NXP Semiconductors K32 L3 Microcontrollers

NXP Semiconductor K32 L3 Microcontroller MCUs are designed to deliver a power-optimized implementation and advanced security capabilities. The K32 L3 MCUs are part of NXP’s EdgeVerse™ edge computing platform. This K32 L3 MCU delivers a 50% improvement in power optimization and security advancements to address a wide range of industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The K32 L3 series is based on the power-efficient Arm Cortex®-M4 core and offers an optional Cortex-M0+, providing low-leakage power-optimized peripherals, a DC-DC converter, and security features such as authenticated boot, secure update, and tamper-detection pins.

Features

Core Processor
- Arm Cortex-M4 core up to 72MHz
- Cortex-M0+ core up to 72MHz (optional)
Analog
- 1x 12-bit single-ended low-power ADC
- 2x low-power comparator with 6-bit DAC
- 1x 12-bit low-power DAC
- Dual output DC/DC converter
- 1.2V / 2.1V dual-range voltage reference
Memories
- Up to 1.25MB program flash memory
- Up to 384kB SRAM
- 48kB ROM with built-in secure boot loader

Power management
- 1.71V to 3.6V bypass mode
- 2.1V to 3.6V dual output buck DC-DC converter
- Core voltage bypass: 1.14V to 1.45V direct supply to the core, bypassing internal regulator
- 1.71V to 3.6V independent VDDIO1 and VDDIO2 supply
- 1.71V to 3.6V independent VBAT (RTC)

Applications

Building Automation
- Security and access control
- Building control and monitoring
- Building HVAC control
- Secure applications
Industrial
- Factory automation
- Robotics