FRDM-KL27Z
Overview
The FRDM-KL27Z is a development platform for the Kinetis KL17 and KL27 series microcontrollers, featuring an ARM Cortex-M0+ core running at up to 48 MHz. It provides 64 KB of Flash and 16 KB of RAM, packaged in an Arduino R3 compatible form factor for rapid prototyping. The board includes on-board sensors, a capacitive touch slider, and the OpenSDA debug interface for easy programming and debugging.
Why Choose This Part
The board offers flexible power options including USB, external source, or coin cell, making it ideal for testing real-world battery life. Its Arduino R3 pin layout provides access to a vast ecosystem of shields, while the integrated OpenSDA interface eliminates the need for an external debugger. Power-measurement access points allow for precise characterization of low-power software routines during development.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To begin, connect the board to a PC via the OpenSDA USB port to access the virtual serial port and CMSIS-DAP debugger. It is fully supported by MCUXpresso IDE, IAR Embedded Workbench, and Keil MDK. You can find example code and SDKs within the NXP MCUXpresso SDK builder specifically configured for the KL27Z hardware.
Also Consider
NXP Semiconductors
- A similar Freedom board featuring the KL25 MCU with integrated USB Full-Speed controller and similar low-power capabilities.
