Get Started with the DEVKIT-MPC5744P

Get Software

2.1 Download the DEVKIT-MPC5744P Development Board – Quick Start Package

2.2 Get your Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

DEVKIT-MPC5744P performs better when using S32 Design Studio for Power Architecture^®.
Note: Check the S32 Design Studio page for the latest version.

2.3 Get your PC Configuration Driver

Some application examples output data over the MCU UART. Make sure you have installed the driver for the board’s virtual COM port.
Note: You must plug the board into your PC before you run the driver installer.

When the serial port driver is installed, run any terminal application to view the serial output from the MCU UART. Configure the terminal to 57,600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
Note: To determine the port number of the DEVKIT-MPC5748G's virtual COM port, open the device manager and look under the "Ports" group.

Learn more about Using a Terminal Application at Projects and Tutorials.

Plug It In

Watch the video to set up your development board. You can also use the step-by-step guide.

3.1 Plug the USB Cable into your DEVKIT-MPC5744P Board

Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC and the other end to the micro B connector on your board.
Allow the PC to automatically configure the USB drivers.

3.2 Run the Out-of-the-Box Example

Your DEVKIT-MPC5744P comes pre-loaded with a demo using the potentiometer and the user LEDs.
Once the board is plugged in, the ADC in the DEVKIT-MPC5744P will scan the RV1 potentiometer result. Different combinations of the RGB LEDs power on as you turn it.
Note: The clock is configured so the PLL runs at 160 MHz.

Create, Build and Load

Let’s take it for a test drive.

4.1 Create a New Project in IDE

Watch the video to create a new project and load a code example. You can also use the step-by-step guide.

Launch the S32 Design for Power Architecture^® and select a default workspace or specify a new one. Then click OK.
Note: Uncheck the box Use this as default and do not ask again.

Create a new project by selecting File > New > Project.

Choose a project name and then select a project type, then click Next. We recommend using Elf S32DS Project for this one.

Select cores and parameter, then click Finish.
We recommend using the default settings for now, but you can make selections in Language, Library and Debugger.

A project will be created for every core the device has.
The MPC5744P has only one.

4.2 Build a New Project in IDE

Use one of these two paths to create a project:

• Project > Build Project

• Click icon to build the project, then click the icon to build all projects.

The following message will be displayed on the console once you successfully build a project:

4.3 Debug a Project in IDE

Connect a debugger to both the board and PC.
Note: For DEVKIT-MPC5744P, OpenSDA works as a debug adapter, so no standalone debugger is required.

Click the debug icon in the top menu.

Select a Project, Interface and Port, then click Debug.
(Example: “FirstProject_Debug” and “OpenSDA for DEVKIT-MPC5744P”)

Learn more about debugging basics at Projects and Tutorials.

4.4 Debug a Project from RAM

Follow one of these paths to debug from RAM:

• Go to Project > Build Configurations > Set Active > Debug_RAM.

• Select Debug_RAM by clicking down the arrow next to the “hammer” icon:

Note: Repeat for all related projects and follow the steps in 4.2 Build a New Project in IDE.

Finally, to debug from RAM, select the RAM-related session while debugging.
Note: Follow the steps in 4.3 Debug a Project in IDE.

4.5 Make Projects from Built-In Examples

Launch the S32 Design Studio for Power Architecture^® and open a new file along this path:
File > New > New S32DS Project from Example.

Select the built-in project of your choice and click Finish.

The selected project will be copied to the active workspace.

4.6 Import Projects into IDE

Go to File > Import. In the workspace option, click Existing Projects then click Next. Click Browse and select the example folder.

To import the project into the workspace, select it and click Finish.

Using a Terminal Application

Not sure how to use a terminal application?

1 Using Tera Term

Tera Term is a very popular open source terminal emulation application. This program can be used to display information sent from your NXP development platform's virtual serial port.

• 1. Download Putty from Chiark and run the installer.

• 2. Launch Tera Term and select Serial.
  Note: The COM port will be automatically populated in the list if your board is already plugged in.

• 3. Configure serial port settings (using the COM port number identified earlier) to 57600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
  Go to Setup > Serial Port and update the settings.
• 4. Verify that the connection is open.
  Once connected, Tera Term will update its title bar:

You are ready to go.

2 Using PuTTY

PuTTY is a popular terminal emulation application. This program can be used to display information sent from your NXP development platform's virtual serial port.

• 1. Download PuTTY and run the installer.
Download Putty from Chiark
• 2. Launch PuTTY.
• 3. Configure the serial radio button and enter the COM port number that you determined earlier. Also enter the baud rate.
  Note: Baud rate of 57600 is recommended.

• 4. Open the serial connection.
  Note: The terminal window will open if your board is already plugged in.
  PuTTY will alert you if the configuration is not correct.

You are ready to go.

Note: these tutorials are generic, so specific values like baud rates and data bit configurations may not apply to DEVKIT-MPC5744P code examples. Check the comments in each example project for specific instructions for each code example.

Installing S32 Design Studio IDE (S32DS) for Power Architecture^®

Download the latest version of our S32 Design Studio IDE for Power Architecture^®.

1. Go to the download folder. Run the installation file, the Preparing to install dialogue box will appear

   

2. When the installer wizard window is displayed, click Next

   

3. Selecting the S32 Design Studio only installs this software. To install more software, select Additionally install option.

   

4. We recommend you to entirely read the License Agreement

   Once done, select the radio button accepting the agreement terms and click Next to continue

   

5. Choose either the default or new installation location, then click Next.

   Note: Use a path without spaces for the installation location

   

6. Select a path to generate a shortcut of your choice and click Next.

   

7. Verify all settings in the Pre-installation Summary tab

8. If everything is accurate, click Install.

   

   At some point during the installation, you will be prompted for the software activation code

   

   To get your activation code, go to the Product Download page and select the License Keys tab.

   

   Copy and paste the software activation code into the activation window, then select Online.

   

   During installation, you need to download the P&E device drivers. Read the license agreement and click I agree.

   Then select the destination folder and click Install. When the installation is complete, click Close.

   

You will see an Install Complete - Congratulations! message in the installer wizard window once the S32 Design Studio for Power Architecture installation is complete.

Introduction to OpenSDA

OpenSDA is an open-standard serial and debug adapter. It bridges serial and debug communications between a USB host and an embedded target processor.

The DEVKIT-MPC5744P comes with the OpenSDA Application preinstalled.
Follow these instructions to run the OpenSDA Bootloader and update or change the installed OpenSDA application.

Enter OpenSDA Bootloader Mode

1. Unplug the USB cable if attached.
2. Press and hold the SW4 Bootloader Entry.
3. Plug in a USB cable between a USB host and the OpenSDA USB connector (labeled “SDA”).
4. Release the SW4 Bootloader Entry.

A removable drive should now be visible in the host file system with a volume label of BOOTLOADER.
You are now in OpenSDA Bootloader mode.

Load an OpenSDA Application

1. While in OpenSDA Bootloader mode, double-click SDA_INFO.HTML in the BOOTLOADER drive.
   A web browser will open the OpenSDA homepage containing the name and version of the installed application. This information can also be read as text directly from SDA_INFO.HTML.
2. Locate the OpenSDA Applications folder.
3. Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop the application to the BOOTLOADER drive.
4. Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again.
   The new OpenSDA Application should now be running and check the latest version by repeating first step.

Use the same procedure to load other OpenSDA applications.

Using the Virtual Serial Port

1. Determine the symbolic name assigned to the DEVKIT-MPC5744P virtual serial port.
   In Windows, open Device Manager and look for the COM port named OpenSDA-CDC Serial Port.
2. Open the serial terminal emulation program of your choice.
   Note: For Windows you can use Tera Term, PuTTY  or HyperTerminal.
3. Program one of the “code examples” using S32 Design Studio IDE.
4. Configure the terminal emulation program. Most embedded examples use 8 data bits, no parity bits and one stop bit (8-N-1).
   Match the baud rate to the selected serial test application and open the port.
5. Press and release the SW1 Reset button at anytime to restart the example application.
   Resetting the embedded application will not affect the connection of the virtual serial port to the terminal program.

Note: Refer to the OpenSDA User’s Guide for a description of a known Windows issue when disconnecting a virtual serial port while the COM port is in use.

Design Resources

Board Documents

• DEVKIT-MPC5744P – REV E Schematics
• DEVKIT-MPC5744P – REV B Schematics
• DEVKIT-MPC5744P – Design Files

Chip Documents

• MPC5744P Data Sheet
• MPC5744P Reference Manual
• SafeAssure NDA group  (requires access to the SafeAssure NDA group)

MPC574xP Family: Phantom Feature Differences

Package Level Pinout Diagram – MPC5744P (144 LQFP)

Software

• S32 Design Studio for Power Architecture^®
• AUTOSAR 4.0.x (Classic Platform) Software

Get Help

Training

• Speeding Up 3-Phase Motor Control for Automotive and Industrial

Forums

Connect with other engineers and get expert advice on designing with the DEVKIT-MPC5744P Application Processor on one of our community sites.

• MPC5xxx Community
• S32 Design Studio Community
• S32 SDK Community