General Description

1.4.1 Power Supply Pins (VDD and VSS)

VDD and VSS are the power supply and ground pins. The MCU operates from a single power supply.

Fast signal transitions on MCU pins place high, short-duration current demands on the power supply. To prevent noise problems, take special care to provide power supply bypassing at the MCU as Figure 1-4shows. Place the C1 bypass capacitor as close to the MCU as possible. Use a high-frequency-response ceramic capacitor for C1. C2 is an optional bulk current bypass capacitor for use in applications that require the port pins to source high-current levels.

MCU

VDD

VSS

C1

0.1

F

+

 

C2

1–10 F

VDD

Note: Component values shown represent typical applications.

Figure 1-4. Power Supply Bypassing

1.4.2 Oscillator Pins (OSC1 and OSC2)

The OSC1 and OSC2 pins are the connections for the on-chip oscillator circuit. For more detailed information, see Chapter 4 Clock Generator Module (CGM).

1.4.3 External Reset Pin (RST)

A logic 0 on the RST pin forces the MCU to a known startup state. RST is bidirectional, allowing a reset of the entire system. It is driven low when any internal reset source is asserted. See Chapter 14 System Integration Module (SIM).

1.4.4 External Interrupt Pin (IRQ)

IRQ is an asynchronous external interrupt pin. See Chapter 8 External Interrupt (IRQ).

1.4.5 CGM Power Supply Pins (VDDA and VSSAD)

VDDA and VSSAD are the power supply pins for the analog portion of the clock generator module (CGM). Decoupling of these pins should be per the digital supply. See Chapter 4 Clock Generator Module (CGM).

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Freescale Semiconductor MC68HC908MR32 Power Supply Pins VDD and VSS, Oscillator Pins OSC1 and OSC2, External Reset Pin RST

MC68HC908MR16, MC68HC908MR32 specifications

Freescale Semiconductor's MC68HC908MR32 and MC68HC908MR16 microcontrollers are part of the popular HC08 family, designed primarily for embedded applications. These microcontrollers are particularly favored in automotive, industrial, and consumer product sectors due to their reliability and versatility.

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