Overview
The MKV10Z16VLF7 is a microcontroller from the Kinetis V Series KV10 family, manufactured by NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale Semiconductor). This MCU is built on the Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core, operating at a frequency of 75 MHz. It is designed to provide high performance and cost competitiveness, particularly for applications such as 3-phase sensorless BLDC (Brushless DC) and PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) motor control. The device features hardware square root and divide capabilities, enhancing its mathematical performance by 27% compared to similar MCUs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Arm Cortex-M0+ | 75 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Program Flash | 16 KB |
| SRAM | SRAM | 8 KB |
| Package | 48-pin LQFP | 7 x 7 x 1.4 mm, Pitch 0.5 mm |
| Voltage Range | Operating Voltage | 1.71 to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | Ambient Temperature | -40 to 105°C |
| Communication Interfaces | SPI, I2C, UART | One 16-bit SPI, One I2C, Two UART |
| Timers | FlexTimers, Low-Power Timer | One 6-channel FTM, Two 2-channel FTM, 16-bit LPTMR |
| Analog Modules | ADC, DAC, Analog Comparator | Two 16-bit SAR ADCs, 12-bit DAC, Analog Comparator with 6-bit DAC |
| Security and Integrity | Unique ID, CRC Module | 80-bit unique ID, Hardware CRC module |
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: Arm Cortex-M0+ core running at 75 MHz with hardware square root and divide capabilities.
- Memory and Storage: Up to 16 KB of program flash memory and 8 KB of SRAM.
- Communication Interfaces: One 16-bit SPI module, one I2C module, and two UART modules.
- Timers and Counters: One 6-channel FlexTimer (FTM) for motor control/general purpose, two 2-channel FTM with quadrature decoder functionality, and a 16-bit low-power timer (LPTMR).
- Analog Modules: Two 16-bit SAR ADCs, a 12-bit DAC, and an analog comparator with a 6-bit DAC.
- Security and Integrity: 80-bit unique identification (ID) number per chip and a hardware CRC module.
- Power Management: Nine low-power modes to optimize power consumption based on application requirements.
- Development Tools: Comprehensive enablement suite including reference designs, software libraries, and powerful motor configuration tools.
Applications
- Motor Control: Ideal for 3-phase sensorless BLDC and PMSM motor control applications.
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for various industrial automation tasks requiring high performance and low power consumption.
- Consumer Electronics: Can be used in consumer electronics that require efficient and reliable microcontroller solutions.
- Automotive Systems: Applicable in automotive systems that demand robust and high-performance microcontrollers.
- IoT Devices: Suitable for IoT devices that require low power consumption and high performance.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the MKV10Z16VLF7 microcontroller?
The MKV10Z16VLF7 is based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ core.
- What is the operating frequency of the MKV10Z16VLF7?
The operating frequency is 75 MHz.
- How much flash memory and SRAM does the MKV10Z16VLF7 have?
The device has 16 KB of program flash memory and 8 KB of SRAM.
- What communication interfaces are available on the MKV10Z16VLF7?
The device includes one 16-bit SPI module, one I2C module, and two UART modules.
- What are the key analog modules available on this MCU?
The device features two 16-bit SAR ADCs, a 12-bit DAC, and an analog comparator with a 6-bit DAC.
- What is the voltage range for the MKV10Z16VLF7?
The operating voltage range is from 1.71 to 3.6 V.
- What is the temperature range for the MKV10Z16VLF7?
The ambient temperature range is from -40 to 105°C.
- What security features does the MKV10Z16VLF7 have?
The device includes an 80-bit unique identification (ID) number per chip and a hardware CRC module.
- What are the power management capabilities of the MKV10Z16VLF7?
The device has nine low-power modes to optimize power consumption based on application requirements.
- What development tools are available for the MKV10Z16VLF7?
A comprehensive enablement suite including reference designs, software libraries, and powerful motor configuration tools is available.
