FRDM-MCXA346
Overview
The FRDM-MCXA346 is a compact development platform featuring the MCXA156 microcontroller, part of NXPs MCX A series based on the ARM Cortex-M33 core. This board is designed for rapid prototyping with a focus on low-power operation and integrated smart peripherals including a neural processing unit for basic machine learning tasks.
Why Choose This Part
It features the FRDM header system which provides easy access to MCU I/O and compatibility with Arduino and Mikroe shields. The board includes an onboard MCU-Link debugger and is fully supported by the MCUXpresso ecosystem for a seamless transition from code to silicon.
Applications
Getting Started
To begin development, download and install the MCUXpresso IDE and the SDK specifically for the MCXA1xx family. Connect the board via the USB micro-B port to utilize the onboard MCU-Link debugger for flashing and real-time debugging.
FRDM- Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Utilized IC / Part | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| FRDM-MCXA346 (this part) | — | 89 |
| FRDM-MCXA153 (NXP USA Inc.) | MCXA153 | 321 |
| FRDM-MCXA266 | MCXA266 | 174 |
| FRDM-MCXN947 | MCXN947 | 1,583 |
| FRDM-MCXA344 (NXP USA Inc.) | MCXA344 | 79 |
Also Consider
NXP Semiconductors
- Choose this for higher performance requirements as it features the MCX N series with dual Cortex-M33 cores and a more powerful NPU.
STMicroelectronics
- A smaller form-factor alternative for ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 applications with a similar 32-pin footprint.
