MKW36Z512VFP4

Product Overview

• Category: Microcontroller
• Use: Embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Characteristics: Low power consumption, high performance, integrated wireless connectivity
• Package: VFP4 package (Very Fine Pitch Quad Flat Package)
• Essence: A microcontroller designed for IoT applications with integrated wireless connectivity and advanced features.
• Packaging/Quantity: Typically sold in reels or trays, quantity varies depending on the supplier.

Specifications

• Processor: ARM Cortex-M0+ core
• Clock Speed: Up to 48 MHz
• Flash Memory: 512 KB
• RAM: 128 KB
• Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.15.4 Zigbee and Thread protocols
• Operating Voltage: 1.71V to 3.6V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• GPIO Pins: 64
• ADC Channels: 16-bit SAR ADC with up to 16 channels
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, USB

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MKW36Z512VFP4 microcontroller has a total of 64 GPIO pins, which can be configured for various purposes such as digital input/output, analog input, or communication interfaces. The pin configuration is as follows:

(Pin Number) (Pin Name) (Function)

1 PTB0 GPIO 2 PTB1 GPIO 3 PTB2 GPIO 4 PTB3 GPIO 5 PTB4 GPIO 6 PTB5 GPIO 7 PTB6 GPIO 8 PTB7 GPIO 9 PTB8 GPIO 10 PTB9 GPIO 11 PTB10 GPIO 12 PTB11 GPIO 13 PTB12 GPIO 14 PTB13 GPIO 15 PTB14 GPIO 16 PTB15 GPIO 17 PTB16 GPIO 18 PTB17 GPIO 19 PTB18 GPIO 20 PTB19 GPIO 21 PTB20 GPIO 22 PTB21 GPIO 23 PTB22 GPIO 24 PTB23 GPIO 25 PTB24 GPIO 26 PTB25 GPIO 27 PTB26 GPIO 28 PTB27 GPIO 29 PTB28 GPIO 30 PTB29 GPIO 31 PTB30 GPIO 32 PTB31 GPIO 33 PTC0 GPIO 34 PTC1 GPIO 35 PTC2 GPIO 36 PTC3 GPIO 37 PTC4 GPIO 38 PTC5 GPIO 39 PTC6 GPIO 40 PTC7 GPIO 41 PTC8 GPIO 42 PTC9 GPIO 43 PTC10 GPIO 44 PTC11 GPIO 45 PTC12 GPIO 46 PTC13 GPIO 47 PTC14 GPIO 48 PTC15 GPIO 49 PTC16 GPIO 50 PTC17 GPIO 51 PTC18 GPIO 52 PTC19 GPIO 53 PTC20 GPIO 54 PTC21 GPIO 55 PTC22 GPIO 56 PTC23 GPIO 57 PTC24 GPIO 58 PTC25 GPIO 59 PTC26 GPIO 60 PTC27 GPIO 61 PTC28 GPIO 62 PTC29 GPIO 63 PTC30 GPIO 64 PTC31 GPIO

Functional Features

• Integrated Zigbee and Thread wireless connectivity for IoT applications.
• Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered devices.
• High-performance ARM Cortex-M0+ core for efficient processing.
• Ample flash memory and RAM for storing and executing code.
• Multiple communication interfaces for seamless integration with other devices.
• 16-bit SAR ADC for accurate analog measurements.
• Wide operating voltage range and temperature range for versatile applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Integrated wireless connectivity simplifies IoT device development. - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications. - Ample memory and processing power for complex applications. - Versatile GPIO pins and communication interfaces enable flexible design options.

Disadvantages: - Limited availability of alternative models with similar features. - Higher cost compared to basic microcontrollers without integrated wireless connectivity.

Working Principles

The MKW36Z512VFP4 microcontroller operates based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core architecture. It executes instructions stored in its