company blog about Acquisition NXP Development Board:MCU/MPU,Audio,Interfaces,Power Drivers

Acquisition NXP Development Board:MCU/MPU,Audio,Interfaces,Power Drivers

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I. MCU and MPU Development Boards: The Intelligent Core of Embedded Systems

Microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs) serve as the ‘brains’ of embedded devices. NXP offers comprehensive solutions spanning low-power control to high-performance computing through two primary platforms: FRDM development boards and specialised evaluation kits (EVKs).

FRDM Development Boards: Modular and Cost-Effective Prototyping Tools

The FRDM (Freedom) platform is NXP's low-cost, modular development board series designed for rapid prototyping. Its core strength lies in a unified ecosystem comprising comprehensive software tools, modular hardware, and extensive application code examples.

Design Highlights: Take the recently expanded FRDM-i.MX93 into the MPU domain as an example. Not only is it the first FRDM board equipped with an i.MX application processor, but it also integrates an Arm Ethos-U65 micro NPU, specifically optimised for edge AI inference. Its onboard tri-band wireless module, based on the IW612 chip, can simultaneously handle Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee) protocols simultaneously, making it ideal for developing smart home hubs or industrial IoT gateways. All FRDM boards are compatible with standard interfaces such as Arduino and mikroBUS, allowing easy addition of sensors, displays or actuators via expansion boards.

Dedicated Evaluation Kits (EVK): For Deep Integration and High-Performance Applications

For users requiring more comprehensive evaluation or domain-specific development, NXP offers feature-rich EVKs.

MPU/Linux-Hosted Matter Development Platform: Examples include the MCIMX93-EVK, specifically engineered for the Matter smart home standard. Based on the i.MX 93 processor, it comes pre-integrated with Linux and the Matter protocol stack, enabling rapid development of devices functioning as Matter controllers, Thread border routers, or gateways.

Cross-Boundary MCU Evaluation Boards: Examples include the i.MX RT1180 series development boards, combining the real-time capabilities of an MCU with the high performance of an MPU. These are frequently employed for communication bridging in Industry 4.0 applications.

II. Audio Development Boards: Crafting Exceptional Auditory and Voice Interaction Experiences

NXP's audio solutions are dedicated to achieving high-fidelity sound quality and intelligent voice interaction. Development boards span applications from high-quality audio evaluation to far-field voice recognition.

Professional Audio Evaluation Board: MX93AUD-HAT

This expansion board is specifically designed to evaluate the audio performance of the i.MX 93 processor.

Core Features: On-board CS42448 multi-channel codec provides 8-channel line outputs, 4-channel line inputs, and 2-channel microphone inputs. Equipped with S/PDIF (TOSLINK/RCA) interfaces to meet professional digital audio transmission requirements.

Application Scenarios: Can be directly paired with the MCIMX93-EVK for developing home cinema systems, high-end smart speakers, in-vehicle audio systems, or professional mixing equipment.

Smart Voice Interaction Integrated Solution: SLN-SVUI-IOT

This turnkey solution, based on the i.MX RT106V crossover MCU, significantly simplifies the development of smart voice products.

Core Features:

Robust Voice Front-End Processing: Integrates intelligent voice technology (VIT) enabling 360° voice recognition at 3 metres in a 65dB noisy environment.

Multimedia and Connectivity: Features a built-in 2D graphics accelerator supporting display interfaces, alongside integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.

Out-of-the-box readiness: Provides a complete software stack based on FreeRTOS, including tools for creating voice wake-word and command-word models, with no additional non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs.

Application scenarios: Smart appliances (e.g., voice-controlled refrigerators/air conditioners), smart home control panels, service robots, etc.

III. Interface Development Boards: Enabling Reliable Connectivity and System Integration

Interface development boards primarily evaluate and manage communication and signal interaction between devices, ensuring stable and efficient system connectivity.

Automotive and Industrial Communication Interface Boards

NXP holds a leading position in automotive networking, with its interface development boards frequently built around ‘System Base Chips (SBC)’. For instance, the KITFS6507LAEEVM evaluation board centres on the MC33FS6507 secure SBC.

Core Features: This board integrates CAN FD and LIN bus transceivers, offering configurable power rails (VCORE configurable to 1.23V/3.3V/5.0V), specifically designed to meet the ASIL B functional safety standard (ISO 26262) for automotive applications.

Application Scenarios: Suitable for developing automotive body control modules (BCMs), new energy vehicle battery management systems (BMS), or industrial control equipment compliant with functional safety requirements.

General-Purpose I/O and Level-Shifting Expansion

NXP also offers evaluation boards such as the PCAL97xx series GPIO expander, which integrates voltage level-shifting functionality to simplify connections between devices operating in different voltage domains (e.g., 1.8V processors and 3.3V sensors).

IV. Power Driver Development Boards: Empowering Motion and Control

Power driver development boards focus on the precise control and driving of actuators such as motors and LEDs, serving as the power core for automation and energy systems.

Motor Control Development Kits

NXP provides complete motor control solutions from MCUs to drive algorithms.

Example Kit: The S32K396 LV Motor Control Kit is specifically engineered for motor control applications. Complementary S32M2 series solutions (such as the S32M276SFFRD reference design board) deliver 12V motor control with integrated Arm Cortex-M7 cores, supporting advanced algorithms for data analysis and diagnostics.

Development Support: MCX A-series MCUs, when paired with FreeMASTER tools, enable developers to achieve precise motor control algorithm debugging and performance optimisation.

LED Driver and Power Management Evaluation Boards

LED Drivers: Examples include the PCA9958 evaluation board, featuring a 24-channel SPI LED driver capable of independent PWM dimming and strobe control per channel. Widely used in RGB lighting and indicator panels.

Power Management (PMIC): NXP's Power Management IC (PMIC) evaluation boards deliver flexible power architectures for automotive and industrial equipment, meeting functional safety requirements. Dedicated PMICs (such as the PCA9451A) are also integrated on boards like the FRDM-i.MX93 to optimise power efficiency.