Getting Started with the KITFS86TRKFRDMEM Evaluation Board

Last Modified: 2021-11-02 17:21:00Supports KITFS86TRKFRDMEM | FS86 Safety SBC Evaluation Board

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box

  • 2

    Get to Know the Hardware

  • 3

    Install Software

  • 4

    Configuring the Hardware for Startup

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Contents of this document

1. Out of the Box

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 KITFS86TRKFRDMEM board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The KITFS86TRKFRDMEM kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested KITFS86TRKFRDMEM connected to a FRDM-KL25Z in an anti-static bag
  • 3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
  • One connector, terminal block plug, 2 pos., str. 3.81 mm
  • Two connectors, terminal block plug, 3 pos., str. 3.81 mm
  • One connector, terminal block plug, 4 pos., str. 3.81 mm
  • Jumpers mounted on board
  • 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 of 8.0 V to 60 V and a current limit set initially to 1.0 A (maximum current consumption can be up to 15 A)

1.3 Windows PC Workstation

This reference design 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 the evaluation board design page or on the NXP GUI for Automotive PMIC Families.

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2. Get to Know the Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • VBAT power supply connectors (Jack and Phoenix)
  • VPRE output capability up to 15 A
  • VBUCK from 1.0 V to 3.3 V
  • VBOOST from 5.0 V to 6.0 V
  • LDO1 from 1.5 V to 5.0 V
  • LDO2 from 1.1 V to 5.0 V
  • Ignition key switch
  • FS0B external safety pin
  • FRDM-KL25Z with embedded USB connection to NXP GUI for register access, OTP emulation and programming (access to I2C-bus, Debug, AMUX and regulators)
  • LEDs that indicate signals and regulator status
  • Support OTP fuse capabilities

2.2 Board Description

The KITFS86TRKFRDMEM is a hardware evaluation tool that allows performance test. The FS8600 family can be evaluated with this board because it is populated with a superset part. The PFS8613xMDA0ES part soldered on the board can be fused twice.

An external LDO provides SUP_I2C voltage with a choice of 1.8 V or 3.3 V (default). SUP_I2C is intended to power FS86 I2C communication. From USB voltage, an external DC-DC generates the OTP programming voltage (8.0 V) without any need for an external power supply.

2.3 Kit Featured Components

Figure 1 identifies important components on the board and Table 1 provides additional details on these components.

Figure 1. Evaluation board featured components location

Table 1. Evaluation board featured components location

Number Description
1 LDO1/LDO2 power supply
2 BUCK/BOOST power supply
3 VBAT Jack connector
4 VBAT three position switch
  • Left position: board supplied by Jack connector
  • Middle position: board not supplied
  • Right position: board supplied by Phoenix connector
5 VBAT Phoenix connector
6 VPRE power supply
7 USB connectors (Open SDA for MCU flash; KL25Z for NXP GUI control)
8 Debug connectivity. Access to FS8600 signals
9 External regulator connectors (to VMONx)
10 VMONx configuration (Choice between monitoring a regulator or a fixed 0.8 V)
11 OTP mode switch
12 DBG pin to 0 V if unplugged
13 Wake1 switch
14 VPRE compensation network settings (455 kHz or 2.22 MHz)
15 VDDI2C selection
16 KL25Z Freedom board connectors

2.4 Kinetis KL25Z Freedom Board

The Freedom KL25Z is an ultra low-cost development platform for Kinetis L series MCU built on Arm Cortex-M0+ processor.

Figure 2. Freedom development platform

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3. Install Software

3.1 Install Software

The device configuration can be programmed twice and emulated indefinitely using the GUI.

Device programming and emulation steps are described in the NXP GUI for FS86 Automotive Family User Manual available at NXP GUI for Automotive PMIC Families.

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4. Configuring the Hardware for Startup

4.1 Configuring the Hardware for Startup

The device configuration can be changed twice. The programming steps are described in the NXP GUI for FS86 Automotive Family User Manual available at NXP GUI for Automotive PMIC Families.

Figure 3 presents a typical hardware configuration incorporating the development board, power supply and Windows PC workstation.

Figure 3. Typical initial configuration

To configure the hardware and workstation as illustrated in Figure 3, complete the following procedure:

  1. Install jumpers and switches for the configuration shown in Table 2

    Table 2. Hardware configuration

    Switch Configuration
    Normal mode Debug mode entry OPT mode entry
    Operation watchdog 2 s window watchdog window fully open OTP emulation / programming and debug mode entry
    J7 (DBG) open connect 1 to 2 DBG pin voltage pulled to 4.5 V or 8.0 V (SW3)
    SW1 (WAKE1) close (WAKE1 high)
    SW2 (VBAT) middle position (VBAT OFF)
    SW3 (DBG_OTP) open (DBG = 4.5 V) close (OTP mode ON)
  2. Connect the Windows PC USB port to the KITFS86TRKFRDMEM development board using the provided USB 2.0 cable
  3. Set the DC power supply to 12 V and current limit to 1.0 A. With power turned off, attach the DC power supply positive and negative output to KITFS86TRKFRDMEM VBAT Phoenix connector (J6)
  4. Turn on the power supply
  5. Put SW2 in TOP position

At this step, if the product is in OTP mode entry configuration, all regulators are off. The user can power up with an OTP configuration or configure the mirror registers before powering up. Power-up starts as soon as one of these four actions occurs:

  • J7 jumper is removed
  • SW3 is switched off
  • OTP mode exit command is sent by I2C
  • NXP GUI button "Exit OTP Mode" is clicked

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Design Resources

Board Information

Additional References

In addition to our FS86: Safety System Basis Chip For Domain Controller, Fit For ASIL B and D page, you may also want to visit:

Application pages:

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