NXP Semiconductors MK10DN512VLK10R

Overview

MK10DN512VLK10 from NXP Semiconductors is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with DSP extensions, operating at up to 100 MHz, featuring 512 KB on-chip flash and 128 KB RAM, rated for –40°C to +105°C ambient, and housed in an 80-pin LQFP package. It integrates dual CAN interfaces, two 16-bit SAR ADCs with PGA, 12-bit DAC, and low-power timers - deployed in industrial motor control and automotive body electronics.

For engineers reviewing the MK10DN512VLK10 datasheet, MK10DN512VLK10 pinout, MK10DN512VLK10 application, or MK10DN512VLK10 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core with DSP support, dual CAN 2.0B compliance, 512 KB flash/128 KB RAM memory configuration, thermal resistance of 9°C/W (junction-to-case), and operation across extended temperature range (–40°C to +105°C) in 80 LQFP.

Technical Context

The MK10DN512VLK10 implements a full-featured Kinetis K10 sub-family architecture with integrated MCG clock generator supporting multiple oscillator sources (3–32 MHz main crystal, 32 kHz RTC crystal), configurable low-power modes (VLLS1–VLLS3, VLPS, STOP), and hardware-based security modules including CRC accelerator and 128-bit unique ID. Its memory subsystem includes FlexBus external interface and EzPort serial programming.

Analog subsystem integration includes two independent 16-bit SAR ADCs each with programmable gain amplifier (up to ×64), 12-bit DAC, three analog comparators with embedded 6-bit DACs, and transimpedance amplifiers - all supported by dedicated voltage reference and low-leakage wakeup unit for sensor interface applications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 80-pin LQFP (12 mm × 12 mm), thermally enhanced with exposed thermal pad (JESD51-5 compliant). Pinout conforms to K10 Sub-Family standard assignment per Revision 3 data sheet, supporting multiplexed functions across PORTA–PORTH.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.

Compared with MK10DN512VLK10, MK10DN512VLH10 offers expanded I/O at the cost of footprint and layout change, while MK20DN512VLK10 delivers USB capability in the same 80 LQFP form factor - making it the preferred upgrade path where USB integration is required without PCB revision.

Availability

MK10DN512VLK10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, automotive body electronics, and smart energy metering requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for MK10DN512VLK10 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with deep expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and edge processing.

The MK10DN512VLK10 belongs to the Kinetis K10 family - designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-reliability embedded control applications demanding rich analog integration, deterministic real-time performance, and extended temperature operation.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MK10DN512VLK10?

The MK10DN512VLK10 operates at up to 100 MHz using its ARM Cortex-M4 core with DSP extensions. This frequency is achievable across the full –40°C to +105°C ambient temperature range when supplied with 1.71–3.6 V and configured in FEI or PEE clock mode per the K10 Sub-Family Data Sheet Rev. 3. The 100 MHz rating is validated with thermal resistance R_θJC = 9°C/W in the 80 LQFP package.

Does the MK10DN512VLK10 support CAN FD or only classical CAN 2.0B?

The MK10DN512VLK10 supports only classical CAN 2.0B (ISO 11898-1) - not CAN FD. Its two CAN modules implement full CAN protocol handling including message buffering, acceptance filtering, and error confinement, with bit rates up to 1 Mbps. CAN FD capability was introduced in later Kinetis families (e.g., KV series) and is not present in the K10 sub-family specification.

What is the flash endurance and data retention specification for the MK10DN512VLK10?

The MK10DN512VLK10 specifies 100,000 erase/write cycles for its 512 KB program flash memory and 20-year data retention at ≤85°C ambient, per Freescale's K10 Sub-Family qualification standards. These values apply under recommended operating conditions (VDD = 1.71–3.6 V, TA ≤ 85°C); retention degrades above 85°C per JEDEC JESD47 guidelines.

Can the MK10DN512VLK10 operate from a single 3.3 V supply for both digital and analog domains?

Yes - the MK10DN512VLK10 supports single 3.3 V operation for both VDD and VDDA, provided the differential voltage |VDD – VDDA| remains ≤0.1 V and VSS/VSSA are tied. This configuration is explicitly validated in the data sheet's Table 1 (Voltage and Current Operating Requirements) and simplifies power design for non-precision analog applications where ADC/DAC accuracy requirements permit shared supply.

Is the MK10DN512VLK10 pin-compatible with any other Kinetis devices?

The MK10DN512VLK10 is pin-compatible only with other K10 devices in the same 80 LQFP (LK) package variant, such as MK10DN256VLK10 and MK10DN128VLK10 - sharing identical pinout, electrical characteristics, and peripheral mapping. It is not pin-compatible with K20 or KL series devices, even in 80 LQFP, due to differences in peripheral placement and register-level configuration.