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FRDM-KW41Z

FRDM-KW41Z

NXP Semiconductors
Zigbee Development Tools - 802.15.4 KW41Z Dev Board Freedom Board
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Overview

The FRDM-KW41Z is a Freedom development board featuring the Kinetis KW41Z microcontroller, a highly integrated single-chip solution for 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. This board supports concurrent operation for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v4.2 and IEEE 802.15.4, making it an ideal platform for multiprotocol IoT development.

Why Choose This Part

The board features a built-in PCB inverted-F antenna and an SMA connector for external testing, providing flexibility for RF prototyping. It leverages the Kinetis SDK and integrated buck-boost converter to support wide voltage ranges from a single coin cell or external power.

Applications

Smart Home Gateways
Building bridging devices that require simultaneous communication with Thread-based sensors and BLE-enabled mobile applications.
Wireless Mesh Networking
Developing robust mesh networks using 802.15.4 protocols like Thread or Zigbee for industrial monitoring.
Portable Healthcare
Creating low-power wearable devices that sync health data to smartphones via BLE while maintaining mesh connectivity.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; Bluetooth Smart 4.x Low Energy (BLE)
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part KW41Z

Getting Started

Start by downloading the MCUXpresso SDK and IDE, which provide comprehensive drivers and wireless stacks for the KW41Z. The board includes an onboard OpenSDA debugger, allowing for easy programming and serial communication via USB without an external JTAG probe.

Also Consider

Mighty Gecko EFR32MG24 SiLSilicon Labs - An alternative multiprotocol SoC that supports Matter, Zigbee, and Thread with high security features.
nRF52840 Development Kit nRFNordic Semiconductor - A widely used platform for concurrent BLE and 802.15.4 development with a massive community and software ecosystem.

Categories

Development Boards > NXP Evaluation Boards IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs IoT & Smart Devices > Smart Home & Building