NXP Semiconductors PK70FN1M0VMJ15

Overview

PK70FN1M0VMJ15 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with single-precision floating-point unit (FPU), 1 MB on-chip program flash, 128 KB SRAM, and IEEE 1588 Ethernet MAC. It operates at 150 MHz, supports -40°C to +105°C industrial temperature range, and integrates dual CAN, USB OTG HS/FS/LP, graphic LCD controller (800×600), and hardware encryption - deployed in industrial gateways requiring deterministic real-time control and secure networked HMI.

For engineers reviewing the PK70FN1M0VMJ15 datasheet, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 pinout, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 application, or PK70FN1M0VMJ15 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated package mapping, confirmed peripheral integration (Ethernet, USB OTG, FlexMemory), and two rigorously cross-checked alternative parts for migration planning.

Technical Context

The PK70FN1M0VMJ15 implements an ARMv7-M architecture with Thumb-2 instruction set, Harvard bus, and 3-stage pipeline with branch speculation. Its core includes DSP extensions and a single-precision FPU compliant with IEEE 754-2008, enabling efficient fixed- and floating-point math for motor control and signal processing.

It features a 32-channel DMA controller with scatter/gather support, nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC) supporting up to 120 sources, and a multi-mode power management unit (PMC) with 10 low-power states. The device uses Freescale's 90nm TFS flash technology and includes FlexMemory - though PK70FN1M0VMJ15 configures FlexNVM as program flash only (no FlexRAM or EEPROM partitioning), unlike FX variants.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

PK70FN1M0VMJ15 is housed in a 256-pin MAPBGA (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) package with 128 GPIO pins supporting interrupt, DMA request, digital glitch filtering, and 5 V tolerance. Pin functions are defined per the K70 Family Reference Manual Rev. 4 (2013), with dedicated ball assignments for DDR interface (256-pin variant only), Ethernet MII/RMII, USB HS differential pairs, and IEEE 1588 timestamp capture inputs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MK70FX512VMJ15, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 trades FlexMemory flexibility for larger monolithic flash - simplifying firmware layout but removing EEPROM emulation capability. Versus RT1064RVL5B, it offers integrated Ethernet and lower system-level BOM cost at the expense of raw MIPS.

Availability

PK70FN1M0VMJ15 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure HMIs, programmable logic controllers, and medical data loggers requiring stable component supply across extended temperature and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for PK70FN1M0VMJ15 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 roots in Freescale's embedded MCU heritage.

The K70 family was designed as NXP's flagship high-end Kinetis MCU line for applications demanding real-time Ethernet, graphics, security, and mixed-signal precision - targeting industrial control, building automation, and medical instrumentation.

FAQ

Does PK70FN1M0VMJ15 include an integrated Ethernet PHY?

No, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 integrates only the IEEE 1588-compliant Ethernet MAC layer. An external PHY (e.g., KSZ8081RNB or LAN8720A) is required for physical layer signaling. The device provides MII and RMII interfaces with dedicated pins for TXCLK, RXCLK, CRS, COL, and MDIO/MDC, enabling flexible PHY selection based on speed, power, and ESD requirements.

What is the maximum resolution supported by the graphic LCD controller in PK70FN1M0VMJ15?

The graphic LCD controller in PK70FN1M0VMJ15 supports up to 800 × 600 pixel resolution at 60 Hz refresh rate using RGB565 format. It includes dedicated timing generators, programmable polarity controls, and hardware cursor support - all implemented without CPU intervention via DMA-driven frame buffer updates.

Can PK70FN1M0VMJ15 execute code directly from its 1 MB flash memory?

Yes, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 supports XIP (eXecute-In-Place) from its 1 MB on-chip flash memory. The flash controller includes 8 KB instruction cache and 8 KB data cache, and supports read-while-write operation - allowing simultaneous firmware execution and background flash updates without halting the CPU.

Is PK70FN1M0VMJ15 pin-compatible with other K70 family members in the 256-pin MAPBGA package?

Yes, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 is pin-for-pin compatible with all other K70 devices in the 256-pin MAPBGA (MJ) package, including MK70FX512VMJ12, MK70FX512VMJ15, and MK70FN1M0VMJ12. This allows drop-in replacement within the same speed grade and memory configuration group, provided peripheral usage aligns with the specific variant's feature set.

Does PK70FN1M0VMJ15 support hardware-based AES encryption?

Yes, PK70FN1M0VMJ15 includes a dedicated hardware encryption engine supporting AES-128 and AES-256 in ECB, CBC, CTR, and GCM modes, plus SHA-1/256, DES/3DES, and a true random number generator. These accelerators operate independently of the CPU core and are accessible via the Cryptographic Services Engine (CSEc) peripheral - reducing encryption latency by >95% versus software-only implementations.