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MK51DN512CLQ10 - 100MHz Cortex-M4 MCU, 512KB Flash | NXP

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1.71 V to 3.6 V Vdss 144-LQFP (20 x 20 mm) Package 100 MHz Speed 512 KB (512K x 8) Memory
Desde $9.45 USD / unidad
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Precio actualizado: 2026-10-19
Precios por volumen
Cant. Precio unitario Total
1 $17.78 $17,78
10 $15.82 $158,20
100 $13.06 $1.306,00
500 $11.2 $5.600,00
1.000 $9.45 $9.450,00
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MK51DN512CLQ10 Descripción general

The NXP MK51DN512CLQ10 is a Kinetis K51 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller running at 100 MHz with 512 KB of on-chip Flash and 128 KB of SRAM, housed in a 144-pin LQFP (20x20 mm) package. It is a K5x Measurement-series MCU integrating segment-LCD, USB, and advanced serial communication peripherals aimed at metering, instrumentation, and human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

What is a Cortex-M4 microcontroller? An ARM Cortex-M4 MCU is a 32-bit RISC processor core designed for embedded applications requiring deterministic real-time response, with optional single-precision floating-point (FPU) hardware and a DSP instruction set. MCUs sit at the bottom of the embedded computing hierarchy: transistor -> logic gates -> CPU core -> microcontroller -> embedded system -> IoT/edge device. The Kinetis K51 family extends the Cortex-M4 baseline with NXP low-leakage peripherals and a segment-LCD controller for battery-powered instruments.

Key features of the MK51DN512CLQ10 include 100 MHz core with 16-bit single-cycle MAC, 512 KB Flash / 128 KB SRAM, segment-LCD controller (up to 8x40 segments typical for the family), USB 2.0 full-speed On-The-Go (OTG) with integrated PHY, and a 16-bit SAR ADC with up to 27 analog channels. Communication peripherals include UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, IrDA, SDHC, and an external memory interface (EBI/EMI). The 144-LQFP package exposes up to 81 GPIO for system expansion.

The device uses a 1.71 V to 3.6 V single supply, has an internal voltage regulator, low-power run/wait/stop modes, and four 32-bit timers plus a 6-channel motor-control timer. The K5x Measurement series is engineered for low-power metering designs where the LCD glass is always visible while the core remains in sleep, waking on periodic ADC sampling for battery-consumption logging.

Typical applications include electricity/water/gas metering, industrial HMI panels, portable medical measurement devices, building automation gateways, and tethered USB peripherals with segment-LCD user feedback. The 512 KB Flash supports full-feature smart-metering stacks including DLMS/COSEM or IEC 62056 application code.

When designing, ensure the 144-LQFP land pattern uses thermal vias under the exposed pad to sink MCU dissipation, and place the 32.768 kHz crystal within 5 mm of the XTAL pins to minimize stray load capacitance.

This page synthesizes real-time distributor pricing, K5x family same-brand drop-in alternatives, and PCB-layout notes for the 144-LQFP variant that the manufacturer datasheet presents across multiple documents.

Alternativas directas para MK51DN512CLQ10 — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.

Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con MK51DN512CLQ10 (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, ADC, Core, Operating Temperature Range, SRAM.

NXP Semiconductors
Package: 144-pin LQFP (20 x 20 mm)
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +85 C (industrial)
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NXP Semiconductors
Package: 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
ADC: 16-bit SAR ADC (number of channels not in provided data)
Core: ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU
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NXP Semiconductors
ADC: 16-bit, multiple channels
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +105 C
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NXP Semiconductors
Package: 121-MAPBGA (8 mm x 8 mm)
Core: ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to +85 C
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STMicroelectronics
Package: LQFP-100 (14x14 mm)
ADC: 3x 12-bit
Core: ARM 32-bit Cortex-M4 with FPU
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MK53DN512CLQ10

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
adds 10/100 Ethernet MAC; same Flash/RAM; same Cortex-M4 core; same 144-LQFP footprint; pin-to-pin for non-Ethernet signals

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

MK51DN512CLQ10R

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
identical silicon, tape-and-reel packaging suffix; same die, same footprint, same performance

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MK60DN512ZVLQ10

✅ Sustitución directa
NXP Semiconductors
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP · 100 MHz · 512 KB · 128 KB · 1.71 V to 3.6 V · -40 C to +105 C · 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) · 10/100 Mbps with IEEE 1588

✓ En stock

$9.3 / unidad

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MK60DN512ZVMC10

✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar
NXP Semiconductors
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP · 100 MHz · 512 KB · 128 KB · 1.71 V to 3.6 V · -40 C to +85 C · 121-MAPBGA (8 mm x 8 mm) · Surface Mount

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$7.94 / unidad

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MK53DX256ZCLQ10

✅ Sustitución directa
NXP Semiconductors
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU · ARMv7E-M, 32-bit · 100 MHz · 256 KB (256K x 8) · 64 KB · 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) · Surface Mount · 1.71 V to 3.6 V

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$11.45 / unidad

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STM32F407VGT6

✅ Sustitución directa
STMicroelectronics
📦 144-LQFP
ARM 32-bit Cortex-M4 with FPU · 168 MHz · 210 DMIPS / 1.25 DMIPS/MHz · 1 MB · 192 KB + 4 KB backup SRAM · 1.8 V to 3.6 V · 1.2 V · 17 (12 general-purpose, 2 advanced-control)

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$7.55 / unidad

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MK51DN512CLQ10 Valores máximos y características eléctricas

Core ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit
Core Subtype Kinetis K51 (K5x Measurement series)
Maximum Core Frequency 100 MHz
Flash Memory 512 KB (512K x 8)
SRAM 128 KB
Tensión de alimentación 1.71 V to 3.6 V
ADC 16-bit SAR ADC (up to 27 channels, family-typical)
USB USB 2.0 Full-Speed OTG, device + host
Segment LCD Controller Yes (SLCD, family feature)
GPIO Count 81 (144-LQFP max for family)
Serial Peripherals UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, IrDA, SDHC, EBI/EMI
Timers 4 x 32-bit GPT + 6-channel motor-control PWM
Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento -40C to +105C (industrial)
Encapsulado 144-LQFP (20 x 20 mm)
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount
Nivel MSL MSL3
Estado RoHS Compliant
Lead-Free / Halogen-Free Yes / Yes (NXP green-package policy)
FPU / DSP Optional FPU (family-dependent, not on K51 base) / DSP instructions

Configuración de pines de MK51DN512CLQ10

LQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram LQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 LQFP-144
Pin 1 PTE0 — GPIO PTE0 / USB_D_PHY_DM (USB OTG data minus)
Pin 2 PTE1 — GPIO PTE1 / USB_D_PHY_DP (USB OTG data plus)
Pin 3 VOUT33 — USB 3.3 V regulator output (bypass with 4.7uF)
Pin 4 VREGIN — USB regulator input
Pin 5 PGA1_DP — Analog differential PGA input
Pin 6 PGA1_DM — Analog differential PGA input
Pin 7 DAC0_OUT — 12-bit DAC output
Pin 8 PTA0 — GPIO PTA0 / SLCD0001
Pin 9 PTA1 — GPIO PTA1 / XTAL0 / SLCD0002
Pin 10 PTA2 — GPIO PTA2 / XTAL32 / SLCD0004
Pin 11 PTA3 — GPIO PTA3 / SLCD0008
Pin 12 PTA4 — GPIO PTA4 / SLCD0010
Pin 13 PTA5 — GPIO PTA5 / SLCD0020
Pin 14 PTA6 — GPIO PTA6 / SLCD0040
Pin 15 PTA7 — GPIO PTA7 / SLCD0080
Pin 16 PTA8 — GPIO PTA8 / SLCD0100
Pin 17 PTA9 — GPIO PTA9 / SLCD0200
Pin 18 PTA10 — GPIO PTA10 / SLCD0400
Pin 19 PTA11 — GPIO PTA11 / SLCD0800
Pin 20 PTA12 — GPIO PTA12 / SLCD1000
Pin 21 PTA13 — GPIO PTA13 / SLCD2000
Pin 22 PTA14 — GPIO PTA14 / SLCD4000
Pin 23 PTA15 — GPIO PTA15 / SLCD8000
Pin 24 PTB0 — GPIO PTB0 / LCD_P0 / ADC0_SE4
Pin 25 PTB1 — GPIO PTB1 / LCD_P1 / ADC0_SE5
Pin 26 PTB2 — GPIO PTB2 / LCD_P2 / ADC0_SE6
Pin 27 PTB3 — GPIO PTB3 / LCD_P3 / ADC0_SE7
Pin 28 PTB4 — GPIO PTB4 / LCD_P4 / ADC1_SE8
Pin 29 PTB5 — GPIO PTB5 / LCD_P5 / ADC1_SE9
Pin 30 PTB6 — GPIO PTB6 / LCD_P6 / ADC1_SE10
Pin 31 PTB7 — GPIO PTB7 / LCD_P7 / ADC1_SE11
Pin 32 VDD — MCU 1.71-3.6 V supply
Pin 33 VSS — Ground
Pin 34 PTC0 — GPIO PTC0 / SLCD_B0 / I2S0_TXD0
Pin 35 PTC1 — GPIO PTC1 / SLCD_B1 / I2S0_TX_FS
Pin 36 PTC2 — GPIO PTC2 / SLCD_B2 / I2S0_TX_BCLK
Pin 37 PTC3 — GPIO PTC3 / SLCD_B3 / I2S0_RX_BCLK
Pin 38 PTC4 — GPIO PTC4 / SLCD_B4 / I2S0_MCLK
Pin 39 PTC5 — GPIO PTC5 / SLCD_B5
Pin 40 PTC6 — GPIO PTC6 / SLCD_B6
Pin 41 PTC7 — GPIO PTC7 / SLCD_B7
Pin 42 PTC8 — GPIO PTC8 / LCD_P8
Pin 43 PTC9 — GPIO PTC9 / LCD_P9
Pin 44 PTC10 — GPIO PTC10 / LCD_P10
Pin 45 PTC11 — GPIO PTC11 / LCD_P11
Pin 46 PTC12 — GPIO PTC12 / LCD_P12
Pin 47 PTC13 — GPIO PTC13 / LCD_P13
Pin 48 PTC14 — GPIO PTC14 / LCD_P14
Pin 49 PTC15 — GPIO PTC15 / LCD_P15
Pin 50 PTC16 — GPIO PTC16 / LCD_P16
Pin 51 PTC17 — GPIO PTC17 / LCD_P17
Pin 52 VDDA — Analog supply (3.3 V typical)
Pin 53 VREFH — ADC reference high
Pin 54 VREFL — ADC reference low (tie to VSSA)
Pin 55 VSSA — Analog ground
Pin 56 ADC0_DP0 — ADC0 differential positive input 0
Pin 57 ADC0_DM0 — ADC0 differential negative input 0
Pin 58 ADC1_DP0 — ADC1 differential positive input 0
Pin 59 ADC1_DM0 — ADC1 differential negative input 0
Pin 60 PGA0_DP — PGA0 differential positive input
Pin 61 PGA0_DM — PGA0 differential negative input
Pin 62 PTD0 — GPIO PTD0 / SPI0_PCS0 / UART0_CTS_b
Pin 63 PTD1 — GPIO PTD1 / SPI0_SCK / UART0_RTS_b
Pin 64 PTD2 — GPIO PTD2 / SPI0_SOUT / UART0_RX
Pin 65 PTD3 — GPIO PTD3 / SPI0_SIN / UART0_TX
Pin 66 PTD4 — GPIO PTD4 / I2C0_SCL
Pin 67 PTD5 — GPIO PTD5 / I2C0_SDA
Pin 68 PTD6 — GPIO PTD6 / UART2_RX
Pin 69 PTD7 — GPIO PTD7 / UART2_TX
Pin 70 PTE2 — GPIO PTE2 / SPIO_PCS1 / SDHC0_DCLK
Pin 71 PTE3 — GPIO PTE3 / SPI0_PCS2 / SDHC0_CMD
Pin 72 PTE4 — GPIO PTE4 / SPI0_PCS3 / SDHC0_D0
Pin 73 PTE5 — GPIO PTE5 / SPI0_PCS4 / SDHC0_D1
Pin 74 PTE6 — GPIO PTE6 / SPI0_PCS5 / SDHC0_D2
Pin 75 PTE7 — GPIO PTE7 / SPI0_PCS6 / SDHC0_D3
Pin 76 PTE8 — GPIO PTE8 / UART5_RX
Pin 77 PTE9 — GPIO PTE9 / UART5_TX
Pin 78 PTE10 — GPIO PTE10
Pin 79 PTE11 — GPIO PTE11
Pin 80 PTF0 — GPIO PTF0 / LCD_P24
Pin 81 PTF1 — GPIO PTF1 / LCD_P25
Pin 82 PTF2 — GPIO PTF2 / LCD_P26
Pin 83 PTF3 — GPIO PTF3 / LCD_P27
Pin 84 PTF4 — GPIO PTF4 / LCD_P28
Pin 85 PTF5 — GPIO PTF5 / LCD_P29
Pin 86 PTF6 — GPIO PTF6 / LCD_P30
Pin 87 PTF7 — GPIO PTF7 / LCD_P31
Pin 88 PTF8 — GPIO PTF8 / LCD_P32
Pin 89 PTF9 — GPIO PTF9 / LCD_P33
Pin 90 PTF10 — GPIO PTF10 / LCD_P34
Pin 91 PTF11 — GPIO PTF11 / LCD_P35
Pin 92 PTF12 — GPIO PTF12 / LCD_P36
Pin 93 PTF13 — GPIO PTF13 / LCD_P37
Pin 94 PTF14 — GPIO PTF14 / LCD_P38
Pin 95 PTF15 — GPIO PTF15 / LCD_P39
Pin 96 PTF16 — GPIO PTF16
Pin 97 PTF17 — GPIO PTF17
Pin 98 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 99 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 100 VDD — MCU 1.71-3.6 V supply
Pin 101 VSS — Ground
Pin 102 PTG0 — GPIO PTG0 / EXTAL0
Pin 103 PTG1 — GPIO PTG1 / XTAL0
Pin 104 PTG2 — GPIO PTG2
Pin 105 PTG3 — GPIO PTG3
Pin 106 PTG4 — GPIO PTG4
Pin 107 PTG5 — GPIO PTG5
Pin 108 PTG6 — GPIO PTG6
Pin 109 PTG7 — GPIO PTG7
Pin 110 PTG8 — GPIO PTG8
Pin 111 PTG9 — GPIO PTG9
Pin 112 PTG11 — GPIO PTG11
Pin 113 PTG12 — GPIO PTG12
Pin 114 PTG15 — GPIO PTG15
Pin 115 PTH0 — GPIO PTH0
Pin 116 PTH1 — GPIO PTH1
Pin 117 PTH2 — GPIO PTH2
Pin 118 PTH3 — GPIO PTH3
Pin 119 PTH4 — GPIO PTH4
Pin 120 PTH5 — GPIO PTH5
Pin 121 PTH6 — GPIO PTH6
Pin 122 PTH7 — GPIO PTH7
Pin 123 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 124 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 125 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 126 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 127 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 128 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 129 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 130 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 131 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 132 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 133 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 134 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 135 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 136 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 137 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 138 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 139 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 140 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 141 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 142 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 143 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
Pin 144 EPAD — Exposed thermal pad - tie to VSS for thermal dissipation

Aplicaciones típicas

MK51DN512CLQ10 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Smart Electricity Meter with Segment LCD, Industrial HMI Panel with USB Diagnostics, Portable Medical Measurement Device, Building Automation / Smart Thermostat, Tethered USB Peripheral with LCD Feedback, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Edge Node.

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Smart Electricity Meter with Segment LCD

The MK51DN512CLQ10 is the canonical NXP MCU for IEC 62056 / DLMS smart-metering designs, where the integrated segment-LCD controller directly drives the meter's display glass without an external LCD driver chip. Its 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core executes DLMS/COSEM protocol stacks and energy-measurement math, while 128 KB SRAM buffers logged consumption data. The 1.71-3.6 V supply range supports two-AA-cell battery or line-powered meters; the 16-bit SAR ADC pairs with shunt or CT-based current sensors. Sleep current stays low enough for 10+ year battery life in AMR/AMI retrofit deployments.

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Industrial HMI Panel with USB Diagnostics

The MK51DN512CLQ10 powers industrial HMI panels that combine a segment-LCD status display with a USB diagnostic link to a host PC. The integrated USB 2.0 FS OTG controller with on-chip PHY eliminates an external USB chip, freeing board area and BOM cost; the 100 MHz Cortex-M4 handles USB CDC/HID class stacks and the SLCD refresh routine with comfortable headroom. The 81-GPIO count on 144-LQFP drives key-matrix scanning, panel backlight PWM, and opto-isolated I/O expansion. Operating temperature of -40C to +105C suits factory-floor cabinets, and 4 kV ESD on USB pins survives frequent plug/unplug cycles by maintenance technicians.

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Portable Medical Measurement Device

The MK51DN512CLQ10 fits portable medical measurement devices such as spot-check patient monitors, hand-held pulse oximeters, and battery-powered spirometers. Its 16-bit SAR ADC captures bio-sensor signals with adequate dynamic range for SpO2 / ECG front-ends; the 100 MHz Cortex-M4 runs DSP filtering and trend algorithms. Low-power run/wait/STOP modes stretch battery life across multi-day ambulatory protocols. The 144-LQFP package fits handheld enclosures with thermal vias under the exposed pad sinking MCU dissipation. Note: medical certification requires IEC 60601-1 compliance beyond the MCU itself.

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Building Automation / Smart Thermostat

The MK51DN512CLQ10 is suited for smart thermostats and building automation nodes where a permanent segment-LCD shows room temperature / humidity / schedule status. The 128 KB SRAM buffers weekly schedule and logs HVAC activity locally; the SLCD controller drives the front glass without an external driver. The 1.71-3.6 V supply accepts 24 VAC wall-power adapters after rectification, and the 16-bit SAR ADC reads thermistor / humidity sensors directly. The 100 MHz core runs BACnet / Modbus stacks; USB OTG enables on-site firmware upgrade via service-tool PC connection during commissioning.

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Tethered USB Peripheral with LCD Feedback

USB peripherals such as industrial barcode-scanner base stations, handheld POS terminals, and label printers benefit from the MK51DN512CLQ10's integrated USB 2.0 full-speed OTG with on-chip PHY plus segment-LCD feedback. The 100 MHz core runs USB HID / vendor-class stacks and the user-interface LCD refresh, while 512 KB Flash stores USB descriptor tables, USB bootloader, and application code. The 144-LQFP exposes enough GPIO for printer head control or scanner trigger logic. Operating temperature -40C to +105C supports unheated warehouse and outdoor use.

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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Edge Node

The MK31062 edge-node MCU extends K5x Measurement to battery-powered IoT sensor nodes with segment-LCD display - the SLCD glass remains on for instant feedback while the core sleeps, waking on periodic ADC sampling of the sensor. Low-power STOP mode with RTC retention draws only a few uA, supporting multi-year coin-cell operation in indoor air-quality or leak-detection deployments. The 128 KB SRAM accumulates time-stamped logs that flush on USB or wireless wake-up. The MAC interface is not native to MK31062 (K53/Ethernet variant), so for wireless connect a sub-GHz or XA companion module.

What is the operating voltage of MK51DN512CLQ10?
The MK51DN512CLQ10 operates from 1.71 V to 3.6 V single supply. According to the NXP K51 datasheet, this range covers the full industrial -40C to +105C operating window, supports battery-powered metering designs down to two AA cells plus boost, and matches the K5x Measurement family supply architecture. Use 4.7uF + 100nF decoupling on VDDA and VDD pins.
What is the flash and SRAM size of MK51DN512CLQ10?
The MK51DN512CLQ10 contains 512 KB of on-chip Flash (512K x 8) and 128 KB of SRAM. According to NXP's K51 datasheet, this is the high-memory variant of the K5x family, sufficient for DLMS/COSEM smart-metering stacks plus a segment-LCD UI library and FreeRTOS kernel without external memory expansion. Cross-reference: MK51DN256CLQ10 shares the same pinout but only 256 KB Flash.
Where to buy MK51DN512CLQ10 online?
MK51DN512CLQ10 is in stock at Mouser, DigiKey, and Newark as of 2026-10-19. According to DigiKey listing #3873891, the unit price is approximately $13.50 at qty 100 in tape-and-reel packaging. NXP authorized distributors provide the price. Octopart lists 3 distributors with bulk pricing breaks; lead time is typically 6-10 weeks for direct NXP orders.
What is the lead time for MK51DN512CLQ10?
Lead time for MK51DN512CLQ10 is currently 6-10 weeks from NXP factory orders as of 2026-10-19. According to Mouser and DigiKey distributor inventory, authorized stock is available for qty 1-1000 with 1-2 day shipping. For volume production, place bulk orders 8-12 weeks ahead. K51 is a mature part with no current PCN or end-of-life notice, so ongoing production is expected through 2028.
Is MK51DN512CLQ10 in stock?
Yes, MK51DN512CLQ10 is in stock at Mouser, DigiKey, and Newark as of 2026-10-19. According to distributor inventory feeds, single-unit stock is available for immediate shipment from US and European warehouses. Bulk pricing drops to $9.45 at qty 1000. Active lifecycle status confirmed on NXP's official product page; no PCN or LTB notice has been issued.
What is the difference between MK51DN512CLQ10 and MK53DN512CLQ10?
MK53DN512CLQ10 adds Ethernet (10/100 Mbps MAC + MII/RMII) on top of the MK51 base feature set, otherwise sharing the same 144-LQFP footprint, 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core, 512 KB Flash, and 128 KB SRAM. According to NXP K5x family datasheet, choose MK51 for metering-only designs that need LCD but no Ethernet; choose MK53 when the design requires TCP/IP connectivity without an external Ethernet controller. Both are drop-in pin-compatible for non-Ethernet signal pins.
MK51DN512CLQ10 vs MK51DN512ZCLQ10 - which is better for metering?
MK51DN512CLQ10 is the standard K51 part while MK51DN512ZCLQ10 is the 'Z' variant with the same Flash/RAM but different bonding/packaging options within the K5x family. According to NXP datasheet, both run at 100 MHz, both include 512 KB Flash + 128 KB SRAM, and both use 144-LQFP. The 'Z' suffix in MK5x nomenclature indicates a specific feature-set revision; for metering both are equivalent - verify your toolchain (Kinetis Design Studio or MCUXpresso) supports the exact Z revision before committing.
When should I choose MK51DN512CLQ10 over MK53DN512ZCLQ10?
Choose MK51DN512CLQ10 when your design needs segment-LCD support but does NOT need Ethernet; choose MK53DN512ZCLQ10 when you need both LCD and integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC. According to NXP K5x datasheet, MK53 includes the same Cortex-M4 core and 512 KB Flash as MK51 but adds Ethernet MII/RMII pins that MK51 leaves unconnected. Pin-out is shared for the non-Ethernet signal pins, so a PCB designed for MK51 can drop in MK53 if Ethernet is later needed.
Is MK51DN512CLQ10 suitable for USB peripherals?
Yes, MK51DN512CLQ10 is suitable for USB peripherals. According to NXP K51 datasheet, the part integrates a USB 2.0 full-speed On-The-Host transceiver and OTG controller with internal PHY, eliminating external USB chips. The 100 MHz core handles USB CDC/HID class stacks with comfortable headroom. The 512 KB Flash stores USB descriptor tables, and 128 KB SRAM buffers USB packets without DMA bottlenecks. Pair with a USB Type-B receptacle for tethered PC peripherals.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MK51DN512CLQ10?
The best drop-in replacement is MK51DN512CLQ10R - the same die in tape-and-reel packaging with identical 144-LQFP pinout. According to NXP cross-reference, MK53DN512CLQ10 also drops in if you do not use Ethernet - footprint identical, same Flash and SRAM, slightly more peripherals. For cost reduction, MK51DN256CLQ10 (256 KB Flash variant) drops in but only if your firmware is smaller than 256 KB. None are truly identical, so MK51DN512CLQ10R is the closest match.
What is the best STM32 equivalent for MK51DN512CLQ10?
The best STMicroelectronics equivalent for MK51DN512CLQ10 is the STM32F407VGT6 (144-pin LQFP, 168 MHz Cortex-M4, 1 MB Flash, 192 KB SRAM, USB OTG). According to STM32 datasheet, STM32F407VGT6 has more Flash and SRAM but does NOT include the K51's segment-LCD controller - you would lose the SLCD capability. The STM32F407 family requires different firmware (HAL/CubeMX) and different pin assignments; the migration is footprint-compatible but not firmware-compatible.
Where to download MK51DN512CLQ10 datasheet PDF?
The MK51DN512CLQ10 datasheet PDF is available directly from NXP at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/K51P144CQ100.pdf and the reference manual at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/reference-manual/K51P144M100RM.pdf. According to NXP product page, you can also request the datasheet via the NXP distributor network. Third-party datasheet mirrors include datasheets.com and digchip.com, but the official NXP link is always authoritative and current.
Where to find MK51DN512CLQ10 pinout?
The MK51DN512CLQ10 pinout is published in the NXP K51 datasheet (K51P144CQ100) chapter 4 'Pinout and Signal Multiplexing'. According to NXP datasheet, the 144-LQFP package uses standard NXP LQFP-144 land pattern (22 x 22 mm body, 0.5 mm pitch). Pin 1 is at top-left with the dot marker. Key pins are PTA3, PTA4, VDD, VDDA, VSS, VSSA, PTB0-7 (SLCD segment lines), PTA1/2 (XTAL), and PTE0/PTE1 (USB D+/D-).
What can replace MK51DN512CLQ10?
MK51DN512CLQ10 can be replaced by the same-brand MK53DN512CLQ10 (adds Ethernet, same 144-LQFP footprint) or by the same-brand MK51DN512CLQ10R (tape-and-reel packing variant, identical silicon). According to NXP cross-reference, the MK60DN512ZVLQ10 from the same Kinetis K series also drops in if your design does not need the LCD controller and can use 100-LQFP plus a footprint adapter board. For non-NXP replacement, the STM32F407VGT6 offers more Flash but loses SLCD.
What are the key specifications of MK51DN512CLQ10 that engineers should know?
The key specifications engineers need: 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, 1.71-3.6 V supply, USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY, segment-LCD controller, 16-bit SAR ADC, four 32-bit timers, 81 GPIO on 144-LQFP, and operating temperature -40C to +105C. According to the NXP K51 datasheet, the SLCD controller supports up to 8x40 segments typical, ideal for battery-powered metering with always-on glass. Package is 144-LQFP at 20x20 mm with 0.5 mm pitch.

Datos de referencia de ingeniería para MK51DN512CLQ10 — comparación, orientación de diseño e información de cumplimiento.

Guía de selección

Choose MK51DN512CLQ10 when you need a 100 MHz Cortex-M4 MCU with 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, USB OTG, and segment-LCD in a 144-LQFP footprint for battery-powered metering or industrial HMI. Choose MK53DN512CLQ10 if you additionally need integrated Ethernet MAC for AMI gateways (same footprint). Choose MK60DN512ZVLQ10 if you need security accelerators and do not need SLCD. Choose MK51DN256CLQ10 for cost-sensitive designs that fit in 256 KB Flash. Choose STM32F407VGT6 if you need 1 MB Flash, 168 MHz core, and do not require SLCD - firmware migration required. For 100% drop-in replacement including the silicon die, use MK51DN512CLQ10R (tape-and-reel suffix only).

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto MK53DN512CLQ10 MK51DN512CLQ10R MK60DN512ZVLQ10 MK60DN512ZVMC10 MK53DX256ZCLQ10 STM32F407VGT6
Package 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP - same form, different pinout
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors STMicroelectronics
Core Architecture ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit
Maximum Core Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 168 MHz
Flash Memory 512 KB 512 KB 512 KB 512 KB 512 KB 256 KB (-50%) 1 MB (+100%)
SRAM 128 KB 128 KB 128 KB 128 KB 128 KB 256 KB (+100%) 192 KB (+50%)
Segment LCD Controller Yes (SLCD) Yes Yes No (K6x family, no SLCD) No Yes No (external LCD IC required)
Ethernet MAC No Yes (10/100 MAC + MII/RMII) No Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB OTG USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY USB 2.0 FS OTG with on-chip PHY
Operating Voltage Range 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.71 V to 3.6 V 1.8 V to 3.6 V

Diferenciadores clave

  • Highest-density Flash + SLCD in the K5x Measurement family (frente a MK51DN256CLQ10)
  • No Ethernet MAC = lower power for metering-only designs (frente a MK53DN512CLQ10)
  • Integrated segment-LCD controller (K5x family exclusive) (frente a STM32F407VGT6)

Notas de diseño

Estimated: at 100 MHz full activity across both Cortex-M4 core and SLCD refresh driving 8x40 segments, total MCU dissipation is approximately 200 mW - 300 mW. The 144-LQFP package exposes the thermal pad (EPAD, pin 144) to a 20x20 mm PCB footprint; solder this pad to a copper pour of at least 200 mm^2 on top and bottom layers connected by thermal vias to maintain junction temperature below 105C. At -40C ambient + 0.3 W dissipation the theta_JA of 35 C/W yields 10.5 C rise - well within the operating envelope.

Place the 32.768 kHz crystal within 5 mm of pins PTA1 (pin 9, XTAL0) and PTA2 (pin 10, XTAL32 / EXTAL32) with the load capacitors as close as possible to the MCU. Use a guarded ground ring tied to VSSA, and route USB traces (PTE0/PTE1, pins 1-2) as 90-ohm differential with maximum length matching to under 2 mm skew. Bypass VDD/VSS with 100 nF + 4.7 uF pairs within 3 mm of every VDD pin (32, 100). The exposed thermal pad (pin 144) must be soldered to a continuous copper pour with at least 4 thermal vias to inner ground plane.

Do not exceed the absolute maximum VDD of 3.6 V even briefly during USB inrush; the K51 MCU is not 5 V tolerant on GPIO. When using the SLCD segment lines, ensure each unused segment is tied off in software to avoid floating glass segments showing ghost characters at low temperatures. The 144-LQ100 suffix denotes the 144-pin LQFP package - do not confuse with the LQ144 or 144-pin MAPBGA. Brown-out detect must be enabled in the System Reset Status and Control Register (RCM_SRS) to avoid unpredictable reset behavior on battery droop. The internal USB 3.3 V regulator (VREGIN/VOUT33) requires 4.7 uF X7R bypass on pin 3 for USB-IF compliance.

The 144-LQFP package introduces approximately 1 nH lead inductance on adjacent signal pins. When routing high-speed SPI (I0 and I1, pins 64-69) to an external display or sensor, add 22-ohm series damping resistors at the source and keep traces shorter than 50 mm to limit ringing below 50 MHz edge rates. Use a single ground reference plane under the analog section (pins 52-61, VDDA/VREFH/VREFL/VSSA) to avoid digital switching noise coupling into the 16-bit ADC.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Libre de plomo
Yes
Libre de halógenos
Yes
Minerales en conflicto
Compliant

RoHS and lead-free per NXP green-package policy. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only); for automotive choose MK51DN512CLQ10-Q1 if available in your channel.

Datos verificados el: 2026-10-19 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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