NXP KwikStik-K40 Evaluation & Prototyping Platform
Description
SPIDER Automation NXP KWIKSTIK-K40 Development Tool is a cost-effective, all-in-one hardware solution designed for evaluating, developing, and debugging Kinetis ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers. Centered around the K40X256VLQ100 MCU, it integrates USB support, capacitive touch sensing, and segment LCD control within a compact, ergonomic silicone enclosure.
Pre-flashed with demonstration firmware out of the box, the board highlights the core capabilities of the Kinetis K40 architecture. The onboard Segger J-Link debug interface allows users to evaluate the local MCU or function as a standalone programmer for external target hardware based on any Kinetis processor. Furthermore, it can interface with the broader tower system ecosystem via its TWRPI socket.
Key Features
- ARM Cortex-M4 Processor: High-performance core with DSP instructions operating up to a 100 MHz clock frequency.
- 256KB Flash Memory: Ample onboard storage capacity for complex embedded application code and demo firmware.
- Integrated Segger J-Link Debugger: Provides hassle-free, USB-based code flashing and real-time debugging without external tools.
- Segment LCD Display: Features a built-in 306-segment LCD panel for visual feedback and metrics output.
- Capacitive Touch Interface: Dedicated touch sensing pads/sliders for advanced human-machine interface (HMI) prototyping.
- MicroSD Card Slot: Enables local data logging, storage expansion, and file system testing.
- Tower System Integration: Includes a General Purpose Tower Plug-In (TWRPI) socket and a manganese lithium rechargeable battery.
Benefits
- All-in-One Portability: Sleek silicone enclosure houses everything needed for benchtop or mobile MCU evaluation.
- Dual-Function Capability: Operates as a standalone evaluation board or as an independent debug probe for external targets.
- Rapid Software Prototyping: Comes pre-loaded with demonstration code to verify hardware operation instantly upon power-up.
Applications
- Embedded Systems Education & R&D: Excellent tool for learning ARM Cortex-M4 architecture and DSP algorithms.
- HMI & Touch Interface Design: Developing touch-controlled appliances and consumer electronics prototypes.
- Low-Power IoT Device Development: Prototyping portable sensor nodes utilizing the onboard rechargeable power source.
- Data Logging Instruments: Building compact data-acquisition tools leveraging the MicroSD card slot.
- Industrial Automation Control: Evaluating display driving, segment routing, and peripheral interconnectivity.
Package Includes
- 1 x NXP Development Kit KWIKSTIK-K40 (K40X256VLQ100 MCU)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | SPIDER Automation / NXP KwikStik-K40 |
| Item Type | Microcontroller Evaluation Kit / Development Tool |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with DSP Extensions |
| Microcontroller (MCU) | K40X256VLQ100 |
| Operating Frequency | 100 MHz Core |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71V to 3.6V DC |
| Display | 306 Segment LCD Display |
| Onboard Debugger | Segger J-Link Interface |
| Enclosure Material | Flexible Silicone Enclosure with Rechargeable Battery |
| Shipping Net Weight | 0.202 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 24 cm × 15 cm × 3 cm |
