NXP Semiconductors S912ZVMAL3F0MLF
- Part No.:
- S912ZVMAL3F0MLF
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 48-LQFP
- Datasheet:
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S912ZVMAL3F0MLF.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 16BIT 32KB FLASH 48LQFP
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Product details
Overview
S912ZVMAL3F0MLF from NXP is a MagniV® mixed-signal S12Z-based MCU with integrated 2-channel MOSFET gate driver, LIN 2.x PHY, 32 KB flash, 10-bit 7-channel ADC, and op-amp for current sensing - designed for unidirectional DC motor control in automotive junction boxes and solenoid actuators operating from 3.5–20 V battery supply.
For engineers reviewing the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF datasheet, S912ZVMAL3F0MLF pinout, S912ZVMAL3F0MLF application, or S912ZVMAL3F0MLF equivalent, key selection criteria include AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification (−40 to +125 °C), 48-LQFP package compatibility, LIN-compliant communication, integrated half-bridge pre-driver capability, and on-chip 5 V/20 mA EVDD regulator for external sensor biasing.
Technical Context
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF implements an S12Z core running at up to 32 MHz bus speed with PLL-based clock generation (±1.3% RC oscillator accuracy) and supports LIN 2.x protocol via integrated physical layer. It features two independent 16-bit timer modules plus PTU-triggered PWM generation for precise motor timing control.
Its analog subsystem includes a dedicated rail-to-rail op-amp for shunt-based current sensing, 7-channel 10-bit ADC with temperature sensor input, and VSUP sense for battery monitoring. The device operates across 3.5–20 V supply range and delivers 70 mA (or up to 170 mA with external ballast) from its 12 V regulator.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core | S12Z 16-bit CPU, 32 MHz bus speed - enables deterministic real-time motor control loop execution. |
| Flash / RAM / EEPROM | 32 KB flash (ECC), 2 KB RAM (ECC), 128 B EEPROM (ECC) - supports robust firmware storage and runtime data retention in harsh environments. |
| PWM Outputs | 6-channel motor control PWM - provides full complementary output pairs for half-bridge drive with dead-time control. |
| ADC | 7-channel 10-bit LADC - captures motor current, temperature, and supply voltage with configurable trigger sources including PTU. |
| LIN Interface | Integrated LIN 2.x PHY - eliminates external transceiver, supports slave node operation in vehicle body networks. |
| Gate Driver | 2-channel high-side/low-side MOSFET pre-driver - drives external N-FETs in half-bridge configuration for DC motor commutation. |
| Supply Range | 3.5 V to 20 V operating range - directly interfaces with automotive 12 V battery without external DC-DC conversion. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 48-pin LQFP (7 mm × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD, VSS | Power supply and ground | Primary 5 V digital supply pins; require local decoupling for noise immunity in motor drive environments. |
| VSUP | Battery supply sense | Monitors raw battery voltage (3.5–20 V) for brown-out detection and supply regulation status. |
| EVDD, EVSS | External sensor supply | 5 V/20 mA regulated output for Hall sensors or other peripherals; isolated from core logic domain. |
| LIN_RX, LIN_TX | LIN bus interface | Dedicated differential LIN PHY pins compliant with ISO 17987-4; support wake-up and sleep modes. |
| GDUH0/GDUL0, GDUH1/GDUL1 | Gate driver outputs | Four pre-driver outputs configured as two high-side/low-side pairs for external half-bridge FET control. |
| OPAMP_INP, OPAMP_INN, OPAMP_OUT | Current sense amplifier | Configurable op-amp inputs and output for bidirectional shunt current measurement with programmable gain. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AEC-Q100 Grade 0 | Qualified for −40 °C to +125 °C ambient operation - enables use in engine bay and under-hood applications. |
| Integrated LIN PHY | Eliminates need for external LIN transceiver - reduces BOM count and PCB area in space-constrained actuators. |
| 2-channel gate driver | Drives external N-FETs in half-bridge topology - supports unidirectional DC motor control without discrete driver ICs. |
| On-chip op-amp | Single rail-to-rail amplifier optimized for shunt-based current sensing - improves accuracy and reduces external component count. |
| PTU-triggered PWM | Hardware synchronization between ADC sampling and PWM edge generation - ensures precise current feedback timing in motor control loops. |
Applications
| DC Motor Actuators | LIN-Based Solenoid Valves |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Controlling fuel pump or HVAC blower motors in automotive body electronics modules. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central motor controller executing closed-loop speed regulation using PWM, ADC current feedback, and LIN command parsing. Use Value: Reduces system cost by integrating gate drivers, LIN PHY, and current-sense op-amp - eliminating four discrete components per channel. | Use Scenario: Driving linear solenoids in smart junction boxes for load switching and diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: LIN slave node interpreting commands and driving high-current inductive loads with controlled slew rate and overcurrent protection. Use Value: Enables single-chip implementation of solenoid control with built-in voltage monitoring and thermal shutdown - improving functional safety compliance. |
| Smart Junction Box Units | Fuel/Water/Oil Pumps |
Use Scenario: Replacing relay-based power distribution with intelligent, current-monitored switching in vehicle power centers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: System-on-package controller managing multiple resistive/inductive loads via GPIO and PWM, with LIN-based diagnostics and fault reporting. Use Value: Supports predictive maintenance through real-time current logging and thermal derating - extending service life of high-reliability junction box systems. | Use Scenario: Controlling brush-type DC pumps in engine cooling, fuel delivery, or emission control subsystems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Half-bridge motor controller with adaptive PWM duty cycle, battery voltage compensation, and overtemperature shutdown. Use Value: Maintains consistent flow rate across wide battery voltage range (9–16 V) using internal VREG and VSUP feedback - critical for emission-critical fluid systems. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar DC motor control applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC9S12ZVML3F0MLF | Same S12Z core, identical 32 KB flash and 48-LQFP package, but lacks integrated LIN PHY and op-amp. | Requires external LIN transceiver and current-sense amplifier - increases BOM and layout complexity. | Select when legacy S12Z software compatibility is required and external components are acceptable. |
| SPC560B50L5 | 32-bit Power Architecture core, 512 KB flash, CAN/LIN dual interface, no integrated gate drivers. | Supports more complex multi-motor control but requires external half-bridge drivers and higher-level RTOS integration. | Select for scalable platforms needing CAN connectivity and future software extensibility beyond basic LIN actuator needs. |
Compared with MC9S12ZVML3F0MLF and SPC560B50L5, the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF offers lowest system-level BOM count for LIN-connected DC motor actuators due to its integrated gate drivers, LIN PHY, and current-sense op-amp - reducing design effort and validation scope for Grade 0 automotive deployments.
Availability
S912ZVMAL3F0MLF is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, LIN-based actuators, and smart junction box designs requiring stable component supply and AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualification.
Supply support for S912ZVMAL3F0MLF includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF belongs to the MagniV® S12ZVMA family - engineered specifically for cost-sensitive, high-reliability mechatronic systems requiring integrated motor control, LIN communication, and analog signal conditioning in a single package.
FAQ
What is the maximum ambient temperature rating for the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF?
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF is qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0 with an operating ambient temperature range of −40 °C to +125 °C. Its junction temperature rating extends to +175 °C, enabling deployment in under-hood environments where thermal margins are constrained. This specification is verified per JEDEC JESD22-A108 and documented in the S12ZVMAFSA4 REV 7 datasheet.
Does the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF include a LIN physical layer?
Yes, the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF integrates a LIN 2.x-compliant physical layer (PHY) supporting slave node operation, wake-up detection, and bus error handling. It eliminates the need for an external LIN transceiver and connects directly to the LIN bus via LIN_RX and LIN_TX pins - confirmed in the S12ZVMA product block diagram and electrical characteristics table.
How many PWM channels does the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF support for motor control?
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF supports six motor control PWM channels, organized into complementary pairs with programmable dead time. These channels are generated by the 16-bit timer modules and synchronized via the PTU unit - enabling precise half-bridge commutation for unidirectional DC motors as specified in the S12ZVMAFSA4 REV 7 feature summary.
What is the function of the op-amp in the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF?
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF includes one rail-to-rail operational amplifier dedicated to current sensing, with configurable inputs (OPAMP_INP/INN) and output (OPAMP_OUT). It is optimized for shunt-based measurement in motor control applications and interfaces directly with the 10-bit ADC - detailed in the analog subsystem section of the S12ZVMAFSA4 REV 7 datasheet.
Is the S912ZVMAL3F0MLF pin-compatible with other S12ZVMA variants?
The S912ZVMAL3F0MLF uses a 48-pin LQFP package and shares identical pinout with S912ZVMAL3F0WLF and S912ZVMAL3F0MLC (32-pin variant differs). Pin compatibility is confirmed in the S12ZVMAFSA4 REV 7 package drawing and pin assignment tables - enabling hardware reuse across temperature-grade variants within the same footprint.
S912ZVMAL3F0MLF Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 48-LQFP
- Series:
- S12 MagniV
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- S12Z
- Core Size:
- 16-Bit
- Speed:
- 32MHz
- Connectivity:
- LINbus, SCI, SPI
- Peripherals:
- PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 22
- Program Memory Size:
- 32KB (32K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- 128 x 8
- RAM Size:
- 2K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 3.5V ~ 20V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 7x10b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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