The NXP MKL16Z64VLH4R is a Kinetis KL1-series 32-bit MCU built around an ARM Cortex-M0+ core clocked at 48 MHz. That clock rate, paired with a single-cycle multiply and a two-stage pipeline, delivers enough throughput for real-time control loops — think brushless DC motor commutation or a PID loop in a pump controller — without needing a Cortex-M4's DSP extension. The 64 KB Flash and 8 KB SRAM (8K x 8) limit firmware to a single-application image with modest data buffers; an RTOS with multiple stacks will eat into that 8 KB quickly, so bare-metal or a lightweight scheduler is the practical fit. The 54 general-purpose I/O lines, mapped through a 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) package, give enough pins to capture a quadrature encoder, drive a small TFT parallel interface, and still have room for a handful of pushbuttons and LEDs.
NXP MKL16Z64VLH4R Kinetis KL1 MCU, ARM Cortex-M0+, 48 MHz
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NXP Kinetis KL1 series, ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit MCU, 64 KB Flash, 8 KB SRAM, 48 MHz, 54 I/O, 16-bit A/D, 12-bit D/A, 1.71–3.6 V, -40 to 105 °C, 64-LQFP.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Kinetis KL1 |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Oscillator type | Internal |
| Program memory type | FLASH |
| Voltage - supply (Vcc (Vdd)) | 1.71V ~ 3.6V |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| Speed | 48MHz |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| RAM size | 8K x 8 |
| Core size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Peripherals | Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I²S, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT |
| Connectivity | I²C, LINbus, SPI, TSI, UART/USART |
| Number of i (O) | 54 |
| Core processor | ARM® Cortex®-M0+ |
| Case | 64-LQFP |
| Data converters | A/D - 16bit; D/A - 12bit |
| Program memory size | 64KB (64K x 8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MKL16Z64VLH4R's core speed?
The MKL16Z64VLH4R runs at 48 MHz on its ARM Cortex-M0+ core.
What is the operating temperature range for MKL16Z64VLH4R?
The MKL16Z64VLH4R is rated for -40 to 105 °C, covering industrial and extended-temperature environments.