Purchase your KITFS26AEEVM | FS26 Safety SBC Evaluation Board

1. Get Started

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 you through the process of setting up and using the KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The KITFS26AEEVM contents include:

Assembled and tested evaluation board and preprogrammed FRDM-KL25Z microcontroller board in an anti-static bag
3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
Two connectors, terminal block plug, 2 pos., str. 3.81 mm
Three connectors, terminal block plug, 3 pos., str. 3.81 mm
Jumpers mounted on board
Quick start guide

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1.2 Additional Hardware

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

Power supply with a range of 8.0 V to 40 V and a current limit set initially to 1.0 A

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1.3 Windows PC Workstation

This evaluation board requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum specifications should produce great results when working with this evaluation board.

USB-enabled computer with Windows 7 or Windows 10

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1.4 Software

Installing software is necessary to work with this evaluation board.

NXP GUI installation package

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2. Get Hardware

2.1 Board Features

VPRE: synchronous buck converter with integrated FETs
- Configurable output voltage and switching frequency
- Output DC current capability up to 1.5 A
- PFM mode for Low Power Standby mode operation
VCORE: synchronous buck converter with integrated FETst
- VCORE is dedicated for microcontroller core supply
- Output DC current up to 0.8 A or 1.65 A (depending on part number)Dummy Text
- Output voltage range setting from 0.8 V to 3.35 V
VBST: asynchronous boost controller with external low-side switch, diode, and current sense resistorText
- VBST is configurable as front-end supply to withstand low-voltage cranking profiles or in back-end supply with configurable output voltage and scalable output DC current capability
LDO1: LDO regulator for microcontroller I/O support with selectable output voltage between 3.3 V and 5.0 V and up to 400 mA current capability
LDO2: LDO regulator for system peripheral support with selectable output voltage between 3.3 V and 5.0 V and up to 400 mA current capability
VREF: High-precision reference voltage with 0.75 % accuracy for external ADC reference and internal tracking reference
TRK1and TRK2: Voltage tracking regulators with selectable output voltage between VREF, LDO2, or internal LDO reference. Supports high-voltage protection for ECU off board operation. Each tracker has a current capability up to 150 mA

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2.2 Board Description

The FS26 family can be evaluated with this board as it is populated with a superset part. The FS26xx part soldered on the board can be fused one time or it is possible to test as many configurations as needed in Emulation mode.

This board was designed to sustain up to 2.0 A total on VPRE. Layout is done using six layer PCB stack up. Set initial current limitation of 1 A.

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2.3 Board Components

Figure 1. Overview of the KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board

VBAT Phoenix connector
VBAT3 position switch
VBAT Jack connector
VDDIO selection
Regulators outputs
WAKE1 and WAKE2 inputs switches
FS26 SBC
KL25Z Freedom headers (bottom)
VDEBUG pin source selection (switch or MCU)
VDEBUG pin voltage level switches
VDDIO USB voltage level selection
VMONEXT variable resistor
Signal connector
Program connector
Regulators output LED indicators
Program burning voltage LED indicator
Safety output LED indicators
Debug mode LED Indicator

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3. Install Software

The programming/evaluation boards are always delivered with the GUI firmware already flashed. If the MCU firmware is already flashed, this section can be ignored. If it is specified that the firmware must be updated, or if it is malfunctioning, follow these instructions.

3.1 Flashing or Updating the GUI Firmware

The KITFS26AEEVM is delivered with the GUI firmware flashed. If MCU firmware is flashed, ignore this section. If it is specified to update the firmware or it is malfunctioning, follow the instructions below.

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3.2 Flashing Freedom Board Firmware for Windows 7/10

If BOOTLOADER is already loaded in the FRDM Board, steps 1 to 3 are not required. Start from step 4.

Disable the Storage Service and Windows Search: Run Services, double click, and stop them as shown below
Steps 2 and 3 are not required if BOOTLOADER is already loaded in the Freedom board
Press the RST push-button and connect the USB cable into the SDA port on the Freedom board.
A new “BOOTLOADER” device should appear on the left pane of the File explorer.
Drag and drop the file “MSD-DEBUG-FRDM-KL25Z_Pemicro_v118.SDA” to the BOOTLOADER drive.

Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved in the BOOTLOADER.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the SDA port.
This time without pressing the RST push-button, FRDM_KL25Z device should appear on the left pane of the File explorer as pictured below.
Locate the file “nxp-gui-fw-frdmkl25z-usb_hid-fs2630_vX.Y.bin” from the package and drag and drop the file into the FRDM_KL25Z device.

Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved.
Freedom board Firmware is successfully loaded. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the KL25Z USB port.

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3.3 Installing GUI Software Package

To install the FS26 NXP GUI, download or obtain the NXP GUI package, unzip 1- NXP_GUI_Setup folder:

Then, double-click NXP_GUI_version-Setup.exe and follow the instructions.

To install the application on Windows PC, proceed with the following pop-up windows:

Figure 1. Application Setup

Figure 2. License Agreement

Figure 3. Select FS2630_GUI

Figure 4. Choose the folder to install

Select the following options before completing the installation of the setup:

Run NXP_GUI
Show Readme

Select Finish to complete the installation.

When the installation is finished, you can find the application by searching for NXPGUI in the windows search bar. Click to launch.

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4. Configure Hardware

4.1 Configure the Hardware

GS-KITFS26AEEVM-IMG11

To configure the hardware and workstation, complete the following procedure:

With SW1 in middle position, set DC power supply to 12 V and current limit to 1.0 A. Attach the DC power supply positive and negative output to KITFS26AEEVM VBAT Phoenix connector (J20). Or connect 12 V power supply to VBAT Jack (J21).

Table 1. VBAT Phoenix connector (J20)

Schematic label	Signal name	Description
J20-1	VBAT	Battery voltage supply input
J20-2	GND	Ground

Table 2. VBAT three position connector (SW1)

Schematic label	Signal name	Description
SW1 pin 2-3	VBAT Phoenix	Board supplied by Phoenix connector
SW1 pin 2 (middle position)	VBAT	Board not supplied
SW1 pin 2-1	VBAT jack	Board supplied by Jack connector

Connect the Windows PC USB port to the KL25Z USB side of the freedom board included in the kit, using the provided USB 2.0 cable.
Turn on SW6 to apply V_DBG to the DEBUG pin or SW7 to apply V_OTP
Turn on the power supply
Close SW1

Note: At this step, the product is either in Debug mode, and all regulators are turned off, or in OTP emulation mode. In the latter, the user can then power up with a preloaded OTP configuration or manually configure the mirror registers before powering up (the power up is effective as soon as SW7 is turned off).

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