NXP Semiconductors MKE13Z128VLL7

Overview

MKE13Z128VLL7 from NXP Semiconductors is an ARM® Cortex®-M0+ microcontroller operating up to 72 MHz, featuring 128 KB flash, 32 KB SRAM, and 89 GPIOs in a 100-pin LQFP package. It integrates a 12-bit 1 Msps ADC, three LPUARTs, two TSI modules for touch sensing, and supports BLDC motor control via FlexTimer PWM generation.

For engineers reviewing the MKE13Z128VLL7 datasheet, MKE13Z128VLL7 pinout, MKE13Z128VLL7 application, or MKE13Z128VLL7 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 72 MHz Cortex-M0+ core, 100-pin LQFP thermal profile (–40 to 105 °C), low-power operation across VLPR/VLPS modes, and integrated analog peripherals including ADC with self-calibration and dual TSI for HMI systems.

Technical Context

The MKE13Z128VLL7 implements a tightly coupled ARMv6-M architecture with Thumb-2 ISA, supporting nested interrupts via NVIC and asynchronous wake-up via AWIC for Stop/VLPS mode recovery. Its SCG clock system delivers configurable clock domains using FIRC (48 MHz ±1%), SIRC (8/2 MHz ±3%), LPO (128 kHz), and external crystal inputs.

Peripheral integration includes eDMA with DMAMUX routing up to 63 request sources across 8 channels, three FlexTimers offering up to 8 PWM channels each with deadtime insertion, and dual TSI modules supporting 25-channel mutual capacitance touch sensing - all functional in low-power states with SIRC or OSC clock sources.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 100-pin LQFP (14 × 14 × 1.4 mm, pitch 0.5 mm), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MKE13Z128VLL7, the MKE13Z256VLL7 offers headroom for firmware growth without layout change, while the MKE17Z128VLL7 provides richer analog integration for touch-dominant designs - both retain identical power profiles and 100-LQFP footprint.

Availability

MKE13Z128VLL7 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for BLDC motor control, industrial HMI, smart sensor nodes, and automotive body electronics requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for MKE13Z128VLL7 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 Kinetis KE1xZ family - including MKE13Z128VLL7 - was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, thermally demanding motor control and human-machine interface applications requiring robust analog integration and ultra-low-power operation.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MKE13Z128VLL7 core?

The MKE13Z128VLL7 features an ARM Cortex-M0+ core rated for up to 72 MHz operation. This frequency is achievable using the 48 MHz Fast Internal Reference Clock (FIRC) with PLL multiplication or external crystal input, and is validated across the full –40 to 105 °C temperature range per NXP's electrical specifications.

Does the MKE13Z128VLL7 support hardware debugging during development?

Yes, the MKE13Z128VLL7 includes Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface support with full run-control, breakpoints, and Micro Trace Buffer (MTB) for instruction trace. Debug access remains functional in Run, Wait, and VLPR modes, enabling real-time profiling and low-power state analysis without requiring JTAG headers.

How many analog-to-digital converter channels does the MKE13Z128VLL7 provide?

The MKE13Z128VLL7 integrates one 12-bit SAR ADC module with up to 25 single-ended analog input channels (ADC0_SE0 through ADC0_SE24), as confirmed in the device's signal multiplexing table and electrical characteristics section of the datasheet.

Can the MKE13Z128VLL7 operate in ultra-low-power modes while retaining ADC functionality?

Yes, the MKE13Z128VLL7 supports ADC conversions in Very Low Power Stop (VLPS) mode using the SIRC or OSC clock source. The ADC remains fully operational with self-calibration enabled, allowing periodic sensor sampling at sub-μA system current without waking the CPU core.

What is the package type and pin count of the MKE13Z128VLL7?

The MKE13Z128VLL7 uses a 100-pin LQFP package (code LL), measuring 14 × 14 × 1.4 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. This package is explicitly listed in Table 1 of the KE1xZ ordering information document and matches the 100-LQFP drawing 98ASS23308W.