PK10FN1M0VMD12 - Kinetis K10 120MHz 1MB Flash MCU | NXP
MPN: PK10FN1M0VMD12 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.2 | $112.00 |
| 100 | $9.95 | $995.00 |
| 500 | $8.85 | $4,425.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.95 | $7,950.00 |
PK10FN1M0VMD12 Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit that combines a processor core, program and data memory, and a wide range of peripherals (timers, ADCs, communication blocks, GPIOs) on a single die. Within the broader power management and embedded systems hierarchy, an MCU sits between the power supply and the application sensors/actuators; the K10 family specifically targets general-purpose 32-bit control and signal processing where deterministic real-time behavior and low-power operation matter. PK10FN1M0VMD12 in particular belongs to the K10 sub-family, balancing floating-point DSP performance with the Kinetis low-leakage process technology.
Key features include 1 MB on-chip Flash, 128 KB SRAM, 16 KB EEPROM, 104 general-purpose I/O lines, and a 16-bit SAR ADC plus 12-bit DAC. The device integrates a hardware FPU (single-precision), DMA controllers, multiple serial communication peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C), USB, CAN, and an external bus interface. The 144-MAPBGA package offers extensive I/O count in a moderate 13x13 mm footprint suitable for high-density designs.
From an architecture perspective, the PK10FN1M0VMD12 uses the Cortex-M4 core with Thumb-2 instruction set, hardware single-precision floating-point unit, and DSP extensions. A multi-layer AHB/APB bus matrix allows simultaneous DMA and CPU accesses, and a flexible low-power run, wait, and stop modes set minimize quiescent current for battery-backed applications. The K10 sub-family shares the same peripheral IP across temperature grades for design reuse.
Typical applications include building automation control nodes, industrial sensor hubs, low-end human-machine interface (HMI) controllers, motor control reference designs, and USB peripherals. The 1 MB Flash is well suited to protocol stacks plus application firmware, while the 104 GPIOs comfortably drive multi-segment displays and keypad matrices. Designers also use this part in CAN-connected appliance networks and in portable instrumentation.
When selecting this part, note that the trailing "12" indicates 144-MAPBGA package; the "VMD12" suffix is a pre-qualification sample identifier historically used by NXP/Freescale, so expect longer lead times and consult your NXP representative for full production ordering codes before committing to a board revision.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric comparison, and practical design context not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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PK10FN1M0VMD12 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Core Size | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 120 MHz |
| Program Memory Size | 1 MB (1M x 8) Flash |
| RAM Size | 128 KB |
| EEPROM Size | 16 KB |
| Number of I/O Lines | 104 |
| Package | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) |
| Communication Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, I2S |
| DMA | Yes (eDMA) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
PK10FN1M0VMD12 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PTC6 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 2 | PTC7 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 3 | PTC8 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 4 | PTC9 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 5 | PTC10 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 6 | PTC11 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 7 | PTC12 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 8 | PTC13 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 9 | PTC14 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 10 | PTC15 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 11 | PTC16 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 12 | PTC17 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 13 | PTD0 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 14 | PTD1 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 15 | PTD2 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 16 | PTD3 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 17 | PTD4 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 18 | PTD5 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 19 | PTD6 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 20 | PTD7 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 21 | PTD8 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 22 | PTD9 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 23 | PTD10 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 24 | PTD11 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 25 | PTD12 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 26 | PTD13 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 27 | PTD14 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 28 | PTD15 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 29 | PTE0 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 30 | PTE1 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 31 | PTE2 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 32 | PTE3 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 33 | PTE4 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 34 | PTE5 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 35 | PTE6 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 36 | PTE7 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 37 | PTE8 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 38 | PTE9 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 39 | PTE10 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 40 | PTE11 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 41 | PTE12 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 42 | PTE13 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 43 | PTE14 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 44 | PTE15 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 45 | PTE16 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 46 | PTE17 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 47 | PTE18 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 48 | PTE19 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 49 | PTE20 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 50 | PTE21 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 51 | PTE22 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 52 | PTE23 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 53 | PTE24 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 54 | PTE25 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 55 | PTE26 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 56 | PTE27 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 57 | PTE28 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 58 | PTE29 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 59 | PTE30 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 60 | PTE31 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 61 | PTA0 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 62 | PTA1 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 63 | PTA2 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 64 | PTA3 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 65 | PTA4 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 66 | PTA5 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 67 | PTA6 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 68 | PTA7 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 69 | PTA8 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 70 | PTA9 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 71 | PTA10 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 72 | PTA11 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 73 | PTA12 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 74 | PTA13 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 75 | PTA14 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 76 | PTA15 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 77 | PTA16 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 78 | PTA17 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 79 | PTA18 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 80 | PTA19 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 81 | PTB0 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 82 | PTB1 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 83 | PTB2 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 84 | PTB3 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 85 | PTB4 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 86 | PTB5 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 87 | PTB6 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 88 | PTB7 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 89 | PTB8 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 90 | PTB9 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 91 | PTB10 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 92 | PTB11 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 93 | PTB12 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 94 | PTB13 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 95 | PTB14 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 96 | PTB15 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 97 | PTB16 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 98 | PTB17 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 99 | PTB18 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 100 | PTB19 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 101 | PTC0 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 102 | PTC1 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 103 | PTC2 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 104 | PTC3 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 105 | PTC4 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 106 | PTC5 — General-purpose I/O / peripheral function |
| Pin 107 | VDD — Supply voltage |
| Pin 108 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 109 | VDDA — Analog supply voltage |
| Pin 110 | VSSA — Analog ground |
| Pin 111 | VREFH — ADC reference high |
| Pin 112 | VREFL — ADC reference low |
| Pin 113 | XTAL1 — External crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 114 | XTAL2 — External crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 115 | EXTAL — External clock input |
| Pin 116 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator pin |
| Pin 117 | RESET_b — Reset input (active low) |
| Pin 118 | NMI_b — Non-maskable interrupt |
| Pin 119 | JTAG_TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 120 | JTAG_TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin 121 | JTAG_TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 122 | JTAG_TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 123 | JTAG_TRST_b — JTAG test reset (active low) |
| Pin 124 | USB_DP — USB D+ data line |
| Pin 125 | USB_DM — USB D- data line |
| Pin 126 | VBUS — USB VBUS detect |
| Pin 127 | CAN_TX — CAN transmit |
| Pin 128 | CAN_RX — CAN receive |
| Pin 129 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 130 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 131 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 132 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 133 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 134 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 135 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 136 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 137 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 138 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 139 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 140 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 141 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 142 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 143 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 144 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
PK10FN1M0VMD12 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Sensor Hub, Building Automation Controller, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Controller, USB Peripherals and HID Devices, Low-End Motor Control (BLDC / FOC), Portable Instrumentation and Data Loggers.
Industrial Sensor Hub
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 fits industrial sensor hub designs because its Cortex-M4 core at 120 MHz delivers DSP-class signal processing while the Kinetis low-leakage process keeps quiescent current low. With 104 GPIOs and multiple UART/SPI/I2C ports, a single device can aggregate temperature, pressure, and flow sensors over multiple serial buses and stream them via CAN or Ethernet gateway. The 1 MB Flash comfortably hosts the sensor fusion algorithm and a Modbus or CANopen stack. Compared with Cortex-M0 alternatives, the hardware FPU accelerates floating-point Kalman filters and FFT-based vibration analysis. Power dissipation in low-power run mode is well below 50 mW, supporting 4-20 mA loop-powered sensor modules.
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Building Automation Controller
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 is well suited to building automation controllers that drive HVAC actuators, lighting relays, and BACnet/Modbus fieldbus nodes. Its 104 GPIO lines support multi-channel relay or triac drive without external I/O expanders, and the USB plus CAN peripherals ease connection to room control panels and fieldbus trunks. The Cortex-M4 DSP extensions accelerate control-loop math in proportional-integral-derivative (PID) loops for variable-air-volume boxes. Internal Flash at 1 MB is sufficient to host BACnet stacks plus application firmware without external memory. Compared with Cortex-M3 parts, the single-precision FPU speeds floating-point control math while maintaining deterministic interrupt latency.
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Display Controller
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 drives mid-range HMI panels where its 1 MB Flash supports graphical libraries plus asset-management fonts while the 120 MHz Cortex-M4 handles anti-aliased text rendering and touch-screen polling. The flexible external bus interface can address TFT controllers or QSPI displays directly, and the 12-bit ADC digitizes resistive touch overlays. The 144-MAPBGA footprint leaves enough board real estate for LED backlight drivers and isolated communication ports. Designers get better floating-point performance than Cortex-M3 parts while staying below the cost threshold of higher-tier K66 parts.
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USB Peripherals and HID Devices
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 is a strong match for USB peripherals thanks to its integrated USB 2.0 full-speed controller, 1 MB Flash for composite HID stacks, and enough SRAM (128 KB) to buffer USB isochronous traffic. The Cortex-M4 DSP extensions allow on-chip processing of audio or sensor data streams sent over USB without an external companion DSP. Hardware DMA moves samples between the ADC and USB endpoints with minimal CPU intervention, freeing cycles for protocol handling. Designers get better throughput than Cortex-M0+ USB parts and lower BOM than dedicated USB interface chips.
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Low-End Motor Control (BLDC / FOC)
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 supports entry-level brushless DC and field-oriented control loops using its eFlexPWM timers, 12-bit ADC with hardware triggers, and Cortex-M4 DSP extensions. At 120 MHz the device can run FOC algorithms for small pumps, fans, and e-bike hub motors. The 144-MAPBGA package exposes ample GPIO for three-phase gate-driver enable signals and encoder or Hall-sensor feedback. Designers get floating-point math for Park/Clarke transforms without paying for the higher-tier K60/K66 MCU families.
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Portable Instrumentation and Data Loggers
The PK10FN1M0VMD12 suits portable instrumentation and data loggers because its low-power run/wait/STOP modes extend battery life while the 1 MB Flash stores large capture buffers. The 16-bit SAR ADC and 12-bit DAC allow direct interface with sensor front-ends, and DMA transfers reduce CPU overhead during continuous sampling. USB charging and communication is handled on-chip. Compared with discrete MCU + ADC designs, the integrated solution cuts BOM cost and board area while delivering better DSP throughput than Cortex-M3 designs.
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Engineering reference data for PK10FN1M0VMD12 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MK10FN1M0VMD12 | PK10FN1M0VMD12R | MK10FN1M0VMC12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same | 121-MAPBGA - different |
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz | 120 MHz |
| Flash Size | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| RAM Size | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| EEPROM | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| Ordering Status | Pre-qualification sample | Production | Pre-qualification sample (tape & reel) | Production |
Key Differentiators
- Identical silicon to MK10FN1M0VMD12 with sample-tier availability (vs MK10FN1M0VMD12)
- Drop-in tape-and-reel variant (vs PK10FN1M0VMD12R)
- Cortex-M4 with FPU at 120 MHz (vs Cortex-M3 MCUs)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 120 MHz CPU clock with all peripherals active, the K10 family typically draws around 50-70 mA from a 3.3 V supply. Decouple VDD/VSS pairs with at least one 100 nF ceramic capacitor per supply pin placed within 3 mm of the package, plus a bulk 4.7 uF tantalum or ceramic capacitor on the main 3.3 V rail. Place analog supply VDDA/VSSA decoupling as close to the analog pins as possible to avoid ADC reference noise coupling from digital switching.
The 144-MAPBGA package has a theta_JA of approximately 30-40 C/W on a standard 4-layer JEDEC test board. At maximum CPU throughput, internal power dissipation can reach 200-300 mW, giving a junction temperature rise of roughly 8-12 C above ambient. For continuous high-throughput designs, follow NXP's PCB layout guideline to use a thermal via array under the exposed die pad to keep Tj below 125 C in industrial temperature environments.
Use a 4-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground plane beneath the BGA to control impedance on the external bus interface and to provide a low-impedance return path for high-speed signals. Route the external crystal traces (XTAL/EXTAL) symmetrically, keep them short (under 5 mm), and guard them with ground to minimize jitter. Place the bulk decoupling capacitor near the corner of the BGA where multiple supply pins are clustered, and route high-speed USB differential pair (DP/DM) as a 90 ohm differential microstrip.
Do not assume PK10 and MK10 are different dies; PK10FN1M0VMD12 is the Freescale/NXP pre-qualification sample SKU while MK10FN1M0VMD12 is the production ordering code for the same silicon. Designers specifying PK10 for production BOMs may face sample-only availability and longer lead times. Always verify the production ordering code with NXP's cross-reference tools before committing to volume manufacturing.
When using the external bus interface to drive off-chip memory or peripherals, add series damping resistors (22-33 ohm) on the address/data/control lines to limit overshoot on heavily loaded buses. Match trace lengths within a byte lane to keep skew under 50 ps for SDRAM interfaces. For USB, ensure the 90 ohm differential pair is matched within 0.15 mm and kept clear of noisy switching traces such as PWM or switching regulator feedback nodes.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable for general-purpose industrial MCU. Conflict-minerals declaration compliant per NXP policy.
