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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 KITFS5600FRDMEVM evaluation board.

1.1 Kit Contents/Packing List

The KITFS5600FRDMEVM contents include:

Assembled and tested evaluation board in an anti-static bag
FRDM-K82F Freedom Development Platform
Quick Start Guide

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 up to 40 V
Oscilloscope
Voltmeter

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

1.4 Software

Installing software is necessary to work with this evaluation board. All listed software is available on the evaluation board's information page at https://www.nxp.com/KITFS5600FRDMEVM.

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Get to Know the Hardware

2.1 Board Features

VBAT power supply connectors
SW1 output capability up to 3.5 A (internal MOSFET)
SW2 output capability up to 15 A (external MOSFET)
EN1/2 switches
PGOOD1/2 status indicators
FS0B external safety pin
LEDs that indicate signal or regulator status
Emulation mode capabilities
USB connection and GUI for register access, OTP emulation and programming

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2.2 Board Description

The KITFS5600FRDMEVM is a hardware evaluation tool that allows performance test of the FS5600.

An Emulation mode is possible to test different OTP configurations as needed. Different inductors and MOSFETs are included in the kit to allow the user to try different switching frequencies.

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2.3 Board Components

Overview of the KITFS5600FRDMEVM evaluation board.

VBAT connector
SW1 output
SW2 output
BIAS_IN input
Debug voltage input
EN1 and EN2 switches
GPIO1/2/3 option selection

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Install the Software

3.1 GUI Installation

Unzip the NXPGUI_PR_x into any desired location. Find the NXP_GUI_x.x-Setup from the GUI folder inside the package and run it to install the GUI in any desired location.

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3.2 Freedom Board Firmware Update

For Windows 10, disable the storage services: run services.msc; double-click on the storage service from the list and press the Stop button.

Press the RST push button on the Freedom board and connect the USB cable into the SDA port (J5) on the Freedom board.
If a new “BOOTLOADER” device appears on the left pane of the File explorer:
1. Drag and drop the downloaded file “0244_k20dx_bootloader_update_0x8000.bin” into the BOOTLOADER drive. Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved in the Bootloader
2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the SDA port (this time WITHOUT pressing the RST push button)
3. Drag and drop the file “k20dx_frdmk82f_if_crc_legacy_0x8000.bin” from the package (MCU folder) into the MAINTENANCE drive
  
  Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved in the Bootloader. The device should change to FRDM_K82FD.
Skip 2a if MAINTENANCE appears in the File Explorer instead of BOOTLOADER. Follow 2b and 2c instead
Locate the file “nxp-gui-fw-frdmk82f-usb_hid-fs5600_xxx.bin” from the package (MCU folder) and drag and drop the file into the FRDM_K82FD device
Freedom board Firmware is successfully loaded. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the USB port. Open the previously installed NXPGUI. The “Start” button on the top-left corner must be activated
If only the NXPGUI firmware needs to be updated, then start from step 4 above. The PC detects FRDM_K82FD

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Configuring the Hardware

Figure 1 presents a typical hardware configuration incorporating the development board, power supply and Windows PC workstation.

To configure the hardware and workstation as illustrated in Figure 1, complete the following procedure:

Ensure that jumpers are in the default positions
With the USB cable connected to the PC and the USB port in the freedom board K82F, apply power to the evaluation board by applying 12 V between J21 and J25
Press Reset on the Freedom board to make sure that the board is recognized
Run the installed NXPGUI application from the Start menu or the installation folder
A configuration window is displayed. Select the kit type and the device silicon version, and then click OK
Click Start to enable the connection to the device. Once the device is connected properly, the “Start” button is activated and the system is ready for operation
If the NXPGUI does not recognize the FRDM-K82F board or if the Start button does not get activated, then it is possible that the interface is broken. In this case, reprogramming of the FRDM board can be attempted