NXP Semiconductors FRDM-K64F-AGM02

Overview

FRDM-K64F-AGM02 from NXP Semiconductors is a sensor fusion development kit comprising the FRDM-K64F Freedom board pre-integrated with the FRDM-STBC-AGM01 sensor shield, enabling full 9-axis (accelerometer + magnetometer + gyroscope) orientation estimation using NXP's Sensor Fusion Library v7.00. It features FXOS8700CQ (6-axis accel/mag) and FXAS21002 (3-axis gyro) sensors, I2C-based sensor interface, and out-of-the-box support for aerospace, Android, and Windows 8 coordinate frames.

For engineers reviewing the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 datasheet, FRDM-K64F-AGM02 pinout, FRDM-K64F-AGM02 application, or FRDM-K64F-AGM02 equivalent, this kit delivers validated sensor fusion firmware, real-time Kalman filtering, magnetic calibration tools, and compatibility with the NXP Sensor Fusion Toolbox for Windows and Android - all targeting rapid prototyping of motion-aware embedded systems.

Technical Context

The FRDM-K64F-AGM02 implements a modular, IDE-independent software architecture built on the Kinetis SDK (KSDK), supporting both bare-metal and RTOS environments. It uses programmable multirate sensor sampling and configurable fusion rates, with hardware abstraction via issdk_hal.h to decouple algorithms from MCU peripherals.

Sensor data flows through standardized FIFO structures (addToFifo), and fusion outputs - including quaternions, Euler angles, and rotation matrices - are delivered via global result structures. The system supports optional standby mode that powers down sensors during inactivity and integrates NXP's award-winning magnetic calibration engine with hard/soft iron correction and quality-of-fit metrics.

Key Specifications

Availability

FRDM-K64F-AGM02 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial IoT motion sensing, wearable device prototyping, and robotics navigation applications requiring stable component supply and validated sensor fusion firmware.

Supply support for FRDM-K64F-AGM02 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The FRDM-K64F-AGM02 belongs to NXP's Freedom Development Platform family, designed to accelerate evaluation and implementation of sensor fusion, real-time control, and edge AI applications on Kinetis MCUs with integrated toolchain and open-source software support.

FAQ

What is the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 used for?

The FRDM-K64F-AGM02 is a complete sensor fusion development platform combining the FRDM-K64F MCU board and FRDM-STBC-AGM01 sensor shield. It enables rapid prototyping of 9-axis orientation estimation, magnetic calibration, and motion tracking applications using NXP's Sensor Fusion Library v7.00. Engineers use the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 to validate algorithms before porting to custom hardware or deploying in wearables, drones, and industrial HMI systems.

Does the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 include source code for the sensor fusion library?

Yes, the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 supports the NXP Sensor Fusion Library v7.00, which is distributed under a BSD open-source license and includes full C source code for all fusion algorithms, calibration routines, and sensor drivers. This allows engineers to inspect, modify, and optimize the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 firmware for specific latency, memory, or accuracy requirements without licensing restrictions.

Which sensors are physically mounted on the FRDM-K64F-AGM02?

The FRDM-K64F-AGM02 integrates two NXP sensors: the FXOS8700CQ 6-axis accelerometer/magnetometer (I²C address 0x1E) and the FXAS21002 3-axis gyroscope (I²C address 0x20). These are mounted on the FRDM-STBC-AGM01 shield, which connects directly to the FRDM-K64F base board via standard Arduino-compatible headers, enabling synchronized 9-axis data acquisition.

Is the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 compatible with the NXP Sensor Fusion Toolbox?

Yes, the FRDM-K64F-AGM02 is fully compatible with both the NXP Sensor Fusion Toolbox for Windows and Android. It uses a standardized UART-based serial packet protocol to stream real-time sensor and fusion data (quaternions, Euler angles, magnetic calibration status) to the GUI, enabling live visualization, algorithm selection, and magnetic calibration workflows without firmware modification.

What development environments support the FRDM-K64F-AGM02?

The FRDM-K64F-AGM02 is IDE-independent and supported by IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil MDK, and NXP's free Kinetis Design Studio (KDS). Its firmware is built on the Kinetis SDK (KSDK) and does not require Processor Expert. Projects compile as standard C applications with HAL abstraction, allowing seamless migration between toolchains and RTOSes including FreeRTOS and bare-metal configurations.