The Power of Transformation: NXP in Embedded Systems Education
This year was the 15th anniversary of FIT and my task was to lead the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge (AVC).
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MCX A Series Just Doubled: Six New Families to Accelerate Industrial and IoT Innovation
More choices, more scalability, more capability to tackle complex design challenges. Explore how the new MCX A families help you succeed.
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NXP Semiconductors in Chandler Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation
Processing thousands of wafers per week, Chandler Fab boosts the local economy and global availability of the most advanced automotive-grade semiconductors.
How NXP, Advantest and Arizona State University are Addressing the Shortage of Engineers
NXP and Advantest have collaborated with Arizona State University (ASU) to develop a pioneering engineering curriculum - The EEE 522 Radio Frequency Test.
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Streamline Linux Development with GoPoint for i.MX Application Processors
Empower your development process for i.MX Applications Processors, with GoPoint, a user-centric platform designed to unlock the potential of NXP’s i.MX microprocessors. With its extensive library of interactive demos and robust technical support, GoPoint helps developers innovate faster and smarter.
FRDM to Innovate: Expanding the FRDM Ecosystem with i.MX Applications Processors
We launched our FRDM development platform to serve developers prototyping new ideas and bringing innovative products to market. Now, we are expanding the FRDM ecosystem to include i.MX applications processors.
Looking Forward to the Lower Power Future with MCX L Series
Building on the 2024 MCX portfolio launch momentum, NXP is announcing the MCX L series of ultra-low-power MCUs. MCX L uses many of the same peripherals as the current MCX portfolio but is distinguished by a novel power management architecture that supports always-on, battery-powered applications.
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Accelerate embedded development with MCUXpresso Config Tools—streamlined pin, clock, peripheral, security, and memory configuration for reliable, production‑ready designs.
See the secure ranging Bluetooth® breakthrough in action. Bluetooth Channel Sounding (BCS) can be used for accurate, secure and low-latency distance measurements. To demonstrate how BCS works on the NXP FRDM-MCXW72 development board, our step-by-step videos will guide you through how to run demos on Visual Studio (VS) Code.
Channel Sounding is the latest method of calculating the distance between two objects and is a feature introduced in the Bluetooth 6.0 specification. It delivers secure and precise localization for a variety of use cases such as IoT ambient awareness and Automotive secure car access.
The MCX A Series is about to get a major upgrade. NXP is excited to announce the launch of six new MCX A families, a move that will double the size of the MCX A portfolio and set a new standard for scalable, intelligent and power-efficient microcontrollers.
NXP’s Wi Fi solutions and i.MX applications processors create a robust platform for connected, intelligent designs. Paired together, they deliver high-performance computing with robust wireless connectivity. To streamline integration of Wi-Fi and processors, module partners offer ready to use solutions to reduce complexity and enable rapid innovation.
NXP participated in CES 2026, showcasing "Brighter Lives" smart home products, solutions, and demonstrations including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and NFC.
Discover how Quectel's SRG series modules, powered by NXP i.MX 91/93 applications processors and IW610G connectivity, bring edge intelligence to IoT with integrated processing, wireless performance, and support for Linux, Zephyr, and FreeRTOS.
Unlocking true differentiation among software-defined vehicles (SDVs) starts with building the vehicle context—that is, a real-time, holistic view of the car.
2025 was a defining year for the MCX microcontroller portfolio. Across industrial, IoT, consumer and emerging-edge markets. Developers are designing for greater intelligence, versatility and functional safety considerations—and MCX continues evolving to meet those needs.
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