The S08LC microcontroller expands the Freescale 8-bit portfolio by offering an integrated LCD controller with the low power and feature-rich capabilities of the S08 family. It is the first LCD S08 8-bit microcontroller for battery-powered and handheld applications. The S08LC is a flash-based device with enhanced EEPROM emulation, eliminating the need for off-chip EEPROM, saving both board space and cost.
It is specifically crafted to provide high segment count that is easy on the batteries. A larger segment display of up to 160 segments offers total flexibility with a graphical display and sufficient memory to act as application and LCD controller without added cost of a dot matrix or “chip-on-glass,” fulfilling the need for a broad spectrum of applications with displays.
Target Applications
- Battery operated hand-held devices
- Thermostat
- Calculators
- Alarms/Clocks
- Small appliances
- Portable health care devices
- Exercise equipment
- Personal diagnostics
- Low-end utility metering
- ZigBee™ nodes with display
- Scrolling text displays
