 0 °C to 70 °C ambient operation.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS‑compliant.
• Graphics Acceleration — No graphics acceleration; designed as a general‑purpose processor core.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Consumer Systems — For consumer‑grade embedded designs requiring a 32‑bit EC000 core with 5 V I/O and through‑hole packaging.
• Through‑Hole PCB Designs — Suitable for assemblies and boards that utilize 68‑pin PGA through‑hole components for mechanical robustness or ease of handling.
• MC68HC000 Series Implementations — Use in projects and products that leverage the MC68HC000 family architecture and available family documentation.

Unique Advantages

• Clear MC68HC000 family architecture — Part of the MC68HC000 series and the broader MC68000 documentation set, facilitating integration where that architecture is required.
• Through‑hole 68‑PGA package — 68‑PGA (26.92×26.92 mm) mounting provides secure mechanical retention and straightforward board assembly for applicable workflows.
• 5 V I/O compatibility — Native 5 V signalling aligns with legacy and consumer system voltage requirements.
• Consumer qualification — Specified for consumer applications and ambient temperatures from 0 °C to 70 °C.
• RoHS‑compliant — Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally regulated designs.

Why Choose MC68HC000RC12?

The MC68HC000RC12 provides a documented, single‑core 32‑bit EC000 implementation in a through‑hole 68‑PGA package, making it a practical choice for consumer embedded designs that require a 12 MHz 5 V processor with clear family heritage. Its combination of package format, voltage compatibility, and RoHS compliance aligns with many consumer embedded system requirements.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams working with MC68HC000 family architectures or maintaining designs that specify a 68‑pin PGA, offering predictable electrical and mechanical characteristics for integration into consumer‑grade embedded products.

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