NXP Semiconductors OM13016,598

Overview

The OM13016,598 from NGX Technologies is an mbed-Xpresso Baseboard - a universal development carrier board designed to host interchangeable microcontroller stamp modules (e.g., mX-LPC1768, mbed-LPC1768, LPCXpresso variants) and support rapid prototyping across ARM7, Cortex-M0, and Cortex-M3 architectures. It provides dual 27-pin expansion headers (P9–P11 and P10–P12), on-board +3.3V/500mA and +5V/500mA linear regulators, VGA/PS/2/RJ45/SD/MMC/USB-B connectors, and integrated peripherals including 256 Kb I²C EEPROM, audio amplifier with jack, and 2×16 LCD with backlight control.

For engineers reviewing the OM13016,598 datasheet, OM13016,598 pinout, OM13016,598 application, or OM13016,598 equivalent, this board serves as a hardware-agnostic evaluation platform enabling reuse of one baseboard across multiple MCU stamp modules - reducing BOM duplication, accelerating cross-architecture validation, and simplifying lab setup for embedded firmware development, educational labs, and multi-controller proof-of-concept testing.

Technical Context

The OM13016,598 functions as a passive carrier and interface aggregation platform - it contains no active silicon or programmable logic. Its electrical behavior is fully determined by the installed stamp module (e.g., LPC1768, LPC11U14), with all I/O signals routed directly via edge connectors and configurable jumpers. Power management is implemented using discrete linear regulators (not switching), supporting 7.5 V DC input or USB-derived power.

All peripheral interfaces - RS232, VGA, PS/2, SD/MMC, RJ45 (Ethernet PHY not included), and USB-B - are hardwired to corresponding pins of the mounted stamp module. Jumper-based configuration allows selective enablement/disablement of signal paths (e.g., UART routing, LCD contrast, backlight), ensuring compatibility across differing pinouts and voltage domains of supported modules.

Key Specifications

Availability

OM13016,598 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for embedded education labs, multi-MCU evaluation programs, and industrial prototyping workflows requiring stable component supply, consistent mechanical form factor, and long-term toolchain continuity across ARM architecture transitions.

Supply support for OM13016,598 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

NGX Technologies is an India-based design house specializing in modular embedded development tools, educational kits, and ARM-based reference platforms for universities and professional engineers.

The OM13016,598 belongs to NGX's mbed-Xpresso product line - engineered to decouple hardware investment from microcontroller selection, enabling scalable learning, architecture comparison, and controller-agnostic peripheral validation in resource-constrained engineering environments.

FAQ

What is the OM13016,598 and how does it differ from a typical development board?

The OM13016,598 is a carrier/baseboard - not a standalone development board - meaning it contains no microcontroller. Instead, it hosts interchangeable stamp modules (e.g., mX-LPC1768). Unlike fixed-MCU boards, OM13016,598 provides standardized peripheral access and power delivery across architectures, eliminating the need to relearn layouts or rewire peripherals when switching controllers.

Which microcontroller modules are compatible with the OM13016,598?

The OM13016,598 supports mX-LPC2148, mX-LPC1768, mX-LPC1343, mX-LPC1114, mX-LPC11U14, mbed-LPC1768, LPC1114 LPCXpresso, and LPC1343 LPCXpresso stamp modules. Compatibility relies on mechanical alignment and pin mapping per NGX's published interface specification - no firmware or driver changes are required on the stamp module itself.

Does the OM13016,598 include Ethernet functionality?

The OM13016,598 includes an RJ45 connector and associated magnetics footprint, but no Ethernet PHY IC is populated. Full Ethernet capability requires adding a compatible PHY (e.g., LAN8720) to the unpopulated footprint and configuring the host stamp module's MAC interface - the OM13016,598 provides only the physical layer interface, not protocol stack or PHY logic.

Can the OM13016,598 be powered solely via USB?

Yes - the OM13016,598 accepts 5 V power via its USB-B connector, which feeds the on-board linear regulators to generate +3.3 V and +5 V. However, USB current limits (typically 500 mA) may restrict simultaneous use of high-power peripherals (e.g., LCD backlight + audio amp + SD card), so DC 7.5 V input is recommended for full-feature operation.

Is JTAG debugging supported on the OM13016,598?

Yes - the OM13016,598 includes a standard 20-pin ARM JTAG/SWD connector routed directly to the stamp module's debug interface. When used with supported modules (e.g., LPC1768), it enables full SWD/JTAG debugging using tools like LPC-Link2 or CMSIS-DAP debug probes - no additional level-shifting or adapter is needed.