The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost, and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.
This page will guide you through the process of setting up and using the KITFS26SKTEVM evaluation board.
The KITFS26SKTEVM contents include:
In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when working with this kit.
This evaluation board requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum specifications should produce great results when working with this evaluation board.
Installing software is necessary to work with this evaluation board.
The KITFS26SKTEVM provides flexibility to play with all the features of the device and make measurements on the main part of the application. The KL25Z Freedom connected to the board, combined with the FS26 NXP GUI software allows to fully configure and control FS26 SBC. The LQFP48 Socket on board allows to test or to program different samples.
An FS26 SBC sample must be inserted in the socket to enable OTP programming, emulation or evaluation. The performance on this board is limited and KITFS26AEEVM must be used for further evaluation.
Overview of the evaluation board
This development kit uses FlexGUI software. FlexGUI software is based on Java JRE.
Preparing the Windows PC workstation consists of three steps.
The KITFS26SKTEVM 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 below.
If BOOTLOADER is already loaded in the FRDM Board, steps 1 to 3 are not required. Start from step 4.
To install the FS26 NXP GUI, download or obtain the NXP GUI package, unzip 1- NXP_GUI_Setup folder:
Then, double-click NXP_GUI_version-Setup.exe and follow the instructions.
To install the application on Windows PC, proceed with the following pop-up windows:
Figure 1. Application Setup
Figure 2.License Agreement
Figure 3.Select FS2630_GUI
Figure 4. Choose the folder to install
Select the following options before completing the installation of the setup:
Select Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 5. Run NXP_GUI
When the installation is finished, you can find the application by searching for NXPGUI in the windows search bar. Click to launch.
Figure 6. Typical initial configuration
To configure the hardware and workstation, complete the following procedure:
FS26
device in the socket. Pin 1 is on the top left of the socketSW1
in middle position, set DC power supply to 12 V and current limit to 1.0 A. Attach the DC power supply positive and negative output to KITFS26SKTEVM VBAT Phoenix connector (J20
). Or connect 12 V power supply to VBAT Jack (J21
)Schematic label | Signal name | Description |
---|---|---|
J20-1 | VBAT | Battery voltage supply input |
J20-2 | GND | Ground |
Schematic label | Signal name | Description |
---|---|---|
SW1 pin 2-3 | VBAT Phoenix | Board supplied by Phoenix connector |
SW1 pin 2 (middle position) | VBAT | Board not supplied |
SW1 pin 2-1 | VBAT jack | Board supplied by Jack connector |
Close SW1
Note: At this step, the product is either in Debug mode, and all regulators are turned off, or in OTP emulation mode. In the latter, the user can then power up with a preloaded OTP configuration or manually configure the mirror registers before powering up (the power up is effective as soon as SW7 is turned off).
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