MK30DN512ZVLK10 - Kinetis K30 100MHz Cortex-M4 MCU | NXP | 80-LQFP
MPN: MK30DN512ZVLK10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15.5 | $15.50 |
| 10 | $14.2 | $142.00 |
| 100 | $12.8 | $1,280.00 |
| 500 | $11.65 | $5,825.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.45 | $10,450.00 |
MK30DN512ZVLK10 Overview
An ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller is a 32-bit RISC processor core with single-precision floating-point, DSP extensions, and a deterministic interrupt controller. Cortex-M4 MCUs sit within the broader microcontroller taxonomy (microcontroller -> 32-bit MCU -> ARM Cortex-M -> Cortex-M4 -> Cortex-M4 with FPU) and dominate applications that require digital signal processing, precise motor control, and low-power operation. The Kinetis K30 subfamily adds integrated segment-LCD drive, which historically required a separate bias-generation IC.
Key features include Cortex-M4 with FPU at 100 MHz (1.25 DMIPS/MHz), 512 KB embedded Flash, 128 KB SRAM, a segment-LCD controller supporting up to 8x40 segments, multiple Low-Power modes (Run, Wait, Stop, VLPR/VLPW/VLPS, LLS, VLLS), and 16-bit ADC, DAC, comparators, timers, USB, CAN, and multiple serial interfaces. The wide supply range 1.71 V to 3.6 V allows direct connection to single-cell Li-Ion or 3.3 V regulated rails.
Internally, the MK30DN512ZVLK10 combines the Cortex-M4 core with NXP's peripheral platform including FlexMemory (configurable EEPROM and FlexNVM), 12-bit/16-bit ADC modules, programmable delay block, and a flexible low-power peripheral clocking scheme. The 80-LQFP package exposes a wide peripheral set on a 12x12 mm footprint compatible with industrial designs.
Typical applications include industrial control, IoT edge nodes, segment-LCD display panels, motor control, single-phase metering, low-power portable instruments, and building automation HMIs. The combination of a capable Cortex-M4 DSP engine with integrated LCD drive makes it well-suited for battery-powered HMI products.
When designing with this part, ensure decoupling on all VDD/VSS pairs and follow NXP's Kinetis K30 reference manual for FlexMemory and segment-LCD bias configuration. The lifecycle is flagged NRND on NXP's product page, so consider pin-compatible Kinetis successors or LPC families for new designs.
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Variants in this series
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View Datasheet →MK30DN512ZVLK10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 100 MHz |
| DMIPS/MHz | 1.25 |
| Program Flash | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 80-LQFP (12x12 mm) |
| Pin Count | 80 |
| Segment LCD Controller | Yes (up to 8x40 segments) |
| USB | Yes (USB 2.0 Full-Speed) |
| CAN | Yes (CAN 2.0B) |
| DAC | Yes (12-bit) |
| Low-Power Modes | Run/Wait/Stop/VLPR/VLPW/VLPS/LLS/VLLS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C (Industrial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
MK30DN512ZVLK10 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PTE0/LLWU_P0 — GPIO/Low-Leakage Wake-up pin (per datasheet) |
| Pin 2 | PTE1/LLWU_P1 — GPIO/Low-Leakage Wake-up pin (per datasheet) |
| Pin 3 | PTE2/LLWU_P2 — GPIO/Low-Leakage Wake-up pin (per datasheet) |
| Pin 4 | PTE3 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 5 | PTE4 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 6 | PTE5 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 7 | PTE6 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 8 | PTE7 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 9 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 10 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 20 | RESET_b — Reset (active low) |
| Pin 40 | VREFH — ADC reference high |
| Pin 41 | VREFL — ADC reference low |
| Pin 42 | DAC0_OUT — 12-bit DAC output |
| Pin 60 | PTA0 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 61 | PTA1 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 62 | PTA2 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 63 | PTA3 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 64 | PTA4 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 65 | PTA5 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 66 | PTA6 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 67 | PTA7 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 68 | PTA8 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 69 | PTA9 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 70 | PTA10 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 71 | PTA11 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 72 | PTA12 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 73 | PTA13 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 74 | PTA14 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 75 | PTA15 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 76 | PTA16 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 77 | PTA17 — GPIO (per datasheet) |
| Pin 78 | PTA18 — GPIO / EXTAL |
| Pin 79 | PTA19 — GPIO / XTAL |
| Pin 80 | VDD — Supply voltage |
Typical Applications
MK30DN512ZVLK10 is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Segment-LCD Human-Machine Interface, Single-Phase Smart Electricity Meter, Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Edge Node, Low-Voltage Motor Control (BLDC, Stepper), Building Automation Controller (HVAC, Lighting), Portable Health and Medical Measurement Device, Industrial Control PLC Mixed-Signal Block.
Industrial Segment-LCD Human-Machine Interface
The MK30DN512ZVLK10 drives 8x40 segment-LCD glass directly from the 80-LQFP pins, eliminating external bias-generation ICs for industrial HMI panels. Its 100 MHz Cortex-M4 with FPU executes menu logic and refreshes the display at low duty cycles while staying in low-power modes between updates. The 512 KB Flash stores localization tables and the 128 KB SRAM buffers parsed commands. Compared with discrete LCD drivers plus a small MCU, this single-chip integration drops BOM cost by $1-2 and reduces PCB area by roughly 30 percent, while maintaining the AES-128 and tamper hardware for HMIs requiring secure access.
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Single-Phase Smart Electricity Meter
The MK30DN512ZVLK10 fits single-phase metering designs that need a segment-LCD readout, 16-bit ADC front-end, and tamper detection on a single 1.71-3.6 V supply. The 12-bit ADC and internal analog comparators sample current and voltage at 4 kHz while the FPU computes RMS and power. Energy pulses drive the integrated LCD for kWh displays without external drivers. Compared with an external metering DSP, the Cortex-M4 integrated approach cuts power to roughly 15 mW in run mode, supports seamless transit to VLPR (2 mW) for billing retention during brownouts, and packs the algorithm and IEC 62056-21 firmware into the 512 KB Flash.
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Battery-Powered IoT Sensor Edge Node
The MK30DN512ZVLK10 serves battery-powered IoT edge nodes that periodically wake, sample a sensor, push data over CAN or USB, and return to VLLS sleep for months of operation. Its low-power run mode draws ~2 mA while the VLLS deep-sleep drops leakage to <1 uA with full RAM retention. The 128 KB SRAM holds event buffers and the Cortex-M4 with FPU executes threshold and FFT sensor processing locally. The wide 1.71-3.6 V input is ideal for two alkaline AA cells or a single Li-Ion cell, removing the need for a separate voltage regulator in many designs.
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Low-Voltage Motor Control (BLDC, Stepper)
BLDC and stepper motor controllers benefit from the MK30DN512ZVLK10's 100 MHz Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP extensions, which execute field-oriented control loops at sub-10 us intervals. The PWM timers, 12-bit ADC, and quadrature decoder peripherals are tightly coupled on the 80-LQFP pins, simplifying layout for H-bridge or 3-phase inverter stages. At VIN=3.3 V the 512 KB Flash absorbs vector-control and current-loop firmware plus application logic. Compared with MCUs lacking FPU, this part cuts motor-loop CPU time by roughly 40 percent at comparable clock speeds.
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Building Automation Controller (HVAC, Lighting)
The MK30DN512ZVLK10 anchors HVAC and lighting controllers that display set-point values on a 4x40 segment-LCD faceplate and communicate with downstream nodes over CAN. The 512 KB Flash stores BACnet or Modbus object libraries and the 128 KB SRAM keeps the working buffer for trend logging. Its -40C to +105C thermal range covers equipment-room environments. With USB for commissioning and the segment-LCD controller for the wall module, this single chip replaces the traditional MCU plus LCD-driver plus USB-bridge stack.
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Portable Health and Medical Measurement Device
Handheld medical instruments such as blood-pressure cuffs, glucose meters, and pulse oximeters use the MK30DN512ZVLK10's segment-LCD to display readings without an OLED backlight, extending battery life. The 16-bit ADC resolution captures pulse and pressure waveforms while the FPU runs DSP filtering algorithms. Integrated USB supports charging and PC sync. The wide operating voltage simplifies designing around two AAA cells, and the low-power modes keep standby current under 5 uA for long shelf life of medical retail inventory.
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Industrial Control PLC Mixed-Signal Block
Compact industrial controllers use the MK30DN512ZVLK10 as a mixed-signal IO block with analog input (ADC up to 16-bit), analog output (DAC), digital IO, segment-LCD for local indication, and CAN uplink to a higher-tier PLC. The 80-LQFP package exposes enough IO and the 512 KB Flash stores ladder or IEC 61131-3 runtime. The 1.71-3.6 V supply tolerates 24 V sensor systems with onboard regulation. Compared with a separate MCU plus AFE chip, this approach halves the part count and simplifies EMI compliance in factory-floor installations.
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Engineering reference data for MK30DN512ZVLK10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MK30DX256VLK7 | MK21DN512AVLK5 | MK21DN512VMC5 | MK22DN512VLK5 | STM32F407VGT6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 80-LQFP (12x12 mm) | 80-LQFP - same | 80-LQFP - same | MAPBGA-121 (different package, LQFP family sibling) | 80-LQFP - same | 80-LQFP - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | STMicroelectronics |
| Core | Cortex-M4 with FPU | Cortex-M4 with FPU | Cortex-M4 with FPU | Cortex-M4 with FPU | Cortex-M4 with FPU | Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Max Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 168 MHz (+68%) |
| Flash | 512 KB | 256 KB (-50%) | 512 KB (same) | 512 KB (same) | 512 KB (same) | 1 MB (+100%) |
| Segment LCD | Yes (8x40) | Yes (8x40) | No | No | No | No |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V | 1.71 V to 3.6 V (same) | 1.71 V to 3.6 V (same) | 1.71 V to 3.6 V (same) | 1.71 V to 3.6 V (same) | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| USB | Yes (Full-Speed) | Yes | Yes (with PHY) | Yes (with PHY) | Yes (with PHY) | Yes (OTG, Full + High speed) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated segment-LCD controller (vs MK22DN512VLK5)
- Pin-compatible alternative without segment-LCD (vs MK22DN512VLK5)
- Cortex-M4 with FPU at 100 MHz speed class (vs MKL26Z128VMC4)
Design Notes
The MK30DN512ZVLK10 offers extensive low-power states including Run, Wait, Stop, VLPR, VLPW, VLPS, LLS, and VLLS. For battery-powered metering applications, transition to VLLS0 (no RAM retention, ~0.6 uA) or LLS (full RAM retention, ~1.5 uA) when the meter is idle. According to the manufacturer datasheet, configuring the MCG and SMC registers correctly before entering LLS or VLLS is critical - failure to do so can result in a higher-than-expected current draw. Use NXP's KSDK power manager to handle mode transitions cleanly.
Place 100 nF decoupling on every VDD pin within 3 mm, plus bulk 4.7 uF tantalum on the regulator output. For the segment-LCD glass, keep the COM and SEG traces short and far from PWM signals to avoid coupling. According to the NXP hardware design guide for the Kinetis K30, expose a reset capacitor of 100 nF on RESET_b to ground. Provide a clean analog ground island if external ADC inputs are used; star-route AGND to the negative terminal of the 16-bit ADC reference capacitor. The 80-LQFP exposed pad (if present on this specific variant) should be soldered to a copper pour for thermal dissipation.
Do not rely on USB FS without enabling the regulator inside the chip (USBVREG). Ensure the 48 MHz clock is properly configured via MCG_C5, MCG_C6, and SIM_CLKDIV2 before USB enumeration or the host will reject the device. FlexMemory partitions must be configured at first boot and are not modifiable at runtime - refer to the K30 reference manual section 30. Using UART pins as wake-up sources requires the LLWU (Low-Leakage Wakeup Unit) configuration that is not enabled by default - clear the LLWU enable bits before entering LLS to avoid spurious wake-ups.
Estimated: at 100 MHz operation, VDD=3.6 V, and a typical core current of ~25 mA, the steady-state power dissipation is approximately 90 mW. The 80-LQFP package has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance in still air of approximately 65 C/W per JEDEC EIA/JESD51 standards, yielding a junction-temperature rise of ~5.9 C above ambient. For higher dissipation in sealed enclosures, derate accordingly. Mark as estimate - verify with actual board thermal measurements.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Reach compliance confirmed by NXP documentation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial grade only). Lead-free per NXP packaging information. Halogen-free and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in verified web data.