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1Introduction
This document is the user guide for the KITFS85SKTEVM evaluation board.
This document is intended for the engineers involved in the evaluation, design,
implementation, and validation of FS8500 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
FS8500 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.
The KITFS85SKTEVM enables development on FS84/FS85 family of devices. The kit
can be connected to the FlexGUI software which allows you to play with registers, try
OTP configurations, and burn the part.
The devices can be placed and removed easily from the board by using the socket. The
device OTP can be burned three times, which provides a good flexibility. This board
supports FS84/FS85 family of devices.
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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.
The information page for KITFS85SKTEVM evaluation board is at http://www.nxp.com/
KITFS85SKTEVM. 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
KITFS85SKTEVM 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 KITFS85SKTEVM requires the kit contents, additional hardware and a
Windows PC workstation with installed software.
3.1 Kit contents
• Assembled and tested evaluation board in an anti-static bag
• 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
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 60 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. All listed software
is available on the evaluation board's information page at http://www.nxp.com/
The KITFS85SKTEVM provides flexibility to play with all the features of the device and
make measurements on the main part of the application. The KL25Z MCU installed on
the board, combined with the FlexGUI software allows access to the registers in read and
write mode. All regulators are accessible through connectors. Nonuser signals, like DC/
DC switcher node are mapped on test points. Digital signals (SPI, I2C, RSTb, etc.) are
accessible through connectors. Wake1 pin has a switch to control (Ignition) them. A V
switch is available to power On or Off the device.
The main purpose of this kit is to burn the OTP configuration. This kit can be operated in
Emulation mode or in OTP mode. In Emulation mode, as long as the power is supplied,
the board configuration stays valid. The OTP mode uses the fused configuration. The
device can be fused three times. In OTP mode, the device always starts with the fused
configuration, except if the user wants to overwrite OTP configuration using Emulation
mode. This board is able to fuse the OTP without any extra tools or board.
Note: Due to the socket, this kit is not optimized for performance measurement or current
higher than 1.0 A.
4.1 Kit overview
The KITFS85SKTEVM is a hardware evaluation tool that allows OTP burning. Due to
the socket, the FS84/FS85 part can be configured without the need to solder it. Devices
can be programmed three times (see Section 7.3 "Programming the device with an OTP
configuration").
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An Emulation mode is possible to test as many configurations as needed.
An external LDO provides VDDI2C voltage with a choice of 1.8 V or 3.3 V (default).
VDDIO is assigned by default to VDDI2C. From USB voltage, an external DC/DC
• USB connection for register access, OTP emulation and programming
• Voltage monitoring jumper setting
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Note: Due to the socket, all current capabilities are limited to 1.0 A.
4.1.2 VMON board configuration
The VMONx configuration is highly dependent on the use case. This kit is delivered with
a default configuration shown in Figure 2.
This configuration supports the following mapping:
• VPRE, assigned to VMON1; Bridge resistor set for 3.3 V
• BUCK2, assigned to VMON2; Bridge resistor set for 1.8 V
• BUCK3, assigned to VMON3; Bridge resistor set for 3.3 V
• LDO1, assigned to VMON4; Bridge resistor set for 3.3 V
• LDO2, assigned to VMON4; Bridge resistor set for 5.0 V
LDO1 and LDO2 use the same VMON, a reassignement is necessary to monitor both.
Due to the jumpers, VMONx can be tied to a 0.8 V to force a good voltage at pin level.
This behaves like hardware disabling and makes debug easy in some cases.
This board is delivered with a VPRE compensation network defined for VPRE 4.1 V at
450 kHz. All other VPRE configurations require a new calculation for these components.
The board is designed to work independently with BUCK1 and BUCK2. Due to R11 and
R145, it is possible to connect both connectors together and work in multiphase.
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Figure 4. BUCK1 and BUCK2 multiphase configuration
4.1.5 SPI/I2C
The SPI and I2C buses are connected to KL25Z MCU. The user can use either one or
the other. The choice can be done at start of the FlexGUI or at any time after launch (see
Section 8 "Using FlexGUI").
This kit uses a KL25Z MCU to communicate with FlexGUI. However, if the user wants
to connect the SPI to another MCU, this is possible. In this case, remove J28 and
appropriate jumpers to disconnect the KL25Z MCU (see Figure 5) and connect the
external MCU on J30 connector as shown in Figure 6. In addition to this change, make
sure that the VDDIO voltage domain is the same on MCU side and SBC side.
It is recommended to learn about OTP before operating with the device. The device
has a high level of flexibility due to parameter configuration available in the OTP. This
impacts the functionality of the device. It is key to understand how OTP parameters can
be programmed, the interaction with mirror registers and the FS85 SoC.
The OTP related operations can be performed either in Emulation mode, where the
product uses a given configuration as long as power supply is not switched Off or from
OTP fuse content that is valid even after a power down/power up sequence.
4.2.1 OTP and mirrors registers
There are two OTP blocks in the device. One is for the main section, and the other for
the fail-safe. During configuration, each of them are using dedicated sectors. The OTP
configuration scheme is shown in Figure 9 (same implementation for main and fail-safe).
The device can be fused three times using mirror registers. The user can first load the
mirror register content with the desired contents, then decide either to use the device
in Emulation mode or to burn the next sector. The first sector to be burned is S1, the
second S1bis and the third S1ter. FlexGUI automatically manages the next sector to be
burned. It is not possible to revert back to the previous sector. When the user reaches
the sector S1ter, there no other possibility for burn, however emulation mode is still
available.
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Figure 9. OTP configuration
At boot, the content of the valid sector is loaded into the Mirror Register Sector 1. The
mirror register content is accessible from FlexGUI by using specific SPI/I2C commands.
The mirror configuration is managed by the FlexGUI, which eases the access.
4.2.2 OTP hardware implementation
To work in OTP emulation or OTP programming, it is required to start the device in
Debug mode.
Figure 10 shows the sequence to be followed to enter in Debug mode. The voltage
sequence on the kit is done using switches installed on the board, while the OTP
registers configuration is managed by the FlexGUI GUI. This is described in detail in the
following sections.
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Figure 11 shows the hardware kit implementation.
Figure 11. OTP hardware implementation
4.3 Kit featured components
Figure 12 identifies important components on the board and Table 2 provides additional
13DEBUG voltage source either from USB (recommended) or from VSUP
14VPRE compensation network selection, either 2.2 MHz or 450 kHz
15VDDIO source from device regulators or external sources
16SPI, RSTb or FS0b can be disconnected between device and MCU
17RSTb, INTb and FS0b signals available here (device pin level)
18Allows to select VMON from regulators or a fix 0.8 V
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• VSUP, GND
• FOUT/FIN
• PGOOD/RST/FS0b
• FCCUx
• Wake2
• PSYNC, ERRMON, AMUX
• VMONx
• SPI bus
• I2C bus
• Debug pin
• VPRE, VSUP, GND
VDDI2C can be selected either 1.8 V or 3.3 V
4.3.1 FS8500/FS8400: Fail-safe system basis chip with multiple SMPS and LDO
4.3.1.1 General description
This device family is part of a global platform FS84 (fit for ASIL B) and FS85 (fit for ASIL
D), pin to pin and software compatible. The FS85/FS84 is an automotive functionally safe
multi-output power supply integrated circuit, with focus on Radar, Vision, ADAS domain
controller, Radio and Infotainment applications. It includes multiple switch mode and
linear voltage regulators. It offers external frequency synchronization input and output, for
optimized system EMC performance.
The FS85/FS84 includes enhanced safety features, with fail-safe output, becoming a full
part of a safety-oriented system partitioning, covering both ASIL B and ASIL D safety
integrity level. It is developed in compliance with ISO 26262 standard. Several device
versions are available, offering choice in number of output rails, output voltage setting,
operating frequency and power up sequencing, to address multiple applications.
4.3.1.2 Features
• 60 V DC maximum input voltage for 12 V and 24 V applications
• VPRE synchronous buck controller with external MOSFETs. Configurable output
voltage, switching frequency, and current capability up to 10 A peak.
• Low voltage integrated synchronous BUCK1 converter, dedicated to MCU core supply
with SVS capability. Configurable output voltage and current capability up to 3.6 A
peak.
• Based on part number: low voltage integrated synchronous BUCK2 converter.
Configurable output voltage and current capability up to 3.6 A peak. Multi-phase
capability with BUCK1 to extend the current capability up to 7.2 A peak on a single rail.
Static voltage scaling capability.
• Based on part number: low voltage integrated synchronous BUCK3 converter.
Configurable output voltage and current capability up to 2.5 A typical peak.
• BOOST converter with integrated low-side switch. Configurable output voltage and max
input current up to 1.5 A peak.
• EMC optimization techniques including SMPS frequency synchronization, spread
spectrum, slew rate control, manual frequency tuning
• 2x linear voltage regulators for MCU IOs and ADC supply, external physical layer.
Configurable output voltage and current capability up to 400 mA DC.
• Standby OFF mode with very low sleep current (10 μA typ)
• 2x input pins for wake-up detection and battery voltage sensing
• Device control via 32 bits SPI or I2C interface with CRC
• Power synchronization pin to operate 2x FS85 devices or FS85 plus an external PMIC
• Scalable portfolio from ASIL B to ASIL D with independent monitoring circuitry,
dedicated interface for MCU monitoring, simple and challenger watchdog function,
power good, reset and interrupt, built-in self-test, fail-safe output
• Configuration by OTP programming. Prototype enablement to support custom setting
during project development in engineering mode.
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4.3.2 Indicators
The following LEDs are provided as visual output devices for the evaluation board: