Freescale Intros MM908E621/22/26 IDC Devices

Freescale Semiconductor Inc. (Austin, TX), a manufacturer of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking, and wireless markets, introduced its new MM908E621/22/26 system-in-package (SiP) devices that combine the local interconnect network (LIN) physical layer with high-performance HC908 flash microcontrollers (MCU) and SMARTMOS analog integrated circuits (IC), allowing design engineers to easily integrate power and control. The new intelligent distributed control (IDC) devices reduce the number of components used in an application, which simplifies logistics and increases reliability. Typical automotive applications include automotive seats, mirrors, window lift controls, and door locks. Industrial applications include robotics, vending machines, and paper printers for point-of-sale systems.

The HC908 MCU includes 16 KB of flash and 512 bytes of memory, enabling quick programming and production flexibility. The SMARTMOS analog IC provides high-density/high-speed logic with precision analog and high-voltage/high-current power circuitry. The MM908E621 and the MM908E622 feature four half-bridges and three high-side outputs with position and temperature sensor drivers. With an analog IC that features four half-bridges, the MM908E626 allows for direct control of three dc motors up to 3 A. In addition to running dc motors, the MM908E626 can be configured to run bipolar stepper motors in adjustable current control mode up to 600 mA, and is qualified for high-temperature applications up to 115 °C.

Production quantities are available now for all advanced LIN IDC devices. Pricing for 10,000-piece quantities are $4.69 for the MM908E621, $4.17 for the MM908E622, and $4.64 for the MM908E626. Evaluation kits (KIT908EINTFCEVB and KIT908E625DWBEVM) are available for $100. Emulator support for professional development (FSICEKITEY) also is available for $1,695.