MK51DN256ZCMD10 - 100MHz Cortex-M4 MCU | NXP
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A microcontroller is a programmable control component that combines a processor core, memory, and peripherals on one integrated circuit. In the hierarchy, this device is an MCU, a semiconductor, and a member of the Kinetis K51 measurement family. Its Cortex-M4 architecture supports real-time control and signal-processing workloads, while USB, LCD, ADC, DAC, and communications resources reduce the number of external devices required in measurement instruments.
Verified listings identify 100 MHz operation, 256 KB Flash, 64 KB SRAM, USB, and a segment LCD interface. Additional source material describes dual 16-bit ADCs and dual 12-bit DACs, but those details should be checked against the official device documentation before design release. The 144-MAPBGA package is compact but requires careful PCB escape routing and assembly capability.
Typical uses include industrial measurement, data acquisition, portable instrumentation, USB-connected test equipment, and control panels with segment displays. The 100 MHz core and integrated analog resources are useful when a design needs deterministic sampling, communication, and local control in one device. Software support and peripheral configuration remain critical engineering considerations.
For layout, provide short, well-decoupled power connections, controlled-return clocks, and accessible test points. Validate analog and digital return paths to preserve measurement accuracy. This page consolidates verified source information, lifecycle status, commercial data, and design cautions; it does not infer missing electrical details or unverified pin assignments.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MK51DN256ZCMD10 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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Demander des alternativesMK51DN256ZCMD10 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Fréquence d'horloge maximale | 100 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Tension d'alimentation | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| I/O Ports | 91 |
| USB | USB 2.0 full-speed device |
| Display Interface | Segment LCD |
| ADC | Dual 16-bit ADC |
| DAC | Dual 12-bit DAC |
| Boîtier | 144-MAPBGA, 13 x 13 mm |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Statut du cycle de vie | NRND |
| Family | Kinetis K51 measurement MCU |
| Operating Range | Industrial |
Guide de configuration des broches du MK51DN256ZCMD10 144-mapbga, 13 x 13 mm
Configuration des broches du MK51DN256ZCMD10 (boîtier 144-mapbga, 13 x 13 mm). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour MK51DN256ZCMD10.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MK51DN256ZCMD10 convient pour 6 applications: Industrial Data Acquisition, USB Connected Test Equipment, Portable Measurement Instruments, Industrial Control Panel, Sensor Signal Conditioning Node, Embedded Communications Controller.
Industrial Data Acquisition
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 fits industrial data-acquisition equipment that needs local control, sampling, and host connectivity in one device. Its verified 100 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 core provides timing headroom for signal-processing and supervisory tasks, while 256 KB Flash supports firmware, calibration tables, and protocol handlers. The 64 KB SRAM can hold working buffers without requiring an external memory bus in suitable designs. USB connectivity can simplify host communication, and the measurement-oriented peripherals are useful when the analog front end is designed alongside the MCU. Because the part is NRND and uses 144-MAPBGA, production planning should include lifecycle review, assembly capability, and long-term sourcing confirmation.
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USB Connected Test Equipment
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 is appropriate for USB-connected test equipment where a compact controller must manage acquisition, control, and data transfer. The 32-bit Cortex-M4 core can execute protocol software and supervisory logic at up to 100 MHz, while the 256 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM provide useful embedded storage for firmware and working data. USB 2.0 full-speed device support can reduce the number of external interface components. The final USB design must still verify signal routing, power requirements, firmware support, and enumeration behavior against the official documentation. The 13 x 13 mm MAPBGA package also requires an assembly process capable of handling fine-pitch BGA interconnects.
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Portable Measurement Instruments
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 can serve as the control core in a portable measurement instrument where a segment LCD, USB communication, and compact board area are valuable. The 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core supports responsive user-interface and measurement-control tasks, and the 256 KB Flash accommodates application firmware, menus, and calibration constants. A segment LCD interface can reduce display-driver complexity when the display architecture matches the device requirements. Designers should verify low-power requirements, analog accuracy, and display timing from the official data sheet because those details are not fully supplied here. Battery-powered products should also review regulator efficiency and thermal performance rather than assuming the MCU specification alone determines system power.
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Industrial Control Panel
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 is suitable for a compact industrial control panel that combines a segment LCD, USB service communication, and embedded control logic. The 91 reported I/O ports provide a substantial interface budget for buttons, indicators, relays, sensors, and digital control signals, while the 100 MHz core can manage multiple tasks and communications. The 256 KB Flash is useful for storing application logic and field-upgrade support, subject to the device’s official memory and boot requirements. Pin multiplexing and voltage constraints must be checked carefully in the 144-MAPBGA footprint. Industrial temperature, EMC, isolation, and regulatory requirements should be evaluated at the system level rather than inferred from the microcontroller family name.
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Sensor Signal Conditioning Node
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 can be used in a sensor signal-conditioning node when the controller must acquire measurements, process results, and expose data through USB or a display. The verified 100 MHz Cortex-M4 performance is appropriate for supervisory digital processing, while the source material identifies dual 16-bit ADCs and dual 12-bit DACs as integrated resources. Actual signal-chain performance depends on reference voltage, sampling architecture, analog front end, calibration, and PCB layout, none of which are fully specified in the supplied data. Engineers should verify the exact ADC/DAC electrical characteristics and pin assignments in the official NXP data sheet before defining gain, bandwidth, or accuracy targets.
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Embedded Communications Controller
The MK51DN256ZCMD10 can support an embedded communications controller when USB is the principal host interface and the application needs more processing capacity than a small 8-bit or low-memory MCU. The 32-bit Cortex-M4 architecture, 100 MHz maximum clock, 256 KB Flash, and 64 KB SRAM provide resources for protocol stacks, buffering, diagnostics, and supervisory logic. USB full-speed operation can simplify connection to a host computer or service interface. The design must validate transceiver or connector requirements, power-budget limits, firmware support, and enumeration timing. Because no verified drop-in substitute was found, firmware and board compatibility should be controlled as part of the product maintenance plan.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit |
|---|---|
| Package | 144-MAPBGA (13 x 13 mm) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| USB | USB 2.0 full-speed device |
| Display Interface | Segment LCD |
| I/O Ports | 91 |
| ADC | Dual 16-bit ADC |
| DAC | Dual 12-bit DAC |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND |
| Unit Price | $9.75 as of 2026-10-21 |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Measurement-oriented integration (vs MK53DX256CMD10)
- Processing and memory balance (vs MCF51JE256CMB)
- USB and display integration (vs MK50DX256CLK10)
Notes de conception
Treat the 144-MAPBGA footprint as a controlled-layout item. Obtain the official NXP package drawing and pin-assignment file before placing escape vias or defining the land pattern. Keep power and ground connections short, provide local decoupling at the relevant supply pins, and route sensitive analog inputs away from high-current switching nodes. A completed assembly drawing should include the exact ball map, exposed thermal or ground requirements, paste volume, and inspection requirements.
For measurement and USB-connected designs, preserve return-current continuity and separate noisy digital switching paths from analog inputs. Use a continuous ground reference where possible, avoid long splits beneath high-speed or USB routing, and validate the PCB stack-up with controlled-impedance calculations. The supplied data confirms USB and measurement features but does not provide pin-level routing guidance, so the official NXP documentation must control the final layout.
Do not treat a Kinetis-family comparison as proof of drop-in compatibility. MK51DN256ZCMD10 uses a 144-MAPBGA package and has a complex peripheral pin mux, so a candidate must match the package ball map, supply limits, memory organization, peripheral functions, and software support. The lifecycle status is NRND; record the exact ordering code, obtain a current availability commitment, and validate any replacement through schematic, PCB, firmware, and hardware regression testing.
Informations de conformité
The supplied search results do not explicitly state compliance declarations for this exact MPN. Review current NXP environmental and quality documentation before release.
