Purchase your S32K3x4-Q172 General-Purpose Development Board

1. Out of the Box

1.1 Get to Know the S32K344EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

Note: The +12 V power supply and micro USB cable are not part of the package. The +12 V connector is a center-positive barrel type with outer 5.5 mm and inner 2.1 mm diameter.

S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation board - Hero Specs

Mark as complete:1.1 Get to Know the S32K344EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

1.2 Block Diagram Features

Mark as complete:1.2 Block Diagram Features

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2. Get Software

You can watch the video or follow the below step-by-step guide to set up your S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board:

2.1 Get the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Download and Install S32 Design Studio IDE for S32 Platform.

Note: You will receive an activation code through email.

Download

Mark as complete:2.1 Get the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

2.2 Install the S32K3xx Development Package

Go to Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates from the top menu to open the S32DS Extensions and Updates. Navigate to the S32K3xx development package and install it.

Note: In case of installation issues, please ensure that the latest version of S32 Design Studio Platform package and S32 Design Studio Platform Tools package is installed.

Continue with the installation of the Real-Time Drivers for S32K3xx:

Mark as complete:2.2 Install the S32K3xx Development Package

2.3 Download and Install Elektrobit Tresos Studio and Real-Time Drivers (Only AUTOSAR Users)

Download and install Elektrobit Tresos Studio / AUTOSAR Configuration Tool from S32K3 Standard Software Package.

Download and install the .exe file of the S32K3 Real-Time Drivers for Cortex-M from the S32K3 Standard Software Package.

The installer will ask for the EB Tresos installation directory on your disk, saving time in configuration.

Note: You will receive an activation code via email. If you installed RTD prior to EB Tresos, create a SW32K3_RTD_4.4_x.y.z.link file in: C:\EB\tresos\links folder with the content: path=C:/NXP/SW32K3_RTD_4.4_x.y.z, where x,y,z refers to the installed RTD version.

Mark as complete:2.3 Download and Install Elektrobit Tresos Studio and Real-Time Drivers (Only AUTOSAR Users)

2.4 Get the Run-Time Debugging Tool

S32K3X4EVB-Q172 performs better when using the FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool.

Note: Check the FreeMASTER page for the latest version.

Download

The FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3 microcontrollers is also needed; download it from the Automotive SW - S32K3 - S32 FreeMASTER link in the S32K3 Standard Software Package.

Mark as complete:2.4 Get the Run-Time Debugging Tool

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3. Plug It In

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

S32K3X4EVB-Q127 JUMPERS IMG

Default Jumper settings
Jumper	State	Notes
`J1`	CLOSED	Disabled FS26 watchdog after power-up
`J5`	1-2	Select voltage level for FS26 DEBUG pin
`J8`	CLOSED	External circuits powered from VDD_HV_B domain
`J9`	CLOSED	External circuits powered from VDD_HV_A domain
`J10`	CLOSED	The MCU peripherals powered from the VDD_HV_A domain
`J15`	CLOSED	The MCU peripherals powered from the VDD_HV_B domain
`J18`	1-2	5 V for the VDD_HV_A domain
`J19`	1-2	3.3 V for the VDD_HV_B domain
`J20`	OPEN	LIN1 Controller mode
`J22`	1-2	5 V from FS26 SBC
`J24`	OPEN	LIN2 Controller mode
`J26`	CLOSED	3.3 V from FS26 SBC
`J30`	OPEN	FS26 wake inputs
`J31`	1-2	V15 domain powered from FS26 SBC
`J44`	OPEN	Onboard debugger UART pins

Mark as complete:3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

3.2 Plug in the Power Supply

Switch SW1 to the OFF position (fully to the right).

Connect the 12 V power supply adapter and switch SW10 to the ON position (fully to the left).

This power-up procedure manages that SBC starts with the disabled watchdog. Four orange LEDs indicate the active 12, 5, 3.3 and 1.5 V power supply domains.

Mark as complete:3.2 Plug in the Power Supply

3.3 Connect the Debugger Cable

Connect a micro-USB cable to the J40 connector to debug via the onboard S32K3 debugger.

Or use one of the available JTAG connectors to debug via the external S32K3 debugger.

Mark as complete:3.3 Connect the Debugger Cable

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4. Build

Let's take your S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board for a test drive.

4.1 Create a S32DS Project from Example

Open S32DS and from the menu, go to: File → New → S32DS Project from Example. Select one of the RTD example codes. You may choose between examples with a high-level API or with a low-level API. For example: Port_example_K344.