Getting Started with the FRDM-A-S32K144 Development Board

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    Out of the Box

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    Get Software

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    Get Hardware

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    Configure Hardware

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1. Out of the Box

The NXP FRDM-A-S32K144 is a cost-effective board designed to provide a simplified, yet powerful platform that enables users to explore the capabilities of the NXP S32K144 automotive-grade microcontroller unit (MCU).

The FRDM-A-S32K144 is based on the full-featured S32K144EVB-Q100, making it an ideal tool for engineers working in automotive, embedded, and industrial systems, as well as for hobbyists exploring a compact and versatile development solution.

Note: This getting started guide applies for the S32K144 and the S32K144N versions. The FS23 PMIC version is what differentiates the boards. The differences between the boards are related to the FS23 PMIC version.

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using the FRDM-A-S32K144 development board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The FRDM-A-S32K144 contains the following:

  • FRDM-A-S32K144 board
  • USB Type-C cable
  • Getting started postcard
  • Kit content sheet

次へGet Software

2. Get Software

Sign in at NXP with your credentials.

2.1 Install Software

  1. Go to the software bundle using the following link FRDM Automotive Bundle
  2. Click Generate to download
  3. Run the NXP Multi Installer

    4. By selecting “Launch executable after download” and “Installation and configuration without any interaction” the FRDM Bundle will be installed alongside all its available components.

    NXP Multi Installer

    NXP Multi Installer

    All the Software and Tools are now installed and configured automatically.

  4. Launch S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.6.5 from the shortcut that has been created on your desktop

前へOut of the Box
次へGet Hardware

3. Get Hardware

This section covers the board's components and features.

3.1 Board Features

The FRDM-A-S32K144 board's features include:

  • Power delivery capability using [NX20P0407 + PTN5110 + NX20P3483UK]
  • System basis chip FS23
    • FCCU safety pins
    • Embedded 5 Mb CAN at FS23
    • Embedded LIN
  • OpenSDA using Kinetis K20
  • Automotive MCU S32K144 100 LQFP
  • Connector header surface mount 10 position 0.050" (1.27 mm) for JTAG
  • Two user Push button for debug
  • RGB LED
  • Temperature sensor PCT2075D
  • Compatibility pins with:
    • ARDUINO UNO
    • PCA9958HN-ARD
    • DEVKIT MOTORGD
    • DEVKIT-COMM

Figure 1. Board Features

FRDM-A-S32K144 Development Board Callouts

3.2 Block Diagram

Figure 2. S32K144 MCU Block Diagram

FRDM Automotive S32K144 Development Board Features.

Figure 2 is a block diagram mapping the S32K144 MCU and how it connects to other components.

前へGet Software
次へConfigure Hardware

3. Configure the Hardware

This section will guide you through setup of the FRDM-A-S32K144 board. Refer to the tables provided for configuration details.

4.1 Default Configuration

Table 1. Default configuration

Interface Reference/Signal Default Configuration Comments
NXP Power Delivery (PD) U1 NX20P0407 The NX20P0407 provides smart overvoltage protection for configuration channels (CC1/CC2) and sideband use (SBU1/SBU2) pins to control USB bus voltage (VBUS) power delivery, ensuring safe and efficient power path switching between USB Type-C and external sources.
U15 PTN5110 The PTN5110 is used as a USB PD physical layer (PHY) to manage the USB Type-C communication that negotiates between the voltage and required current.
U16 NX20P3483UK The NX20P3483UK is used as a power switch for USB Type-C applications, providing protection for the PD circuitry.
USBC_I2C_SCL PTA3 Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C) clock signal is used to negotiate the Power Delivery between the MCU (S32K144) and the PHY (PTN5110).
USBC_I2C_SDA PTA2 I²C data signal is used to negotiate the Power Delivery between the MCU (S32K144) and the PHY (PTN5110).
FS23 U13 MFS2323BMBA5EP This version of the FS23 includes a DC-DC regulator, in addition to two low-dropout regulators (LDOs), providing a complete power management of the different peripherals. In addition, this version includes internal CAN and LIN PHYs.
CANH J12 - 2 Controller Area Network high (CANH) signal is provided by the FS23.
CANL J12 - 4 Controller Area Network low (CANL) signal is provided by the FS23.
LIN J12 - 8 LIN signal is provided from the FS23.
SJ4 • 5.0 V output voltage from the DC-DC converter integrated in FS23.
SJ6 • 3.3 V output voltage from FS23 LDO2.
SJ7 • 5.0 V output voltage from FS23 LDO3.
OpenSDA U5 MK20DX128VFM5 The on-board debug interface connects to the S32K144.
MCU U4 S32K144 ASIL B single Arm® Cortex®-M4 @ 80 MHz (112 MHz in HS-RUN mode) and 2 MB general purpose MCU.
JTAG J3 • The JTAG interface of the S32K144 MCU is connected through a 10-pin 1.27 mm header.
User RGB LED D24 PTB12 - FTM0_CH0 Blue active high.
– PTB13 - FTM0_CH1 Green active high.
– PTE7 - FTM0_CH7 Red active high.
User Push Button SW3 PTD5 For general purpose.
SW4 PTD4 For general purpose.
Temperature Sensor U18 PCT2075D I²C temperature-to-digital converter featuring ±1 °C accuracy within the -25 °C to +100 °C range, with pin-for-pin replacement of the LM75.

4.2 Solder Bridge Jumper Configuration

Table 2. Solder bridge jumper configuration

Interface Reference/Signal Default Configuration Comments
Power Delivery (PD) SJ3 • Solder bridge used to connect the output from the power switch (U16) to the input of the FS23.
SJ8 • Solder bridge that supplies the USB Type-C port protection.
SJ9 – Depopulated auxiliar solder bridge that supplies the USB Type-C port protection.
SJ12 – Depopulated solder bridge that supplies the 5V pin for the power switch USB Type-C.
FS23 R45, 1 - 2 • Solder bridge used as a selector for the USB Type-C supply or Power JACK.
SJ4 • Solder bridge used to connect the output from the DC-DC buck power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to the supply of all the board (the output voltage is 5 V).
SJ5 • Solder bridge used to bypass the output from the low-dropout regulator (LDO) 2 of the FS23 without diode protection.
SJ6 • Solder bridge used to connect the output from the LDO2 of the PMIC to the board power supply (the output voltage is 3.3 V).
SJ7 • Solder bridge used to connect the output from the LDO3 of the PMIC to the board's supply (the output voltage is 3.3 V).
OpenSDA SJ15 • Solder bridge used to select the MK20's input voltage from the V1 out of the FS23.
SJ14 – Solder bridge used to select the MK20's input voltage from the V3 out of the FS23.
SJ1 • Solder bridge used to connect the supply voltage (VDD) from the MCU to the voltage translators that interface the on-board debugger MK20's signals to the S32K1.
MCU SJ10 • Solder bridge used to connect the voltage from the V1 out of the PMIC to the S32K1.
SJ13 – Solder bridge used to connect the voltage from the V2 out of the PMIC to the S32K1.
JTAG SJ2 • Solder bridge used to supply the JTAG connector.
ARDUINO R153, 1 - 3 • Solder bridge selector used to select the voltage reference from the PMIC to the 3.3 V reference of the ARDUINO connector.
R154, 1 - 3 • Solder bridge selector used to select the voltage reference from the PMIC to the 5.0 V reference of the ARDUINO connector.
SJ1 • Solder jumper used to connect the PTA2 to J5-3 or to include an external 1x2 header (HDR) to connect the PTA2 to the J5-1 using the JS2.
SJ2 • Solder jumper used to connect the PTA3 to the J5-1 or to include an external 1x2 HDR to connect PTA3 to the J5-3 using the JS2.
User Peripherals SJ11 • Solder bridge used to enable the peripheral section of the board.
R90, 1 - 3 • Solder bridge used to select 3.3 V or 5 V that supplies the RGB LED.

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