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MKL27Z256VMP4

MKL27Z256VMP4

NXP USA Inc.
ARM® Cortex®-M0+ Kinetis KL2 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 48MHz 256KB (256K x 8) FLASH 64-MAPBGA (5x5)
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Overview

The MKL27Z256VMP4 is an ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller from the Kinetis KL2x family, designed for battery-operated applications requiring USB connectivity. It features 256KB of Flash and 32KB of RAM in a compact 5x5mm 64-MAPBGA package, operating at speeds up to 48MHz. A key feature is its crystal-less USB 2.0 full-speed controller, which reduces system cost and PCB footprint.

Why Choose This Part

It offers a high-density 256KB Flash memory in a very small 64-pin BGA footprint, catering to space-constrained designs. The device simplifies BOM requirements through an integrated ROM bootloader for easy firmware updates and an internal voltage reference for the 16-bit ADC.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Sensors
Utilizes very low power run modes (54uA/MHz) and multiple deep sleep states to extend battery life in remote sensing applications.
USB Human Interface Devices
The integrated USB FS 2.0 device controller supports crystal-less operation, making it ideal for compact peripherals like mice, keyboards, and game controllers.
Portable Medical Devices
Integrated 16-bit ADC and 12-bit DAC provide precise analog interfacing for health monitoring equipment in a small form factor.
Smart Home Controllers
Features FlexIO for emulating custom serial protocols and a Bit Manipulation Engine for efficient peripheral control.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 32K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals DMA, I2S, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 50
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0+
Package / Case 64-LFBGA
Data Converters A/D 16x16b; D/A 1x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 256KB (256K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-MAPBGA (5x5)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Development is supported by the NXP MCUXpresso SDK and IDE, as well as third-party tools like IAR and Keil. For hardware evaluation, the FRDM-KL27Z Freedom development board provides an easy-to-use platform with an onboard debugger and Arduino R3 header compatibility.

Also Consider

ATSAMD21G18A-MUT MCHPMicrochip Technology - A widely used 48MHz Cortex-M0+ alternative with 256KB Flash and excellent community support.

Categories

Microcontrollers > ARM Cortex-M0 / M0+ Microcontrollers > NXP Wearables & Medical > Ultra-Low Power MCUs
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