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The TWR-KL25Z48M MCU module featuring the Kinetis L Series Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCU is designed to work either in standalone mode or as part of the Tower® System, a modular development platform that enables rapid prototyping and tool re-use through reconfigurable hardware. The TWR-KL25Z48M is supported by a range of NXP and third-party development software.

Supported Devices

Processors and Microcontrollers

KL Series Arm Cortex-M0+

  • KL1x: Kinetis® KL1x-48 MHz, Mainstream Small Ultra-Low Power Microcontrollers (MCUs) based on Arm® Cortex®-M0+ Core
  • KL2x: Kinetis® KL2x-72/96 MHz, USB Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers (MCUs) based on Arm® Cortex®-M0+ Core

Features

Microcontroller

    MKL25Z128VLK4 MCU

  • 48 MHz
  • 128 kB flash
  • 16 kB RAM
  • low-power
  • 80 LQFP package

Connectivity

  • Dual role USB interface with micro-AB USB connector
  • Touch Tower plug-in socket
  • General-purpose Tower plug-in (TWRPI) socket
  • Onboard debug circuit MK20 openSDA serial debug interface with virtual serial port and mass storage device boot loader

Sensors

  • Three-axis accelerometer (MMA8451Q)
  • Four user-controllable LEDs
  • Tower compatible MCU module

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  • TWR-KL25Z48M
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  • Tower System Development Board for Kinetis KL14, KL15, KL24 and KL25 MCUs.

    • TWR-KL25Z48M 32-bit MCU module with MKL25Z128VLK4 MCU (80LQFP)
    • 3ft A to mini-B USB cable for debug interface and power
    • Quick Start Guide
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