Overview
The MKE15Z128VLH7 is a 32-bit microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors, part of the Kinetis KE15Z series. This microcontroller is based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core, known for its low power consumption and high performance. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, consumer electronics, and IoT devices.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller Core | ARM Cortex-M0+ |
| Flash Memory | Up to 128 KB |
| SRAM | Up to 16 KB |
| FlexNVM | 32 KB for data flash and EEPROM emulation |
| FlexRAM | 2 KB for EEPROM emulation |
| ADC | 2 x 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channel analog inputs per module, up to 1 Msps |
| Analog Comparators | 2 x high-speed analog comparators with internal 8-bit DAC |
| Timers | 3 x Flex Timers (FTM), 1 x 16-bit Low-Power Timer (LPTMR), 1 x Programmable Delay Block (PDB), 1 x 32-bit Low-power Periodic Interrupt Timer (LPIT) |
| Clock Interfaces | 4 - 40 MHz fast external oscillator, 32 kHz slow external oscillator, 48 - 60 MHz high-accuracy internal reference clock |
| Power Management | Low-power modes: Run, Wait, Stop, VLPR, VLPW, and VLPS |
| Connectivity | 3 x low-power UART, 2 x low-power SPI, 2 x low-power I2C |
| Package | 64 LQFP (10x10x1.4 mm) |
Key Features
- Low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ core for excellent energy efficiency
- Up to 89 GPIO pins with interrupt functionality
- Touch sensing input (TSI) module
- Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) generator module and internal watchdog (WDOG)
- External watchdog monitor (EWM) module and on-chip clock loss monitoring
- Hardware debug functionality including support for simple program debugging
- Multiple power modes and clock gating for unused modules to reduce power consumption
Applications
The MKE15Z128VLH7 is suitable for various applications, including:
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Automotive systems
- Medical devices
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the MKE15Z128VLH7?
The MKE15Z128VLH7 is based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core. - How much flash memory does the MKE15Z128VLH7 have?
The MKE15Z128VLH7 has up to 128 KB of flash memory. - What are the key power management features of this microcontroller?
The microcontroller features multiple low-power modes including Run, Wait, Stop, VLPR, VLPW, and VLPS, along with clock gating for unused modules. - What types of communication interfaces are available on the MKE15Z128VLH7?
The microcontroller includes 3 x low-power UART, 2 x low-power SPI, and 2 x low-power I2C interfaces. - Does the MKE15Z128VLH7 support touch sensing?
Yes, it includes a Touch Sensing Input (TSI) module. - What is the package type and size of the MKE15Z128VLH7?
The MKE15Z128VLH7 comes in a 64 LQFP package with dimensions of 10x10x1.4 mm. - What are the key analog features of the MKE15Z128VLH7?
The microcontroller includes 2 x 12-bit ADCs with up to 16 channel analog inputs per module and 2 x high-speed analog comparators with internal 8-bit DAC. - Does the MKE15Z128VLH7 have any watchdog features?
Yes, it includes an internal watchdog (WDOG) and an external watchdog monitor (EWM) module. - How many GPIO pins does the MKE15Z128VLH7 have?
The microcontroller has up to 89 GPIO pins with interrupt functionality. - What are the clock interface options for the MKE15Z128VLH7?
The microcontroller supports a 4 - 40 MHz fast external oscillator, a 32 kHz slow external oscillator, and a 48 - 60 MHz high-accuracy internal reference clock.
