MK21FX512VMD12

The MK21FX512VMD12 is a 32-bit embedded microcontroller designed for a wide range of embedded applications. The MCU offers a broad range of digital and analog peripherals, including up to 48KB of Flash, 8KB of RAM and digital PWM, 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and I2C interface. This microcontroller also supports a wide range of communications and digital signal processing, providing developers with a powerful platform to implement various embedded projects.

Application Field

The MK21FX512VMD12 is a versatile embedded microcontroller suitable for a wide range of applications such as those for controlling, monitoring and measuring. It supports various protocols such as I2C, SPI and CAN, and can be used for developing different kinds of embedded projects, including consumer, industrial and medical applications. Specifically, this microcontroller can be used in medical instrumentation, industrial automation, monitoring and control, automotive systems and consumer electronics, as well as communications and signal processing.

Working Principle

The MK21FX512VMD12 is based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 core and is able to execute up to 96 MIPS at maximum operating frequency of 48MHz. The on-chip memory consists of multiple ROM, RAM, Flash and EEPROM. The ROM stores the system bootstrap code and the 5-stage, single-issue instruction pipeline that executes 16 and 32-bit instructions. The RAM can be used as a stack or as a data or instruction memory. Additionally, the MK21FX512VMD12 contains a dedicated 4KB of EEPROM that can store up to 8000 write cycles.

The microcontroller also features various communication, analog and digital signal processing peripherals. These include multiple UART, CAN, I2C, SPI and PWM interfaces, as well as a 12-bit ADC with up to 1MSPS sample rate and three timer modules for accurate timing control. Additionally, the MK21FX512VMD12 is also equipped with various safety, security and integrity features such as multiple secure memories and cryptographic accelerators, enabling developers to build secure embedded systems.

In conclusion, the MK21FX512VMD12 is an excellent choice for all sorts of embedded applications. It is highly integrated with a wide range of communication, analog and digital signal processing peripherals, as well as security and integrity features. This microcontroller is ideal for controlling, monitoring, measuring, and communications and signal processing applications.