LPC5528JBD64K - Cortex-M33 150MHz 512KB Flash MCU | NXP
MPN: LPC5528JBD64K ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.12 | $8.12 |
| 10 | $7.55 | $75.50 |
| 100 | $6.85 | $685.00 |
| 500 | $6.2 | $3,100.00 |
| 1,000 | $5.3 | $5,300.00 |
LPC5528JBD64K Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a processor core, memory, and peripherals onto one die, forming the lowest tier of the embedded computing hierarchy: MCU -> embedded processor -> application processor -> system-on-chip. The LPC5528 belongs to the LPC552x/S2x family, which is part of the EdgeVerse edge computing platform and extends the world's first general-purpose Cortex-M33-based MCU series with pin-, software- and peripheral-compatibility across family members.
Key features of the LPC5528JBD64K include the ARM Cortex-M33 core (r0p3) at 150 MHz with a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), the built-in Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC), and an NMI input with selectable sources. The device leverages the cost-effective 40-nm NVM process technology and operates from a 3.3V supply across a -40C to +105C industrial temperature range.
Technically, the Cortex-M33 combines the ARMv8-M mainline architecture with DSP instructions and TrustZone-style security foundations, giving the LPC5528 strong computation-per-milliamp characteristics for real-time control and edge processing. Family members differ mainly in flash size and security features, allowing PCB and firmware reuse across the LPC552x/S2x range.
Typical applications include industrial automation and motor control, IoT edge nodes and sensor hubs, and consumer/appliance control boards requiring a 150 MHz-class 32-bit MCU with industrial temperature qualification.
Design consideration: confirm the exact RAM size, peripheral set, and GPIO count against the official NXP LPC5528 datasheet before layout lock, since family members share the HTQFP-64 footprint but differ in memory options.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing (LCSC, Mouser, DigiKey), drop-in family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for LPC5528JBD64K — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with LPC5528JBD64K (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Processor, Package, Flash Memory, Interrupt Controller, Mounting Type.
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LPC5528JBD64K Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-M33 (r0p3) |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 150 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512KB (512K x 8) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C |
| Package | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) with exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Memory Protection Unit | Yes (MPU) |
| Interrupt Controller | NVIC (built-in) |
| NMI Input | Yes, with selectable sources |
| Process Technology | 40-nm NVM |
| Platform | NXP EdgeVerse |
LPC5528JBD64K 64-htqfp (10x10 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for LPC5528JBD64K (64-htqfp (10x10 mm) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for LPC5528JBD64K.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
LPC5528JBD64K is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation and Motor Control, IoT Edge Nodes and Sensor Hubs, Consumer and Appliance Control Boards, Building Automation and HVAC Controllers, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Secure Access and Embedded Control Systems.
Industrial Automation and Motor Control
The LPC5528JBD64K fits industrial automation nodes and motor-control boards because its 150 MHz ARM Cortex-M33 core with DSP instructions delivers the arithmetic throughput needed for field-oriented control (FOC) loop closure at 10-20 kHz PWM frequencies, while the Memory Protection Unit separates control firmware from communication stacks for functional robustness. The -40C to +105C operating range covers control-cabinet and drive-enclosure temperatures. In a typical servo or BLDC drive, the MCU runs the current/speed loops, generates complementary PWM, and reports over CAN or RS-485; using the 40-nm NVM process keeps dynamic power low, but designers should budget thermal margin at 105C ambient and verify PWM/ADC peripheral counts in the NXP datasheet for the specific inverter topology.
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IoT Edge Nodes and Sensor Hubs
As part of NXP's EdgeVerse edge computing platform, the LPC5528JBD64K targets battery-friendly IoT edge nodes that must preprocess sensor data before transmission. The 150 MHz Cortex-M33 core executes filtering, FFT, or simple inference workloads locally, reducing radio airtime and cloud traffic, while 512KB flash holds protocol stacks (BLE, Zigbee host, MQTT-over-cellular modems) with headroom for OTA updates. The 3.3V supply and low dynamic power from the 40-nm process suit coin-cell or Li-SOCl2 powered designs when sleep-mode currents are managed per the NXP power-profile API. In a typical environmental sensor hub, the MCU aggregates I2C/SPI sensor streams, buffers to SRAM, and forwards via an external radio module; the exposed-pad HTQFP-64 aids thermal and ground integrity on compact boards.
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Consumer and Appliance Control Boards
The LPC5528JBD64K serves appliance and consumer-equipment control boards (dishwashers, air handlers, power tools, coffee machines) where a 150 MHz-class 32-bit MCU replaces legacy 8/16-bit parts at comparable cost. The Cortex-M33's DSP instructions accelerate sensorless motor algorithms, and the family's pin-, software- and peripheral-compatibility lets one PCB platform span product tiers: populate LPC5526/LPC55S16 cost-down variants for base models and the LPC5528/LPC55S28 for premium models with richer UIs or connectivity. The 64-HTQFP 10x10 mm footprint with exposed pad simplifies reflow assembly on standard 4-layer boards. The -40C to +105C range covers unventilated appliance enclosures; designers should validate touch-sensing and PWM peripheral mappings against the NXP user manual early in layout.
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Building Automation and HVAC Controllers
In building automation, the LPC5528JBD64K acts as the node controller for VAV dampers, fan-coil units, and lighting gateways. The 150 MHz Cortex-M33 handles PID loops for temperature control alongside a BACnet-Modbus protocol stack, while 512KB flash retains firmware plus configuration tables and supports field firmware updates. The industrial -40C to +105C rating tolerates rooftop and mechanical-room temperature extremes, and the MPU enables partitioned execution of vendor OTA code. Communication typically uses RS-485 transceivers or CAN; the NXP family's peripheral compatibility allows a single hardware design to serve multiple regional protocol variants by swapping firmware. Sleep-mode operation maintains RTC and RAM for occupancy scheduling with low standby power, per NXP power-management documentation.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Benchtop and portable instruments use the LPC5528JBD64K as a control/communication MCU alongside dedicated analog front-end ICs. The 150 MHz Cortex-M33 orchestrates calibration routines, processes UI input, and manages USB or Ethernet data upload, while the NMI input with selectable sources provides a hardwired safety trip for overrange conditions. The 40-nm NVM process keeps the digital section quiet, which matters when the MCU shares a board with high-resolution ADCs; keeping the MCU on a separate supply rail with ferrite isolation preserves ADC noise floor. The 64-HTQFP exposed pad gives a low-impedance ground reference for mixed-signal layouts. Precision-ADC companion parts listed below pair naturally with this MCU in data-acquisition subsystems.
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Secure Access and Embedded Control Systems
The LPC5528JBD64K (and its LPC55S28 secure sibling, a pin-identical drop-in) is used in access-control readers, secure dongles, and embedded controllers that require authenticated firmware. The Cortex-M33's ARMv8-M architecture provides the security foundation for trusted-boot flows within the EdgeVerse platform, and the MPU partitions vendor and application code. For deployments where regulatory or customer requirements mandate hardware root-of-trust, engineers can qualify the PCB once with the LPC5528 and populate the LPC55S28JBD64K on secure SKUs without any layout change, since NXP guarantees pin-, software- and peripheral-compatibility across the LPC552x/S2x family in the 64-HTQFP package. Typical systems pair the MCU with RS-485 or CAN backhaul and supervised power.
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Engineering reference data for LPC5528JBD64K — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | LPC55S28JBD64K | LPC5526JBD64K | LPC55S26JBD64K | LPC55S16JBD64K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) EP | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) - same | 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core / Frequency | Cortex-M33, 150 MHz | Cortex-M33, 150 MHz | Cortex-M33, 150 MHz | Cortex-M33, 150 MHz | Cortex-M33, 150 MHz |
| Advanced Security (S-series) | No (standard LPC5528) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C |
| Family Pin/Software Compatibility | Yes (LPC552x/S2x) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Largest standard (non-secure) flash option in the LPC552x family tier (vs LPC5526JBD64K)
- Standard part at lower cost than the secure equivalent (vs LPC55S28JBD64K)
- World-first general-purpose Cortex-M33 MCU series lineage (vs LPC55S16JBD64K)
Design Notes
The exposed pad on the 64-HTQFP (10x10 mm) package should be soldered to a grounded copper pour with an array of thermal vias (typically 3x3 to 4x4, 0.3 mm via diameter). This provides both a low-impedance ground return for the 150 MHz Cortex-M33 core and improved junction-to-ambient thermal performance at +105C ambient. Keep the pour connected to the main ground plane rather than floating it, and confirm the exact exposed-pad assignment in the NXP LPC5528 datasheet before defining the land pattern.
The LPC5528JBD64K operates from a nominal 3.3V supply. Decouple each supply pin pair with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus at least one bulk 4.7-10 uF capacitor per rail. When the design includes high-speed switching loads (motor gate drivers, radios), isolate the MCU supply with a ferrite bead and local LC filter to keep supply ripple out of the ADC and oscillator sections. Verify the permitted supply window and brown-out thresholds in the NXP supply characteristics table rather than designing to the nominal 3.3V only.
The LPC552x/S2x family is pin-, software- and peripheral-compatible, but memory sizes differ between family members (e.g., LPC5528 512KB vs LPC5526/LPC55S16 lower flash). Before switching to a cost-down alternative like LPC5526JBD64K or LPC55S16JBD64K, audit your linker map for flash/RAM utilization headroom and confirm that secure-boot dependencies (LPC55S-series features) are not assumed in code. Also confirm pin mux assignments against the user manual because the same physical pin serves multiple functions across peripheral flex-mux options.
Compliance Information
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