NXP FRDM-KW40Z and USB-KW40Z development platforms

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The NXP FRDM-KW40Z development platform is enabled by the Kinetis W series KW40Z family and is suitable for applications in the IoT space, including home automation, building automation and health care.

Built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, the product features an integrated 2.4 GHz transceiver supporting Bluetooth Smart/Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v4.1 and/or IEEE 802.15.4 standards. The kit contains two boards, enabling point-to-point, out-of-the-box connectivity. Each board can be configured as a Freedom development board or as a Freedom shield for connection to a host processor.

The hardware is form-factor compatible with the Arduino R3 pin layout, providing a broad range of expansion board options. The product also features a 2.4 GHz radio with PCB F-antenna, which can be bypassed for connection to test equipment via SMA connection, multiple power supply options, push and capacitive touch buttons, switches, LEDs and integrated sensors.

The USB-KW40Z is the same development platform as the FRDM-KW40Z but available on a convenient USB dongle form factor. It can be used as a Bluetooth Smart/Bluetooth Low Energy and/or IEEE 802.15.4 packet sniffer or development board for optimal connectivity and efficiency. Packet sniffers are important for wireless network development, allowing over-the-air traffic monitoring. BLE and 802.15.4 protocols enable the continued development of power-efficient IoT applications, including BLE functionality in health and fitness wearables.