1. Out of the Box

The NXP FRDM-A-S32K118 is the cost-effective board designed to provide a simplified 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 a compact and versatile development solution.

Note: This getting started guide applies to the S32K118 and the S32K118V versions. The differences between the boards relate to the FS23 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) version.

This guide will walk you though the hardware components and board configuration.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The FRDM-A-S32K118 contains the following:

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

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2. Get Software

Sign in at NXP with your credentials.

2.1 Install Software

Go to the software bundle using the following link FRDM Automotive Bundle
Click Generate to download
Run the NXP Multi Installer

By selecting “Launch executable after download” and “Installation and configuration without any interaction” the FRDM Bundle will be installed alongside all its available components.

NXP Multi Installer

All the Software and Tools are now installed and configured automatically.

Launch S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.6.5 from the shortcut that has been created on your desktop

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2. Get Hardware

This section will guide you though the features and components of the FRDM-A-S32K118 board.

3.1 Board Features

Power delivery capability using:
- NX20P0407
- PTN5110
- NX20P3483UK
System basis chip (SBC) FS23
- Fault Collection and Control Unit (FCCU) safety pins
- Embedded 5 Mb controller area network (CAN) at FS23
- Embedded Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
Open-standard Serial and Debug Adapter (OpenSDA) debug interface using Kinetis K20
S32K118 automotive MCU 100 LQFP
10-position, 0.050-inch (1.27 mm), surface-mount connector header for Joint Test Action Group (JTAG)
Two user push button for debug
RGB LED
PCT2075D temperature sensor
Compatibility pins with:
- Arduino® UNO
- PCA9958HN-ARD
- DEVKIT-MOTORGD
- DEVKIT-COMM

Figure 1. Board Features

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3.2 Block Diagram

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

Figure 2. FRDM-A-S32K118 Block Diagram

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3. Configure the Hardware

This section will guide you through setup of the FRDM-A-S32K118 board. Refer to the tables provided for configuration details.

4.1 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 toConfiguration Channel (CC1/CC2) and Sideband Use (SBU1/SBU2) pins to control bus voltage (VBUS) power delivery (PD), ensuring safe and efficient power path switching between USB-C and external sources.
	`U15`	PTN5110	The PTN5110 is used as a USB PD physical layer (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 PO circuitry.
	`USBC_I2C_SCL`	PTA3	I²C clock signal used to negotiate the PO from the MCU (S32K118) to the PHY (PTN5110).
	`USBC_I2C_SDA`	PTA2	I²C data signal used to negotiate the PO from the MCU (S32K118) to the PHY (PTN5110).
FS23	`U13`	MFS2323BMBA5EP	This version of the FS23 includes a DC-DC regulator in addition to two low-dropout regulator (LDO) to provide a complete power management of the different peripherals. In addition, this version includes internal CAN and LIN PHYs.
	`CANH`	`J12` - 2	Controller Area Network high (CANH) signal provided from the FS23.
	`CANL`	`J12` - 4	Controller Area Network low (CANL) signal provided from FS23.
	`LIN`	`J12` - 8	LIN signal provided from FS23.
	`SJ4`	•	5.0 V output voltage from the DC-DC converter integrated in the 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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4.2 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 auxiliary solder bridge to supply the USB Type-C port protection.
	`SJ12`	-	Depopulated solder bridge used to supply the 5.5 V 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 from the 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 header (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.