Name: Kinetis KL8x7296 MHz Secure UltraLow Power Microcontrollers MCUs based on Arm CortexM0 Core
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The Kinetis^® KL8x MCU expands on the Kinetis low-power MCU portfolio with rich security features including tamper detection, true random number generator and low-power trusted crypto engine supporting AES, DES, 3DES, SHA, RSA and ECC.

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Kinetis KL8x MCU Family

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Features

Memory

128 KB Program flash memory
96 KB SRAM
32 KB ROM with built-in bootloader
32 B Backup register
QSPI to expand program code in external high-speed serial NOR flash memory

Performance

72 MHz Arm^{^®} Cortex^®-M0+ core (with up to 96 MHz for high-speed run)

Connectivity and Communications

USB full-speed 2.0 OTG controller supporting crystal-less operation and keeping connection alive under ultra-low power modes
Three low-power UART modules
One FlexIO module supporting emulation of additional UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PWM and other serial modules, up to 32 channels
Touch sensing interface up to 16 channels

Analog Front End

One 16-bit ADC module with high accurate internal voltage reference and up to 16 channels
High-speed analog comparator containing a 6-bit DAC for programmable reference input
One 12-bit DAC module

Advanced Security

80-bit unique identification number per chip
Advanced flash security and access control
Hardware CRC module
Low-power trusted crypto engine supporting AES128/256,DES, 3DES, SHA256, RSA and ECC, with hardware DPA
True random number generator
Up to 8 active anti-tamper detection pins
Tamper detection monitoring temperature, voltage and frequency

Operating Voltage and Temperature Range

Voltage range of 1.71 V to 3.6 V
Temperature range of -40°C to 105°C

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Tuning I2C Timing In Target Mode[AN12377]

PDFApr 4, 2019Rev 1
Using FlexIO for parallel Camera Interface[AN5275]

PDFApr 18, 2016Rev 0
How to use QuadSPI on KL8x Series[AN5244]

PDFJan 17, 2016Rev 0
Kinetis^® Migration Guide: K80 - 150 MHz to KL80 - 72 MHz[AN5241]

PDFJan 14, 2016Rev 0
Emulating I2C Bus Controller by using FlexIO[AN5133]

PDFJun 18, 2015Rev 0
Emulating IRDA by Using FlexIO[AN5116]

PDFMay 8, 2015Rev 0
Emulating the I2S Bus Leader with the FlexIO Module[AN4955]

PDFApr 14, 2015Rev 1
Power Management for Kinetis L Family[AN5088]

PDFApr 1, 2015Rev 0
Low-Power Rotation Sensing with Magneto Resistive Sensors and Kinetis L MCUs[AN5047]

PDFJan 19, 2015Rev 0
Crystal-less USB operation on Kinetis MCUs[AN4905]

PDFOct 16, 2014Rev 1
Production Flash programming best practices for Kinetis K and L MCUs[AN4835]

PDFMay 2, 2014Rev 1
Cookbook for SAR ADC measurements[AN4373]

PDFApr 17, 2014Rev 1
I2C non-blocking communication[AN4803]

PDFOct 21, 2013Rev 0
Integrating a Processor Expert driver (LDD) into a non-PEx project[AN4769]

PDFAug 14, 2013Rev 0
Low-power pin sampling techniques using Kinetis L MCUs[AN4734]

PDFJul 29, 2013Rev 0
EMC design tips for Kinetis L MCUs[AN4747]

PDFJun 2, 2013Rev 0
AN4752: FreeMASTER Usage, Serial Driver Implementation – Application Note[AN4752]

PDFMay 31, 2013Rev 0
Implementing in-software flash programming on Kinetis MCUs[AN4695]

PDFApr 17, 2013Rev 0
Using Freescale USB stack to implement Audio class device[AN4665]

PDFMar 23, 2013Rev 0
I2C Bootloader Design on Kinetis L MCUs[AN4655]

PDFMar 20, 2013Rev 0
I2C driver based on interrupt and blocking mechanism for MQX[AN4652]

PDFMar 20, 2013Rev 0
USB Mass Storage Device (MSD) Host Bootloader[AN4368]

PDFDec 6, 2012Rev 1
Secure Bootloader implementation[AN4605]

PDFOct 14, 2012Rev 0
Using Kinetis Security and Flash Protection Features[AN4507]

PDFJun 17, 2012Rev 1
Using CMSIS-DSP Algorithms with MQX and Kinetis^® MCUs[AN4489]

PDFMar 20, 2012Rev 0
Using Low Power modes on Kinetis MCUs[AN4470]

PDFFeb 15, 2012Rev 0
Audio Output for Kinetis MCUs using DMA/PWM, DAC or I2S[AN4369]

PDFFeb 13, 2012Rev 0
Low-Power management with MQX RTOS on Kinetis MCUs[AN4447]

PDFJan 30, 2012Rev 0
Prototyping with Tower System MCU development board[AN4390]

PDFNov 11, 2011Rev 0
AN3796, LCD Driver Specification - Application Notes[AN3796]

PDFOct 21, 2011Rev 4
Using WinUSB with MCU integrating USB device controller[AN4378]

PDFOct 20, 2011Rev 0
USB Mass Storage Device (MSD) Bootloader[AN4379]

PDFOct 17, 2011Rev 0
AN3863, Designing Touch Sensing Electrodes - Application Notes[AN3863]

PDFJul 20, 2011Rev 4
Writing Touch Sensing Software Using TSI Module[AN4330]

PDFJul 12, 2011Rev 0

Kinetis KL82 Microcontroller: 72MHz Cortex-M0+ 128KB Flash (64-121 pin)[KL82P121M72SF0]

PDFDec 20, 2016Rev 4
Kinetis^® KL81: 72 MHz Arm^® Cortex^®-M0+ with 128 KB Flash[KL81P121M72SF0]

PDFJun 1, 2016Rev 3

Mask Set Errata for Mask 0N51R[KINETIS_L_0N51R]

PDFApr 27, 2020Rev 03 APR 2020

Kinetis^® KL8x MCU Family - Fact Sheet[KNTSKL8XFS]Featured

PDFNov 3, 2015Rev 0

KL82 Sub-Family Reference Manual[KL82P121M72SF0RM]

PDFSep 27, 2016Rev 3
Kinetis^® KL81 Sub-Family Reference Manual[KL81P121M72SF0RM]

PDFJun 30, 2016Rev 3

TWR-KL82Z72M User's Guide[TWRKL82Z72MUG]

PDFAug 1, 2016Rev 1

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Symbols and Footprints
Kinetis^® Symbols, Footprints and Models

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