Expands the product line with the integration of NXP Semiconductors microcontrollers and FRDM development boards.
In an exciting development, Farnell has expanded its offerings with the incorporation of NXP Semiconductor's diverse MCX series of microcontrollers (MCUs) into its portfolio. This new range caters to a myriad of industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, fueling the imagination of design engineers.
The MCX lineup consists of the MCX A, C, N, and W families, each tailored for a specific performance, power, connectivity, and security spectrum.
MCX A Series MCUs, powered by Arm Cortex-M33, provide mainstream, easy-to-use microcontrollers perfect for embedded applications like industrial sensors, motor controls, IoT devices, and more. These general-purpose MCUs boast a scalable device option, low power consumption, and intelligent peripherals for high I/O utilization and power efficiency.
The MCX C Series MCUs, driven by Arm Cortex-M0+, cater to cost-effective and energy-efficient applications, with features such as USB and segment LCD options. Their flexible and scalable memory and packages make them suitable for a wide variety of applications.
The high-performance, low-power consumption MCX N Series microcontrollers are designed for high-performance and IoT edge computing. They offer intelligent peripherals and on-chip accelerators for multitasking capabilities and performance efficiency, with some families including NXP's eIQ Neutron neural processing unit (NPU) for machine learning applications.
Lastly, the MCX W Series comprises secure, wireless MCUs built for the next generation of smart and secure connected devices. Based on the Arm Cortex-M33, these MCUs offer a unified range of pin-compatible multiprotocol wireless MCUs for Matter, Thread, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Zigbee, enabling interoperable smart home devices, building automation sensors, and smart energy products.
Justin Mortimer, global product marketing manager at NXP, lauded the MCX series, stating, "The NXP MCX portfolio is the foundation for the future of power-efficient edge devices across industrial and IoT markets. The new MCX MCUs utilize the improved MCX + FRDM platform, integrating essential features that give engineers the freedom to design without limitations."
In addition to the MCX family, Farnell unveils newly enhanced FRDM development boards—a low-cost, scalable hardware platform supported by the MCUXpresso Developer Experience toolset. These compact boards are designed to promote creative freedom, flexible and rapid prototyping, and ease of access to the MCU's I/Os for seamless development, programming, and debugging.
The MCX series and elevated FRDM boards are now available for purchase online from Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America, and element14 in APAC. Catch all the latest news on IoT by following @IoTNow_ and visiting our homepage, IoT Now.
Smart-home devices can now be powered by the MCX W Series microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductor, as these secure, wireless MCUs are built for the next generation of connected devices. Design engineers can utilize the improved MCX + FRDM platform, which is now available for purchase online from Farnell, Newark, and element14, to develop and prototype these smart-home gadgets with ease.
Imaginative design engineers can also take advantage of the newly enhanced FRDM development boards from Farnell, a low-cost, scalable hardware platform that offers easy access to the MCU's I/Os for seamless development, programming, and debugging. This helps fuel the creation of an array of smart-home devices and other technological gadgets within IoT and industrial applications.
