FRDM Development Boards
FRDM development boards include low-cost, compact MCU and MPU boards with an easy development journey and extensive ecosystem to simplify your design. The FRDM ecosystem includes comprehensive software and tools, modular hardware and access to solution-driven examples.
FRDM Ecosystem
At NXP, we empower engineers with the FRDM ecosystem to innovate. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting out, our FRDM ecosystem offers tools to accelerate development and simplify prototyping.
Software Tools
Comprehensive software tools for seamless prototyping and rapid development.
Modular Hardware
Modular Hardware Scale your project with modular, quick-start FRDM and expansion boards.
Application Code
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| Family\\Use Case | Sensing | Networking TSN | Wireless Connectivity | Multimedia | Motor Control | Security | AI/ML Acceleration | Industrial Safety |
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| RW61x | ||||||||
| i.MX RT1180 | ||||||||
| i.MX 8M Plus | ||||||||
| i.MX 9 |
| Family | Part Number | Use Case | Main Features |
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| MCX C Entry MCU |
FRDM-MCXC041 | Sensor Node, Power Tools | Arm Cortex-M0+, 32 KB Flash, 2 KB RAM, UART, SPI, I²C |
| FRDM-MCXC242 | Sensor Node, Power Tools | Arm Cortex-M0+, 256 KB Flash, 32 KB RAM, FS USB | |
| FRDM-MCXC444 | Sensor Node, Power Tools, Essential Display | Arm Cortex-M0+, 256 KB Flash, 32 KB RAM, FS USB, SLCD, Visible Light Sensor | |
| MCX A Mainstream MCU |
FRDM-MCXA153 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control | Arm Cortex-M33, 128 KB Flash, 32 KB RAM, FS USB, 1x ADC 16b |
| FRDM-MCXA156 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control, Industrial HMI | Arm Cortex-M33, 1 MB Flash, 128 KB RAM, FlexIO, CAN FD, FS USB, 2x ADC 16b | |
| FRDM-MCXA174 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control | Arm Cortex-M33, 256 KB Flash, FS USB, ADC, CAN-FD, Smart DMA | |
| FRDM-MCXA266 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control, Industrial HMI | Arm Cortex-M33, 1 MB Flash, FS USB, SLCD, CAN-FD, Advance Security, FlexIO | |
| FRDM-MCXA344 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control | Arm Cortex-M33, 256 KB Flash, ADC, CAN-FD | |
| FRDM-MCXA346 | Advanced Motor Control | Arm Cortex-M33, 1 MB Flash, 2x FlexPWM, Math Acelerator Unit | |
| FRDM-MCXA366 | Smart Sensing Node, Motor Control, Industrial HMI | Arm Cortex-M33, 1 MB Flash, FS USB, SLCD, CAN-FD, Advance Security, FlexIO | |
| МСХ Е Mainstream MCU |
FRDM-MCXE247 | Motor Drive, Heat Pump, HVAC, Power Tools | Arm Cortex-M4F, 2 MB Flash + 8 MB Ext , 5/3.3 V, Ethernet, 3x CAN FD |
| FRDM-MCXE31B | Functional Safety for Factory Automation | Arm Cortex-M7 , 4 MB Flash + 8 MB Ext, 5/3.3 V, Ethernet, 3xCAN FD | |
| MCX N Advanced MCU |
FRDM-MCXN236 | HMI, Motor Control | Arm Cortex-M33, 1 MB Flash, HS USB, CAN-FD, Parallel Display and Camera, ext Flash |
| FRDM-MCXN947 | TinyML, Factory Automation | Arm Cortex-M33, 2 MB Flash NPU, Eternet, HS USB, CAN-FD, Parallel Display and Camera, ext Flash | |
| i.MX RT Real-Time MCUs |
i.MX-RT1180 | Industrial Networking for Factory Automation | Arm Cortex-M7 and Arm Cortex-M33 up to 300 MHz, 256 Mbit HyperRAM memory, 512 Mbit HyperFlash 128 Mbit QSPI Flash, 2x Ethernet (TSN), 2x EtherCAT or TSN Switch, USB Type-C, CAN Transceiver, Motor Control Header |
| MCX W Connectivity MCU |
FRDM-MCXW23 | Portable Medical Device, Smart Sensing, Asset Tracking | Arm Cortex-M33, 1MB Flash, Small Form-Factor, Buck DCDC, Battery Connector |
| FRDM-MCXW71 | Smart Lighting, Metering, Sensor | Arm Cortex-M33, Multiprotocol Connectivity Bluetooth LE 5.3 and 802.15.4 , USB, RF Connector, PCB Antenna | |
| FRDM-MCXW72 | Matter Enabled Smart Home End Points | Arm Cortex-M33,2 MB Flash, 256 KB RAM for App, Bluetooth Channel Sounding Support, CAN, Edgelock SE | |
| RW612 Connectivity MCU |
FRDM-RW612 | Matter Enabled Smart Home Border Router | Arm Cortex-M33, QSPI Flash and PSRAM on-board, flashless, Ethernet, PCB Antenna, HS USB |
| i.MX 91 Entry MPU |
FRDM-IMX91 | Gateway, Industrial HMI | Arm Cortex-A55, IW610, 1GB DRAM, 8GB eMMC, SD Card, 2x Ethernet, M.2 (Key E) Rework Needed, Paralllel Display and Camera |
| FRDM-IMX91S | Gateway, Industrial HMI, Linux Optimized (Light Version) | Arm Cortex-A55, IW610, 512 MB DRAM, 256 MB eMMC, SD Card, 1 Ethernet, Parallel Display and Camera | |
| i.MX 93 Mainstream MPU |
FRDM-IMX93 | Gateway, Industrial HMI, Industrial Vision | Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Cortex-M33, IW612, 2x Ethernet, HDMI, MIPI-CSI/DSI, LPDDRA 16b 2GB, eMMC 32GB, MicroDS card |
| i.MX 8M Plus Advanced MPU |
FRDM-IMX8MPLUS | Advanced Industrial Vision, HMI | Arm Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7, LPDDRA 16b 4 GB, eMMC 32GB, MicroDS Card, ML Accel 2+ TOPS, IW612, 2x Ethernet, LVDS, HDMI, MIPI CSI/DSI |
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Latest FRDM Development Boards
Compact and scalable. Unlock the possibilities with the extensive ecosystem that come along the latest FRDM development boards.
A compact and scalable development board that offers easy evaluation of the MCX W72's multiprotocol wireless support for Bluetooth LE, Channel Sounding, Zigbee, Thread and Matter.
A cost-effective development board based on NXP’s i.MX RT1186 crossover MCU, combining high performance with real-time capabilities.
FRDM-IMX8MPLUS development board provides a low-cost platform for evaluation of the i.MX 8M Plus applications processors.
Design Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
| Document | Type | Date |
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Design without Bounds with FRDM FRDM Development Ecosystem: Flexible and rapid development. |
Product Presentation | Jun 20, 2025 |
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Scaling from the MCU to MPU: The NXP FRDM Platform for Applications Processors The FRDM ecosystem evolved to include the MCX family of MCUs and now, for the first time, i.MX applications processors. |
White Paper | Jun 5, 2025 |
FAQs
What are NXP evaluation boards, including FRDM development boards, and how do they compare to other NXP evaluation kits?
NXP evaluation boards are hardware tools that enable developers to experiment with, test, and prototype applications using NXP’s microcontrollers, processors, or other semiconductor components. They offer convenient access to essential chip features such as I/O interfaces, communication options, and power controls, making it easier to assess system performance before building custom hardware. Among these, FRDM development boards are recognized for being cost-effective, compact, and scalable through add-on expansion boards, ideal for quick prototyping and educational use. Though they offer essential features for embedded development in combination with scalability options though expansion boards, they are more streamlined than other NXP Evaluation Kits (EVKs), which tend to be larger and more feature-rich to support advanced, in-depth evaluation. Buy FRDM Direct From NXP Semiconductors.
What is an expansion board?
An expansion board is a hardware module that connects to a development board to extend its functionality. It enables the easy addition of components like sensors, displays, communication interfaces, or motor controllers. These boards accelerate the development of advanced prototypes and streamline the evaluation and creation of proof-of-concept designs.
Can I use Arduino shields with FRDM boards?
Yes, FRDM Development board implement industry-standard headers as Arduino, Pmod and mikroBUS to expand capabilities with add-on expansion boards. Before to use it, NXP recommend to verify documentation to ensure the versions are compatible.
What software and tools are supported by FRDM development boards?
NXP supports FRDM development boards with a comprehensive suite of SDKs, application code, and online tutorials. For board-specific tools and software compatibility, refer to the official Getting Started page. It provides step-by-step guidance, example projects, and details on supported development environments to help you set up your workflow efficiently.