Kinetis L Series MCUs

Discover the world's most energy-efficient MCUs built on the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor

Kinetis L Series MCUs
Based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ Processor

Design Potential. Realized

Freescale Semiconductor Kinetis L series features the world’s most energy-efficient MCUs and bring new design possibilities to entry-level applications that have previously been limited by 8- and 16–bit MCU capabilities. Kinetis L series MCUs combine the enhanced energy-efficiency, performance and debug features of the new 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ core, with the scalability, feature integration and enablement of the Kinetis MCU portfolio. Available with multiple flash memory, analog, connectivity and HMI peripheral options, L series is hardware and software compatible with the ARM Cortex-M4 based Kinetis K series. Kinetis L series MCUs are supported by an industry-leading Freescale enablement package that includes the CodeWarrior IDE with Processor Expert, Freedom Development Platform and MQX™ Lite RTOS, as well as the ARM 3rd party ecosystem.

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Cortex-M0+ Core
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KL0 Series
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KL1 Series
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KL2 Series
Kinetis L Series
Enablement

ARM Cortex-M0+ Core

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The ARM Cortex-M0+ is the world’s most energy-efficient processor and is 100% instruction set and tool compatible with the ARM Cortex-M0.

Features:

1.77 CoreMark/MHz: 2x to 40x more than 8- and 16-bit, 9% more than ARM Cortex-M0
2-40x more than CoreMark/mA than the closest 8- and 16-bit MCU Single-cycle access to I/O: Up to 50 percent faster than standard I/O for improved reaction time to external events
2-stage pipeline: reduced cycles per instruction enabling faster branch instruction and ISR entry
Excellent code density vs. 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs: reduced flash size, system cost and power consumption
56 instructions: easy programming and efficient packaging of 8/16/32-bit data in memory. 100 percent compatible with ARM Cortex-M0
Linear 4GB address space: no complex paging – simpler software
Micro trace buffer: lightweight trace solution for fast bug identification

Energy Efficiency

Kinetis L series MCUs supplement the ARM Cortex-M0+ core with the latest in low-power process technology, platform design, operating modes and energy-saving peripherals. Combined, these increase the time spent in deep sleep modes, minimizing CPU activity and extending battery life.

Ultra-efficient processing	ARM Cortex-M0+ Processor 90nm low-power flash technology Bit Manipulation Engine, <50uA/MHz, 3.8CM/mW Peripheral Bridge Crossbar & Zero Wait State Flash Memory
Ultra low-power modes	ARM Cortex-M0+ Processor 90nm low-power flash technology Bit Manipulation Engine, <50uA/MHz, 3.8CM/mW Peripheral Bridge Crossbar & Zero Wait State Flash Memory Controller
Energy-saving peripherals	ARM Cortex-M0+ Processor 90nm low-power flash technology Bit Manipulation Engine, <50uA/MHz, 3.8CM/mW Peripheral Bridge Crossbar & Zero Wait State Flash Memory Controller

KL0 Series

The Kinetis KL0 family is the entry point into the Kinetis L series of ARM® Cortex™-M0+ MCUs. Pin compatible with our 8-bit S08P family, the Kinetis KL0 family provides a bridge for 8-bit customers migrating into the Kinetis portfolio and is software and tool compatible with all other Kinetis L families.

Devices start from 8 KB of flash in a small-footprint 4 x 4 mm 24 QFN package extending up to 32 KB in a 48 LQFP package. Each combines ultra-low-power performance with a rich suite of analog, communication, timing and control peripherals. View the Kinetis KL0 Family Fact Sheet.

KL05 Sub-Family

Part Number	CPU (MHz)	Flash (KB)	SRAM (KB)	DMA	UART	SPI	1²C	TSI	12-bit DAC	12-bit ADC	Total I/Os
Package: 24 QFN (4 x 4, 0.5mm)
MKL05Z8VFK4	48	8	1	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~28
MKL05Z16VFK4	48	16	2	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
MKL05Z32VFK4	48	32	4	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
Package: 32 LQFP (7 x 7, 0.8mm)
MKL05Z8VLC4	48	8	1	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~28
MKL05Z16VLC4	48	16	2	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
MKL05Z32VLC4	48	32	4	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
Package: 32 QFN (5 x 5, 0.5mm)
MKL05Z8VFM4	48	8	1	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~28
MKL05Z16VFM4	48	16	2	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
MKL05Z32VFM4	48	32	4	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
Package: 48 LQFP (7 x 7, 0.5mm)
MKL05Z16VLF4	48	16	2	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41
MKL05Z32VLF4	48	32	4	x	1	1	1	x	x	x	22~41

KL04/05 Product Brief

KL1 Series

The Kinetis KL1 MCU family is pin, software and tool compatible with all other Kinetis L families and provides additional memory, communications and analog peripheral options beyond those offered in the Kinetis KL0 family. The Kinetis KL1 family is also compatible with the Kinetis K10 (ARM® Cortex™-M4) family, providing a migration path to higher performance and feature integration.

Devices start from 32 KB of flash in a small-footprint 5 x 5 mm 32 QFN package extending up to 256 KB in an 80 LQFP package. Each combines ultra-low-power performance with a rich suite of analog, communication, timing and control peripherals. View the Kinetis KL1 Family Fact Sheet.

KL15 Sub-Family

Part Number	CPU (MHz)	Flash (KB)	SRAM (KB)	DMA	UART	SPI	1²C	TSI	12-bit DAC	16-bit DAC	Total I/Os
Package: 32 QFN (5 x 5, 0.5mm)
MKL15Z32VFM4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z64VFM4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z128VFM4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
Package: 48 QFN (7 x 7, 0.5mm)
MKL15Z32VFT4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z64VFT4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z128VFT4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
Package: 64 LQFP (10 x 10, 0.5mm)
MKL15Z32VLH4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z64VLH4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z128VLH4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
Package: 80 LQFP (12 x 12, 0.5mm)
MKL15Z32VLK4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z64VLK4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70
MKL15Z128VLK4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	28~70

KL14/15 Product Brief

KL2 Series

The Kinetis KL2 MCU family is pin, software and tool compatible with all other Kinetis L families and adds a full-speed USB 2.0 On-The-Go controller with an integrated low-voltage regulator. The Kinetis KL2 MCU family is also compatible with the Kinetis K20 (ARM® Cortex™-M4) family, providing a migration path to higher performance and feature integration.

Devices start from 32 KB of flash in a small-footprint 5 x 5 mm 32 QFN package extending up to 256 KB in a 121 MBGA package. Each combines ultra-low-power performance with a rich suite of analog, communication, timing and control peripherals. View the Kinetis KL2 Family Fact Sheet.

KL24 Sub-Family

Part Number	CPU (MHz)	Flash (KB)	SRAM (KB)	DMA	UART	SPI	1²C	12-bit ADC	Total I/Os
Package: 32 QFN (5 x 5, 0.5mm)
MKL24Z32VFM4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	23~66
MKL24Z64VFM4	48	64	3	2	2			x	23~66
Package: 48 QFN (7 x 7, 0.5mm)
MKL24Z32VFT4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	23~66
MKL24Z64VFT4	48	64	3	2	2			x	23~66
Package: 64 LQFP (10 x 10, 0.5mm)
MKL24Z32VLH4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	23~66
MKL24Z64VLH4	48	64	3	2	2			x	23~66
Package: 80 LQFP (12 x 12, 0.5mm)
MKL24Z32VLK4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	23~66
MKL24Z64VLK4	48	64	3	2	2			x	23~66

KL25 Sub-Family

Part Number	CPU (MHz)	Flash (KB)	SRAM (KB)	DMA	UART	SPI	1²C	TSI	12-bit DAC	16-bit DAC	Total I/Os
Package: 32 QFN (5 x 5, 0.5mm)
MKL25Z32VFM4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z64VFM4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z128VFM4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
Package: 48 QFN (7 x 7, 0.5mm)
MKL25Z32VFT4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z64VFT4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z128VFT4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
Package: 64 LQFP (10 x 10, 0.5mm)
MKL25Z32VLH4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z64VLH4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z128VLH4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
Package: 80 LQFP (12 x 12, 0.5mm)
MKL25Z32VLK4	48	32	4	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z64VLK4	48	64	8	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66
MKL25Z128VLK4	48	128	16	x	3	2	2	x	x	x	23~66

KL24/25 Product Brief

Kinetis L Series Enablement

Freescale Freedom Development Platform

Ultra low cost development platform
Quick and simple with easy access to MCU I/O
Form-factor compatible with popular third-party hardware designed to work with Arduino™ and Arduino-compatible boards
New, sophisticated OpenSDA Debug interface: mass storage device flash programming interface, P&E Multilink interface for run-control debugging, open-source Data Logging application
Loaded with software: Processor Expert: stand-alone or IDE integrated, MQX Lite RTOS (via Processor Expert) and ecosystem partner support from IAR, Keil, Code Red, Atollic, Rowley, Free GNU command-line tools with GDB server

Freescale Tower System Platform

Modular, open-source development platform with reusable peripheral modules offering connectivity, analog, graphics LCD and motor control functionality

Freescale CodeWarrior IDE & Processor Expert

Eclipse based IDE with low power and MQX task-aware debug
Free Special Edition with 128KB code limit (no MQX TAD)
Processor Expert GUI-based code generation tool
Creates peripheral drivers in just 7 steps dramatically reducing development time – no more reading reference manuals!
Integrated within CodeWarrior or available as a standalone plug-in for IAR/Keil/GNU IDE tool chains

Freescale MQX Lite RTOS

Free, light-weight MQX kernel customised for small resource MCUs
Packaged as a Processor Expert component
USB via FSL bare-metal stack or Processor Expert component
Programming model allows upward code migration - Code built with MQX Lite should move to full MQX RTOS easily