72 MHz Cortex-M4 with 64 KB Flash — what this chip is and where it fits
The NXP MK10DX64VLH7 is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller clocked at 72 MHz. It carries 64 KB of Flash program memory, 16 KB of RAM, and 2 KB of EEPROM on-chip. The 64-LQFP package (10x10 mm) keeps the board footprint tight for industrial control panels or compact sensor nodes. The Cortex-M4 core includes a single-cycle multiply-accumulate and hardware divide, which helps with PID loops or FFT calculations common in drive and instrumentation applications. An internal oscillator trims the need for an external crystal in many designs, though the oscillator type is listed as internal. Operating temperature spans -40°C to 105°C, so this part is at home in outdoor telecom cabinets, factory-floor motor drives, or under-hood automotive auxiliary modules — not just benign indoor gear.
Peripherals and connectivity — what the I/O map buys you
Serial connectivity covers I²C, SPI, UART/USART, and IrDA — enough for a multi-sensor node talking to a host PLC or a local HMI. The 26-channel 16-bit ADC and single 12-bit DAC handle analog inputs and a control-voltage output without external converters.
Supply voltage and logic compatibility
The supply range is 1.71 V to 3.6 V. The internal POR and LVD peripherals handle brown-out detection without external supervisory ICs.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
The MK10DX64VLH7 carries an active lifecycle status — no last-time-buy or obsolescence risk on the horizon. It is ROHS3 compliant, so no conflict with current environmental directives. For a production BOM or a repair-stock line, this part is safe to specify into new designs.