Overview
The MKL27Z256VLH4 is a microcontroller from NXP USA Inc., part of the Kinetis KL2x family. This ultra-low-power MCU is based on the ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core and is designed for cost-sensitive and battery-powered applications. It features a full-speed USB 2.0 On-the-Go (OTG) controller or a full-speed crystal-less USB 2.0 device, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring low-power USB connectivity.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-M0+ |
| Clock Speed | Up to 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| ROM | 16 KB with built-in bootloader |
| Package Type | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| Voltage Range | 1.71 to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | –40 to 105 °C |
| GPIOs | Up to 50 general-purpose input/output pins |
| ADC Channels | 16 channels (SE/DP) |
| Low Power Modes | Down to 54uA/MHz in very low power run mode, 1.96uA in VLLS3 mode (RAM + RTC retained) |
Key Features
- Full-speed USB 2.0 On-the-Go (OTG) controller or full-speed crystal-less USB 2.0 device.
- Embedded ROM with bootloader for flexible program upgrade.
- High accuracy internal voltage and clock reference.
- FlexIO to support any standard and customized serial peripheral emulation.
- Low-leakage wakeup unit and two-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) programming and debug interface.
- Four-channel asynchronous DMA controller and interrupt controller.
- One 6-channel Timer/PWM module, two 2-channel Timer/PWM modules, and one low-power timer.
- Real-time clock and periodic interrupt timer.
- Advanced flash security and 80-bit unique identification number per chip.
Applications
The MKL27Z256VLH4 is optimized for cost-sensitive and battery-powered applications, making it suitable for a variety of use cases such as:
- Portable consumer electronics.
- Wireless sensors and IoT devices.
- Medical devices requiring low power consumption.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Automotive systems where low power and reliability are critical.
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The core processor is the ARM® Cortex®-M0+.
- What is the maximum clock speed of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The maximum clock speed is up to 48 MHz.
- How much flash memory does the MKL27Z256VLH4 have?
The MKL27Z256VLH4 has 256 KB of flash memory.
- What is the package type of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The package type is 64-LQFP (10x10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch).
- What is the voltage range of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The voltage range is from 1.71 to 3.6 V.
- What are the low power modes available in the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The device supports very low power run mode down to 54uA/MHz and VLLS3 mode down to 1.96uA (RAM + RTC retained).
- Does the MKL27Z256VLH4 support USB connectivity?
Yes, it supports full-speed USB 2.0 On-the-Go (OTG) or full-speed crystal-less USB 2.0 device.
- What is the temperature range of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
The temperature range is from –40 to 105 °C.
- How many GPIOs does the MKL27Z256VLH4 have?
The device has up to 50 general-purpose input/output pins.
- What are some typical applications of the MKL27Z256VLH4?
Typical applications include portable consumer electronics, wireless sensors, medical devices, industrial automation, and automotive systems.
