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The internal oscillator is rated for operation, but if you need a precise baud rate for UART or LIN, plan to use an external crystal — the internal RC drifts with temperature. ## On-chip data converters — 16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC The 16-bit ADC can sample up to 16 single-ended channels (or 8 differential pairs) at up to 1 Msps, enough for most sensor-conditioning tasks (thermocouple, strain gauge, current shunt). The 12-bit DAC is a single-output channel that can drive an external amplifier or a comparator reference. If your application needs simultaneous sampling on two channels, the ADC has a single sample-and-hold — you will need an external sample-and-hold or accept sequential conversion. The DAC output is unbuffered; load it with a high-impedance input or add an op-amp buffer. ## Connectivity and peripherals — I²C, SPI, UART, LIN, TSI The MKL16Z128VFM4 includes one I²C, one SPI, two UART modules (one with LIN support), and a touch-sensing interface (TSI). The TSI block can drive up to 16 capacitive touch electrodes without external components — useful for membrane-replacement buttons on appliance or control-panel PCBs. The DMA controller can offload peripheral-to-memory transfers (ADC results to RAM, UART RX to buffer) without CPU intervention, freeing the core for control loops. The I²S peripheral is present for audio or serial data streaming, though the 48 MHz core limits sample rates to about 48 kHz at 16-bit stereo.","metaTitle":"NXP MKL16Z128VFM4 Kinetis KL1 MCU, 48 MHz Cortex-M0+, 128 KB Flash","metaDescription":"NXP MKL16Z128VFM4 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU, 48 MHz, 128 KB Flash, 16 KB RAM, 28 I/O, 1.71-3.6 V, -40 to 105 °C, 32-HVQFN. Active, ROHS3. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Kinetis KL1","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Microcontrollers & Processors (MCU / MPU / DSP)"],"specifications":{"Speed":"48MHz","title":"MKL16Z128VFM4","Series":"Kinetis KL1","Package":"Tray","RAM Size":"16K x 8","Core Size":"32-Bit Single-Core","Peripherals":"Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I²S, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT","description":"IC MCU 32BIT 128KB FLASH 32QFN","Connectivity":"I²C, LINbus, SPI, TSI, UART/USART","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount, Wettable Flank","Number of I/O":"28","Core Processor":"ARM® Cortex®-M0+","Package / Case":"32-VFQFN Exposed Pad","Data Converters":"A/D - 16bit; D/A - 12bit","Oscillator Type":"Internal","Base Product Number":"MKL16Z128","Program Memory Size":"128KB (128K x 8)","Program Memory Type":"FLASH","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C (TA)","Supplier Device Package":"32-HVQFN (5x5)","Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd)":"1.71V ~ 3.6V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$6.1300","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$6.13000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.78900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":80,"price":"$3.92400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":490,"price":"$3.84153","currency":"USD"},{"qty":980,"price":"$3.23984","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2450,"price":"$3.07786","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/c898eed72126061c754dccd062ff3d68.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/MKL16Z128VFM4/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the operating voltage range of MKL16Z128VFM4?","answer":"The supply range is 1.71 V to 3.6 V. The I/O are not 5 V tolerant."},{"question":"Is MKL16Z128VFM4 compatible with 3.3 V logic?","answer":"Yes, the digital I/O are 3.3 V logic. Use level shifters for 5 V interfaces."},{"question":"What is a replacement or equivalent for MKL16Z128VFM4?","answer":"Pin-compatible Flash-density variants in the same KL1 family (MKL16Z64VFM4, MKL16Z32VFM4) are drop-in alternatives if the firmware fits the smaller memory. No official second-source alternate exists outside the Kinetis family."},{"question":"What is the datasheet for MKL16Z128VFM4?","answer":"The NXP Kinetis KL1 series reference manual and datasheet cover the full register map, electrical characteristics, and package drawing. The base product number is MKL16Z128."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/nxp-usa-inc/MKL16Z128VFM4","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/nxp-usa-inc/MKL16Z128VFM4 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:51:14.863Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:51:14.863Z","indexable":true}}