NXP Semiconductors MCXW236BUK-RDM Radio Module Board

NXP Semiconductors MCXW236BUK-RDM Radio Module Board is a highly configurable, low-power, and cost-effective evaluation and development board for prototyping and demonstrating the MCXW236BUK device. The NXP Semiconductors MCXW236BUK is a highly integrated, single-chip ultra-low-power BLUETOOTH® Low Energy 5.3 wireless transceiver with embedded microcontroller and flash, targeted for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

Features

  • Connectivity
    • NXP's ultra-low-power MCXW236BUK Wireless microcontroller unit (MCU) supporting Bluetooth LE
    • Fully compliant with Bluetooth 5.3 LE
  • Reference design with a small-footprint, low-cost RF node
    • Single-ended input/output port
    • Low count of external components
    • Maximum output power can reach up to +6dBm at the SubMiniature version A (SMA) connector
  • Selectable power source
    • Configuration is done through solder jumpers
    • DC-DC converter
    • MCXW236BUK with buck capability for operation on the 3.0V battery
    • 32MHz reference oscillator for radio frequency (RF) operation
    • 32.768kHz reference oscillator used for low-power operation
  • Flexible RF transmitter level configuration
    • TX Mode 1 (TXM1) - range from -31dBm to +2dBm when VDD_RF exceeds 1.1V (default-configured mode)
    • X Mode 2 (TXM2) - range from -28dBm to +6dBm when VDD_RF exceeds 1.7V
  • Packaging
    • Printed circuit board (PCB) marking of MCXW236BUK-RDM
    • A 4-layer PCB with micro and blind vias
    • PCB color is blue

Applications

  • Industrial
    • Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
    • Home control panels
    • Respiratory care
    • Smart inhalers
    • Smart lighting
    • Smart locks
    • Vital signs monitors
  • Consumer
    • Companion chip for UWB tracking tags and localization applications
    • Window coverings

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - NXP Semiconductors MCXW236BUK-RDM Radio Module Board

Board Layout

Mechanical Drawing - NXP Semiconductors MCXW236BUK-RDM Radio Module Board
Publié le: 2026-02-18 | Mis à jour le: 2026-02-23