NXP Semiconductors MK70FN1M0VMJ12
- Part No.:
- MK70FN1M0VMJ12
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 256-LBGA
- Datasheet:
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MK70FN1M0VMJ12.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 1MB FLSH 256MAPPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MK70FN1M0VMJ12 from NXP (formerly Freescale) is a high-performance, industrial-grade ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with single-precision FPU, 1 MB on-chip flash, 128 KB SRAM, and integrated IEEE 1588 Ethernet MAC - designed for real-time industrial control, networked HMI, and secure edge-node applications requiring deterministic timing, cryptographic acceleration, and graphics-capable display interfaces.
For engineers reviewing the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 datasheet, MK70FN1M0VMJ12 pinout, MK70FN1M0VMJ12 application, or MK70FN1M0VMJ12 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, package-specific pin mapping, functional alternatives, and supply-chain-ready availability details - all grounded in the official K70 Family Product Brief Rev. 8 (2011) and part-number decoding rules.
Technical Context
The MK70FN1M0VMJ12 implements an ARM Cortex-M4 core with DSP extensions and hardware single-precision floating-point unit (SPFPU), operating at up to 120 MHz with 1.25 DMIPS/MHz performance. It integrates a full IEEE 1588-compliant Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII support, dual CAN 2.0B controllers, and USB OTG HS/FS/LS with device charger detect (DCD) and 120 mA regulator.
This device belongs to the K70N sub-family and uses a 256-pin MAPBGA (17 mm × 17 mm) package with DDR controller, NAND flash controller, 16 KB instruction/data cache, and FlexMemory architecture - though it omits FlexNVM/FlexRAM (denoted by "N" in part number), relying solely on 1 MB program flash and 128 KB SRAM.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with DSP instructions and single-precision FPU - enables real-time signal processing and floating-point math without software emulation overhead. |
| Max Clock Frequency | 120 MHz - delivers deterministic real-time response for industrial PLCs and motor control loops with sub-microsecond interrupt latency. |
| Flash / RAM | 1 MB program flash + 128 KB SRAM - supports large firmware images, bootloader + application separation, and real-time data buffering without external memory. |
| Connectivity | Dual CAN 2.0B, IEEE 1588 Ethernet (MII/RMII), USB OTG HS/FS/LS with DCD - enables time-synchronized industrial networking and mixed-protocol fieldbus integration. |
| Analog Peripherals | Four 16-bit SAR ADCs (67 SE + 4 DP channels), four PGA inputs, two 12-bit DACs, four analog comparators - supports high-accuracy sensor conditioning and closed-loop analog control. |
| Operating Range | −40 °C to +105 °C, 1.71–3.6 V supply - qualified for extended-temperature industrial environments including factory automation and energy metering. |
| Security | Hardware encryption engine (AES/DES/SHA), tamper detect, flash protection, CRC module - provides root-of-trust for secure boot and firmware update integrity verification. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 256-pin MAPBGA (17 mm × 17 mm, MJ suffix), RoHS-compliant, 0.8 mm ball pitch.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDDA / VSSA | Analog power / ground | Independent analog domain supply pins - must be decoupled separately to ensure 16-bit ADC/DAC accuracy and low-noise reference stability. |
| PTA0–PTA31, PTB0–PTB17, etc. | GPIO with multiplexing | 128 total GPIOs with pin-interrupt, DMA request, and 5 V-tolerant inputs - supports flexible peripheral assignment and robust I/O interfacing in noisy industrial settings. |
| ENET0_RXD0–ENET0_TXCLK | Ethernet PHY interface | Dedicated 16-pin MII/RMII bus - enables direct connection to external Ethernet PHY without glue logic; supports IEEE 1588 timestamping at physical layer. |
| USB0_DP / USB0_DM | USB 2.0 differential pair | Full-speed/high-speed USB OTG transceiver pins - require controlled-impedance routing and ESD protection per USB-IF compliance requirements. |
| CAN0_TX / CAN0_RX, CAN1_TX / CAN1_RX | CAN bus transceiver interface | Two independent CAN 2.0B controllers - each requires external transceiver and termination; supports ISO 11898-2 compliant communication up to 1 Mbps. |
| DDR_DQ0–DDR_DQ15, DDR_A0–DDR_BA2, etc. | DDR SDRAM interface | 16-bit DDR data bus + address/control signals - enables system expansion with external high-bandwidth memory for graphics frame buffers or real-time data logging. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| IEEE 1588 Ethernet MAC | Hardware timestamping with sub-100 ns resolution - eliminates software jitter in time-critical synchronization for distributed control systems. |
| Graphics LCD Controller | Supports up to 800 × 600 resolution with RGB interface - enables local HMI rendering without external GPU or video processor. |
| Capacitive Touch Sensing (TSI) | 16-channel capacitive touch interface with low-power operation - allows battery-operated front panels with <1 µA standby current during touch monitoring. |
| FlexBus External Interface | 32-bit address / 32-bit data / 6 chip-selects - permits seamless connection to NOR/NAND flash, FPGA, ASIC, or legacy parallel peripherals. |
| Low-Power Operation | 10 configurable power modes including VLPR/VLPW/LPSTOP - achieves <2 µA RTC-only mode for long-life remote sensors. |
Applications
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Secure Edge Controller |
|---|---|
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Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU field devices into IEEE 1588-synchronized EtherNet/IP networks for predictive maintenance analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time protocol gateway with hardware-accelerated encryption, deterministic Ethernet packet timestamping, and dual-CAN bridging. Use Value: Eliminates need for external FPGA or dual-processor architecture while maintaining sub-1 µs time synchronization across distributed I/O nodes. |
Use Scenario: Firmware-upgradable programmable logic controller (PLC) with secure boot, encrypted data logging, and local HMI via 7-inch TFT display. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main system controller executing ladder logic, managing DDR-based frame buffer, and enforcing cryptographic key lifecycle policies. Use Value: Reduces BOM cost by integrating graphics controller, crypto engine, and Ethernet MAC - avoiding discrete security IC and display driver chips. |
| Energy Metering Hub | Medical Diagnostic Interface |
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Use Scenario: High-accuracy polyphase electricity meter with harmonic analysis, tamper detection, and DLMS/COSEM over PRIME or G3-PLC backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Precision analog front-end host with 16-bit ADC oversampling, hardware CRC validation of metering data, and secure firmware updates. Use Value: Meets IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2S accuracy requirements using on-chip PGA and calibrated voltage reference - no external precision op-amps needed. |
Use Scenario: Portable ultrasound front-end controller acquiring RF echo data, performing beamforming, and rendering grayscale B-mode images locally. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Signal-processing hub with DSP-accelerated FIR filtering, real-time FFT, and graphics LCD controller driving 800×600 medical display. Use Value: Enables Class II medical device certification with integrated safety features (independent watchdog, tamper detect, flash protection) and deterministic interrupt response. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance industrial MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK70FX512VMJ12 | 512 KB flash + 512 KB FlexNVM + 16 KB FlexRAM - lacks 1 MB monolithic flash but adds EEPROM-like byte-write capability. | Better suited for applications requiring frequent non-volatile parameter storage (e.g., calibration tables) without wear-leveling software. | Select MK70FX512VMJ12 if EEPROM emulation or bootloader/data partitioning flexibility outweighs raw flash capacity. |
| RT1052CVL5B | NXP i.MX RT1050 series: Cortex-M7 @ 600 MHz, 512 KB SRAM, no on-chip flash - requires external QSPI flash and lacks integrated Ethernet MAC. | Targeted at higher-throughput applications (e.g., AI inference at edge) where raw CPU speed and external memory bandwidth dominate over integrated peripherals. | Choose RT1052CVL5B only when migrating to higher clock rates and external memory architecture is acceptable - not a drop-in replacement. |
Compared with MK70FN1M0VMJ12, MK70FX512VMJ12 trades flash density for FlexMemory configurability, while RT1052CVL5B abandons integrated flash and Ethernet for raw Cortex-M7 performance - making MK70FN1M0VMJ12 optimal for self-contained, Ethernet-connected industrial controllers needing maximum on-chip code storage and deterministic timing.
Availability
MK70FN1M0VMJ12 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation gateways, secure edge controllers, and energy metering hubs requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle assurance, and consistent traceable sourcing.
Supply support for MK70FN1M0VMJ12 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 MK70FN1M0VMJ12 belongs to the Kinetis K70 family - engineered for high-integration industrial control applications demanding real-time Ethernet, cryptographic security, analog precision, and graphical human-machine interface capabilities.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MK70FN1M0VMJ12?
The MK70FN1M0VMJ12 operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 120 MHz, as confirmed by its part-number suffix "12" and the K70 120 MHz Performance Table. This frequency is sustained across the full −40 °C to +105 °C temperature range and 1.71–3.6 V supply voltage, enabling deterministic real-time execution for industrial control loops and protocol stacks without thermal throttling.
Does the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 include FlexMemory (FlexNVM/FlexRAM)?
No, the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 does not include FlexMemory. Its part number contains "N" (not "X") in the key attribute field, indicating program flash only - confirmed in Table 3 of the K70 Family Product Brief, which lists FlexNVM and EEPROM/FlexRAM as "–" for this variant. It relies solely on 1 MB of main program flash and 128 KB of SRAM.
Which Ethernet standards does the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 support?
The MK70FN1M0VMJ12 integrates a full IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) hardware timestamping support. It supports both MII and RMII physical layer interfaces - enabling connection to standard Ethernet PHYs - and delivers sub-100 ns timestamp resolution for time-sensitive networking in industrial automation and power grid applications.
What debug interfaces are available on the MK70FN1M0VMJ12?
The MK70FN1M0VMJ12 supports JTAG, cJTAG, and 2-pin Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interfaces, along with full CoreSight trace capability including TPIU, FPB, DWT, ITM, ETM, and ETB modules. These enable non-intrusive real-time debugging, instruction tracing, and performance profiling - essential for validating deterministic behavior in safety-critical industrial firmware.
Is the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 pin-compatible with other K70 family members?
Yes, the MK70FN1M0VMJ12 is pin-compatible with all other K70 devices in the 256-pin MAPBGA (MJ) package, including MK70FX512VMJ12, MK70FN1M0VMJ15, and MK70FX512VMJ15 - as explicitly stated in Table 2 ("All devices which share a common package are pin-for-pin compatible"). This enables hardware reuse across performance and memory variants without PCB redesign.
MK70FN1M0VMJ12 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 256-LBGA
- Series:
- Kinetis K70
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 120MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, IrDA, SD, SPI, UART/USART, USB, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- DMA, I2S, LCD, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 128
- Program Memory Size:
- 1MB (1M 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 71x16b; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MK70FN1M0VMJ12 part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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