NXP MCX C15 and MCX C16 MCUs
Cost-optimized 32-bit MCUs for intelligent embedded control
The MCX C15 and MCX C16 microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors provide an affordable entry point into 32-bit embedded processing, combining an Arm® Cortex®-M23 core operating at speeds up to 72 MHz with up to 64 KB of on-chip Flash memory and 16 KB of SRAM. Designed for cost-sensitive industrial and IoT applications, these devices integrate advanced analog and motor-control capabilities, including a high-resolution 16-bit ADC, comparator with DAC functionality, operational amplifier, and FlexPWM modules. The family also offers multiple communication interfaces, low-power operation, and straightforward migration paths from legacy 8-bit, 16-bit, and Cortex-M0+ based designs, enabling developers to increase performance and scalability while maintaining cost efficiency.
Features
- Arm® Cortex®-M23 MCU up to 72 MHz
- 16-bit ADC with integrated analog
- Integrated FlexPWM motor control
- UART, SPI, and I2C connectivity
- Up to 45 GPIOs available
Benefits
- Accelerates cost-sensitive embedded development
- Enables precise sensing and conditioning
- Reduces system cost and footprint
- Simplifies motor-control system design
- Delivers reliable industrial performance
Applications
- Motor Control
- Smart Buildings
- Lighting
- Consumer Electronics
- Healthcare Monitoring
Datasheet
MCX C151/161/162: Essential Arm Cortex-M23 MCU
MCX C162 is a 72 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M23 MCU with up to 64 KB Flash, integrated 16-bit ADC, OpAmp, comparator, motor-control PWM, low-power operation, and industrial-grade reliability for IoT, sensing, and control applications.