Getting Started with the KITFS27-SP48VEVM Programming Board

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Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box

  • 2

    Get Hardware

  • 3

    Configure the Hardware

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Contents of this document

1. Out of the Box

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 guides you through the process of setting up and using the KITFS27-SP48VEVM programming board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested programming board and preprogrammed FRDM-KL25Z board in an antistatic bag
  • 3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
  • Six connectors, two-position terminal block plug, straight 3.81 mm
  • Two connectors, three-position terminal block plug, straight 3.81 mm
  • Jumpers mounted on board
  • Quick Start Guide

1.2 Additional Hardware

In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary when working with this board.

  • Power supply with a range of 20 V to 60 V and a current limit set initially to 1.0 A

1.3 Minimum System Requirements

This programming board requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum specifications must produce great results when working with this evaluation board:

  • USB-enabled computer with Windows 7, 10 or 11

1.4 Software

Installing software is necessary to work with this evaluation board. All listed software is available on the NXP GUI for Automotive PMIC Families information page or from our Secure Files portal if the device is not in production.

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2. Get Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • VBAT power supply connectors (jack and Phoenix)
  • LQFP48 burn-in open-top socket
  • BOOST in independent mode or in front-end topology to support battery cranking profiles
  • VPRE output 5 V to 6.35 V, up to 2.5 A (limited to 1 A due to socket)
  • VCORE output 0.8 V to 5.0 V, up to 3.5 A (limited to 2 A due to socket)
  • LDO1 and LDO2, from 1.0 V or 5.0 V, up to 400 mA
  • TRK1 and TRK2, from 1.0 V or 5.0 V, up to 150 mA
  • VREF accuracy regulator for external ADC reference up to 80 mA
  • FS0B/LIMP, FS1B external safety pins
  • USB to SPI and I²C protocol for easy connection evaluation GUI
  • LEDs that indicate signal or regulator status
  • OTP fuse programming
  • Advance system monitoring via AMUX, and ADCs, and digital IOs
  • Analog variable resistor to test external VMON

2.2 Board Description

The KITFS27-SP48VEVM provides the flexibility needed to play with all the features of the device and to take measurements in the main sections of the application. The FRDM-KL25Z board connected to the kit, combined with the FS27 NXP GUI for Automotive PMIC Families software, allows full configuration and control of the FS27 SBC. The LQFP48 socket on the board allows different samples to be tested or programmed.

An FS27 device must be inserted in the socket to enable OTP programming, emulation or evaluation. The performance on this board is limited; for further evaluation, another board must be required - check options on FS2700.

2.3 Board Components

Overview of the KITS27F-SP48VEVM

Figure 1. Board Image with Callouts

Figure 1. Board Image with Callouts

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3. Configure Hardware

3.1 Default Board Configuration

The kit is provided with a default board configuration following the legend on Figure 2.

Figure 2. Board Configuration Legend

Figure 2. Board Configuration Legend

The default board configuration shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Default Board Configuration

Figure 3. Default Board Configuration

The default board configuration shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Default Board Configuration

Figure 4. Default Board Configuration
Schematic Label Description Default Setting
JP1 SEPIC front-end regulator input inductor current measurement Open
JP2 VPRE regulator output inductor current measurement Open
JP4 VCORE regulator output inductor current measurement Open
SJ2 Bypass SW1: VBAT connected to J1 Closed
SJ6 Bypass JP2: jumper for VPRE regulator output inductor current measurement Closed
SJ7 Connect VPRE_SW to L4 (inductor FPRE = 455 kHz) Closed
SJ8 Bypass R4: resistor for VPRE regulator stability measurement Closed
SJ11 Connect GPIO2 pin to GPIO2 input/output external components Closed
SJ13 Connect GPIO1 pin to GPIO input/output external components Closed
SJ14 Connect GPIO1 pin to GPIO XFAILB components Open
SJ15 Connect VPRE regulator output to TRKIN pin Closed
SJ17 Bypass JP4: jumper for VCORE regulator output inductor current measurement Closed
SJ18 Connect VPRE regulator output to LDOIN pin Closed
SJ19 Bypass R14: resistor for VCORE regulator stability measurement Closed
SJ20 Bypass D40: VBAT reverse protection diode Open
SJ30 Bypass JP1: jumper for SEPIC regulator input inductor current measurement Open
SJ32 Opens SEPIC regulator output diode for current measurement Closed
SJ45 Bypass R482: resistor for SEPIC regulator stability measurement Closed
SJ46 Opens SEPIC coupled inductor ground connection for secondary current measurement Closed
SJ47 Bypass Q21: VBAT and BATSENSE clamp transistor Closed
SW1 VBAT supply 2 (middle)
SW2 WAKE1 switch global OFF
SW3 WAKE2 switch global OFF
SW4 Debug mode OFF
SW5 OTP mode OFF
SW7 Safety switch (breaker) All ON
SW8 Communication protocol manual switch OFF
SW9 Communication interface switch (breaker) All ON
SW11 LED switch (breaker) All ON
S1 FCCU switch All ON
S2 DC link switch OFF

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Design Resources

Board Documents

Available to selected customers only a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is required. Contact your local NXP sales representative for more information.

Additional References

In addition to the FS27, 12 V / 24 V / 48 V Safety System Basis Chip for ASIL D, visit:

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