NXP Semiconductors KITSTBLITE2EVM

Overview

KITSTBLITE2EVM from Freescale Semiconductor is a sensor evaluation kit designed to accelerate development with Xtrinsic inertial and pressure sensors including MMA8451Q, MMA8452Q, MMA8453Q, MPL115A1, and MPR121. It provides USB-enabled plug-and-play hardware, GUI-driven demo/evaluation/tutorial modes, and complimentary sensor algorithms for motion, tilt, tap, free-fall, PSI conversion, and touchpad implementation.

For engineers reviewing the KITSTBLITE2EVM datasheet, KITSTBLITE2EVM pinout, KITSTBLITE2EVM application, or KITSTBLITE2EVM equivalent, this kit serves as a unified platform for rapid prototyping of motion-aware, pressure-sensing, and capacitive-touch applications across consumer, industrial, and healthcare end products.

Technical Context

KITSTBLITE2EVM implements a modular architecture with baseboard (LFSTBEB845X) and interchangeable sensor daughterboards, supporting simultaneous evaluation of accelerometers, barometric pressure sensors, and capacitive touch controllers. It interfaces via USB 2.0 and relies on host PC-based GUI software for real-time data visualization and algorithm tuning.

The kit integrates Freescale's Sensor Toolbox firmware stack-including orientation, shake, tilt, and PSI conversion algorithms-and supports sensor fusion when paired with compatible magnetic or gyroscope modules. All evaluation modes operate without external programming hardware or custom drivers.

Key Specifications

Availability

KITSTBLITE2EVM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for healthcare devices, industrial control systems, and portable media devices requiring stable component supply and rapid sensor validation capability.

Supply support for KITSTBLITE2EVM 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

Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors) was a leader in embedded processing and sensor innovation, delivering high-performance, low-power solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

KITSTBLITE2EVM belongs to the Xtrinsic Sensor Toolbox product line, engineered to unify hardware, firmware, and GUI tools for fast evaluation of Freescale's intelligent sensing portfolio-specifically targeting motion, pressure, and touch use cases in resource-constrained designs.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the KITSTBLITE2EVM?

The KITSTBLITE2EVM is a plug-and-play sensor evaluation kit enabling rapid testing and algorithm validation for Freescale's Xtrinsic accelerometers (MMA8451Q/8452Q/8453Q), pressure sensor (MPL115A1), and touch controller (MPR121). It requires no external programming hardware and operates entirely through its USB-connected GUI software, making it ideal for early-stage sensor integration in consumer and industrial designs.

Which sensors are natively supported by the KITSTBLITE2EVM?

The KITSTBLITE2EVM natively supports MMA8451Q, MMA8452Q, and MMA8453Q 3-axis accelerometers, MPL115A1 absolute pressure sensor, and MPR121 capacitive touch controller. These devices mount directly onto the LFSTBEB845X baseboard, and all communication occurs over standardized I²C interfaces managed by the kit's onboard firmware.

Does the KITSTBLITE2EVM require additional software installation?

Yes-the KITSTBLITE2EVM requires installation of the Freescale Sensor Toolbox GUI software, available at freescale.com/sensortoolbox. This single software package enables demo, evaluation, and tutorial modes, provides real-time sensor data visualization, and hosts pre-integrated algorithms for tilt, tap, free-fall, PSI conversion, and touchpad functionality-all without modifying source code or compiling firmware.

Can the KITSTBLITE2EVM be used for sensor fusion applications?

The KITSTBLITE2EVM itself does not include magnetic or gyroscope sensors, but its LFSTBEB845X baseboard is mechanically and electrically compatible with Freescale's magnetic toolbox boards (e.g., RD4247FXOS8700). When combined, the KITSTBLITE2EVM can support basic sensor fusion-such as compass heading and motion tracking-using Freescale's integrated orientation and motion algorithms.

Is the KITSTBLITE2EVM still supported for new designs?

Although Freescale was acquired by NXP in 2015, the KITSTBLITE2EVM remains a documented and functional evaluation platform for legacy Xtrinsic sensors. NXP maintains archived design resources, GUI software, and application notes for the KITSTBLITE2EVM at nxp.com/sensors, and Aetrix Electronics provides traceable, tested units for continuity in maintenance and legacy system updates.