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NXP Semiconductors MK52DN512CLQ10
- Part No.:
- MK52DN512CLQ10
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 144-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
MK52DN512CLQ10.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 512KB FLASH 144LQFP
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Product details
Overview
MK52DN512CLQ10 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with DSP extensions, operating at up to 100 MHz, featuring 512 KB on-chip flash, 128 KB RAM, dual 16-bit SAR ADCs with integrated PGA, two 12-bit DACs, Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 support, USB OTG, and hardware crypto acceleration (AES, SHA-256, DES). It targets industrial control, smart metering, and networked IoT edge nodes requiring deterministic real-time performance and secure connectivity.
For engineers reviewing the MK52DN512CLQ10 datasheet, MK52DN512CLQ10 pinout, MK52DN512CLQ10 application, or MK52DN512CLQ10 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 100 MHz Cortex-M4 core with FPU-ready architecture, 144-pin LQFP package with full FlexBus and Ethernet MII/RMII interface, -40°C to +85°C temperature grade, and integrated security modules for firmware integrity and encrypted communication.
Technical Context
The MK52DN512CLQ10 implements a multi-clock domain architecture with independent MCG (Multipurpose Clock Generator), 3–32 MHz main crystal oscillator, and 32 kHz RTC oscillator. Its system-level timing includes IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, programmable delay block, and eight-channel PWM timer supporting motor control and precision waveform generation.
Memory subsystem integrates non-FlexMemory flash (512 KB), 128 KB SRAM, EzPort serial programming interface, and FlexBus external bus controller supporting NOR/PSRAM/NAND. Security is enforced via hardware CRC, TRNG, memory protection unit (MPU), and cryptographic accelerators for AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, and DES/3DES.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with DSP instructions, 100 MHz max - delivers 125 DMIPS and supports floating-point math via optional FPU in family (not on this variant) |
| Flash / RAM | 512 KB program flash, 128 KB SRAM - sufficient for complex protocol stacks (TCP/IP, USB, TLS) and real-time control algorithms |
| ADC / DAC | Dual 16-bit SAR ADCs with x64 PGA per channel; two 12-bit DACs - enables high-resolution sensor acquisition and analog output control without external signal conditioning |
| Communication | Ethernet MAC (MII/RMII), USB 2.0 Full/Low-Speed OTG, 6× UART, 3× SPI, 2× I²C, SDHC, I²S - supports wired industrial networking and peripheral expansion |
| Security | Hardware AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, DES/3DES, TRNG, CRC, 128-bit UID - enables secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and authenticated data transmission |
| Operating Range | 1.71–3.6 V supply, -40°C to +85°C ambient - suitable for unregulated industrial power rails and extended-temperature deployments |
| Low-Power Modes | VLLS1/VLLS2/VLLS3 stop modes down to 2.1 µA; VLPR run mode at 1.12 mA - extends battery life in always-on edge sensing applications |
Pinout & Package
Package: 144-pin LQFP (20 mm × 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PTA0–PTA31, PTB0–PTB17, PTC0–PTC17, PTD0–PTD15, PTE0–PTE29 | General-purpose I/O with multiplexed peripherals | Configurable digital I/O supporting GPIO, UART, SPI, I²C, ADC input, DAC output, PWM, and TSI - enables flexible board routing and function reassignment |
| EXTAL / XTAL | Main crystal oscillator inputs | Accepts 3–32 MHz fundamental-mode crystal - provides precise system clock source for Ethernet, USB, and real-time scheduling |
| EXTAL32 / XTAL32 | 32 kHz RTC crystal inputs | Supports low-power real-time clock operation during VLLS stop modes - maintains timekeeping with sub-µA current draw |
| ENET_RXD0–RXD3, ENET_TXD0–TXD3, ENET_TX_EN, ENET_RX_ER, ENET_MDC, ENET_MDIO | Ethernet PHY interface signals | Full MII pinout (16 pins) plus RMII option - allows direct connection to external Ethernet transceivers without glue logic |
| USB_DP / USB_DM | USB 2.0 differential data lines | Integrated transceiver with on-chip termination - eliminates need for external USB PHY and reduces BOM count |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| IEEE 1588 Hardware Timestamping | Sub-microsecond packet timing accuracy for industrial Ethernet synchronization (e.g., PROFINET IRT, EtherCAT) |
| FlexBus External Interface | 8/16-bit parallel bus supporting asynchronous/synchronous NOR, PSRAM, and NAND - enables expansion of code/data memory or FPGA co-processing |
| Low-Power Wakeup Unit (LPU) | Dedicated logic to monitor GPIO, RTC alarm, or analog comparators while CPU remains in VLLS3 - achieves <3 µA retention with fast wake-up (<100 µs) |
| Hardware Touch Sensing Interface (TSI) | Capacitive touch sensing on up to 32 electrodes with automatic calibration - enables robust HMI implementation without external ICs |
| Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) | Integrated x1/x2/x4/x8/x16/x32/x64 gain per ADC channel - eliminates discrete op-amp stages for microvolt-level sensor signals (e.g., load cells, thermopiles) |
Applications
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Smart Energy Metering |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU field devices and bridging to Ethernet-based SCADA systems with time-synchronized data logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing TCP/IP stack, Modbus gateway logic, and IEEE 1588 timestamping engine for synchronized event reporting. Use Value: Eliminates external Ethernet PHY and timing IC; 100 MHz Cortex-M4 handles concurrent protocol processing and deterministic I/O scanning within single chip. |
Use Scenario: Residential/utility smart meters performing metrology (voltage/current/energy), tamper detection, and secure DLMS/COSEM over PLC or RF mesh. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Metrology controller with dual 16-bit ADCs sampling isolated voltage/current sensors, hardware crypto for firmware signature verification and encrypted data upload. Use Value: Integrated PGA and 12-bit DACs enable direct connection to shunt/CT sensors and anti-tamper actuators; AES/SHA engines meet IEC 62056-47 security requirements. |
| Secure Edge Node Controller | Motor Control & Drive Interface |
|
Use Scenario: Field-deployed environmental sensor node collecting temperature, humidity, and air quality data, then transmitting securely via cellular or LoRaWAN backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure host MCU managing sensor fusion, TLS 1.2 handshake, OTA update validation, and low-power scheduling across multiple sleep/wake cycles. Use Value: Hardware TRNG and SHA-256 accelerate certificate generation and signature verification; VLLS3 mode draws only 2.1 µA, enabling 10+ year battery life with duty-cycled operation. |
Use Scenario: Compact servo drive controlling BLDC/PMSM motors in HVAC actuators or robotic joints using field-oriented control (FOC). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time motion controller executing FOC loop at 20 kHz, generating three-phase PWM with dead-time insertion, and monitoring current/voltage feedback via dual ADCs. Use Value: Eight-channel PWM timer with quadrature decoder input supports encoder-based position feedback; integrated op-amps and transimpedance amplifiers condition current-sense signals directly. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| K64F120M120JMD10 | ARM Cortex-M4F (FPU included), 120 MHz, 1 MB flash, 256 KB RAM, same 144-LQFP package but higher pin count utilization for Ethernet/USB | Better suited for floating-point intensive tasks (e.g., FFT-based vibration analysis); larger memory supports richer GUI or dual-bank OTA | Select when FPU, larger memory, or enhanced peripheral integration (e.g., USB HS, SDIO) is required - not pin-compatible due to different peripheral mapping |
| STM32H743VI | ARM Cortex-M7, 480 MHz, 2 MB flash, 1 MB RAM, dual-core option, no integrated Ethernet PHY (requires external PHY) | Higher compute throughput for AI inference or video preprocessing; lacks built-in Ethernet MAC PHY and IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping | Choose for maximum performance where external PHY is acceptable and IEEE 1588 is implemented in software or omitted |
Compared with MK52DN512CLQ10, K64F120M120JMD10 offers FPU and memory headroom at the cost of non-drop-in compatibility, while STM32H743VI delivers raw speed but requires external Ethernet components and lacks hardware-accelerated 1588 - making MK52DN512CLQ10 optimal for cost-sensitive, time-critical industrial Ethernet designs.
Availability
MK52DN512CLQ10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, smart grid infrastructure, and embedded networking applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for MK52DN512CLQ10 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 focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with deep expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and edge processing.
The MK52DN512CLQ10 belongs to the Kinetis K52 sub-family, designed specifically for industrial Ethernet edge nodes and secure metering applications requiring integrated MAC, hardware crypto, and mixed-signal precision in a single 144-pin LQFP package.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MK52DN512CLQ10?
The MK52DN512CLQ10 operates at a maximum core frequency of 100 MHz, enabled by its ARM Cortex-M4 core with DSP extensions. This frequency is supported across the full 1.71–3.6 V supply range and -40°C to +85°C temperature grade. The device achieves 1.25 Dhrystone MIPS per MHz, delivering 125 DMIPS performance for real-time control and protocol stack execution. MK52DN512CLQ10 does not include a floating-point unit (FPU), distinguishing it from K52 variants with 'F' suffix.
Does the MK52DN512CLQ10 include an integrated Ethernet PHY?
No, the MK52DN512CLQ10 integrates only the Ethernet MAC layer with MII and RMII interfaces - it requires an external PHY chip (e.g., KSZ8081RNB) for physical layer connectivity. However, it provides full IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, MDIO management interface, and dedicated Ethernet I/O pins mapped to its 144-LQFP package. MK52DN512CLQ10's MAC supports jumbo frames, VLAN tagging, and checksum offload, reducing CPU overhead in networked applications.
What analog peripherals are integrated into the MK52DN512CLQ10?
The MK52DN512CLQ10 integrates two independent 16-bit SAR ADCs, each with a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) offering gains up to x64; two 12-bit DACs; two operational amplifiers; two transimpedance amplifiers; three analog comparators (each with a 6-bit DAC and programmable reference); and a precision voltage reference. These resources enable direct interfacing with strain gauges, thermocouples, photodiodes, and other low-level analog sensors without external signal conditioning circuitry. MK52DN512CLQ10 supports simultaneous sampling and hardware-triggered conversions for synchronized multi-channel acquisition.
Is the MK52DN512CLQ10 suitable for low-power battery-operated applications?
Yes, the MK52DN512CLQ10 supports multiple ultra-low-power modes including VLLS1, VLLS2, and VLLS3, with typical currents as low as 2.1 µA at 3.0 V and -40°C to +25°C. In VLLS3 mode, it retains RAM, RTC, and selected wakeup sources while disabling the CPU and most peripherals. Its low-leakage wakeup unit (LPU) can monitor GPIO, comparators, or RTC alarms with sub-µA quiescent current. MK52DN512CLQ10's 1.71 V minimum supply enables operation directly from primary lithium batteries or energy-harvesting sources.
What security features does the MK52DN512CLQ10 provide for firmware protection?
The MK52DN512CLQ10 includes hardware-based security features: a true random number generator (TRNG), cryptographic acceleration engines for AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, DES/3DES, a hardware CRC module, and a 128-bit unique identification number per chip. It supports secure boot via flash protection regions and memory protection unit (MPU) enforcement. These capabilities enable secure firmware authentication, encrypted OTA updates, and runtime integrity checks - critical for meeting IEC 62443 and UL 2900 cybersecurity standards. MK52DN512CLQ10 does not include secure element or eFuse-based key storage.
MK52DN512CLQ10 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 144-LQFP
- Series:
- Kinetis K50
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 100MHz
- Connectivity:
- EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, IrDA, SD, SPI, UART/USART, USB, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- DMA, I2S, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 96
- Program Memory Size:
- 512KB (512K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 128K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.71V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 41x16b; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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