MK51DX256CLL10 - K51 100MHz Cortex-M4 MCU, 256KB Flash, 100-LQFP | NXP
Référence : MK51DX256CLL10 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13.5 | $13,50 |
| 10 | $12.15 | $121,50 |
| 100 | $10.55 | $1 055,00 |
| 500 | $9.2 | $4 600,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.05 | $8 050,00 |
MK51DX256CLL10 Présentation
A microcontroller (MCU) is a System-on-Chip that combines a CPU core, program memory (Flash), volatile memory (SRAM), and a configurable set of peripherals (ADCs, timers, communication interfaces, LCD drivers). It belongs to the broader hierarchy of embedded processors -> microcontrollers -> ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers -> Kinetis K-series measurement MCUs. MCUs form the lowest layer of the embedded control stack, executing bare-metal or RTOS code that interacts directly with hardware signals while requiring no operating system overhead.
Key features of the MK51DX256CLL10 include 256KB of dual-bank FlexMemory (Flash + EEPROM emulation), a USB 2.0 OTG controller, a Segment LCD driver supporting up to 8x40 segments, an analog suite with 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC and 12-bit DAC, and a comprehensive serial block (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, CAN). The device operates across 1.71V to 3.6V with multiple low-power modes including VLLS0 (deepest sleep, RAM retained).
The architecture pairs an ARM Cortex-M4 core with a 16-channel DMA engine and a crossbar switch for simultaneous peripheral/master access without blocking. Freescale/NXP's Kinetis family adds an Enhanced Harvard bus, an MPU for memory protection, and an external bus interface for off-chip memory expansion when the on-chip 256KB Flash is insufficient. Cryptographic acceleration is also integrated for secure bootloader and TLS-style workloads on connected endpoints.
Typical applications include single-phase and polyphase electricity meters (segment LCD readout), portable medical instrumentation, industrial sensors with USB diagnostic output, human-machine interfaces requiring LCD plus CAN connectivity, and motor control signal conditioning. The device's 100MHz Cortex-M4 with DSP instructions is well suited to FIR/FFT processing on ADC streams.
When designing with this part, note that the 100-LQFP (14x14) footprint is shared with the K50/K51/K52 family, allowing migration without board rework when memory or peripheral needs change. Ensure the Segment LCD bias network is correctly configured if unused to avoid quiescent current drain.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family Kinetis drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not aggregated on the manufacturer product page.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MK51DX256CLL10 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MK51DX256CLL10 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, SRAM, ADC, Core, USB.
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Voir la fiche technique →MK51DX256CLL10 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP |
| Fréquence d'horloge maximale | 100 MHz |
| Program Flash | 256 KB (dual-bank FlexMemory) |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Tension d'alimentation | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Boîtier | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) |
| Nombre de broches | 100 |
| Operating Temperature (Industrial) | -40C to +105C |
| USB | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) |
| Segment LCD Controller | Yes (up to 8x40 segments) |
| ADC | 16-bit Sigma-Delta + SAR |
| DAC | 12-bit |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, CAN |
| DMA Channels | 16 channels |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
Guide de configuration des broches du MK51DX256CLL10 100-lqfp (14x14 mm)
Configuration des broches du MK51DX256CLL10 (boîtier 100-lqfp (14x14 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 MK51DX256CLL10.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MK51DX256CLL10 convient pour 6 applications: Single-Phase Electricity Meter, Industrial Sensor Hub with USB Output, Portable Medical Instrumentation, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) with LCD, USB Diagnostic and Programming Dongle, Motor Control Signal Pre-Processing.
Single-Phase Electricity Meter
The MK51DX256CLL10 is built specifically for single-phase energy metering: its integrated 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC pairs with a 12-bit DAC and a Segment LCD driver for direct glass readout of active/reactive energy. The 256KB Flash stores DLMS/COSEM protocol stacks and calibration tables, while the Cortex-M4 plus FPU computes RMS and harmonic distortion at 100MHz under tight metrology timing budgets. Compared to discrete MCU-plus-LCD-driver designs, the K51 collapses three chips into one.
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Industrial Sensor Hub with USB Output
The MK51DX256CLL10's USB 2.0 full-speed OTG interface plus its 16-channel DMA engine make it a strong fit for industrial sensor hubs that stream ADC readings over USB to a host PC. The 64KB SRAM buffers multi-channel ADC packets while the Cortex-M4 DSP extensions execute FIR filtering in real time. Designers gain deterministic peripheral DMA access via the crossbar switch, eliminating single-master bottlenecks common on simpler Cortex-M0/M0+ silicon.
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Portable Medical Instrumentation
Medical devices such as pulse oximeters and ECG front-ends benefit from the MK51DX256CLL10's combination of low-power modes (VLLS0 with RAM retention at microamp currents), DSP-extended Cortex-M4 for sample-by-sample filtering, and ample 256KB Flash for waveform processing libraries. The single-rail 1.71V to 3.6V supply simplifies battery-pack design, and the Segment LCD controller drives parameter displays without an external driver IC. Healthcare designs typically pair the K51 with a precision op-amp front-end and a low-side current sense amplifier.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) with LCD
The K51's integrated Segment LCD controller supports up to 8 backplanes and 40 frontplanes, enabling mid-density HMI panels for appliances, thermostats, and industrial controls where a small color TFT would be excessive. The CAN interface links the HMI node to a vehicle or factory backbone, while UART/SPI/I2C enable radio or sensor add-ons. Designers reduce BOM cost by eliminating an external LCD driver and the associated glue logic, while the Cortex-M4 supports on-screen graphics rendering for menus.
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USB Diagnostic and Programming Dongle
USB diagnostic tools based on the MK51DX256CLL10 take advantage of the on-chip USB OTG (no external transceiver required), 256KB Flash for firmware tables, and the Cortex-M4 + DMA combination for high-throughput streaming. The K51 also integrates a bootloader ROM that allows field firmware upgrades over USB without an external programmer. Compared to designs using a USB-to-UART bridge plus a host MCU, a single K51 reduces both board area and component cost.
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Motor Control Signal Pre-Processing
In motor-control architectures, the MK51DX256CLL10 often serves as the signal-conditioning MCU, sampling current/voltage feedback through its 16-bit ADCs, computing transformations (Clarke/Park) on the Cortex-M4, and streaming torque/position values over CAN to a downstream motor controller. The Segment LCD can display diagnostic state during commissioning. The 256KB Flash holds lookup tables and protection-state machines; the 64KB SRAM supports high-rate sample rings and PID history.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MK50DX256CLL10 | MK53DX256ZCLQ10 | MK51DX256CLK10 | MK51DN512ZCLL10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14) | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14) - same |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 100MHz | ARM Cortex-M4 100MHz - same | ARM Cortex-M4 100MHz - same | ARM Cortex-M4 100MHz - same | ARM Cortex-M4 100MHz - same |
| Program Flash | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Segment LCD Controller | Yes (8x40) | No | Yes | Yes (8x40) | Yes (8x40) |
| USB | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) | USB 2.0 OTG (full-speed) |
| ADC | 16-bit Sigma-Delta + SAR | 12-bit SAR | 16-bit Sigma-Delta + SAR | 16-bit Sigma-Delta + SAR | 16-bit Sigma-Delta + SAR |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated Segment LCD controller up to 8x40 segments (vs MK50DX256CLL10)
- Sigma-Delta ADC for high-accuracy measurement (vs MK50DX256CLL10)
- 256KB of dual-bank Flash at 100MHz Cortex-M4 (vs MK51DN512ZCLL10)
Notes de conception
Estimated: on-chip voltage regulation drops a single 1.71-3.6 V rail into core logic; bypass the MCU supply pins with a 100 nF ceramic plus 4.7 uF bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the VDD/VSS pairs. The integrated voltage regulator requires an external decoupling network on the VCAP pin - consult the K51 reference manual before committing to the layout. Average run current at 100 MHz is in the 30-40 mA range, while VLLS0 retention drops to a few microamps.
The 100-LQFP at 0.5 mm pitch is reworkable but signal routing under the device is impossible. Route the high-speed USB D+/D- pair on the top layer with 90-ohm differential impedance, keeping the pair length-matched to within 2 mm. The Segment LCD pins share package ball-out with standard GPIO; if unused, leave the LCD controller disabled in software to avoid contention on these pins and to prevent quiescent current draw.
When in-field firmware update capability is required, exploit the dual-bank Flash layout (FlexMemory) so updates land in one bank while the other executes, avoiding MCU downtime. Forgotten: enabling the watchdog before entering any low-power mode without first stopping the LPTMR it sources - if the LPTMR is starved, the watchdog may inadvertently reset the device. Boot from Flash at address 0x0000_0000 is the default; verify with the FOPT register setting before locking the part.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance assumed from NXP product-family policy for industrial-tier MCUs; AEC-Q100 not applicable as this part is industrial-grade. Verify RoHS, REACH and halogen-free at point of order via the manufacturer declaration document.