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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.
FDRM 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
Leverage our application code hub or GoPoint to access 100+ code snippets and demos.
Discover the FRDM Development Board Ecosystem
We empower engineers with the FRDM to innovate by offering a robust development experience. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just getting started, our FRDM ecosystem offers low-cost, modular hardware, and software and tools to design without bounds.
FRDM Portfolio
NXP offers a broad portfolio to support all kinds of general-purpose applications using a scalable board.
Find your MCU FRDM
Use our selector guide to find the right FRDM MCU board for your project.
Common features: MCU-Link debugger, mikroBUS, Arduino and Pmod headers, RGB LED and Buttons
| Board | MCU | Wired connectivity | Wireless Connectivity | Memory | HMI | Other headers | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRDM-MCXC041 | Cortex-M0+, 48 MHz | - | - | 32 kB Flash | - | FRDM | Accel |
| FRDM-MCXC242 | Cortex-M0+, 48 MHz | USB | - | 64 kB Flash | - | FRDM | Accel |
| FRDM-MCXC444 | Cortex-M0+, 48 MHz | USB | - | 256 kB Flash | SLCD | FRDM | Accel and Light |
| FRDM-MCXA153 | Cortex-M33 96 MHz | USB | - | 128 kB Flash | - | FRDM | Temp |
| FRDM-MCXA156 | Cortex-M33 96 MHz | USB | - | 1 MB Flash | - | FRDM | Temp |
| FRDM-MCXN236 | Cortex-M33 96 MHz | USB | - | 1 MB Flash | Camera and display header | FRDM | Accel |
| FRDM-MCXN947 | Dual Cortex-M33 150 MHz + PowerQuad | USB, Ethernet, CAN | - | 2 MB Flash, Ext flash, SD Card slot (not populated) | Camera, display header and touch Pad | FRDM | Temp |
| FRDM-MCXW71 | Cortex-M33 96 MHz | USB, CAN | BLE, 802.15.4 | 1 MB Flash | - | - | Accel and Light |
| FRDM-RW612 | Cortex-M33 260 MHz + PowerQuad | USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, BLE, 802.15.4 | Ext flash | - | FRDM | Temp |
Find your MPU FRDM
Use our selector guide to find the right FRDM MPU board for your project.
| Board | Core | eMMC | DRAM | PMIC | WiFi Module | ENET | USB | M.2 | Display interface | Camera | Power Connector | Audio | Headers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRDM-IMX93 | 2x Cortex-A55, 1x Cortex-M33, 0.5 TOPS NPU | 5.1, 32 GB | 2 GB |
Onboard WiFi 6/ BT5.3 module |
2xGbE | 1x Type-C, 1x Type-A | Yes |
HDMI, MIPI DSI/22 Pins FPC HDR |
MIPI CSI/22 Pins FPC HDR |
USB Type-C | MQS | 40-pin Expansion Interface, NXP Custom Interface | |
| FRDM-IMX91 | 1x Cortex-A55 | 5.1, 8 GB | 1 GB |
Onboard WiFi 6/ BT5.3 module |
2xGbE | 1x Type-C, 1x Type-A | Yes | Parallel (40 pin EXPI) |
Parallel (40 pin EXPI) | USB Type-C | MQS | 40-pin Expansion Interface, NXP Custom Interface |
Latest FRDM development boards
Compact and scalable. Unlock the possibilities with the extensive ecosystem that come along the latest FRDM development boards.
FRDM i.MX 93 development board is a low-cost and compact development board featuring the i.MX93 applications processor.
FRDM Development Board for RW612 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth Low Energy + 802.15.4 Tri-Radio Wireless MCU.
The FRDM i.MX 91 development board is a low-cost and compact development board featuring the i.MX91 applications processor.
Design Resources
Use FRDM rich ecosystem to build your own designs
