Seamless GUI Development for NXP Platforms with Sparklet
Sparklet streamlines GUI development across a wide range of NXP MCUs and MPUs, enabling effortless creation of high-performance, production-ready user interfaces. Designed for both efficiency and responsiveness, Sparklet empowers developers to build robust UIs on platforms ranging from real-time MCUs to high-end MPUs. NXP’s i.MX application processors, widely known for their multimedia and display capabilities, are ideal for rich graphical interfaces. Meanwhile, the LPC and i.MX RT families - comprising energy-efficient MCUs and high-performance crossover MCUs - are optimized for targeted applications requiring real-time responsiveness, low power, and cost efficiency. Whether you're targeting resource-constrained devices like the LPC and i.MX RT series or building graphically intensive applications on i.MX 6/7/8/9, Sparklet ensures a consistent and optimized user experience across the NXP ecosystem. With a unified development methodology, seamless migration between platforms is achievable without additional effort.
Sparklet is designed with flexibility at its core, offering seamless integration across a wide range of NXP’s embedded platforms - from low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) like the LPC and Kinetis series, to high-performance microprocessors (MPUs) such as the i.MX RT crossover processors and the i.MX 8 series. Whether you're working with resource-constrained devices for cost-sensitive applications or powerful multi-core MPUs for complex user interfaces, Sparklet adapts effortlessly. It ensures consistent rendering performance, real-time responsiveness, and optimized memory usage tailored to each hardware tier.
The i.MX RT family of Crossover MCUs offers the perfect blend of high-speed processing and real-time responsiveness - making it an ideal match for Sparklet-powered GUIs.
By leveraging hardware blocks like Pixel Pipeline (PXP) and LCD Interface (LCDIF), Sparklet accelerates 2D rendering to deliver smooth graphics with minimal CPU overhead.
Its memory-efficient architecture enables operation even on devices with limited on-chip SRAM, often avoiding the need for external memory. Enables cost-effective designs without compromising UI quality.
Applications benefit from fast boot times, high refresh rates, and real-time UI responsiveness - making this combination well-suited for instrument clusters, smart meters, and industrial dashboards.
Built to run Linux, the i.MX 6, 7, 8, and 9 series application processors are ideal for advanced GUI applications requiring multitasking, multimedia, and rich visuals.
Sparklet leverages OpenGL ES for hardware-accelerated rendering, enabling smooth animations, multi-layered interfaces, and crisp high-resolution graphics.
With seamless integration into multimedia pipelines, video I/O, and capacitive touchscreen interfaces, Sparklet enhances interactivity and responsiveness for user-centric applications.
This combination is perfectly suited for complex HMIs across automotive infotainment systems, medical equipment, industrial panels, and interactive retail terminals.
NXP's LPC microcontrollers strike an excellent balance between power efficiency, cost, and performance - ideal for compact and responsive GUI applications.
Sparklet is optimized to run seamlessly within the constrained resources of LPC MCUs, leveraging tile-based rendering, asset compression, and smart resource pooling to deliver smooth visuals without overwhelming the system.
With full compatibility with MCUXpresso IDE and SDK, Sparklet ensures fast integration and easy development within existing workflows.
Perfect for battery-operated or cost-sensitive devices such as smart appliances, basic wearables, and entry-level control panels.
Sparklet is engineered to deliver high-performance graphics with minimal system overhead, making it perfectly suited for power-sensitive, real-time, and cost-constrained embedded systems. Its architecture takes full advantage of the available hardware on NXP platforms while remaining flexible and lightweight.
Utilizes GPU or PXP where available for smoother performance
Runs efficiently even on MCUs with limited RAM and flash
Runs smoothly with MCUXpresso, FreeRTOS, and bare-metal projects.
Supports MIPI-DSI, RGB, LVDS, SPI, and parallel LCDs for diverse display needs.

Sparklet powers advanced automotive interfaces by delivering smooth visuals, quick boot times, and low resource usage - key for modern vehicle electronics such as Digital instrument clusters, HUDs, infotainment systems.
Sparklet meets stringent performance and automotive safety requirements, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments. Its scalable design supports both low-end and high-performance platforms, enabling flexibility across product lines.

In demanding industrial environments, Sparklet delivers highly responsive and reliable HMIs, enhancing both usability and operational efficiency.
From smart control panels and HMI terminals to diagnostic displays, Sparklet enables clear, intuitive interfaces with minimal system resources.
Its low memory footprint and robust rendering engine make it an ideal choice for both entry-level microcontrollers and high-performance industrial platforms built on NXP hardware.

From smart homes to personal mobility, Sparklet enables sleek, modern UIs on even cost-sensitive devices.
Whether it's smart appliances, e-bike dashboards, or home automation panels, Sparklet delivers fast startup, smooth screen transitions, and low power consumption - perfect for today’s connected consumer products. Optimized for low-cost NXP platforms, Sparklet balances visual appeal with performance and efficiency. Its lightweight architecture ensures smooth integration on ultra-low power microcontrollers.

Sparklet enables clean, reliable, and intuitive UIs for medical and wearable devices, focusing on usability, responsiveness, and safety.
From wearable health monitors and diagnostic tools to portable medical equipment, Sparklet ensures fast, low-latency interaction and high readability - even on compact, low-power displays.
Its efficient rendering engine makes it ideal for NXP-based healthcare applications where precision, clarity, and reliability are essential.
Sparklet stands out as a leading embedded graphics library for NXP MCUs and MPUs, offering a comprehensive solution tailored for embedded GUI development. With its powerful features, optimized performance, and developer-friendly design, Sparklet delivers a flexible and efficient GUI solution for NXP platforms - making it the preferred choice for building high-quality user interfaces on NXP MCUs and MPUs.
Design stunning user interfaces with Sparklet, a graphics library for NXP and GUI framework optimized for i.MX processors. Deliver smooth, high-performance animations and transitions with a powerful GUI solution tailored for the NXP platform.
A comprehensive IDE for HMI creation, enabling design, testing, and optimization - all directly on your development PC. Supports drag-and-drop UI building with real-time visual preview. Minimizes development cycles and accelerates product time to market.
Benefit from royalty-free deployment with no additional costs or limitations.
Incorporate localization, internationalization, themes, and multi-resolution support within a single GUI project.
Supports HMIs running directly on hardware or integrating smoothly with RTOS platforms like FreeRTOS and more.
Adapts seamlessly to various resolutions, orientations, color depths, and color formats .
Maximizes efficiency by leveraging existing graphic accelerators or utilizing optimized software rendering as an alternative.
Ensures minimal RAM and ROM consumption for optimal performance.
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Experience Android Auto seamlessly running on the MAS Elettronica Kit, powered by the NXP i.MX8 processor and enhanced by the Sparklet Embedded GUI library. This demo showcases seamless navigation, media controls, phone connectivity, and real-time vehicle data integration, delivering a responsive and visually rich user experience tailored for modern automotive infotainment solutions.
This demo highlights Sparklet’s integration with the NXP RT1170 microcontroller to develop advanced automotive instrument clusters. Featuring dynamic digital displays, it provides essential driver information such as speed, fuel level, navigation guidance, and vehicle diagnostics. Sparklet ensures seamless integration, smooth performance, and an enhanced user experience.
This demo illustrates a smart and efficient Automated Irrigation System UI built with Sparklet and deployed on the NXP i.MX8 platform. Designed for modern agricultural and IoT applications, the interface offers real-time monitoring of soil moisture, water flow, and scheduling controls. With responsive controls, animated visuals, and optimized resource usage, it showcases Sparklet’s ability to create high-performance, visually rich GUIs for advanced embedded systems.
