Overview
The MK66FX1M0VMD18 is a high-performance microcontroller from NXP USA Inc., part of the Kinetis K66 sub-family. It is built on the Arm® Cortex®-M4F core, operating at a frequency of up to 180 MHz. This MCU is designed for applications that require large memory densities, advanced peripheral integration, and robust security features. It maintains hardware and software compatibility with the existing Kinetis family, making it a versatile choice for various embedded systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® Cortex®-M4F |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1.25 MB (non-FlexMemory devices: 2 MB) |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| FlexNVM | 256 KB (on FlexMemory devices) |
| FlexRAM | 4 KB (on FlexMemory devices) |
| USB | Dual High-Speed and Full-speed USBs with on-chip transceiver |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet MAC with MII and RMII interface and IEEE 1588 capability |
| Timers | Four Periodic interrupt timers, 16-bit low-power timer, two 16-bit low-power timer PWM modules, etc. |
| Analog Modules | Two 16-bit SAR ADCs, two 12-bit DAC, four analog comparators |
| Communication Interfaces | Three SPI, four I2C, LPUART0, five standard UARTs, SDHC, I2S module |
| Voltage Range | 1.71 to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 105°C |
| Package | 144 MAPBGA (13 mm x 13 mm pitch 1 mm), 144 LQFP (20 mm x 20 mm pitch 0.5 mm) |
Key Features
- High-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4F core with DSP and Single Precision Floating Point unit.
- Advanced memory options including up to 2 MB of program flash and 256 KB of SRAM.
- Dual High-Speed and Full-speed USBs with on-chip transceivers.
- 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet MAC with MII and RMII interface and IEEE 1588 capability.
- Multiple low-power modes for power optimization.
- Hardware random-number generator and cryptographic accelerators (DES, AES, SHA).
- Low-power hardware touch sensor interface (TSI) and general-purpose input/output.
- FlexBus external bus interface and SDRAM controller.
- Multiple levels of embedded flash security.
Applications
The MK66FX1M0VMD18 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical devices requiring advanced peripherals and security.
- Automotive systems, especially those needing robust communication interfaces like Ethernet and USB.
- Consumer electronics that demand high performance and low power consumption.
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices that require advanced security and connectivity features.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the MK66FX1M0VMD18?
The MK66FX1M0VMD18 is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4F core. - What is the maximum operating frequency of this MCU?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 180 MHz. - How much flash memory does the MK66FX1M0VMD18 have?
It has up to 1.25 MB of flash memory (up to 2 MB on non-FlexMemory devices). - What are the key communication interfaces available on this MCU?
The key communication interfaces include Dual High-Speed and Full-speed USBs, 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet MAC, three SPI, four I2C, LPUART0, and five standard UARTs. - Does the MK66FX1M0VMD18 support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports multiple low-power modes for power optimization. - What security features are integrated into this MCU?
The MCU includes a hardware random-number generator, cryptographic accelerators (DES, AES, SHA), and multiple levels of embedded flash security. - What is the temperature range for the MK66FX1M0VMD18?
The temperature range is -40 to 105°C. - What are the available package options for this MCU?
The available packages are 144 MAPBGA (13 mm x 13 mm pitch 1 mm) and 144 LQFP (20 mm x 20 mm pitch 0.5 mm). - Does the MK66FX1M0VMD18 support IEEE 1588?
Yes, it supports IEEE 1588 through its Ethernet MAC. - What is the purpose of the FlexBus external bus interface?
The FlexBus external bus interface is used for connecting to external memory such as SDRAM.
