FRDM-MCXW72
Overview
The FRDM-MCXW72 is a compact and scalable development platform for the MCX W72 wireless microcontrollers, which feature a dual-core architecture with an ARM Cortex-M33 core and an integrated radio for multi-protocol support. The board is designed for rapid prototyping of low-power wireless applications and is part of the NXP Freedom development ecosystem.
Why Choose This Part
The board supports a wide range of wireless protocols including Bluetooth LE 5.3, Zigbee, and Thread on a single hardware platform. It features an on-board MCU-Link debugger and is compatible with Arduino headers and the FRDM expansion ecosystem for easy hardware extensibility.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To begin development, download the MCUXpresso SDK and IDE from the NXP website to access drivers and wireless protocol stacks. Connect the board via the USB micro-B connector to utilize the integrated MCU-Link debugger for flashing and real-time debugging.
FRDM Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Type | Contents | Platform | Utilized IC / Part | Core Processor | Frequency | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRDM-MCXW72 (this part) | MCU | Board(s) | Freedom | MCXW72 | — | — | — |
| FRDM-IMX91 | MPU | Board(s) | — | i.MX 91 | ARM Cortex-A55 | — | 53 |
| FRDM-TOUCH | Sensor | Board(s) | Freescale Freedom .. | — | — | — | 1 |
| FRDM-IMX95 | MPU | Board(s) | — | i.MX 95 | ARM Cortex-A55, Co.. | — | — |
| FRDM-RW612 | Transceiver; 802.1.. | Board(s), Cable(s) | — | RW612 | — | 2.4GHz | 337 |
| FRDM-KW36 | Transceiver; Bluet.. | Board(s) | — | KW35, KW36 | — | 2.4GHz | 10 |
Also Consider
NXP USA Inc.
- Select this if your application requires integrated Wi-Fi 6 alongside Bluetooth and 802.15.4 connectivity.
