The MC68HC705MC4CP is an 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) originally manufactured by Motorola/Freescale and now supplied by Rochester Electronics. It belongs to the MC68HC05 family, known for its low cost and wide range of applications.

Applications

• Low-end consumer products.
• Simple industrial control.
• Security systems.
• Automotive applications.
• Remote control systems.

Features

• 8-bit CPU core based on the MC68HC05 architecture.
• 4 KB of ROM/EPROM/EEPROM. Rochester is likely to be supplying this with EEPROM.
• 176 Bytes of RAM.
• 16 Programmable I/O lines.
• Timer with Prescaler.
• Serial Communication Interface (SCI).
• Analog to Digital Converter (ADC).
• On-chip Oscillator.
• Low-Voltage Inhibit (LVI).

Benefits

• Cost-effective solution for embedded control.
• Easy to program and use.
• Versatile I/O and peripheral options.
• Low power consumption for battery-operated devices.
• The ADC allows for interfacing with analog sensors.

Additional Details

The MC68HC705MC4CP typically operates at a clock frequency of up to 4 MHz. The 'CP' suffix indicates a PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package). It commonly operates with a 5V power supply. Designers need to consult the Rochester Electronics datasheet for detailed specifications regarding memory organization, timer resolution, ADC characteristics, and package dimensions. Key parameters to consider are the number of ADC channels, the SCI baud rate options, and the interrupt structure.