Purchase your S32K3x4-Q257 Full-Featured General Purpose Development Board

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1. Out of the Box

1.1 Get to Know the S32K344EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board

Figure 1.S32K344EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board

S32K3X4EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board - Hero Specs

Figure 2.S32K344EVB-Q257 Hero Specs

Mark as complete:1.1 Get to Know the S32K344EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board

1.2 Block Diagram Features

S32K3X4EVB-Q257 Block Diagram

Figure 2.S32K344EVB-Q257 Block Diagram

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NextGet Software

2. Get Software

You can watch the video or follow the step-by-step guide below to set up your S32K3X4EVB-Q257 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 activation code through email.

DOWNLOAD S32 DESIGN STUDIO IDE

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 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 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 FREEMASTER TOOL

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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NextPlug It In

3. Plug It In

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X4EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board

Default Power-Supply Jumper settings
Jumper	State	Notes
`J13`	CLOSED	5 V from FS26 SBC
`J16`	CLOSED	3.3 V from FS26 SBC
`J23`	2-3	3.3 V for the VDD_HV_A domain
`J24`	2-3	3.3 V for the VDD_HV_A domain
`J25`	CLOSED	Shunts for A current measurement bypassed
`J29`	2-3	1 Ohm shunt for B current measurement
`J30`	5-6	VDD_HV_A_MCU is routed to VDD_HV_B domain
`J31`	CLOSED	Shunts for B current measurement bypassed
`J321`	1-2	IOREF and AREF at Arduino routed to VDD_HV_A domain
`J360`	5-6	V15 domain powered from external NPN ballast transistor
`J37`	2-3	V15 NPN ballast transistor powered from VDD_HV_B domain
`J374`	CLOSED	External circuits powered from VDD_HV_A domain
`J375`	CLOSED	External circuits powered from VDD_HV_B domain
`J410`	1-2	The ADC reference is routed to the VDD_HV_A domain.
`J685`	1-2	Select voltage level for FS26 DEBUG pin
`J686`	CLOSED	Disabled FS26 watchdog after power-up

Default Peripherals Jumper settings
Jumper	State	Notes
`J57`	1-2	USB to Serial IC powered from 5 V
`J60`	2-3	USB to Serial IC Reset pin routed to voltage divider
`J61`	CLOSED	Ethernet connected to VDD_HV_B_PERF domain
`J62`	CLOSED	Ethernet Connected to 3.3 V
`J65`	CLOSED	QSPI flash powered from 3.3 V
`J402`	CLOSED	QSPI signals level refers to VDD_HV_B_PERF domain
`J390`	CLOSED	LIN1 Transceiver enabled
`J674`	2-3	LIN1 Controller mode via INH pin
`J678`	CLOSED	LIN2 Transceiver enabled
`J679`	2-3	LIN2 Controller mode via INH pin
`J413`	CLOSED	CAN0 Transceiver enabled
`J672`	CLOSED	CAN1 Transceiver enabled

Mark as complete:3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X4EVB-Q257 Evaluation Board

3.2 Plug in the Power Supply

Switch SW10 to the OFF position (fully to the right).

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

This power-up procedure manage that SBC starts with the disabled watchdog. Four orange LEDs indicate active 12 V, 5 V, 3.3 V and 1.5V 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 J55 connector to debug via the on-board 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-Q257 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 RTD example codes. You may choose between examples with high-level API or with low-level API. For example: Port_example_K344.