MK60DN512ZVLQ10 - K60 100MHz Cortex-M4 MCU, 512KB Flash | NXP
MPN: MK60DN512ZVLQ10 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15.62 | $15.62 |
| 10 | $14.18 | $141.80 |
| 100 | $12.4 | $1,240.00 |
| 500 | $10.85 | $5,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.3 | $9,300.00 |
MK60DN512ZVLQ10 Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computing system that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, peripherals, and I/O into one IC. The K60 family belongs to the wider ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller hierarchy -> 32-bit microcontroller -> RISC MCU -> embedded controller -> semiconductor. Cortex-M4 cores add single-precision floating-point and DSP extensions, positioning K60 parts between deterministic Cortex-M3 controllers and higher-end Cortex-M7 application processors.
Key features of the MK60DN512ZVLQ10 include 100MHz Cortex-M4 core with FPU and DSP instructions, 512KB program flash, 128KB SRAM, integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 timestamping, USB 2.0 Full-Speed with device/host/on-the-go, CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, 16-bit ADC, DAC, comparators, and an LCD controller. The 144-LQFP package provides extensive I/O counts for industrial human-machine interface panels.
The device operates from 1.71V to 3.6V across -40C to +105C industrial temperature range. Its 90nm low-leakage CMOS process and integrated voltage regulator permit single-supply operation with flexible power modes (Run, Wait, Stop, VLPR, VLLS). The Ethernet and USB peripherals share a sophisticated DMA fabric that offloads packet handling from the core.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways and PLCs with IEEE 1588 precision-time-protocol support, smart energy meters, building-automation controllers, USB-to-UART bridge adapters, factory automation HMI touch panels, and point-of-sale terminals. The integrated LCD controller is particularly useful for monochrome segment and dot-matrix displays in metering and appliance panels.
Designers should plan for decoupling capacitor placement per K60 hardware design guide; an external 32.768kHz crystal is recommended for RTC and the Ethernet timestamp clock. Migration from the earlier MK60DN512VLQ10 (initial silicon) to MK60DN512ZVLQ10 (current silicon) is a true drop-in replacement per NXP community thread confirmation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in Kinetis K60 family alternatives, and practical design notes across MCU selection, peripheral allocation, and power-mode configuration not consolidated on any single manufacturer page.
Drop-in alternatives for MK60DN512ZVLQ10 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →MK60DN512ZVLQ10 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +105 C |
| Package Type | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mbps with IEEE 1588 |
| USB Controller | USB 2.0 Full-Speed, Device/Host/OTG |
| CAN Modules | 1 x CAN |
| ADC | 16-bit, multiple channels |
| DAC | 12-bit |
| Timers | Multiple FTM, PIT, LPTMR, RTC |
| Communication Peripherals | UART, SPI, I2C, I2S |
| LCD Controller | Yes (segment and dot-matrix) |
| Pin Count | 144 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MK60DN512ZVLQ10 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PTE0 — General-purpose I/O / UART1 TX |
| Pin 2 | PTE1 — General-purpose I/O / UART1 RX |
| Pin 3 | PTE2 — General-purpose I/O / SPI |
| Pin 4 | PTE3 — General-purpose I/O / SPI |
| Pin 5 | PTE4 — General-purpose I/O / SPI |
| Pin 6 | PTE5 — General-purpose I/O / SPI |
| Pin 7 | PTE6 — General-purpose I/O / I2C |
| Pin 8 | PTE7 — General-purpose I/O / I2C |
| Pin 9 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 10 | USB0_DP — USB 2.0 Full-Speed data plus |
| Pin 11 | USB0_DM — USB 2.0 Full-Speed data minus |
| Pin 12 | USB0_VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 13 | VREGIN — Voltage regulator input (1.71V to 3.6V) |
| Pin 14 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 15 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 16 | PTA0 — JTAG TCLK / SWD CLK |
| Pin 17 | PTA1 — JTAG TDI |
| Pin 18 | PTA2 — JTAG TDO / SWD IO |
| Pin 19 | PTA3 — JTAG TMS / SWD DIO |
| Pin 20 | PTA4 — General-purpose I/O / NMI |
| Pin 21 | PTA5 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 22 | PTA6 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 23 | PTA7 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 24 | PTA8 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 25 | PTA9 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 26 | PTA10 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 27 | PTA11 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 28 | PTA12 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 29 | PTA13 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 30 | PTA14 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 31 | PTA15 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 32 | PTA16 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 33 | PTA17 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 34 | PTA18 — General-purpose I/O / EXTAL |
| Pin 35 | PTA19 — General-purpose I/O / XTAL |
| Pin 36 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 37 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 38 | PTB0 — ADC channel / general I/O |
| Pin 39 | PTB1 — ADC channel / general I/O |
| Pin 40 | PTB2 — ADC channel / general I/O |
| Pin 41 | PTB3 — ADC channel / general I/O |
| Pin 42 | PTB4 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 43 | PTB5 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 44 | PTB6 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 45 | PTB7 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 46 | PTB8 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 47 | PTB9 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 48 | PTB10 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 49 | PTB11 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 50 | PTB12 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 51 | PTB13 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 52 | PTB14 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 53 | PTB15 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 54 | PTB16 — General-purpose I/O / UART0 RX |
| Pin 55 | PTB17 — General-purpose I/O / UART0 TX |
| Pin 56 | PTB18 — CAN TX |
| Pin 57 | PTB19 — CAN RX |
| Pin 58 | PTC0 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 59 | PTC1 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 60 | PTC2 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 61 | PTC3 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 62 | PTC4 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 63 | PTC5 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 64 | PTC6 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 65 | PTC7 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 66 | PTC8 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 67 | PTC9 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 68 | PTC10 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 69 | PTC11 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 70 | PTC12 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 71 | PTC13 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 72 | PTC14 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 73 | PTC15 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 74 | PTC16 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 75 | PTC17 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 76 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 77 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 78 | PTD0 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 79 | PTD1 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 80 | PTD2 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 81 | PTD3 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 82 | PTD4 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 83 | PTD5 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 84 | PTD6 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 85 | PTD7 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 86 | PTD8 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 87 | PTD9 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 88 | PTD10 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 89 | PTD11 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 90 | PTD12 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 91 | PTD13 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 92 | PTD14 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 93 | PTD15 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 94 | PTD16 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 95 | PTD17 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 96 | PTD18 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 97 | PTD19 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 98 | PTD20 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 99 | PTD21 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 100 | PTD22 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 101 | PTD23 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 102 | PTD24 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 103 | PTD25 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 104 | PTD26 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 105 | PTD27 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 106 | PTD28 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 107 | PTD29 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 108 | PTD30 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 109 | PTD31 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 110 | PTE8 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 111 | PTE9 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 112 | PTE10 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 113 | PTE11 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 114 | PTE12 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 115 | PTE13 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 116 | PTE14 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 117 | PTE15 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 118 | PTE16 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 119 | PTE17 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 120 | PTE18 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 121 | PTE19 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 122 | PTE20 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 123 | PTE21 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 124 | PTE22 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 125 | PTE23 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 126 | PTE24 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 127 | PTE25 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 128 | PTE26 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 129 | PTE27 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 130 | PTE28 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 131 | PTE29 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 132 | PTE30 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 133 | PTE31 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin 134 | VDD — Digital supply |
| Pin 135 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 136 | RTC_XTAL32 — 32.768 kHz crystal input |
| Pin 137 | RTC_XTAL32B — 32.768 kHz crystal output |
| Pin 138 | VBAT — RTC battery supply |
| Pin 139 | RESET_b — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 140 | TPM_CLKIN0 — Timer clock input |
| Pin 141 | ETH_RMII_MDC — Ethernet RMII management clock |
| Pin 142 | ETH_RMII_MDIO — Ethernet RMII management data |
| Pin 143 | ETH_RMII_CRS_DV — Ethernet RMII carrier sense / data valid |
| Pin 144 | ETH_RMII_RX_ER — Ethernet RMII receive error |
Typical Applications
MK60DN512ZVLQ10 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway with IEEE 1588, USB-to-UART Bridge and Field Service Tool, Smart Energy Meter and Data Concentrator, Building Automation Controller, Human-Machine Interface Touch Panel, Point-of-Sale Terminal with Ethernet.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway with IEEE 1588
The MK60DN512ZVLQ10 is well-suited for industrial Ethernet gateways requiring IEEE 1588 precision time protocol support because it integrates a hardware 1588-capable 10/100 Ethernet MAC plus a 100MHz Cortex-M4 core for protocol processing. At 100MHz with 128KB SRAM the part can run lightweight TCP/IP stacks, process Modbus TCP, and manage VLAN tagging without external memory. The Ethernet DMA offloads packet handling from the core, freeing CPU cycles for application logic. Place a 25MHz oscillator near the ETH_RMII pins, isolate PHY clock domain with a series resistor, and use the integrated PTP timer for sub-microsecond timestamp accuracy across smart-grid and factory-automation deployments.
Recommended
USB-to-UART Bridge and Field Service Tool
The MK60DN512ZVLQ10's integrated USB 2.0 Full-Speed with device, host, and OTG support enables field-service USB bridges that connect legacy RS-485 or RS-232 industrial equipment to modern USB hosts and tablets. The 100MHz Cortex-M4 delivers sufficient throughput for UART baud rates up to 3 Mbaud with hardware DMA on both USB and UART endpoints. Pair the MCU with a USBLC6-2SC6 ESD array on the USB data lines and a MAX3232 for RS-232 level translation. This combination is well-suited for portable diagnostic tools that enumerate as USB CDC devices on host PCs and tablets without external PHY chips.
Recommended
Smart Energy Meter and Data Concentrator
The MK60DN512ZVLQ10 suits smart electricity, water, and gas meters that need to log consumption, drive a segment LCD, and forward data over Ethernet or PLC. Its integrated LCD controller drives 4x40 segment displays directly without external drivers, while the 16-bit ADC samples current and voltage channels for Class 0.2 metrology accuracy. The 128KB SRAM buffers time-stamped logs across network outages, and the 512KB flash stores calibration tables and DLMS/COSEM protocol stacks. Its -40C to +105C industrial temperature range supports outdoor metering cabinets, and its low-power VLLS mode drops consumption below 5uA for battery-backed installations.
Recommended
Building Automation Controller
The MK60DN512ZVLQ10 fits building-automation controllers managing HVAC, lighting, and access-control subsystems on a single board. Its rich peripheral set integrates CAN for BACnet, UARTs for Modbus RTU devices, and Ethernet for BACnet/IP and MQTT cloud connectivity without external bridges. The 512KB flash accommodates full BACnet stacks plus custom automation logic, while the FTM timers generate PWM signals for valve and damper actuators. Pin-compatibility with the K60 family simplifies expansion card reuse across controller variants. Add TVS diodes on field wiring and isolated CAN transceivers for industrial surge immunity.
Recommended
Human-Machine Interface Touch Panel
For HMI panels with monochrome LCD plus touch input, the MK60DN512ZVLQ10 combines LCD controller, ADC for resistive touch sensing, and Ethernet for cloud connectivity in a single chip. The integrated LCD controller supports up to 320 segment pins, ideal for dot-matrix industrial displays up to 320x240 monochrome. SPI drives an external capacitive touch controller over short flex cables. The 100MHz core renders custom icons at acceptable frame rates. Boot from internal flash for code-only systems, or use a serial flash for asset graphics while keeping firmware updates simple.
Recommended
Point-of-Sale Terminal with Ethernet
The MK60DN512ZVLQ10's combination of Ethernet, USB host, and LCD controller enables compact point-of-sale terminals that handle barcode scanning, receipt printing, and encrypted transaction logging. The 512KB flash stores TLS libraries plus application logic, and the hardware AES accelerator encrypts cardholder data without burdening the CPU. The integrated USB host stack supports HID barcode scanners, USB receipt printers, and customer-facing displays. Run main code from internal flash and store audit trails to an SD card over SPI, with the Ethernet MAC handling real-time authorizations against backend payment networks.
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Engineering reference data for MK60DN512ZVLQ10 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MK60DN512ZVLQ10R | MK60DN512VLQ10 | MK60DN512ZVLQ12 | MK60DN512ZVLL10 | MK40DN512ZVMD10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20) | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 100-LQFP - smaller | 144-LQFP - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core | Cortex-M4 100MHz | Cortex-M4 100MHz | Cortex-M4 100MHz | Cortex-M4 100MHz | Cortex-M4 100MHz | Cortex-M4 100MHz |
| Flash | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 with 1588 | 10/100 with 1588 | 10/100 with 1588 | 10/100 with 1588 | 10/100 with 1588 | None - no Ethernet |
| USB | USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | USB 2.0 FS | USB 2.0 FS | USB 2.0 FS | USB 2.0 FS | USB 2.0 FS |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C |
| Pin Count | 144 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 100 | 144 |
| Lifecycle | NRND | NRND | NRND | Active | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping (vs MK40DN512ZVMD10)
- 128KB SRAM for industrial stacks (vs STM32F1 series equivalent)
- Industrial -40C to +105C temperature rating (vs MK60DN512ZVLQ12 equivalent)
- Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP (vs Cortex-M3 alternative)
Design Notes
The 144-LQFP package at 100MHz dissipates up to ~300mW typical and ~700mW peak during sustained Ethernet packet processing. The package theta_JA is approximately 50C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board. For enclosed industrial cabinets above 60C ambient, attach a small thermal pad or copper pour on the top of the package to keep the junction below 105C rated limit, especially during ULPS or sustained USB host enumeration.
Place a 100nF decoupling capacitor within 3mm of each VDD pin and a single 10uF bulk capacitor near the VREGIN pin. The Ethernet RMII traces must be length-matched within 50 mils; route them on the top layer over a continuous ground plane and keep series termination resistors within 5mm of the MCU pins. USB DP/DM traces should be 45 ohms differential with no stubs and length-matched within 150 mils of each other.
Do not confuse MK60DN512ZVLQ10 (current production silicon) with MK60DN512VLQ10 (initial silicon) - both are pin-compatible but the Z-suffix is recommended for new designs. The 144-LQFP package has a center thermal pad that must be soldered to the ground plane for electrical and thermal performance; omit at your own risk. The PTP timestamp function requires a 50ppm or better crystal reference on EXTAL. JTAG pins PTA0-PTA3 are 5V-tolerant only when the MCU is not powered - never drive them above VDD+0.3V during operation.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - industrial grade only. Not recommended for new designs (NRND); minimum longevity commitments honored per NXP policy.
