
NXP Semiconductors MCX W series are secure, wireless MCUs designed to enable more compact, scalable and innovative designs for the next generation of smart and secure connected devices. The MCX W series, based on the Arm® Cortex®-M33, offers a unified range of pin-compatible multiprotocol wireless MCUs for Matter™, Thread®, Bluetooth® Low Energy and Zigbee®. MCX W enables interoperable and innovative smart home devices, building automation sensors and controls and smart energy products. The MCX W series is supported by the MCUXpresso Developer Experience.
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Features
Single MCU Platform
- MCX W brings wireless to the MCX microcontroller portfolio by offering an MCU platform with a common core, architecture, intelligent peripherals and developer experience, all supported by the FRDM platform
IoT Security
- As part of NXP's Edgelock®; Assurance program, the MCX W series integrates NXP's Edgelock Secure Enclave Core Profile and offers support for NXP's Edgelock 2GO key and certificate management service
Robust Wireless Performance
- With an upgradable, dedicated radio subsystem, the MCX W series is built to support Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Bluetooth LE
- 1 MB flash and 128 KB RAM (MCX W71x)
– Additional 256 KB flash and 88 KB RAM for radio subsystem
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2 MB flash and 256 KB RAM (MCX W72x) – Additional 512 KB flash and 170 KB RAM for radio subsystem
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Ultra-low power architecture
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-40 °C to 125 °C temperature range

MCX W Series Block Diagram

MCX W Series Options
Applications
- Smart sensors
- Connected window coverings
- Smart thermostats
- Connected small appliances
- Home and building control devices
- Security panels
- Power and energy
- E-bikes
Technical Documents
Datasheet
Reference Manual
Technical Resources
Application Note
- Compact Planar Antennas for 2.4 GHz Communication
- Creating Firmware Update Image for MCX W71 using OTAP Tool
- FRDM-MCXW71 RF System Evaluation Report for Bluetooth LE and IEEE 802.15.4 Applications
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Published: 17 January 2025