NXP CZ for Students   Shaping a smarter, safer and more sustainable world - together.   Welcome to NXP Semiconductors CZ! We are a global technology leader driving innovation in semiconductors. In the Czech Republic, we work closely with university students, offering opportunities to gain hands‑on experience and contribute to technologies that have a real impact on the world around us. At NXP, we believe that talent, innovation and collaboration go hand in hand. We create an environment where students can grow, learn from industry experts and take part in solutions that shape the future of automotive, industrial, IoT and secure systems. Our sites are located in Brno, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Ostrava and Zlín. NXP Semiconductors CZ provides Students and New College Graduates with plenty of interesting opportunities for cooperation, such as Internships↗, Thesis topics↗, workshops, and much more.    🏎️Driving Innovation: NXP CUP Learn. Build. Compete.   NXP CUP is a prestigious international competition focused on autonomous model vehicles. Students from across Europe apply their technical knowledge in practice while working with real NXP technologies. hands‑on experience with hardware and software development of system thinking and teamwork skills technical challenges in an international environment an opportunity to showcase talent and creativity Join the famous autonomous car model race NXP CUP and compete with students from all across Europe! More info here: https://nxpcup.nxp.com/ Rules here: https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/supporting-information/NXP-Cup-2025-rules.pdf   💻 Internships at NXP   Turning knowledge into real‑world impact.   Our student internships are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real‑world application. At NXP, interns are not observers — they are active contributors to teams developing technologies of the future. 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The program provides students and educators with access to modern NXP hardware, software and learning resources, enabling practical experience with embedded systems, AI/ML, IoT and edge computing. At the core of the MCX Lab is the FRDM‑MCX development platform, which allows students to move beyond theory and work directly with technologies used in real‑world applications. Through guided labs, projects and experimentation, students build practical skills while developing a deeper understanding of modern microcontroller‑based systems. MCX Lab reflects our commitment to learning by doing, innovation through collaboration and long‑term partnerships with academic institutions.   Supporting STEM Education   Building the next generation of innovators.   At NXP, supporting STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a key part of our mission. We actively collaborate with universities and students to help bridge the gap between academic studies and industry needs. 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MCX Lab: Empowering University Innovation with NXP FRDM-MCXN947 What is MCX Lab?   MCX Lab is an NXP initiative designed to foster collaboration with universities, providing students and educators with cutting-edge hardware, software, and educational resources. The program centers around the powerful NXP FRDM-MCXN947 development board, enabling hands-on learning and advanced research in embedded systems, AI/ML, IoT, and more. Key Features of the MCX Lab Program   1. FRDM-MCXN947 Comprehensive Hardware Platform MCXN947 MCU: Dual Arm® Cortex®-M33 cores @150MHz, up to 2MB dual-bank flash, Neural Processing Unit, PowerQuad, Smart DMA, and more. Rich Peripherals: User LEDs, buttons, accelerometer, temperature sensor, touch pad, Ethernet, USB Type-C, CAN-FD, WiFi, and extensive expansion options (Arduino®, FRDM, mikroBUS™, Pmod™, FlexIO/LCD, SmartDMA/Camera headers). Custom Shields: NXP-designed shields for introductory labs, featuring buttons, joystick, DIP switch, rotary encoder, LED ring, potentiometer, IR sensors, OLED display, and more. See MCX Lab Expansion Boards page for more. Add-on Modules: Wide portfolio of sensors, actuators, interfaces, displays, and wireless modules. Explore the Expansion Board Hub for more options. 2. Powerful Software Ecosystem Development IDEs and Build Tools: MCUXpresso IDE MCUXpresso for Visual Studio Code Third-party toolchains from Arm, IAR, Keil Examples and Quick Start Software: MCUXpresso SDK Debugging and Visualization Tools: LinkServer FreeMASTER Software Development Resources: MCUXpresso Config Tools Secure Provisioning Tool Secure Provisioning SDK (SPSDK) Device HSM Trust Provisioning RTOS: Zephyr™ OS AI Software Development: eIQ Toolkit HMI Design Software: GUI Guider Connectivity Software NXP Platform Accelerator 3. Educational Materials Lecture & Lab Content: Tailored for all levels—introductory (embedded basics), medium (GPIO, ADC, timers, serial comms), and advanced (Zephyr, AI/ML, UI/UX). See MCX Lab Educational Materials page for more. Invited Lectures: On-demand sessions by NXP engineers at partner universities. Documentation: Reference manuals, datasheets, getting started guides, application notes, and access to the MCUXpresso Training Hub. 4. Application Examples Application Code Hub: Application software packs, demo apps, code snippets, and integration with GitHub and VS Code for easy access and collaboration. Diverse Domains: AI/ML, audio, graphics, low power, motor control, power conversion, safety, security, networking, touch sensing, vision, voice, wireless connectivity, and more.

MCX Lab: Educational Materials for Lecturers and Students   1. Getting started with FRDM-MCXN947 The Getting Started with FRDM-MCXN947 introduces FRDM‑MCXN947 development board and MCUXpresso Software & Tools: MCUXpresso SDK and IDE installation and first steps FRDM-MCXN947 board overview Implementation of a basic LED and button project using MCUXpresso Configuration Tools 2. Basic laboratory assignments for FRDM-MCXN947  The Basic Lab Assignments for FRDM-MCXN947 contains a full laboratory guide structured into five progressively advanced tasks, each teaching students how to use various peripherals of the NXP MCXN947 microcontroller and FRDM-MCXN947 and FRDM-TEACH boards: Toggle of LED controlled by buttons using polling Toggle of LED controlled by buttons using interrupts Measurement of analog voltage from potentiometer Implementation of a simple command interpreter using connected to PC terminal Measurement of frequency and duty cycle of a square wave signal Each task contains implementation instructions using low‑level (register‑based) and high‑level (SDK) programming. 3. Introduction to AI/ML for embedded systems The Introduction to AI/ML for Embedded Systems provides an overview of how AI and Machine Learning concepts and practical hands-on, including: Fundamentals of AI/ML, how models are trained and used for inference, and benefits of AI/ML processing in the embedded systems NXP’s eIQ machine learning software environment, which supports dataset preparation, model training, optimization, quantization, conversion, and deployment NXP's eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU), available on MCXN947 MCU Practical example and hands-on steps to demonstrate how to train, convert, and integrate a CIFAR‑10 model into an embedded application 4. Getting started with Zephyr The FRDM-MCXN947 board is supported in Zephyr, an open-source, modular Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) hosted by the Linux Foundation for resource-constrained IoT and embedded devices. See Zephyr documentation for FRDM-MCXN947 board.  The Zephyr RTOS is supported in MCUXpresso for Visual Studio Code. Use Zephyr getting started with FRDM-MCXN947 laboratory guide to learn how to create, configure and debug your first project.

MCX Lab: Expansion Boards   The MCX Lab is supported by multiple NXP-designed expansion boards that can be connected to FRDM-MCXN947 board. The expansion boards are useful for introductory labs, featuring combination of buttons, joystick, DIP switch, rotary encoder, LED ring, potentiometer, IR sensors, OLED display, and more. FRDM-TEACH   The FRDM-TEACH provides combination of buttons, switches, LEDs, potentiometer, rotary encoder, RTC and square wave generator: 4x buttons 2x4 DIP switches 5x Jumpers LED bar with 10x LEDs RGB LED External GPIO circuit with LEDs Real-time circuit Square wave generator Temperature sensor Potentiometer Rotary encoder with pushbutton Arduino compatible connectors The FRDM-TEACH is used in Basic laboratory assignments for FRDM-MCXN947. See MCX Lab Educational Materials page for more. MCXN947-SHD-OLED   The MCXN947-SHD-OLED provides combination of buttons, switches, LEDs, OLED, potentiometer, rotary encoder and multiple sensors: 4x buttons 8x DIP switches 5 position tactile switch 8x LEDs in ring configuration OLED 128 x 64 display Potentiometer Rotary encoder Light sensor Humidity and temperature sensor Thermistor IR receiver Arduino compatible connectors LCD-PAR-S035   The LCD-PAR-S035 is a 3.5” 480x320 IPS TFT LCD module with wide viewing angle and 5-point capacitive touch functionality that we recommend to use with the FRDM-MCXN947 board. See also LCD-PAR-S035 homepage.       Expansion Board Hub   Explore the Expansion Board Hub for more modules with sensors, actuators, interfaces, displays, wireless modules etc.