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MAX32660

Tiny, Ultra-Low-Power Arm Cortex-M4 Processor with FPU-Based Microcontroller (MCU) with 256KB Flash and 96KB SRAM

Microcontroller (MCU)

The MAX32660 is a microcontroller (mcu) from Maxim Integrated. Tiny, Ultra-Low-Power Arm Cortex-M4 Processor with FPU-Based Microcontroller (MCU) with 256KB Flash and 96KB SRAM. View the full MAX32660 datasheet below including pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Maxim Integrated

Package

WLP-16 (1.6x1

Overview

Part: MAX32660 from Maxim Integrated

Type: Arm Cortex-M4 Processor with FPU-Based Microcontroller (MCU)

Key Specs:

  • Flash Memory: 256KB
  • SRAM: 96KB
  • Internal Oscillator: up to 96MHz
  • Active Current: 85μA/MHz
  • VCORE Supply Voltage: 1.1V (typical)
  • VDD Supply Voltage: 1.71V to 3.63V
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +105°C
  • Full Memory Retention Power in Backup Mode: 2μA
  • Ultra-Low Power RTC: 450nA

Features:

  • Arm Cortex-M4 processor with FPU
  • Flexible and versatile power management unit
  • SPI, UART, and I2C communication support
  • Optional bootloader through I2C, UART, or SPI
  • 16KB Instruction Cache
  • Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
  • Low 1.1V VCORE Supply Voltage
  • 3.6V GPIO Operating Range
  • Internal LDO
  • Internal 80kHz Ring Oscillator
  • Up to 14 General-Purpose I/O Pins
  • I2S
  • Four-Channel Standard DMA Controller
  • Three 32-Bit Timers
  • Watchdog Timer
  • CMOS-Level 32.768kHz RTC Output

Applications:

  • Sports Watches
  • Fitness Monitors
  • Wearable Medical Patches
  • Portable Medical Devices
  • Industrial Sensors
  • IoT
  • Optical Modules: QSFP-DD, QSFP, 400G

Package:

  • 16-bump WLP: 1.6mm x 1.6mm
  • 20-pin TQFN-EP: 4mm x 4mm
  • 24-pin TQFN-EP: 3mm x 3mm

Features

  • High-Efficiency Microcontroller for Wearable Devices
    • Internal Oscillator Operates up to 96MHz
    • 256KB Flash Memory
    • 96KB SRAM, Optionally Preserved in Lowest Power Backup Mode
    • 16KB Instruction Cache
    • Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
    • Low 1.1V VCORE Supply Voltage
    • 3.6V GPIO Operating Range
    • Internal LDO Provides Operation from Single Supply
    • Wide Operating Temperature: -40°C to +105°C
  • Power Management Maximizes Uptime for Battery Applications
    • 85μA/MHz Active Executing from Flash
    • 2μA Full Memory Retention Power in Backup Mode at VDD = 1.8V
    • 450nA Ultra-Low Power RTC at VDD = 1.8V
    • Internal 80kHz Ring Oscillator
  • Optimal Peripheral Mix Provides Platform Scalability
    • Up to 14 General-Purpose I/O Pins
    • Up to Two SPI
    • I2S
    • Up to Two UARTs
    • Up to Two I2C, 3.4Mbps High Speed
    • Four-Channel Standard DMA Controller
    • Three 32-Bit Timers
    • Watchdog Timer
    • CMOS-Level 32.768kHz RTC Output

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

Arm and Cortex are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.

19-100236; Rev 9; 6/22

Applications

  • Sports Watches
  • Fitness Monitors
  • Wearable Medical Patches
  • Portable Medical Devices
  • Industrial Sensors
  • IoT
  • Optical Modules: QSFP-DD, QSFP, 400G

Pin Configuration

MAX32660 WLP-16 Pinout

PinPositionNameTypeDescription
1A3VDDPPower Supply
2A4No Connect
3B2No Connect
4A2XTAL32I32.768kHz Crystal Input (Clock)
5A1XTAL32O32.768kHz Crystal Output (Clock)
6B1RSTNIReset Input
7C1P0.0I/OGPIO / SWDIO / SPI1_MISO (I2S_SDI) / UART1_TX
8C2P0.1I/OGPIO / SWDCLK / SPI1_MOSI (I2S_SDO) / UART1_RX
9D1P0.2I/OGPIO / I2C1_SCL / SPI1_SCK (I2S_BCLK) / 32KCAL
10D2P0.3I/OGPIO / I2C1_SDA / SPI1_SS0 (I2S_LRCLK) / TMR0
11D3P0.4I/OGPIO / SPI0_MISO / UART0_TX
12D4P0.5I/OGPIO / SPI0_MOSI / UART0_RX
13C3P0.6I/OGPIO / SPI0_SCK / UART0_CTS / UART1_TX
14C4P0.7I/OGPIO / SPI0_SS0 / UART0_RTS / UART1_RX
15B4P0.8I/OGPIO / I2C0_SCL / SWDIO
16B3P0.9I/OGPIO / I2C0_SDA / SWDCLK

Notes

  • WLP Package: 16-bump wafer-level package (1.6mm × 1.6mm × 0.65mm, 0.35mm pitch)
  • GPIO Availability: 10 GPIO pins available on 16 WLP (P0.0–P0.9); P0.10–P0.13 are not pinned out in this package
  • Dual-Function Pins: Most GPIO pins support multiple alternate functions (I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, timers, debug). Pin function is selectable via firmware configuration
  • Debug Interface: SWDIO and SWDCLK (pins 7, 8, 15, 16) support Serial Wire Debug (SWD) for code loading and ICE debugging
  • I2S Support: Pins P0.0–P0.3 support I2S functionality when enabled (I2S_SDI, I2S_SDO, I2S_BCLK, I2S_LRCLK)
  • Crystal Pins: XTAL32 pins (A2, A1) require external 32.768kHz crystal for RTC operation
  • Power: Single VDD supply pin (A3); internal voltage regulator provides VCORE to processor core

Electrical Characteristics

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
POWER SUPPLIES/BOTH SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION AND DUAL SUPPLY OPERATION
Supply VoltageVDD1.711.83.63V
Supply Voltage, CoreVCOREDual-supply operation OVR = [00]
Dual-supply operation OVR = [0
0.8550.90.945V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

  • VCORE-0.3V to +1.21V
  • VDD-0.3V to +3.63V
  • 32KIN, 32KOUT-0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
  • RSTN, All GPIO except P0.[4–7, 9] -0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
  • GPIO P0.[4–7, 9]-0.3V to VDD + 0.3V
  • Total Current into All GPIO Combined (sink)10

Note: Long-term storage at +150°C is not recommended as this will reduce the lifetime of the flash storage. Please keep long-term storage of the part below +125°C.

Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Typical Application

Package Information

16 WLP

Package CodeW161K1+1
Outline Number21-100241
Land Pattern NumberRefer to Application Note 1891
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)66.34 °C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)N/A

20 TQFN-EP

Package CodeT2044+5C
Outline Number21-0139
Land Pattern Number90-0429
Thermal Resistance, Single-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)48°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)2°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)33°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)2°C/W

24 TQFN-EP

Package CodeT2433+2C
Outline Number21-100264
Land Pattern Number90-100089
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)61.3°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)2.2°C/W

Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.

Electrical Characteristics

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
POWER SUPPLIES/BOTH SINGLE SUPPLY OPERATION AND DUAL SUPPLY OPERATION
Supply VoltageVDD1.711.83.63V
Supply Voltage, CoreVCOREDual-supply operation OVR = [00]
Dual-supply operation OVR = [0
0.8550.90.945V

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