NXP FRDM-MCXC444 Development Board Owner’s Manual

FRDM-MCXC444 Development Board

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Specifications:

• Development Board: FRDM-MCXC444
• Debugger: MCU-Link debugger MCXC444 MCU
• Interface: I2C, USB
• Buttons: RESET, ISP, Wake up
• Sensors: Visible light SLCD sensor, I2C sensor
• Headers: J3, J2, J4, J1 Arduino headers
• Power Input: VIN P5-9V_VIN, 5V0_OUT, 3V3_OUT, P3V3

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Getting Started:

1. Unbox the FRDM-MCXC444 development board.

2. Connect the board to your computer using the provided USB
   cable.

3. The board comes preprogrammed with a blinky LED demo.

4. To start using the board, visit nxp.com/FRDM-MCXC444/start for
   detailed instructions.

2. Software and Expansion Boards:

1. Utilize different headers (J3, J2, J4, J1) to connect various
   sensors, Arduino shields, and expansion boards.

2. Access additional software and tools through the MCUXpresso
   Developer Experience platform.

3. Support:

For any assistance or queries, visit www.nxp.com/support.

FAQ:

Q: Is the FRDM-MCXC444 development board compatible with

Arduino shields?

A: Yes, the board features Arduino headers (J3, J2, J4, J1) for
connecting Arduino shields.

Q: Can I use the FRDM-MCXC444 for rapid prototyping?

A: Absolutely! The MCU-Link debugger and easy I/O access make it
ideal for fast prototyping and evaluation.

Q: How can I access the sensors on the FRDM-MCXC444 board?

A: The board includes I2C and visible light SLCD sensors that
can be accessed through the appropriate headers and interfaces.

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Quick Start Guide
MCUXpresso developer experience
FRDM-MCXC444 Development Board

Get to know the FRDM-MCXC444 development board

NXP’s MCUXpresso Developer Experience provides you with cost-effective MCU development boards.
Easy I/O access supports expansion board use

MCU-Link debugger MCXC444 MCU

for fast prototyping and rapid evaluation.

I2C sensor

Enjoy your FRDM-MCXC444!

J3 Arduino header

MCU debugger MCU
header USB

MCU-Link USB

SW1 RESET button
J2 Arduino header

Arduino® Header FRDM Header mikroBUSTM PmodTM 2

J4 Arduino header
SW3 ISP button

Visible light SLCD sensor

Pmod

J1 Arduino header SW2 Wake up button

Quick Start Guide FRDM-MCXC444

NC

NC

2 1 NC

NC

IOREF

P3V3 4 3 NC

NC

RESET

PA20 6 5 NC

NC

3V3_OUT P3V3 8 7 NC

NC

5V0_OUT P5V0 10 9 NC

NC

GND

GND 12 11 NC

NC

GND

GND 14 13 NC

NC

VIN P5-9V_VIN 16 15 NC

NC

A0

PTB0 2 1 PTE20 ADC_DP0

A1

PTB1

4 3 PTE21 ADC_DM0

A2

PTB2

6 5 PTE22 ADC_DP3

A3

PTB3

8 7 PTE23 ADC_DM3

A4

PTC2 10 9 PTE0 CMP_OUT

A5

PTC1 12 11 PTE30 DAC_OUT

VCC GND SDA SCL GPIO GPIO

P3V3 GND PTC2 PTC1 PTE29 PTA5

12 11 10 9 87 65 43 21

P3V3 GND PTD5 PTD7 PTD6 PTD4

VCC GND SCK SDI SDO SS

Arduino® Header FRDM Header mikroBUSTM PmodTM

TPM_CLKIN0 TPM_CLKIN1
NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC

PTB16 PTB17
NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC

19 20 PTE1

D19/SCL

17 18 PTE0 D18/SDA

15 16 VDDA

AREF

13 14 GND

GND

11 12 PTD5 D13/SCK

9 10 PTD7

D12/SDI

7 8 PTD6 D11/PWM/SDO

5 6 PTD4 D10/PWM/SS

3 4 PTD2 D9/PWM

1 2 PTA13

D8

I2S_RXD NC
I2S_RX_FS I2S_RX_BCLK
I2S_MCLK I2S_TXD I2S_TX_FS I2S_TX_BCLK
AN RST CS SCK SDI SDO 3V3 GND

PTC5 NC PTC7
PTC6 PTC4 PTC0 PTB19 PTB18
PTB0 PTE30 PTD4 PTD5 PTD7 PTD6 P3V3 GND

15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 78 56 34 12

PTE30 PTE29 PTA5 PTA4 PTA12 PTD3 PTA2 PTA1

1 1 PTA12 2 2 PTD3 3 3 PTE1 4 4 PTE0 5 5 PTC1 6 6 PTC2 7 7 P5V0 8 8 GND

D7 D6/PWM D5/PWM
D4 D3/PWM
D2 D1/TX D0/RX
PWM INT RX TX SCL SDA 5V0 GND

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How to get started
Setup
1. Connect the FRDM-MCXC444 board to a PC using the USB Type-C® cable
2. The board comes preprogrammed with a blinky LED demo
3. Get started at nxp.com/FRDM-MCXC444/start
Software and expansion boards
4. Use different headers to connect sensors, Arduino shields and more 5. Access software and tools through our MCUXpresso Developer Experience
nxp.com/MCUXpresso ­ Expansion Board Hub mcuxpresso.nxp.com/eb-hub to find add-on boards
from NXP and our partners with related MCUXpresso SDK-compatible drivers and examples ­ Application Code Hub mcuxpresso.nxp.com/appcodehub to browse application code examples from our experts to help kick start your project
Support
Visit www.nxp.com/support
www.nxp.com/FRDM-MCXC444
NXP, the NXP logo and NXP SECURE CONNECTIONS FOR A SMARTER WORLD are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2024 NXP B.V.
Document Number: MCXC444QSG REV 0 Agile Number: 975-93440 REV A

References

• Application Code Hub
• NXP Expansion Board Hub
• Support | NXP Semiconductors

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