MKL17Z256VFT4

MKL17Z256VFT4 is an NXP Freescale Kinetis L MCU based on an ARM Cortex-M0+ core. It targets low‑power, low‑cost embedded applications.
Key points:
- CPU: up to 48 MHz
- Memory: 256 KB flashing for code; tens of KB of SRAM
- Peripherals: USB Full‑Speed device, I2C, SPI, UART; 12‑bit ADC; multiple timers; DMA/eDMA
- Power: multiple sleep/low‑power modes; operating voltage typically 1.8–3.6 V
- Boot/debug: boot ROM, SWD/JTAG debug
- Packages: available in small footprints (various 48–64 pin options)
- Development: supported by MCUXpresso/SDKs
Typical use cases: portable sensors, USB peripherals, IoT edge devices, wearables, and other cost‑sensitive embedded projects. For exact memory counts, package options, and peripheral details, consult the datasheet and reference manual.

There is no single direct drop-in equivalent outside the Kinetis L family. MKL17Z256VFT4 is a Cortex-M0+ MCU with 256 KB flash. Closest equivalents are other Kinetis L MCUs with ~256 KB flash in similar packages. For exact pin-compatible options, use the NXP Product Selector and filter by Cortex-M0+, 256 KB flash, and package.

MKL17Z256VFT4 is a Kinetis L MCU with a 32‑bit ARM Cortex‑M0+ core running up to 48 MHz. Key features:
- Memory: 256 KB flash, 32 KB RAM
- USB: USB 2.0 Full‑Speed device
- Serial interfaces: UART/LPUART, I2C, SPI
- Analog: 12‑bit ADC (multi‑channel)
- Timers/PWM: flexible timer modules for PWM and capture
- DMA with DMAMUX
- Hardware CRC for data integrity
- Power: multiple low‑power modes (VLPR, Stop, VLPS) and advanced clocking
- Voltage/t‑range: 1.71–3.6 V; operating temp typically −40 °C to +105 °C
- Development: supported by MCUXpresso SDK and standard NXP tooling
Note: For exact peripheral counts and variant details, consult the official datasheet.

- Pin count: 64 pins (in a 64‑pin LQFP package; the MKL17Z256VFT4 is a 64‑pin variant in the Kinetis L family).
- Function: 32‑bit ARM Cortex‑M0+ microcontroller with 256 KB flash memory, basic RAM and peripherals (GPIO, ADC, PWM/timers, I2C/SPI/UART, USB device, DMA, etc.) for general embedded applications.

- Manufacturer: NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP).
- What kind of company: A Dutch multinational technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and related electronic components for automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer markets.

MKL17Z256VFT4 is a low‑power, cost‑optimized ARM Cortex‑M0+ MCU (256 KB Flash) suitable for simple, battery‑powered embedded systems. Common application areas:
- IoT sensors and battery-powered devices
- Wearables and portable electronics
- Home/building automation and smart devices
- Industrial sensing, data acquisition, and basic control
- Automotive body electronics and gateway subsystems
- Consumer peripherals, controllers, and education/prototyping
It combines low power, moderate performance, and integrated peripherals (GPIOs, timers, and serial interfaces) for cost-effective embedded solutions.

MKL17Z256VFT4 comes in a 64-pin LQFP package (LQFP64).