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MK20DX256VLQ10

MK20DX256VLQ10

NXP Semiconductors
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU KINETIS 256K FLEX
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Overview

The MK20DX256VLQ10 is a high-performance Kinetis K20 series microcontroller powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 core running at 100MHz. It features 256KB of Flash, 4KB of EEPROM, and 128KB of RAM, making it suitable for applications requiring significant memory overhead and high-speed processing.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU provides a highly integrated analog front-end including PGAs and a dedicated voltage reference, reducing external component count. The inclusion of 4KB of dedicated EEPROM alongside 256KB of Flash allows for reliable non-volatile data storage without complex wear-leveling algorithms.

Applications

Industrial Control Systems
Utilizes the CANbus interface and 100 I/O pins for robust communication and hardware interfacing in factory environments.
Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Leverages the hardware Touch Sensing Interface (TSI) for implementing capacitive touch buttons and sliders.
USB Peripherals
Employs the integrated USB OTG controller for high-speed data exchange in PC peripherals or mobile accessories.
Precision Instrumentation
Uses the internal Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) and Transimpedance Amplifiers to interface with low-level analog sensors.

Key Specifications

Speed 100MHz
RAM Size 64K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
EEPROM Size 4K x 8
Peripherals DMA, I2S, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, EBI/EMI, I2C, IrDA, SD, SPI, UART/USART, USB, USB OTG
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 100
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Package / Case 144-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 42x16b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 256KB (256K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 144-LQFP (20x20)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Development is supported by the NXP MCUXpresso software suite and the Kinetis Design Studio IDE. For rapid prototyping, engineers often use the FRDM-K20D50M Freedom development board, though hardware debuggers like the J-Link or P&E Multilink are recommended for the VLQ10 package's advanced features.

MK20DX256 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Speed EEPROM Size Connectivity I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Stock
MK20DX256VLQ10 (this part) 100M 4K CANbus, EBI/EMI, I.. 100 LQFP-144 A/D 42x16b; D/A 2x.. 249
MK20DX256VLH7 (NXP) 72M 2K CANbus, EBI/EMI, I.. 40 LQFP-64 A/D 24x16b; D/A 1x.. 1,007
MK20DX256VLL10 (NXP USA Inc.) 100M 4K CANbus, EBI/EMI, I.. 66 LQFP-100 A/D 33x16b; D/A 1x.. 1,896

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