NXP MCX A5 MCUs
MCX A5 - 240 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 MCUs with Advanced Connectivity, Security and Rich Integration
Connect, control and secure next-generation industrial systems
The NXP MCX A5 series brings processing performance, industrial connectivity and advanced security together in a scalable microcontroller platform.
Built around a 240 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, MCX A5 microcontrollers are designed for connected industrial and secure edge applications. Integrated Ethernet, extensive memory and a rich selection of analog and digital interfaces help developers consolidate system functionality, simplify hardware design and create more capable, connected products.
Key features
- Arm Cortex-M33 core operating at up to 240 MHz
- FPU, DSP, MPU and TrustZone support
- SmartDMA coprocessor
- Up to 2 MB dual-bank Flash with ECC
- Up to 640 kB SRAM
- Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC
- Integrated 10BASE-T1S digital PHY
- USB High-Speed Host/Device with on-chip PHY
- Up to two CAN FD interfaces
- FlexSPI and eSPI
- Up to six LPUART, five LPI²C, six LPSPI and four I3C interfaces
- Up to two 16-bit ADCs and two 12-bit DACs
- Secure boot, secure firmware update and secure debug
- Hardware cryptographic acceleration and key management
- PQC-capable security support
- Up to 134 GPIOs
- LQFP100, LQFP144 and WFBGA169 package options
- Operating temperature range up to 125°C junction temperature
- Target applications
- Industrial control and automation
- Programmable logic controllers and remote I/O
- Industrial HMI
- Connected sensors and edge nodes
- Building and energy management
- Access-management systems
- Motor control
- Instruments and meters
Key benefits
- Simplify industrial connectivity
An integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC and 10BASE-T1S digital PHY help reduce external components and simplify the implementation of industrial Ethernet and single-pair Ethernet connectivity. - Deliver greater processing performance
The 240 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core provides FPU, DSP, MPU and TrustZone support, with SmartDMA available to offload selected processing tasks. - Protect connected applications
Integrated security capabilities include secure boot, secure firmware update, secure debug, lifecycle management, key management and hardware cryptographic acceleration, including support for post-quantum cryptography. - Consolidate system functionality
Up to 2 MB of dual-bank Flash, 640 kB SRAM and a broad mix of Ethernet, USB, CAN FD, serial, analog and control peripherals allow developers to integrate more functionality within a single MCU platform.
Applications
Industrial
- Access Management
- Building Energy Management Controller
- Energy Management System
- Industrial HMI
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Remote I/O
Development tools and software
The MCX A5 series is supported by the MCUXpresso Developer Experience, which provides software tools, application examples and expansion resources. The FRDM-MCXA577 development board enables evaluation and prototyping, supported by additional hardware resources through the Expansion Board Hub and software examples through the Application Code Hub.
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