NXP’s new Channel Sounding-certified KW47 and MCX W72 wireless MCUs are set to help automakers with distance measurement, bringing an additional ranging solution for car access and autonomous systems, and will be utilized across a broader spectrum of applications. Originally conceived as a simple communications interface, Bluetooth® technology is on track to find new life […]

Welcome to this edition of Wireless Wednesday. Each Wednesday, NXP will deliver articles, videos and blogs on key topics for wireless connectivity. View all of our Wireless Wednesday posts. This week’s video demonstrates how to pair the FRDM-MCXN947 development board with the FRDM-IW416-AW-AM510 Wi-Fi  expansion board. This demo leverages the dual-M33 core MCX N, a […]

NXP’s MR-VMU-RT1176 is a compact, all-in-one vehicle management unit (VMU). Powered by the i.MX RT1176 crossover MCU, it features a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7/M4, an integrated sensor suite and extensive connectivity options to accelerate development for engineers building next-generation systems. Challenges Facing Mobile Robotics Designers Mobile robotics is a notoriously complex design challenge, where engineers must […]

We are pleased to announce that IDENTA, a provider of secure identification and automotive card system solutions, has joined the MIFARE Partner Program as an advanced partner. This collaboration represents an important step in enhancing security and efficiency in both the identification and automotive sectors. About IDENTA Founded in 1967, IDENTA has been developing modern […]

Introduction Cordless gardening tools, such as leaf blowers, have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, portability, and eco-friendliness. However, designing these tools presents unique challenges, particularly in balancing power and battery life. The shift from gas-powered to cordless electric gardening tools is fueled by the demand for quieter, more environmentally friendly, and user-friendly equipment. […]

Cars mean more than traveling from point A to point B. They are also directly or indirectly linked to one’s personal freedom – where to go, when to leave, with whom to travel – and have become a reflection of our priorities, tastes, aspirations, who we are (more often it’s what we want to project […]

NXP’s Partner Program enables a carefully curated technology ecosystem that simplifies development, accelerates time-to-market and helps ensure the long-term success of a deployment. Companies with deep expertise in NXP products and alignment with our technology roadmaps are invited to participate in the program after the selection and validation process. Uniquely Talented Companies There are now […]

A microcontroller (MCU for microcontroller unit) is a small computer on a single metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) integrated circuit (IC) chip. A microcontroller contains one or more CPUs (processor cores) along with memory and programmable input/output peripherals. Program memory in the form of ferroelectric RAM, NOR flash or OTP ROM is also often included on chip, as […]