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reenter your passwordNXP Software for Industrial Networking provides a production-ready software foundation for building secure, real-time and interoperable industrial communication systems. Designed for industrial edge applications, the portfolio supports the evolution from traditional fieldbus architectures to Ethernet and TSN-based networking while reducing system complexity and development time. Optimized across NXP processors, the software enables multi-protocol support from our Port GmbH acquisition such as PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP™, EtherCAT® and emerging TSN technologies. Integrated security, diagnostics and configuration tools help developers meet industrial requirements for determinism, reliability and compliance with standards such as IEC 62443 and the Cyber Resilience Act, while preparing systems for and future network expansion.
Industrial Ethernet and real-time communication protocols supported by NXP software for industrial networking, enabling deterministic, interoperable connectivity across industrial systems.
Real-time Ethernet communication, supporting high-performance motion and process control.
Ultra-low latency, high-throughput communication optimized for synchronized motion and control systems.
Scalable, object-oriented industrial Ethernet with support for device-level redundancy and diagnostics.
Standards-based deterministic Ethernet enabling converged IT/OT networks and future-ready factory architectures.
Modbus TCP and OPC UA for device management, data access and system interoperability.
With Port now part of NXP, customers gain access to even more powerful industrial edge capabilities—combining trusted protocol stacks with NXP’s scalable platforms.
Broad portfolio of industrial-grade devices optimized for real-time, secure and scalable industrial networking applications.
| Family/Series | CPU/Performance | Network Interfaces | Boards |
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| MCX N94 MCUs | 2x Arm® Cortex®-M33 at 150 MHz | 1x 100 Mb Ethernet with AVB | |
| MCX E24 MCUs | Cortex-M4F at 112 MHz | 1x 100 Mb Ethernet with IEEE 1588 | FRDM-MCXE247 |
| MCX E31 MCUs | Cortex-M7 at 160 MHz | 1x 100 Mb Ethernet with TSN | FRDM-MCXE31B |
| i.MX RT1050 / 1060 crossover MCUs | Cortex-M7 at 600 MHz | 2x 1 Gb Ethernet with IEEE 1588 | |
| i.MX RT1170 crossover MCUs |
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MIMXRT1170-EVKB |
| i.MX RT1180 crossover MCUs |
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| i.MX 8M Plus applications processors |
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| i.MX 8M Nano |
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1x 1 Gb Ethernet with AVB | 8MNANOD4-EVK |
| i.MX 8M Mini |
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1x 1 Gb Ethernet with AVB | 8MMINILPD4-EVK |
| i.MX 8 ULP |
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1x 100 Mb Ethernet with IEEE 1588 | |
| i.MX 93 applications processors |
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| i.MX 94* applications processors |
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| i.MX 95* applications processors |
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| LS1028 processors | Up to 2x Cortex-A72 at 1.3 GHz |
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| LS1043A processors | Up to 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz | 7x multi-Gb Ethernet to 10 Gb with IEEE 1588 | LS1043A-RDB |
| LS1046A processors | Up to 4x Cortex-A72 at 1.8 GHz | 8x multi-Gb Ethernet to 10Gb with IEEE 1588 | LS1046A-RDB |
| LS1088A processors | Up to 8x Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz |
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LS1088A-RDB |
| LX2160A processors | Up to 16 x Cortex-A72 at 2.2 GHz | 18x multi-Gb Ethernet to 100G with IEEE 1588/td> | LX2160A-RDB |
* = preproduction
** = flexible arrangement for a total of five external ports between switch and endpoint
In this table, AVB refers to Ethernet hardware support for IEEE 1588 and IEEE 802.1Q FQTSS. TSN includes AVB plus one or more additional Ethernet port features commonly grouped under TSN, such as IEEE 802.1CB, 802.1Q EST, IET, and PSFP. Refer to individual product documentation for details.
Port industrial protocols are supported across many NXP silicon as a Device function, please contact your NXP sales rep or NXP technical community with inquiries.
NXP provides a comprehensive set of industrial networking software and tools that simplify development, enable multi-protocol communication and support secure, real-time operation across industrial devices and systems.
GOAL (Generic Open Abstraction Layer) is a communication middleware designed to simplify the integration of industrial networking protocols in embedded systems. It provides a common software framework for scalable, real-time Industrial Ethernet communication.
GOAL includes a protocol abstraction layer that enables multi-protocol integration, along with optimized support for Industrial Ethernet protocols. It offers hardware and operating system abstraction, improving portability across platforms.
By optimizing for deterministic Industrial communication, GOAL enables NXP’s protocol offerings to deliver both flexibility and high performance.
NXP Software for Industrial Networking is a portfolio of software components, protocol stacks and tools that enable secure, real-time and interoperable communication across industrial automation, motion control, robotics, power and energy, building automation and industrial edge applications.
The portfolio supports leading industrial Ethernet and real-time communication protocols, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, TSN, and additional protocols, such as Modbus TCP and OPC UA. NXP acquired port GmBH in August 2025, enabling integration of their industrial protocols on applicable NXP edge processors.
NXP Software for Industrial Networking is designed to scale across NXP Applications Processors, i.MX RT Crossover MCUs and industrial microcontrollers, supporting a wide range of performance, connectivity and system integration requirements.
Yes. The software is optimized for real-time operation and deterministic networking, enabling time-critical industrial applications, such as motion control, robotics, PLCs and factory automation systems.
NXP integrates security features and tools aligned with industrial standards such as IEC 62443 and the Cyber Resilience Act, helping developers design secure, compliant and resilient industrial networking solutions.
Developers can get started by selecting a supported NXP hardware platform and accessing available SDKs, protocol packages, evaluation kits, documentation and design resources.