Getting Started with the S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

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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.

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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:

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.

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.

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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.

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X4EVB-Q172 Evaluation Board

S32K3X4EVB-Q127 JUMPERS IMG

S32K3X4EVB-Q127 JUMPERS IMG

Figure 1.S32K344EVB-Q172 pin layout

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 V, 5 V, 3.3 V and 1.5 V power supply domains.

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.

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.

4.2 Using the Configuration Tool

Double-click on the .mex project file.

Please ensure that you configure the appropriate project and click on "Update Code" button for generating configuration files.

4.3 Upload Software and Debug

Return back to the C/C++ perspective.

Use the Debug Configuration menu and select one of the predefined debug configurations for building and uploading software into MCU.

Note: If you don't use the default onboard debugger, edit the Debugger tab for your setup.

The S32DS will switch into Debug perspective where you may let the code run.

The red LED will now blink for approximately 10 seconds.