Getting Started with the S32K388EVB-Q289 Evaluation Board for General Purpose

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

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. 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 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_R21-11_x.y.z"", where x,y,z refers to installed RTD version.

2.4 Get the Run-Time Debugging 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; 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.

Open the S32DS Extensions and Updates dialog (menu → Help → S32DS Extensions and Updates), click pn 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.

Aditional optional software may be downloaded from S32K3 Reference Software Package.

3.1 Set Up Jumpers in the S32K3X8EVB-Q289 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 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 and 3.3 V).

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.

Chip Documents

• S32K3 Arm Cortex-M7-Based Automotive MCUs: Brochure
• S32K3xx MCU Family - Reference Manual
• S32K3xxDS: S32K3xx MCU Family - Data Sheet

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 S32M27XEVB Reference Design Board using our community sites.

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