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FRDM-KE02Z40M

FRDM-KE02Z40M

NXP USA Inc.
KE02 Freedom Kinetis ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Active27 in stock

Overview

The FRDM-KE02Z40M is an ultra-low-cost development platform for the Kinetis E series KE02 MCUs, built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core. Designed for high-reliability in electrically noisy environments, it operates at up to 40MHz and provides 5V support for industrial and appliance applications.

Why Choose This Part

The board features a high-voltage operating range up to 5.5V and 5V-tolerant I/O, which simplifies interfacing with legacy industrial sensors and power electronics. It includes an on-board OpenSDA debug interface and is footprint-compatible with Arduino shields for rapid hardware expansion.

Applications

Home Appliances
Ideal for white goods and small appliances requiring 5V operation and high noise immunity.
Simple Motor Control
Utilizes 6 PWM channels and 5V I/O to drive motor power stages in fans and pumps.
Industrial Control Systems
Suitable for basic industrial automation where robust ESD/EMC performance is required.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Freedom
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0+
Utilized IC / Part KE02

Getting Started

Begin development by connecting the board via USB to use the integrated OpenSDA debugger with MCUXpresso IDE or Keil MDK. Explore the provided SDK examples for the 12-bit ADC and 64KB Flash to implement control algorithms.

Also Consider

FRDM-KL25Z NXP USA Inc. - A popular Cortex-M0+ alternative with a built-in USB controller for consumer electronics applications.
STM32 Nucleo-64 F030R8 STMicroelectronics - An alternative 48MHz Cortex-M0 platform with a similar Arduino-compatible footprint and more Flash memory.
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