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Getting Started with the S32G Evaluation Board for Vehicle Network Processing

Last Modified: 2020-08-17 10:28:00Supports S32G2 Vehicle Networking Evaluation Board

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box
  • 2

    Get Software
  • 3

    Plug It In
  • 4

    Build, Run

1. Out of the Box

1.1 Get to Know the Evaluation Board

S32G Evaluation Board - GS Board

S32G Evaluation Board - GS Board

1.2 Get to Know the Processor Module

Get started with S32G Evaluation Board - GS - Module

Get started with S32G Evaluation Board - GS - Module

2. Get Software

2.1 Install Tera Term for Console

Tera Term is open source free software terminal emulator supporting UTF-8 protocol. Now TTSSH supports SSH2 protocol (original version supports SSH1).

Tera Term is now Tera Term Pro 2.3, the succession version. It is officially recognized by the original author.

Download Tera Term

2.2 Install FTDI CDM WHQL Driver

FTDI CDM v2.12.28 WHQL driver for serial configuration from FTDI chip.

Download FTDI CDM driver

2.3 Install Win32 Disk Imager

A Windows tool for writing images to USB sticks or SD/CF cards.

Download Win32 Disk Imager

2.4 Install Packet Sender Application

A free utility to send and receive network packets: TCP, UDP and SSL.

Download Packet Sender

3. Plug It In

Let’s take it for a test drive.

3.1 Install S32G Socket and Heatsink

  1. S32G-PROCEVB-S: S32G Processor Module with Ironwood Electronics SG-BGA-6124 Socket
  2. M4159 Heatsink
  3. Hex key
  4. Timiy Vacuum Pen Tool

Watch the video to install the socket and heatsink. You can also use the step-by-step guide.

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      1. Turn the socket screw to the left to loosen the top of the socket.
      2. Remove the socket cover by turning it to the left and lifting up. Set it aside.
      3. Use the vacuum tool to pick up and remove the compression plate from the socket. Set it aside.
      4. 4. Using the vacuum tool, pick up the S32G device and place it in the socket base.
      5. Remove the screw completely from the socket cover with the hex key.
      6. Using the vacuum tool, install the compression plate on top of the S32G device.
      7. Replace the socket cover and turn to the right to lock in place.
      8. Rotate the heatsink slowly clockwise until initial contact with the compression plate. Turn it 1/4 turn to make good contact. Do not over-stress the socket.
      9. When the installation is complete, it should look like the picture:

      3.2 Plug in the 12 V Power Supply

      When the S32G-PROCEVB-S is stacked on the S32GRV-PLATEVB:

      Jumper J96 on the S32G-PROCEVB-S should be in position 1-2, Only the S32GRVPLATEVB needs to be powered.

      Connect power supply to the 12 V power jack P3 on S32GRV-PLATEVB.

      When the S32G-PROCEVB-S is used standalone:

      Jumper J96 should be in position 2-3.

      Connect power supply to the 12 V power jack P1 on S32G-PROCEVB-S.

      4. Build, Run

      4.1 Setup Tera Term 4 Console

      1. Open Tera Term on Windows PC
      2. Select the serial port to which the micro USB J58 of the S32G-PROCEVB-S is connected and click OK
      3. Go to Setup → Serial Port and select 115200 as the baud rate

      4.2 Power On the S32G-VNP-EVB

      Switch on the power switch SW1 on the S32GRV-PLATEVB and power switch SW10 on the S32G-PROCEVB-S.

      4.3 Run Diagnostics

      The Diagnostics Utility is auto-executed from the SD card.

      The console display on Tera Term shows the status of the diagnostic tests.