NXP's portfolio of microcontroller (MCU) products ranges from general-purpose MCUs to advanced, high-performance processors. The lineup includes MCUs powered by Arm Cortex cores, such as Cortex-M0/M0+, M3, M4, M7, and M33. They are scalable, consume minimal power, offer advanced security, and have rich peripheral integration. It includes broad portfolio of MCUs across 8-, 16-, and 32-bit platforms, featuring remarkable edge low-power capabilities, analog, control, and communications IP. From 8-bit MCUs to PowerQUICC® processors, NXP's legacy MCU and processor portfolio offers various levels of integration and enablement with a broad range of performance. These MCUs leverage advanced Arm® Cortex® cores and are designed to deliver high performance, low power consumption, and robust security, catering to automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer markets. With a rich feature set, including advanced connectivity, sensor support, and security, NXP’s MCUs empower design engineers to build scalable, efficient, and secure solutions across various domains. Whether for high-performance media systems or compact IoT devices, NXP ensures engineers have the tools to innovate.
Key product families include the MCX Portfolio, which offers edge computing with scalability and intelligent peripherals, while the LPC Series provides low-cost, space-efficient designs with high connectivity and advanced security. NXP's wide range of general-purpose Arm® Cortex®-M microcontrollers provide an optimal balance of performance, efficiency, and scalability. A comprehensive selection of Arm® Cortex®-M-based MCUs offers expanded scalability with breakthrough product capabilities, simplified system design, and a developer-focused experience. The i.MX RT Series of crossover MCUs supports next-generation IoT applications with a high level of integration and security, balanced with MCU-level usability at an affordable price. An extensive portfolio of Power Architecture processors enables networking, automotive, consumer, and industrial applications.
The Kinetis K Series focuses on ultra-low power and scalability, suited for battery-operated devices and IoT applications, while the Kinetis L Series is designed for enhanced performance. The MCX portfolio combines the strengths of Kinetis and LPC to redefine the future of general-purpose MCUs for intelligent, connected edge and industrial applications. The MCX Portfolio stands out for its scalability, intelligent peripherals, and comprehensive security features, ideal for edge computing applications like machine learning and wireless communication. MCX offers optimal enablement, low power, and intelligent peripherals, along with comprehensive security for edge computing applications, including machine learning, wireless, voice, motor control, analog, and more.
For applications requiring advanced integration, the LPC5500 Series and i.MX RT Series provide enhanced architectures with significant power efficiency and large on-chip memory. For real-time functionality, the i.MX RT1100 Series, with dual Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M4 cores, offers exceptional computing power and security. NXP also offers low-power, cost-efficient solutions like the LPC800 Series for basic applications. The i.MX RT600 Series combines a Cadence® Tensilica® DSP with an Arm Cortex-M33 core, providing high processing capability for audio and multimedia tasks, a rich set of peripherals, integrated security, and low power consumption. Legacy products like the LPC3000 and LPC2000 Series cater to simpler designs while maintaining reliability.
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