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KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board
1Introduction
This document is the user guide for the KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board.
This document is intended for the engineers involved in the evaluation, design,
implementation, and validation of FS2600 Fail-safe system basis chip with multiple
SMPS and LDO.
The scope of this document is to provide the user with information to evaluate the
FS2600 Fail-safe system basis chip with multiple SMPS and LDO. This document covers
connecting the hardware, installing the software and tools, configuring the environment
and using the kit.
It is delivered with empty OTP content in order to leave the opportunity to the user to
burn the OTP configuration. The board contains a superset device (PFS2630AMDA0AD),
allowing tests on all the FS26 derivatives.
2Finding kit resources and information on the NXP web site
NXP Semiconductors provides online resources for this evaluation board and its
supported device(s) on http://www.nxp.com.
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The information page for KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board is at http://www.nxp.com/
KITFS26AEEVM. The information page provides overview information, documentation,
software and tools, parametrics, ordering information and a Getting Started tab. The
Getting Started tab provides quick-reference information applicable to using the
KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board, including the downloadable assets referenced in this
document.
2.1 Collaborate in the NXP community
The NXP community is for sharing ideas and tips, ask and answer technical questions,
and receive input on just about any embedded design topic.
The NXP community is at http://community.nxp.com.
3Getting ready
Working with the KITFS26AEEVM requires the kit contents, additional hardware and a
Windows PC workstation with installed software.
3.1 Kit contents
• Assembled and tested evaluation board and preprogrammed FRDM-KL25Z
• 3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
• Two connectors, terminal block plug, 2 pos., str. 3.81 mm
• Three connectors, terminal block plug, 3 pos., str. 3.81 mm
• Jumpers mounted on board
microcontroller board in an anti-static bag
3.2 Additional hardware
In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when
working with this kit.
• Power supply with a range of 8.0 V to 40 V and a current limit set initially to 1.0 A
3.3 Windows PC workstation
This evaluation board requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum
specifications should produce great results when working with this evaluation board.
• USB-enabled computer with Windows 7 or Windows 10
3.4 Software
Installing software is necessary to work with this evaluation board.
• NXP GUI installation package
4Getting to know the hardware
The KITFS26AEEVM provides flexibility to play with all the features of the device and
make measurements on the main part of the application. The FRDM-KL25Z connected
to the board, combined with the FS26 NXP GUI software allows full configuration and
control of the FS26 SBC.
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4.1 Kit overview
The FS26 family can be evaluated with this board as it is populated with a superset part.
The FS26xx part soldered on the board can be fused one time or it is possible to test as
many configurations as needed in Emulation mode.
This board was designed to sustain up to 2.0 A total on VPRE. Layout is done using sixlayer PCB stack up. Set initial current limitation of 1 A.
4.1.1 KITFS26AEEVM features
• VBAT power supply connectors (Jack and Phoenix)
• VPRE output capability up to 2.0 A
• VBOOST in independent mode or in front-end topology to support battery cranking
profiles
• VCORE up to 1.5 A peak
• LDO1 and LDO2 from 3.3 V or 5.0 V, up to 400 mA
• VTRK1 and VTRK2, from 3.3 V or 5.0 V, up to 125 mA
• VREF 1 % accuracy regulator for external ADC reference
• FS0B, FS1b external safety pins
• USB to SPI protocol for easy connection to software GUI
• LEDs that indicate signal or regulator status
• Manual or Automated OTP fuse programming
• Advance system monitoring via AMUX or external ADC
• Analog variable resistor to test external VMON
4.2 Kit featured components
Figure 2 identifies important components on the board.
Figure 2. Evaluation board featured component locations
4.2.1 FS26: Safety system basis chip with low power and fit for ASIL D
The FS26 is a family of automotive Safety SBC devices with multiple power supplies,
designed to support entry and mid-range safety microcontrollers like the S32K3 series
while maintaining flexibility to fit other microcontrollers targeting automotive electrification
such as power train, chassis, safety and low-end gateway applications.
This family of devices is composed of several versions, pin to pin and software
compatible, to support a wide range of applications, offering choice in number of output
rails, output voltage setting, operating frequency, power up sequencing, and integrated
system level features to address multiple applications with Automotive Safety Integrity
Levels (ASIL) B or D.
It features multiple switch mode regulators as well as LDO voltage regulators to supply
the microcontroller, sensors, peripheral ICs, and communication interface. It offers a
high precision voltage reference available to the system as well as reference voltage for
two independent voltage tracking regulators as well as various functionalities for system
control and diagnostics such as Analog multiplexer, GPIOS and selectable wake up
events from I/O, long duration timer or SPI communication.
The FS26 is developed in compliance with the ISO 26262 standard, and it includes
enhanced safety features, with multiple fail-safe outputs, becoming a full part of a safetyoriented system partitioning, covering both ASIL B and ASIL D safety integrity level, with
the latest on-demand latent fault monitoring.
Operating range
• 40 V DC maximum input voltage
• Handles severe cranking operation (3.2 V battery) thanks to its BOOST controller
• Supports operating voltage range down to battery 6.0 V without BOOST
• Low-power Off mode with very low sleep current (50 µA typ)
• Low-power Standby mode, VPRE active
• LDO1 or LDO2 active selectable via OTP configuration (50 µA typ)
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4.2.2 VBAT connectors
There are two ways of supplying the board: either by a Phoenix Connector (J2) or a Jack
connector (J2). The selection of the supplying connector is done using a three-position
switch (SW1).
Figure 3 shows related schematic. Nominal VBAT voltage is 12 V and can support up to
40 V.
Table 1. VBAT Phoenix connector (J1)
Schematic labelSignal nameDescription
J1-1VBATBattery voltage supply input
J1-2GNDGround
Table 2. VBAT three position connector (SW1)
Schematic labelSignal nameDescription
SW1 pin 2-3VBAT PhoenixBoard supplied by Phoenix connector
SW1 pin 2 (middle position)VBATBoard not supplied
SW1 pin 2-1VBAT jackBoard supplied by Jack connector
There are two power topologies available depending on the application and OTP
configuration. The device can be supplied directly by the battery after diode and pi filter;
on the other side, the boost regulator can be connected in front-end topology to support
cold cranking profiles.
It is possible to evaluate both power topologies with this board since external boost
components for each topology are soldered separately as shown in Figure 4.
A set of jumper configurations allows you to select between the two options. See Figure 5
and Table 3. Default jumper configuration is boost in front-end topology.
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In front-end topology boost is connected to the battery after reverse diode; the output
of the boost supplies the device during cold cranking profiles. Otherwise, boost stops
switching, and it is bypassed. See FS26 data sheet for more information.
In back-end topology or independent boost, the device is supplied by the battery, and the
boost is supplied by the buck regulator VPRE.
Figure 6 shows a simplified diagram of jumper configuration to associated device pins.
Figure 6. Simplified diagram of jumper configuration for front-end and back-end topologies
When testing the FS26 SBC with a front-end configuration at very low battery level and
loading product at its maximum rating, make sure that the power supply is capable of
providing at least 4.0 A.
Output regulators are accessible through test points or Phoenix connectors in order to
make measurement or plug loads. Male connectors are included on this kit to plug or
unplug wires easily. All output regulators are located at the top edge of the board as
shown in Figure 2.
J23_10VMONEXT_0.8VVMONEXT IC side, for access or disconnect R39 to apply
J23_11FCCU2FCCU2
J23_12AMUXAMUX pin read
J23_13GPIO1_INGPIO1 input side
J23_14VDDIOVDDIO IC side access
J23_15GPIO2_INGPIO2 input side
J23_16VSUPVSUP pin access
J23_17DBG_OTPDBG_OTP power supply (8.0 V) access
J23_18VBATVBAT access
J23_19GNDGND
J23_20GNDGND
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0.8 V externally
4.2.6 Indicators
The LED indicators on the board display VBAT regulators, safety outputs, and GPIO
status. For VBAT, regulators and GPIOs there are green LEDs indicating that the output
is powered on. The power supply of these indicators is usually VPRE, and it is controlled
by a low voltage MOSFET by the corresponding signal or regulator.
These regulators can be turned Off manually at any time with the switch SW4 in order to
avoid undesired losses and obtain more accurate current consumption measurements.
LED indicators are turned On and Off when the safety output is released. LEDs can also
be disabled using switch SW5.
The color of the safety output LED indicators is red. When the safety output is asserted,
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4.2.7 Test points
The KITFS26AEEVM evaluation board has several test points for easy access and
measurements. The test points are color coded, and can be different part numbers or
without a part number, as shown in Figure 11.
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• Orange: test loop access to safety outputs and analog signals
• Red: test loop access for power supplies
• Black: test loop access to GND
• Blue: not a part; through hole small test points on board close to the signal
VDDIO reference can be supplied by 3.3 V or 5.0 V depending on the system. The
supply can be generated on the board, from a voltage regulator, or from an external
source.
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J12 allows selection of the supply source, as shown in Table 12.
Table 12. VDDIO connector (J12)
Schematic labelSignal nameDescription
J12_1-2VCOREVDDIO supply is VCORE
J12_3-4 (default)VDDIO_USBVDDIO supply is VDDIO_USB (J22_2)
J12_5-6VDDIO_EXTVDDIO supply is VDDIO_EXT (J23_3)
J12_7-8NCVDDIO Not connected
J12_9-10VLDO1VDDIO supply is VLDO1
J12_11-12VLDO2VDDIO supply is VLDO2
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Figure 12. VDDIO source selector headers
4.2.9 Wake input switches
Wake inputs can be exercised by switches SW2 for WAKE1_IN and SW3 for WAKE2_IN.
These interrupts are supplied by the battery to VBAT signal.
Figure 13. WAKE pins control switches
4.2.10 VDEBUG pin voltage control
VDEBUG pin allows FS26 SBC to enter the different operating modes to perform debug
or programming by applying different voltage thresholds or sequences. These thresholds
can be generated on the board and debug pin can be controlled manually or fully
automated by KL25Z.
The selection for manual (default) or automatic is done by J13.
Table 13. Debug control selector (J13)
Schematic labelSignal nameDescription
J13_1-2Manual (default)Debug thresholds are control by SW6 and SW7
J13_2-3Automatic (feature not
enabled)
Debug thresholds are controlled by KL25Z
Different voltage levels and sequences can be used to enter Debug mode; emulate an
OTP configuration, or burn an OTP configuration to the fuses. The threshold levels are:
The power supply to generate the debug entry voltage threshold comes from KL25Z
USB. This means that Freedom board and USB must be plugged in. Burning voltage for
OTP is generated by an onboard boost IC that is also powered by FRDM-KL25Z.
For manual mode, use SW6 to allow connection to 5.0 V power supply, and SW7 to
connect to 8.0 V power supply; when VDBG65TH is reached a blue LED (D19) turns On.
Table 14 shows the possible output voltage level to apply to VDebug pin depending on
SW6 and SW7 positions.
Table 14. SW6 and SW7 VDebug output configuration
SW6SW7VDebug (J13-2) voltage level
OFFOFF0 V
OFFON7.8 V
ONOFF4.5 V
ONON7.8 V
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When automatic mode is selected on connector J13 and KL25Z is plugged in and used,
5.0 V and 8.0 V thresholds can be controlled on the NXP GUI by KL25Z signals. It is also
possible to control VBAT by a MCU signal to generate automated sequences for program
and emulations; these signals are:
VBAT_Ctrl: Open or close VBAT power supply
MCU_DBG5V: 5.0 V on VDEBUG pin
MCU_DBG8V: 8.0 V on VDEBUG pin
Debug mode entry
To enter debug mode, follow the sequence:
1. VBAT Off (SW1)
2. VDebug (J13) > VDBG4TH
3. VBAT On (SW1)
4. At this step Debug mode is enabled and you can emulate an OTP configuration or
access the SPI register map. You can read FS_STATES register to verify you are in
Debug mode.
To burn an OTP configuration on the fuses permanently, the following sequence must
be applied. More detailed instructions are provided in Section 8.5 "Program an OTP
configuration".
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1. VBAT OFF (SW1)
2. VDebug (J13) > VDBG4TH (SW6 On).
3. VBAT On (SW1)
4. At this step, Debug mode is enabled and you can emulate an OTP configuration or
access the SPI register map. You can read FS_STATES register to verify you are in
Debug mode.
5. VDebug (J13) > VDBG65TH (SW7 On). If the threshold is applied, D19 blue LED
turns On.
6. Load an OTP configuration file and wait until all commands are sent.
7. Put VDebug (J13) to 0 V (first SW7, and then SW6).
8. The device should power up with selected OTP configuration or you can restart the
device power supply to load the burned OTP configuration from fuses.
Figure 15. OTP programming voltage sequence
Figure 16 shows the VDebug voltage sources and its selection.
FS26 VMONEXT monitoring pin can be accessed in different ways. If used, VMONEXT
value should always be 0.8 V. VMONEXT signal can be supplied by any source or
regulator and VMONEXT_0.8V value can be adjusted by using a screwdriver on R37
potentiometer. Default bridge resistor is 22.2 kΩ.
To apply 0.8 V directly to VMONEXT_0.8V, remove R39 and apply 0.8 V to connector
J23_1.
Figure 17. VMONEXT voltage resistor bridge schematic
GPIO1 and GPIO2 FS26 pins are connected by default as outputs, and can be accessed
by J23 connector.
• J23_5 for GPIO1
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To exercise GPIO pins as inputs, R87 and R89 must be populated in order to apply
voltage before RC filter. GPIO input supply can be applied through J23 header.
• GPIO1_IN can be accessed through J23_13; R87 must be populated.
• GPIO2_IN can be accessed through J23_15; R89 must be populated.
Figure 18. GPIO1 and GPIO2 schematics
Note: There are no external pull-ups or pull-downs for the GPIO. If the internal pull-ups
or pull-downs are not enabled by OTP, external PU/PD can be added through J23.
4.3 Schematic, board layout and bill of materials
The schematic, board layout and bill of materials for the KITFS26AEEVM evaluation
board are available at http://www.nxp.com/KITFS26AEEVM.
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5Installing and configuring software and tools
5.1 Flashing or updating the GUI firmware
The KITFS26AEEVM is delivered with the GUI firmware flashed. If MCU firmware is
flashed, ignore this section. If it is specified to update the firmware or it is malfunctioning,
follow the instructions in Section 5.1.1 "Flashing Freedom board firmware for Windows 7"
and Section 5.1.2 "Flashing Freedom board firmware from Windows 10".
5.1.1 Flashing Freedom board firmware for Windows 7
Steps 1 and 2 are not required if BOOTLOADER is already loaded in the Freedom board.
1. Press the RST push-button and connect the USB cable into the SDA port on the
Freedom board.
• A new “BOOTLOADER” device should appear on the left pane of the File explorer.
2. Drag and drop the file “MSD-DEBUG-FRDM-KL25Z_Pemicro_v118.SDA” into the
BOOTLOADER drive.
Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved in the Bootloader.
3. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the SDA port.
• This time without pressing the RST push-button, FRDM_KL25Z device should
appear on the left pane of the File explorer.
4. Locate the file “nxp-gui-fw-frdmkl25z-usb_hid-fs2630_vX.Y.bin” from the package and
drag and drop the file into the FRDM_KL25Z device.
Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved.
5. Freedom board firmware is successfully loaded. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable into the KL25Z USB port.
5.1.2 Flashing Freedom board firmware from Windows 10
1. Disable the storage services: run the services, double-click on the storage service
from the list and press STOP.
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Steps 2 and 3 are not required if BOOTLOADER is already loaded in the Freedom
board.
2. Press the RST push-button and connect the USB cable into the SDA port on the
Freedom board.
a. A new “BOOTLOADER” device should appear on the left pane of the File explorer.
3. Drag and drop the file “MSD-DEBUG-FRDM-KL25Z_Pemicro_v118.SDA” into the
BOOTLOADER drive.
Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved in the
BOOTLOADER.
4. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable into the SDA port.
• This time without pressing the RST push-button, FRDM_KL25Z device should
appear on the left pane of the File explorer.
5. Locate the file “nxp-gui-fw-frdmkl25z-usb_hid-fs2630_vX.Y.bin” from the package and
drag and drop the file into the FRDM_KL25Z device.
Note: Make sure to allow enough time for the firmware to be saved.
6. Freedom board Firmware is successfully loaded. Disconnect and reconnect the USB
cable into the KL25Z USB port.