1. Out of the Box

The NXP FRDM-A-S32K118 is the cost-effective board designed to provide a simplified and yet powerful platform for exploring the capabilities of the NXP S32K118 automotive-grade microcontroller unit (MCU). The FRDM-A-S32K118 is based on the full-featured S32K118EVB-Q064, making it an ideal tool for engineers working in automotive, embedded and industrial systems, as well as for hobbyists seeking exploring for a compact and versatile development solution.

Note: This getting started guide applies for the S32K118 and the S32K118V versions. The differences between boards are related to the FS23 PMIC version.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

FRDM-A-S32K118 board
USB-Type C cable
Getting started postcard
Kit content sheet

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2. Get to Know the Hardware

2.1 Board Features

Power delivery capability using [NX20P0407 + PTN5110 + NX20P3483UK]
System basis chip FS23
- FCCU safety pins
- Embedded 5 Mb CAN at FS23
- Embedded LIN
OpenSDA using Kinetis K20
Automotive MCU S32K118 100 LQFP
Connector header surface mount 10 position 0.050" (1.27 mm) for JTAG
Two user Push button for debug
RGB LED
Temperature sensor PCT2075D
Compatibility pins with:
- ARDUINO UNO
- PCA9958HN-ARD
- DEVKIT MOTORGD
- DEVKIT-COMM

Figure 1. Board Features

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2.2 Block Diagram

Figure 2 shows the block diagram definition using the S32K118 MCU.

Figure 2. Block Diagram

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3. Configure the Hardware

3.1 Default Configuration

Table 1. Default configuration

Interface	Reference/signal	Default configuration	Comments
NXP power delivery	`U1`	NX20P0407	The NX20P0407 works as a smart overvoltage protection to CC1/CC2 and SBU1/SBU2 pins to control VBUS power delivery, ensuring safe and efficient power path switching between USB-C and external sources.
	`U15`	PTN5110	The PTN5110 is used as a USB PD PHY to manage the USB-Type C communication to negotiate the voltage and required current.
	`U16`	NX20P3483UK	The NX20P3483UK is used as a power switch for USB-Type C applications, providing protection for the power delivery circuitry.
	`USBC_I2C_SCL`	PTA3	I²C clock signal used to negotiate the Power Delivery from the MCU (S32K118) to the PHY (PTN5110).
	`USBC_I2C_SDA`	PTA2	I²C DATA signal used to negotiate the Power Delivery from the MCU (S32K118) to the PHY (PTN5110).
FS23	`U13`	MFS2323BMBA5EP	This version of the FS23 includes a DC-DC regulator in addition of two LDO to provide a complete power management of the different peripherals. In addition, this version includes internal CAN and LIN PHYs.
	`CANH`	`J12` - 2	CANH signal provided from the FS23
	`CANL`	`J12` - 4	CANL signal provided from FS23
	`LIN`	`J12` - 8	LIN signal provided from FS23
	`SJ4`	•	5.0 V output voltage from the DCDC converter integrated in FS23
	`SJ6`	•	3.3 V output voltage from FS23 LDO2
	`SJ7`	•	5.0 V output voltage from FS23 LDO3
OpenSDA	`U5`	MK20DX128VFM5	The on-board debug interface connected to the S32K118.
MCU	`U4`	S32K118	ASIL B single Arm® Cortex®-M4@ 80 MHz (112 MHz in HS-RUN mode MCU) and 2 MB general purpose MCU
JTAG	`J3`	•	The JTAG interface of the S32K118 MCU is connected through a 10 pin 1.27 mm header.
User RGB LED	`D24`	PTB12 - FTM0_CH0	Blue active high
	`-`	PTB13 - FTM0_CH1	Green active high
	`-`	PTE7 - FTM0_CH7	Red active high
User Push button	`SW3`	PTD5	For general purpose
User Push button	`SW4`	PTD4	For general purpose
Temperature sensor	`U18`	PCT2075D	I²C temperature-to-digital converter featuring ±1 °C accuracy over -25 °C to +100 °C range. Pin-for-pin replacement for LM75

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3.2 Solder Bridge Jumper Configuration

Table 2. Solder bridge jumper configuration

Interface	Reference/signal	Default configuration	Comments
Power delivery	`SJ3`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the output from the power switch (U16) to the input of the FS23.
	`SJ8`	•	Solder bridge to supply the USB-Type C port protection.
	`SJ9`	-	Depopulated auxiliar solder bridge to supply the USB-Type C port protection.
	`SJ12`	-	Depopulated solder bridge used to supply the 5v5 pin of the power switch USB-Type C.
FS23	`R45`	1 - 2	Solder bridge used as a selector to use USB-Type C supply or Power JACK.
	`SJ4`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the output from the DCDC buck form PMIC to the supply of all the board. The output voltage is 5 V.
	`SJ5`	•	Solder bridge used to bypass the output from the LDO2 of the FS23 without diode protection.
	`SJ6`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the output from the LDO2 of the PMIC to the supply of the board. The output voltage is 3.3 V.
	`SJ7`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the output from the LDO3 of the PMIC to the supply of the board. The output voltage is 3.3 V.
OpenSDA	`SJ15`	•	Solder bridge used to select the input voltage of the MK20 from the V1 out of the FS23.
	`SJ14`	-	Solder bridge used to select the input voltage of the MK20 from the V3 out of the FS23.
	`SJ1`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the VDD supply from the MCU to the voltage translators that interface the signals from On-board debugger MK20 to the S32K1.
MCU	`SJ10`	•	Solder bridge used to connect the voltage from the V1 out of the PMIC to the S32K1.
MCU	`SJ13`	-	Solder bridge used to connect the voltage from the V2 out of the PMIC to the S32K1.
JTAG	`SJ2`	•	Solder bridge used to supply the JTAG connector.
ARDUINO	`R153`	1 - 3	Solder bridge selector used to select the voltage reference from the PMIC to the 3.3 V reference of the ARDUINO connector.
	`R154`	1 - 3	Solder bridge selector used to select the voltage reference from the PMIC to the 5.0 V reference of the ARDUINO connector.
	`SJ1`	•	Solder jumper used to connect the PTA2 to `J5`-3 or include an external 1x2 HDR to connect PTA2 to `J5`-1 using JS2.
	`SJ2`	•	Solder jumper used to connect the PTA3 to `J5`-1 or include an external 1x2 HDR to connect PTA3 to `J5`-3 using JS2.
User peripherals	`SJ11`	•	Solder bridge used to enable the peripheral section of the board.
User peripherals	`R90`	1 - 3	Solder bridge used to select 3.3 V or 5 V to supply the RGB LED.