KL0x: Kinetis® KL0x-48 MHz, Entry-Level Ultra-Low Power Microcontrollers (MCUs) based on Arm® Cortex®-M0+ Core
Overview
Features
Features
Ultra-Low-Power
- Next-generation 32-bit Cortex-M0+ core: 2x more CoreMark/mA than the closest 8/16-bit architecture
- Single-cycle fast I/O access port facilitates bit banging and software protocol emulation, keeping an 8-bit look and feel
- Multiple flexible low-power modes, including new compute clocking option which reduces dynamic power by placing peripherals in an asynchronous stop mode
- LPUART, SPI, I2C, ADC, DAC, LP timer and DMA support low-power mode operation without waking up the core
Memory
- Up to 32 KB flash with 64-byte flash cache, up to 4 KB RAM
- Security circuitry to prevent unauthorized access to RAM and flash contents
- 8 KB ROM and built-in bootloader simplifies the effort to program MCU and allows for easy flash upgrades
Performance
- Cortex-M0+ core, 48 MHz core frequency over full voltage and temperature range (-40C to +105C)
- Bit manipulation engine for improved bit handling of peripheral modules
- Thumb instruction set combines high code density with 32-bit performance
- Up to 4-ch. DMA for peripheral and memory servicing with reduced CPU loading and faster system throughput
- Independent-clocked COP guards against clock skew or code runaway for fail-safe applications
Mixed-Signal
- 12-bit ADC with configurable resolution, sample time and conversion speed/power
- Integrated temperature sensor
- High-speed comparator with internal 6-bit DAC
- 12-bit DAC with DMA support
Timing and Control
- One 6-ch. and one 2-ch. 16-bit low-power timer PWM modules with DMA support
- 2-ch., 32-bit periodic interrupt timer provides time base for RTOS task schedule or trigger source for ADC conversion
- Low-power timer allows operation in all power modes except for VLLS0
- Real-time clock with calendar
Human-Machine Interface
- Capacitive touch sense interface supports up to 16 external electrodes and DMA data transfer
- GPIO with pin interrupt support, DMA request capability and other pin control options
Connectivity and Communications
- I2C with DMA support, up to 100 kbps and compatible with SMBus V2 features
- LPUART and SPI with DMA support
Development Boards and Designs
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Target Applications
Automotive
- Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Small Engine Control
Industrial
- Air Conditioning (AC)
- Electricity Grid and Distribution
- Gas Meter
- Hearing Health
- Heat Metering
- Motion Control and Robotics
- Motor Drives
- Smart Power Socket and Light Switch
- Surround View
- Water Meter
Mobile
Smart City
Smart Home
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Get Started
Get Started with the Freedom Development Platforms
Get started on your Kinetis KL0x design today with one of several Freedom development platforms.
Read the document below to understand the differences in each of the platforms.
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