MK20DX256VLH7 - Kinetis K20 72MHz Cortex-M4 MCU | 256KB Flash
N.º de pieza: MK20DX256VLH7 ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.85 | $12,85 |
| 10 | $11.52 | $115,20 |
| 100 | $9.84 | $984,00 |
| 500 | $8.65 | $4.325,00 |
| 1.000 | $7.42 | $7.420,00 |
MK20DX256VLH7 Descripción general
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip processor that integrates a CPU core, memory (Flash and RAM), peripherals, and I/O into one device. The K20 sits in the hierarchy: ARM Cortex-M4 core -> Kinetis K-series MCU -> 32-bit microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. Cortex-M4 specifically adds single-precision floating-point, MAC instructions, and DSP extensions, making it well-suited to mixed control-and-signal-processing tasks.
Key features of the MK20DX256VLH7 include a 72 MHz maximum CPU frequency with FPU and DSP, 256 KB Flash organized as 256K x 8, and 64 KB SRAM. Peripherals include a full-speed USB device controller with on-chip transceiver, multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports, 12-bit ADC and 12-bit DAC, FlexTimer modules, low-power modes with wake-up, and an operating voltage range tailored for 3.3 V systems. The LQFP-64 footprint simplifies two-layer PCB assembly compared to BGA alternatives.
The K20 architecture pairs an ARM Cortex-M4 core with NXP's peripheral bus and low-leakage wake-up unit, allowing fast wake from VLLS modes. The full-speed USB device controller with on-chip PHY eliminates external transceiver components, reducing BOM cost for USB-equipped designs.
Typical applications include USB peripherals (HID, CDC, MSD), human-machine interface panels, low-end audio processing, motor control loops, and industrial sensor nodes. Engineers select this MCU when they need Cortex-M4 DSP performance, integrated USB, and enough flash/RAM for a real-time OS or USB stack without moving to a higher-cost K60/K64 part.
When designing, pay attention to decoupling: place 0.1 uF and bulk capacitors near all VDD/VSS pairs, follow NXP's recommended crystal layout for the 32.768 kHz RTC oscillator, and ensure the USB DP/DN trace impedance matches 90 ohm differential for Full-Speed compliance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, verified drop-in alternatives (MK20DX128VLH5, MK22FN256VLH12), and practical design notes not collected in the NXP datasheet alone.
Alternativas directas para MK20DX256VLH7 — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.
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MK20DX256VLH7 Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 256 KB (256K x 8) |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| USB Controller | Full-Speed USB Device with on-chip transceiver |
| ADC | 12-bit |
| DAC | 12-bit |
| Encapsulado | 64-pin LQFP (10x10 mm) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +105C |
| Nivel MSL | 3 |
| Estado RoHS | Compliant |
| Sub-Family | Kinetis K20 |
| Series | K20_72 |
Configuración de pines de MK20DX256VLH7
| Pin 1 | PTE0 — GPIO, UART1_TX, TPM1_CH1 |
| Pin 2 | PTE1 — GPIO, UART1_RX, TPMI_CH0 |
| Pin 3 | PTE2 — GPIO, SPI1_MISO |
| Pin 4 | PTE3 — GPIO, SPI1_MOSI |
| Pin 5 | PTE4 — GPIO, SPI1_SCK |
| Pin 6 | PTE5 — GPIO, SPI1_PCS0 |
| Pin 7 | PTE6 — GPIO |
| Pin 8 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 10 | USB0_DP — USB Data Plus |
| Pin 11 | USB0_DM — USB Data Minus |
| Pin 12 | VOUT33 — USB regulator output (3.3V) |
| Pin 13 | VREGIN — USB regulator input |
| Pin 14 | PTA16 — GPIO, SPI0_PCS0 |
| Pin 15 | PTA17 — GPIO, SPI0_SCK |
| Pin 16 | PTA18 — GPIO, SPI0_MOSI |
| Pin 17 | PTA19 — GPIO, SPI0_MISO |
| Pin 18 | PTA20 — GPIO |
| Pin 19 | PTA21 — GPIO |
| Pin 20 | PTA22 — GPIO |
| Pin 21 | PTA23 — GPIO |
| Pin 22 | PTA24 — GPIO |
| Pin 23 | PTA25 — GPIO |
| Pin 24 | PTA26 — GPIO |
| Pin 25 | PTA27 — GPIO |
| Pin 26 | PTA28 — GPIO |
| Pin 27 | PTA29 — GPIO |
| Pin 28 | PTA30 — GPIO |
| Pin 29 | PTA31 — GPIO |
| Pin 30 | PTB0 — GPIO, I2C0_SCL |
| Pin 31 | PTB1 — GPIO, I2C0_SDA |
| Pin 32 | PTB2 — GPIO, I2C0_SCL |
| Pin 33 | PTB3 — GPIO, I2C0_SDA |
| Pin 34 | PTB4 — GPIO |
| Pin 35 | PTB5 — GPIO |
| Pin 36 | PTB6 — GPIO |
| Pin 37 | PTB7 — GPIO |
| Pin 38 | PTB8 — GPIO |
| Pin 39 | PTB9 — GPIO |
| Pin 40 | PTB10 — GPIO |
| Pin 41 | PTB11 — GPIO |
| Pin 42 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 43 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 44 | PTC0 — GPIO, EXTRG_IN |
| Pin 45 | PTC1 — GPIO, TPM0_CH0 |
| Pin 46 | PTC2 — GPIO, TPM0_CH1 |
| Pin 47 | PTC3 — GPIO, TPM0_CH2 |
| Pin 48 | PTC4 — GPIO, TPM0_CH3 |
| Pin 49 | PTC5 — GPIO |
| Pin 50 | PTC6 — GPIO |
| Pin 51 | PTC7 — GPIO |
| Pin 52 | PTC8 — GPIO |
| Pin 53 | PTC9 — GPIO |
| Pin 54 | PTC10 — GPIO |
| Pin 55 | PTC11 — GPIO |
| Pin 56 | PTC12 — GPIO |
| Pin 57 | PTC13 — GPIO |
| Pin 58 | PTC14 — GPIO |
| Pin 59 | PTC15 — GPIO |
| Pin 60 | PTD0 — GPIO |
| Pin 61 | PTD1 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | PTD2 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | PTD3 — GPIO |
| Pin 64 | PTD4 — GPIO |
Aplicaciones típicas
MK20DX256VLH7 es adecuado para 7 aplicacións: USB Human Interface Device (HID), Industrial Sensor Node with USB Diagnostics, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel, Low-End Audio Processing, Brushless DC Motor Control, USB Communications Device Class (CDC) Bridge, Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node.
USB Human Interface Device (HID)
The MK20DX256VLH7's integrated full-speed USB 2.0 device controller with on-chip transceiver and 256 KB of flash make it an ideal host for USB HID class devices such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, and custom input peripherals. The on-chip PHY eliminates external transceiver cost, while 64 KB SRAM comfortably buffers HID reports and descriptor structures. At 72 MHz with Cortex-M4 DSP, the device handles polling intervals as tight as 1 ms without CPU strain, leaving headroom for application logic, debouncing, and LED matrix driving. Place 90 ohm differential routing on DP/DN traces and place a ferrite bead on VBUS to meet USB 2.0 FS compliance.
Recomendado
Industrial Sensor Node with USB Diagnostics
The MK20DX256VLH7's 12-bit ADC, 256 KB flash, and full-speed USB device port allow engineers to build industrial sensor nodes that stream measurements over USB CDC virtual COM port. The 64-pin LQFP footprint simplifies two-layer PCB assembly and the -40C to +105C operating range covers most industrial enclosures. Engineers can implement a real-time control loop on Cortex-M4 DSP while exposing diagnostic data over USB. Use the on-chip 12-bit DAC for 4-20 mA loop excitation or sensor calibration. Verify VDD decoupling with 100 nF + 10 uF bulk capacitors near the MCU supply pins.
Recomendado
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panel
The MK20DX256VLH7's 72 MHz Cortex-M4 with FPU and 256 KB flash supports small TFT LCD driving, touch scanning, and USB update interfaces in HMI panels. Use the integrated 12-bit ADC for touch sensing via resistive touchscreens, and FlexTimer/PWM modules for backlight dimming. The 64-LQFP package exposes enough GPIO for parallel LCD data plus capacitive touch I2C expansion. USB device mode enables firmware updates without JTAG. Implement a lightweight GUI library in flash with the Cortex-M4 hardware multiplier accelerating rendering.
Recomendado
Low-End Audio Processing
The MK20DX256VLH7's Cortex-M4 DSP extensions enable basic audio effects, equalization, and USB audio class streaming in low-end audio peripherals. The 12-bit DAC outputs audio directly to amplifiers, while the 256 KB flash stores DSP coefficients and small WAV samples. At 72 MHz, the device runs simple biquad filters, dynamic range compression, and USB Audio Class 1.0 streaming at 48 kHz mono. This suits headphone amplifiers, USB speakers, and intercom panels. Add an external I2S codec for higher fidelity playback.
Recomendado
Brushless DC Motor Control
The MK20DX256VLH7 drives BLDC motors via its FlexTimer/PWM modules, 12-bit ADC for back-EMF sensing, and Cortex-M4 DSP for field-oriented control math. The 256 KB flash holds sensor or sensorless FOC algorithms, and the 72 MHz clock achieves switching frequencies up to ~20 kHz with control loop periods below 50 us. Use the integrated 12-bit DAC for reference voltage generation and the on-chip comparator for hardware overcurrent protection. The 64-LQFP package exposes enough GPIO for three-phase gate drivers plus UART/USB diagnostics.
Recomendado
USB Communications Device Class (CDC) Bridge
The MK20DX256VLH7's full-speed USB and three UART modules make it a natural choice for USB-to-UART bridge designs that replace FTDI-style chips with vendor-customized firmware. The 256 KB flash supports the USB CDC stack plus protocol conversion logic, while the 64 KB SRAM buffers CDC-to-UART data. Implement RS-232/RS-485 protocol translation, Modbus RTU bridging, or proprietary command framing on the Cortex-M4 DSP. The 64-LQFP package and industrial temperature range support embedded gateway designs.
Recomendado
Battery-Powered IoT Edge Node
The MK20DX256VLH7's VLLS0 low-leakage stop mode, wide 1.71 V to 3.6 V supply range, and 72 MHz Cortex-M4 with FPU fit battery-powered IoT edge nodes that wake periodically to read sensors and transmit over USB or UART. The 64 KB SRAM with RTC retention keeps state across deep-sleep cycles. Use USB device mode for tethered configuration or charging, and the 12-bit ADC for battery voltage monitoring. Add an external buck-boost regulator for Li-ion operation across the full discharge curve.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | MK20DX128VLH5 | MK22FN256VLH12 | MK30DX256VLH7 | MK22FN128VLH10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-LQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 72 MHz | 50 MHz | 120 MHz | 72 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB | 128 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 128 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 32 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB |
| USB Controller | Full-Speed Device + on-chip PHY | Full-Speed Device + on-chip PHY | Full-Speed Device + on-chip PHY | Full-Speed Device + on-chip PHY | Full-Speed Device + on-chip PHY |
| Sub-Family | Kinetis K20 | Kinetis K20 | Kinetis K22 | Kinetis K30 | Kinetis K22 |
Diferenciadores clave
- Full-speed USB device with on-chip PHY (frente a MK20DX128VLH5)
- 72 MHz CPU speed for K20 family (frente a MK22FN128VLH10)
- K20 sub-family with mature software support (frente a MK22FN256VLH12)
Notas de diseño
Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to every VDD/VSS pin pair on the 64-LQFP package. Add a single 4.7 uF to 10 uF bulk capacitor near the MCU supply pins to handle switching transients. For USB applications, add a ferrite bead on VBUS and ensure the DP/DN traces are routed as a 90 ohm differential pair with characteristic impedance control. Keep the 32.768 kHz RTC crystal traces short and surrounded by ground pour per NXP reference designs.
The MK20DX256VLH7 has multiple power domains including VDD, VDDINT (internally regulated), VBAT, and VREGIN for USB. Use a 2.2 uF capacitor on VOUT33 to stabilize the internal USB 3.3 V regulator. Place a low-ESR 1 uF to 4.7 uF capacitor at the VREGIN pin when 5 V USB VBUS is supplied. The MCU operates from 1.71 V to 3.6 V; ensure your LDO or DC-DC can supply the peak transient currents during flash programming operations.
Do not exceed the maximum ESD rating on USB DP/DN pins. Add an external USBLC6-2SC6 or similar TVS array if the device will be hot-plugged. When migrating from MK20DX128VLH5 to MK20DX256VLH7, verify boot configuration pins and clock source defaults remain compatible. The 'VLH7' suffix designates 64-LQFP; 'VLK7' would be a different package. Confirm the bootloader chip on PJRC Teensy derivatives is correctly matched to the host MCU variant.
