Getting Started with the S32K3X8EVB-Q289 Evaluation Board for General Purpose

2.1 Get the Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Download and install S32 Design Studio IDE for S32 Platform. Click S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5.

Then click S32 Design Studio v3.5 Windows installer.

S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5

S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v.3.5

Note: You will receive an activation code via email or under the license Keys tab.

2.2 Install the S32K3xx Development Package and RTD

Go to Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates from the top menu to open the S32DS Extensions and Updates dialogue. Install S32K3xx Development Package.

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 Real Time Drivers for S32K3xx.

2.3 For AUTOSAR Users - Download and Install Elektrobit Tresos Studio and Real Time Drivers

Download and install Automotive SW - Elektrobit tresos Studio / AUTOSAR Configuration Tool from the S32K3 Standard Software package.

Select the version that you prefer and start the installation.

Download and install also the Automotive SW - S32K3/S32M27x - Real-Time Drivers for Cortex-M from the S32K3 Standard Software package.

Then search for the file S32K3 Real-Time Drivers AUTOSAR R21-11 Version 3.0.0 P10.

Finally, start the installation.

Optionally select additional software tools from the S32K3 Standard Software tools list.

2.4 Get FreeMASTER Run-Time Debug Tool

S32K3X8EVB-Q289 performs better when using the FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool.

Note: Check the FreeMASTER page for the latest version.

The FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3 microcontrollers is also needed; download updatesite file with the FreeMASTER communication driver from the Automotive SW - S32K3 - S32 FreeMASTER link in the S32K3 Standard Software package.

Open the S32DS Extensions and Updates dialog (menu → Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates), click Add Update Sites link and navigate to the FreeMASTER communication driver for S32K3 (zip file starting with "com.") on your disk.

Install FreeMASTER Communication driver for S32K3.

Note: Similarly, you may use these steps for manual download and installation of other software from the S32K3 Standard Software package or S32K3 Reference Software package.

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X8EVB-Q289 Evaluation Board

Note: *Master in the LIN standard document.

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 switch SW10 to the ON position (fully to the left).

When power is applied to the EVB, four orange LED's adjacent to the voltage regulators show the presence of the supply voltages (12 V, 5 V, 3.3 V and 1.5 V).

Note: This power-up procedure manages that FS23 SBC starts with a disabled watchdog.

3.3 Debugger Connection

Connect a micro-USB cable to the J55 connector to debug via the on-board S32K3 debugger.

or use one of available JTAG connectors for debug via external S32K3 debugger.

4.1 Create S32DS Project from Example

Go to menu → File → New → S32DS Project from Example. Select one of RTD example codes. For example Siul2_Port_Ip_Example_S32K358.

4.2 Generate Configuration

1. Double-click on project mex file
2. Set PTG30 pin (connected to Green LED) as GPIO Output
3. Define PTG30 Identifier (without spaces). For example "GREEN_LED".
4. Please unsure that you configure appropriate project and click on Update Code button for generating configuration files.

4.3 Edit Code

Return back to the C/C++ perspective.

Edit main.c file in src folder and modify all instances (4x) of "LED_PORT" and "LED_PIN" to "GREEN_LED_PORT" and "GREEN_LED_PIN".

4.4 Upload software and Debug

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

Note: If you do not use default on-board debugger, edit Debugger tab for your setup.

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

The green LED will now blinking for approximately 10s.

Board Information

• S32K3X8EVB-Q289 Evaluation Board Hardware User Manual 
• S32K3X8EVB-Q289 Evaluation Board Design Files 
• S32K3 MCUs for General Purpose: Hardware Design Package 

Chip Documents

• S32K3 Arm Cortex-M7-Based Automotive MCUs: Brochure
• S32K3xx MCU Family - Reference Manual 
• S32K3xxDS: S32K3xx MCU Family - Data Sheet
• Mask Set Errata for Mask 0P98C 

Software

• Automotive Software Package Manager 
• S32K3 Standard Software Package 
• S32K3 Reference Software Package 
• S32 Design Studio IDE
• Real-Time Drivers (RTD)
• S32K Power Estimation Tool (PET)
• Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)
• Structural Core Self-Test (SCST) Library
• FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool
• Inter-Platform Communication Framework (IPCF)
• Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCLib)
• S32 Safety Software Framework (SAF) and Safety Peripheral Drivers (SPD)

Training

• Getting Started with S32K3 using S32DS at the hello world project Training Presentation 
• S32K3xx Pins and Clocks with RTD - Training 
• S32K3xx Boot and Reset Sequence - Training 
• S32K3xx Basic Bring-Up for AUTOSAR MCAL and Real-Time Drivers (RTD) Based on EB Tresos - Training 
• S32K3xx Communication Modules FlexCAN - Training 
• S32K3xx Communication Modules FlexIO - Training 
• S32K3xx Security Overview and Bring Up - Training 
• S32K3xx Safety Overview - Training 
• How To Use the Automotive Software Package Manager

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the S32K3X8EVB-Q289 evaluation board using our community sites.

• S32K
• S32 Design Studio
• Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)
• FreeMASTER