As a leader in Arm-based microcontrollers, NXP offers a comprehensive lineup of General Purpose MCUs—powered by Arm Cortex-M cores (M0+/M4/M7/M33) and optimized for performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Supported by MCUXpresso tools for fast development, these MCUs now feature on ecparts, serving industrial, automotive, and IoT sectors.

Core NXP General Purpose MCU Series

• MCX Series: Cost-effective (MCX C) to high-performance options, with ML, wireless support, and EdgeLock® security—ideal for edge computing.

• LPC5500 Series: Ultra-low power, advanced security, and high integration for mass-market apps.

• Kinetis KE1xZ Series: 5V Cortex-M0+ MCU with touch interface & CAN support, for industrial control and motor drives.

• i.MX RT Series: Crossover MCUs (Cortex-M7/M33) with large SRAM, for multimedia and IoT.

• S32K3 Series: Automotive-grade Cortex-M7 MCU (ASIL D compliant), for body control and zone control.

Key Features

• Diverse Cores: Cortex-M0+ to M33, matching low-power to high-performance needs.

• Security: EdgeLock® secure boot and encryption for data protection.

• Low Power: Optimized modes for battery-powered IoT/wearable devices.

• Scalability: Common software toolkit (MCUXpresso) across series, reducing development time.