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FRDM-MCXN947

FRDM-MCXN947

NXP USA Inc.
MCXN947 Freedom MCX N ARM® Cortex®-M33 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The FRDM-MCXN947 is a low-cost, compact development platform for the MCX N94x high-performance microcontrollers. Featuring a dual-core Cortex-M33 architecture running up to 150 MHz, this board provides a foundation for developing secure, intelligent edge applications with integrated NPU and high-speed peripherals.

Why Choose This Part

This board stands out with its EdgeLock S50 secure enclave, providing side-channel attack protection and hardware-based root of trust. It offers a rich memory footprint of 512KB RAM and 2048KB Flash, alongside extensive expansion via Arduino Header and FRDM-standard headers.

Applications

Secure Edge Computing
Utilizes the EdgeLock S50 secure subsystem and TrustZone for protected IoT gateways and edge nodes.
Industrial IoT Gateways
Leverages dual Ethernet, high-speed USB, and industrial communication protocols for connected factory environments.
Motor Control
Employs integrated high-resolution mixed-signal analog and dedicated motor control hardware for BLDC and PMSM applications.
AI/ML Inference
The onboard neural processing unit acceleration allows for efficient execution of machine learning models at the edge.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Freedom
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M33
Utilized IC / Part MCXN947

Getting Started

Developers can use the MCUXpresso SDK, IDE, and configuration tools to start projects, with support for Zephyr OS and FreeRTOS. Connect the board via the onboard OpenSDA USB port for debugging and programming without an external probe.

FRDM- Family

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Part Number Utilized IC / Part Stock
FRDM-MCXN947 (this part) MCXN947 508
FRDM-MCXA153 MCXA153 321
Also available as: FRDM-MCXC041, FRDM-MCXA266, FRDM-MCXA156, FRDM-MCXE247, FRDM-MCXA346
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