S08QD: 8-bit Small Package QD MCUs

The cost-effective MC9S08QD family is the lowest-end member in the S08 8-bit  microcontroller architecture. MC9S08QD products are a perfect fit for a wide variety of low-end 8-bit MCUs for both automotive and industrial applications.

To order automotive specific devices select part numbers that start with "S" in the Buy/Parametrics tab.

NXP® S08QD Microcontroller Block Diagram
Recommended Documentation (5)
Name/DescriptionTypeModified Date
MC9S08QD2, S9S08QD4, S9S08QD2 - Data Sheet (REV 6) PDF (2.5 MB) MC9S08QD4Data Sheets26 Oct 2010
S08QD Family Automotive Fact Sheet (REV 1) PDF (277.7 kB) S08QD4AUTOFSFact Sheets07 Sep 2007
HCS08 Family Reference Manual (REV 2) PDF (3.6 MB) HCS08RMV1Reference Manuals04 May 2007
S08 Peripheral Module Quick Reference A Compilation of Demonstration Software for S08 Modules - User’s Guide (REV 1) PDF (1.6 MB) HCS08QRUGUsers Guides21 Feb 2006
S08QD Family Industrial Fact Sheet (REV 1) PDF (102.0 kB) MC9S08QD4FSFact Sheets09 Jan 2007
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MC9S08QD2, S9S08QD4, S9S08QD2 - Data Sheet (REV 6) PDF (2.5 MB) MC9S08QD426 Oct 2010
Errata (4)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Mask Set Errata: 1M15D - Errata (REV 2) PDF (151.0 kB) MSE9S08QD4_1M15D09 Sep 2011
MSE9S08QD4_2M15D Mask Set Errata (REV 0) PDF (150.2 kB) MSE9S08QD4_2M15D09 Sep 2011
Mask Set Errata: 0M15D - Errata (REV 1) PDF (94.7 kB) MSE9S08QD4_0M15D25 May 2007
Error in SCI Chapter of Some HCS08 Data Sheets (REV 0) PDF (36.5 kB) DE000304 Jan 2007
Application Notes (13)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
AN5233, Isolator Board for In-Circuit Debugging & Programming tools of NXP® MCUs & MPUs - Application... (REV 0) PDF (2.0 MB) AN523316 Dec 2015
AN4752, FreeMASTER Serial Driver Usage - Application Note (REV 0) PDF (2.1 MB) AN475231 May 2013
AN4753, Rational ClearCase Use in CodeWarrior® 10.3 - Application Note (REV 0) PDF (392.5 kB) AN475330 May 2013
AN3499, Clock Options on the HC9S08 Family - Application Notes (REV 0) PDF (576.2 kB) AN349915 Jan 2008
AN3291, How to Use IIC Module on M68HC08, S08, and S12 MCUs - Application Notes (REV 2) PDF (266.9 kB) AN329119 Apr 2007
AN3305, On-Chip System Protection Basics for S08 Microcontrollers - Application Notes (REV 1) PDF (263.8 kB) AN330501 Feb 2007
AN3381 - Using SMAC with the HCS08QD4 MCU (REV 0) PDF (121.2 kB) AN338130 Nov 2006
AN3335, Introduction to S08 Background Debug Mode - Application Notes (REV 1) PDF (2.2 MB) AN333501 Nov 2006
Designing for Migration among 8-pin, 8-bit MCUs (REV 0) PDF (294.5 kB) AN332520 Sep 2006
M68HC08 to HCS08 Transition (REV 1) PDF (348.9 kB) AN271707 Sep 2006
AN2497: HCS08/RS08 Background Debug Mode versus HC08 Monitor Mode (REV 1) PDF (182.4 kB) AN249715 Aug 2006
Getting Started with HCS08 and CodeWarrior® Using C (REV 2) PDF (1.1 MB) AN261631 Jul 2006
A Coding Standard for HCS08 Assembly Language (REV 2) PDF (114.6 kB) AN211122 Nov 2004
Reference Manuals (4)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
DRM088 Designer - Reference Manual (REV 0) PDF (323.2 kB) DRM08826 Jul 2008
DRM101, Blood Pressure Monitor Using the Flexis® QE128 Family - Reference Manual (REV 0) PDF (2.9 MB) DRM10110 Jul 2008
HCS08 Family Reference Manual (REV 2) PDF (3.6 MB) HCS08RMV104 May 2007
Sensorless BLDC Motor Control Using MC9S08AW60 - Reference Manual (REV 0.1) PDF (1.1 MB) DRM08601 Jan 2007
Users Guides (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Software to Accompany HCS08 Quick Reference User Guide (REV 1) ZIP (1.3 MB) HCS08QRUGSW09 Mar 2006
S08 Peripheral Module Quick Reference A Compilation of Demonstration Software for S08 Modules - User’s Guide (REV 1) PDF (1.6 MB) HCS08QRUG21 Feb 2006
Fact Sheets (4)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
S08QD Family Automotive Fact Sheet (REV 1) PDF (277.7 kB) S08QD4AUTOFS07 Sep 2007
Wireless Sensing Triple Axis Reference Board (ZSTAR) (REV 2) PDF (461.9 kB) ZSTARBOARDFS26 Jan 2007
S08QD Family Industrial Fact Sheet (REV 1) PDF (102.0 kB) MC9S08QD4FS09 Jan 2007
MC9S08QG8/4 - Fact Sheet (REV 3) PDF (104.6 kB) MC9S08QG84FS02 Jan 2007
Brochures (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Mechatronics Brochure (REV 0) PDF (692.1 kB) BRMECHATRONICS23 Feb 2007
Automotive S08 Brochure (REV 1) PDF (526.0 kB) BR8BITAUTOS0821 Nov 2006
Selector Guides (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Automotive MCUs and MPUs – Selector Guide (REV 16) PDF (1.3 MB) BRAUTOPRDCTMAP22 Sep 2015
Low End 8-bit microcontrollers - Selector Guide (REV 6) PDF (421.5 kB) 8BITFTPRNTCARD01 Jan 2008
White Papers (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Switching between the S08 and ColdFire® V1 Microcontrollers (REV 0) PDF (88.6 kB) QE128SWITCHWP31 May 2007
Implementation of a DC fan control with 8bit QD4 microcontroller (REV 0) PDF (128.4 kB) QD4DCFAN25 Sep 2006
Product Change Notices (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Copper Wire Conversion for Microcontroller and Microprocessor Devices (REV 0) HTM (311.5 kB) PCN1623520 May 2014
Reports or Presentations (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
TSP_9345_S08 CBen FS.indd (REV 0) PDF (49.2 kB) 8-BIT_AUTO_S08_CUSTOMER_BENEFITS06 Jun 2006
TSP_9346_S08 Family FS_v2.indd (REV 0) PDF (76.3 kB) 8-BIT_AUTO_S08_FEATURE_BENEFITS06 Jun 2006
Programmers (Flash, etc.)
Snippets, Boot Code, Headers, Monitors, etc.
Device Drivers
Updates and Patches
Ordering Information
ProductStatusStatusPackage Type and Termination CountBudgetary Price excluding tax(US$)Internal Flash (KB)Internal RAM (KB)EEPROM (KB)Core TypeOperating Frequency (Max) (MHz)Bus Frequency (Max) (MHz)CANI2CSLICSPIGPIOsAmbient Operating Temperature (Min-Max) (°C)Timer FeaturesAdditional FeaturesSupply Voltage (Min-Max) (V)
MC9S08QD2VPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.6620.128S081686-40 to 105PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4VSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6640.256S081686-40 to 105Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2MPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.6920.128S081686-40 to 125PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2CSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.5720.128S081686-40 to 85PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4MSCRActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.7540.256S081686-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4CSCRActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6940.256S081686-40 to 85PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2MSCRActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.7020.128S081686-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4VPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.7140.256S081686-40 to 105Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2VSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6020.128S081686-40 to 105PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2CPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.6220.128S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2VSCRActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6620.128S081686-40 to 105Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4CPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.6740.256S081686-40 to 85PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4MPCActiveDIP 810K @ US$0.7440.256S081686-40 to 125PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4CSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6240.256S081686-40 to 85PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2CSCRActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6420.128S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD2MSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6420.128S081686-40 to 125PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
MC9S08QD4MSCActiveSOIC 810K @ US$0.6940.256S081686-40 to 125PWM, Input Capture, Output CompareLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J1VSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7840.256S081686-40 to 105Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J1CSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7440.256S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD2J1CSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.6920.128S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J1CSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7440.256S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J1VSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.78
S9S08QD4J1MSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.8240.256S08886-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J2MSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.8240.256S081684-40 to 125PWM, Output Compare, Input CaptureInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD2J1VSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7320.128S081686-40 to 105PWM, Output Compare, Input CaptureInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD2J1MSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7620.128S081686-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD2J1CSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.6920.128S081686-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMLow Voltage Detect, Internal Clock Generator2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J2MSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.8240.256S08884-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD2J1MSCRActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.7620.128S081686-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J1MSCActiveSOIC 81 @ US$0.8240.256S08886-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect, Watchdog OSC/Timer2.7 to 5.5
PC9S08QD4J2MSCNo Longer Manufactured40.256S081686-40 to 125Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
S9S08QD4J2CSCNo Longer ManufacturedSOIC 840.256S081684-40 to 85Input Capture, Output Compare, PWMInternal Clock Generator, Low Voltage Detect2.7 to 5.5
Package Information
Package DescriptionOutline VersionPackingProduct StatusPart NumberChemical ContentRoHS / Pb FreeChina RoHS LookupMSLPPT (°C)
SOICN 8 3.9*4.9*1.7598ASB42564BMPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2CSCMC9S08QD2CSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4CSCMC9S08QD4CSC.pdf3260
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MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2VSCRMC9S08QD2VSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2MSCRMC9S08QD2MSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4MSCMC9S08QD4MSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4MSCRMC9S08QD4MSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD2J1MSCS9S08QD2J1MSC.pdf3260
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MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD2J1MSCRS9S08QD2J1MSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1VSCS9S08QD4J1VSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1CSCS9S08QD4J1CSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1MSCS9S08QD4J1MSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1MSCRS9S08QD4J1MSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1CSCRS9S08QD4J1CSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD2J1VSCRS9S08QD2J1VSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J2MSCRS9S08QD4J2MSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD2J1CSCS9S08QD2J1CSC.pdf3260
MPQ - 2500 REELPOQ - 2500 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J1VSCRS9S08QD4J1VSCR.pdf3260
MPQ - 98 RAILPOQ - 2450 BOXActiveS9S08QD4J2MSCS9S08QD4J2MSC.pdf3260
No Longer ManufacturedS9S08QD4J2CSCS9S08QD4J2CSC.pdf3260
PDIP 8 9.78*6.35*7.3698ASB42420BMPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2CPCMC9S08QD2CPC.pdf
MPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4CPCMC9S08QD4CPC.pdf
MPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4VPCMC9S08QD4VPC.pdf
MPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD4MPCMC9S08QD4MPC.pdf
MPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2MPCMC9S08QD2MPC.pdf
MPQ - 50 RAILPOQ - 4000 BOXActiveMC9S08QD2VPCMC9S08QD2VPC.pdf
SOIC 898ASB42564BNo Longer ManufacturedPC9S08QD4J2MSCPC9S08QD4J2MSC.pdf3260
MC9S08QD2, S9S08QD4, S9S08QD2 - Data Sheet S08QD
Mask Set Errata: 1M15D - Errata S08QD
MSE9S08QD4_2M15D Mask Set Errata S08QD
Mask Set Errata: 0M15D - Errata S08QD
Error in SCI Chapter of Some HCS08 Data Sheets S08QD
AN5233, Isolator Board for In-Circuit Debugging & Programming tools of NXP® MCUs & MPUs - Application... S08SL
AN4752, FreeMASTER Serial Driver Usage - Application Note S08SV
AN4753, Rational ClearCase Use in CodeWarrior® 10.3 - Application Note S08SV
AN3499, Clock Options on the HC9S08 Family - Application Notes S08SC4
AN3291, How to Use IIC Module on M68HC08, S08, and S12 MCUs - Application Notes S08QD
AN3305, On-Chip System Protection Basics for S08 Microcontrollers - Application Notes S08SL
AN3381 - Using SMAC with the HCS08QD4 MCU S08QD
AN3335, Introduction to S08 Background Debug Mode - Application Notes S08SL
Designing for Migration among 8-pin, 8-bit MCUs S08SC4
M68HC08 to HCS08 Transition S08SL
AN2497: HCS08/RS08 Background Debug Mode versus HC08 Monitor Mode S08SL
Getting Started with HCS08 and CodeWarrior® Using C S08SL
A Coding Standard for HCS08 Assembly Language S08QD
DRM088 Designer - Reference Manual S08QD
DRM101, Blood Pressure Monitor Using the Flexis® QE128 Family - Reference Manual S08QD
HCS08 Family Reference Manual S08SL
Sensorless BLDC Motor Control Using MC9S08AW60 - Reference Manual S08QD
Software to Accompany HCS08 Quick Reference User Guide S08QD
S08 Peripheral Module Quick Reference A Compilation of Demonstration Software for S08 Modules - User’s Guide S08SL
S08QD Family Automotive Fact Sheet S08QD
Wireless Sensing Triple Axis Reference Board (ZSTAR) S08QD
S08QD Family Industrial Fact Sheet S08QD
MC9S08QG8/4 - Fact Sheet S08QD
Mechatronics Brochure S08QD
Automotive S08 Brochure S08SL
Automotive MCUs and MPUs – Selector Guide S08SL
Low End 8-bit microcontrollers - Selector Guide S08QD
Switching between the S08 and ColdFire® V1 Microcontrollers S08QD
Implementation of a DC fan control with 8bit QD4 microcontroller S08QD
Copper Wire Conversion for Microcontroller and Microprocessor Devices S08SL
TSP_9345_S08 CBen FS.indd S08SL
TSP_9346_S08 Family FS_v2.indd S08SL
LFBDMPGMRS08FW S08SV
This file contains an S-Record file and documentation for D-BugS08. This version runs on the LFBDMPGMR or equivalent hardware an S08QD
LIN2.x and SAE J2602 Stack kea
CW MCU v6.3 Special Edition license S08SV
MC9S08QD2CSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4CSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4VSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4CSCR.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2MSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2VSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2CSCR.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2VSCR.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2MSCR.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4MSC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4MSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD2J1MSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD2J1CSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD2J1MSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1VSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1CSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1MSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1MSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1CSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD2J1VSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J2MSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD2J1CSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J1VSCR.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J2MSC.pdf S08QD
S9S08QD4J2CSC.pdf S08QD
98ASB42420B S08QD
MC9S08QD2CPC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4CPC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4VPC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD4MPC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2MPC.pdf S08QD
MC9S08QD2VPC.pdf S08QD
98ASB42564B S08SH
PC9S08QD4J2MSC.pdf S08QD