Getting Started with the KITFS2400FRDMEVM Evaluation Board

Last Modified: Apr 4, 2024Supports KITFS2400FRDMEVM

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    Out of the Box

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    Get Hardware

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    Configure Hardware

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Contents of this document

1. Out of the Box

The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost, and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.

This page will guide the user through the process of setting up and using the KITFS2400FRDMEVM board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The KITFS2400FRDMEVM kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested evaluation board, with preprogrammed S32K144 microcontroller embedded, in an antistatic bag
  • USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
  • Four connectors, terminal block plug, two positions, 3.81 mm pitch between pins
  • One connector, terminal block plug, three positions, 3.81 mm pitch between pins
  • Jumpers mounted on the board

1.2 Additional Hardware

In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when working with this kit:

  • A power supply with a range up to 40 V and a current limit set initially to 1 A

1.3 Minimum System Requirements

This evaluation board requires a Windows PC workstation.

  • USB-enabled computer with Windows 7 or Windows 10
  • FTDI USB serial port driver (for FT230X Basic UART device)

1.4 Software

Installing software is necessary to work with the KITFS2400FRDMEVM evaluation board. All listed software is available on the evaluation board's information at the Analog Toolbox page.

  • NXP GUI for automotive SBC family installation package - latest version

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2. Get Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • Phoenix (3.81 mm) male connector for power supply input
  • Phoenix (3.81 mm) male connectors for HVBUCK and HVLDO
  • Phoenix (3.81 mm) male connectors for CAN communication
  • Ignition key switch
  • Embedded USB connection for easy connection to the NXP GUI (access to SPI/CAN bus, I/Os, RSTB, LIMP0, INTB, Debug, AMUX, regulators, registers, OTP emulation, and programming)
  • LEDs that indicate signal or regulator status
  • Support OTP fuse capabilities

2.2 Board Description

The KITFS2400FRDMEVM kit provides an integrated platform for evaluating designs based on NXP’s FS2400 SBC.

The kit hardware consists of the KITFS2400FRDMEVM evaluation board with an embedded S32K144 microcontroller, and the USB cable required to connect the board to the PC.

2.3 Board Components

Overview of the KITFS2400FRDMEVM board

Table 1. Evaluation board components description

Number Description
1 CAN Phoenix connector
2 VBAT Phoenix connector
3 VBAT three position switch
  • Position 1-2: Board supplied by USB
  • Middle position: Board not supplied
  • Position 2-3: Board supplied by Phoenix connector
4 V1 power supply Phoenix connector
5 USB connectors (JTAG for MCU flash; S32K144 for NXP GUI control)
6 Optical probe connectors
7 Communication debug connector (SPI and CAN)
8 ALT_VBAT Phoenix connector (to supply MCU or VDDIO from a supply other than USB)
9 FS2400 signals debug connector
10 WAKE3/HID1 control switch
11 WAKE2/HID0 control switch
12 OTP mode control switch
13 Jumper to set DBG pin voltage to 0 V (if opened) or to 4.7 V/7.95 V (if closed)
14 Jumper to supply VBAT to the external LDO providing 5 V
15 5 V selection (USB or external LDO)
16 P_VAR net voltage selection (1.8 V or 3.3 V)
17 S32K144 supply selection
18 V3 power supply Phoenix connector

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3. Configure Hardware

This section gives guidance on how to set up and run the KITFS2400FRDMEVM evaluation board and GUI.

3.1 Set up the KITFS2400FRDMEVM

The procedure for setting up the KITFS2400FRDMEVM board is as follows:

  1. Make sure the board has the jumpers and switches configured in their default positions. The default debug configuration enables the board to be fully controlled by the S32K144 MCU (via SPI) and the GUI. Kit featured components shows the default jumpers and switches configurations.
  2. Connect the power supply to J6 (Phoenix connector - 3.81 mm). The power supply should be set to a nominal value of 14 V
  3. Make sure that the USB cable between the board and the PC is securely connected. This connection is critical because the USB port serves as a communication channel between the PC and the S32K144 MCU onboard and provides voltages and references to some onboard circuits
  4. Place SW1 in top position (2-3)

    5. Figure 1. Power supply

3.2 Connect the KITFS2400FRDMEVM to the GUI

The procedure for connecting the KITFS2400FRDMEVM to the GUI is as follows:

  1. To launch the NXP GUI application, see UM12014, KITFS2400FRDMEVM User Manual
  2. In the USB and Device Status bar at the bottom of the GUI window, the State message should display "DISCONNECTED" when the USB cable is plugged in, but communication has not yet been established between the S32K144 MCU and the FS2400 SBC

    3. State Disconnected: USB cable plugged in, communication not established yet

    State Not Detected: USB cable not plugged in

  3. To establish communication between the S32K144 MCU and the FS2400 SBC and allow the GUI to take control, click Start in the Connection Toolbar in the top left corner of the GUI window. Once the communication is established, the State message becomes "CONNECTED"

    4. State Connected: USB cable plugged in, communication established

    Note: If the Start button does not light on and stays gray, the FTDI driver might be missing. To confirm this, access the Windows Device Manager and look for FT230X Basic UART Device.

    Figure 2. Add FTDI driver from Windows Device Manager

    Note: To solve this issue, look for the FTDI USB Serial Port driver corresponding to your PC and install it. For Dell computers, the package can be downloaded at this address.

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Additional References

In addition to the KITFS2400FRDMEVM product page, you may also want to visit:

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