The RS08KA family uses the cost-effective RS08 core with streamlined implementation and compatibility. This MCU family is ideal for high brightness LEDs, small appliances, and smart batteries. The 9S08QA is the entry point into the S08 microcontroller portfolio. It provides flexible features at an affordable cost and is suited for applications such as thermometers, disposable home medical devices and button cell applications. The 9S08QE is part of NXP’s Flexis™ QE family and also features low power consumption and robust operation on button cell batteries. The 9S08SH8 is part of NXP’s SH family and is a low end, low pin count MCU offering low power capabilities, packaging, and robust memory. The SH family features “ganged output” which allows a single bit to toggle multiple pins and is useful on higher current circuits. Applications for this device include industrial and small appliances. All of these 8-bit entry level microcontrollers share common benefits including pin-to-pin compatibility, small footprints, and additional features such as an internal clock source and keyboard interrupt.