FRDM-RW612
Overview
The FRDM-RW612 is a compact and cost-effective development board for the RW612 tri-radio wireless MCU. It features a highly integrated SoC that supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3, and 802.15.4 protocols like Matter, Thread, and Zigbee. This board is designed for rapid prototyping of secure, connected IoT applications with a focus on ease of use through the FRDM development platform.
Why Choose This Part
The board provides a single-chip solution for three wireless protocols, significantly reducing PCB complexity and BOM cost. It includes on-board debugging support and is compatible with Arduino headers for easy hardware expansion. Its integration with the MCUXpresso ecosystem ensures a streamlined software development workflow and access to comprehensive middleware.
Applications
Getting Started
Start by downloading the MCUXpresso SDK specifically for the RW612 from the NXP website. Connect the board via the USB debug port and use the MCUXpresso IDE or VS Code with the NXP extension to run the out-of-box wireless connectivity demos. Refer to the FRDM-RW612 User Guide for pinout mappings and jumper configurations.
FRDM Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Type | Core Processor | Utilized IC / Part | Platform | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRDM-RW612 (this part) | — | — | — | — | 182 |
| FRDM-IMX91 (NXP USA Inc.) | MPU | ARM Cortex-A55 | i.MX 91 | — | 36 |
| FRDM-TOUCH (NXP USA Inc.) | Sensor | — | — | Freescale Freedom .. | 1 |
| FRDM-IMX95 (NXP USA Inc.) | MPU | ARM Cortex-A55, Co.. | i.MX 95 | — | — |
| FRDM-MCXW72 (NXP USA Inc.) | MCU | — | MCXW72 | Freedom | — |
