FRDM-MCXA156
Overview
The FRDM-MCXA156 is a low-cost development platform for the NXP MCX A156 microcontroller, featuring an Arm Cortex-M33 core running up to 96 MHz. This board follows the NXP Freedom hardware standard, providing easy access to the MCU's I/O and featuring an onboard MCU-Link debugger. It is designed for rapid prototyping with a balance of high performance and low power consumption.
Why Choose This Part
The board features an onboard MCU-Link debugger based on CMSIS-DAP, eliminating the need for external hardware probes. Its compatibility with the Arduino header standard and FRDM-style expansion makes it highly versatile for interfacing with various shields and sensors.
Applications
Getting Started
Engineers can begin development using NXP's MCUXpresso SDK, IDE, and Config Tools, which provide a comprehensive suite for driver and middleware setup. The board supports both SWD and JTAG debugging through the integrated MCU-Link or external probes.
FRDM- Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Utilized IC / Part | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| FRDM-MCXA156 (this part) | — | 76 |
| FRDM-MCXA153 | MCXA153 | 321 |
| FRDM-MCXA266 (NXP Semiconductors) | MCXA266 | 174 |
| FRDM-MCXN947 (NXP Semiconductors) | MCXN947 | 1,583 |
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