Getting Started with the SJA1110-MGS-EVM

Last Modified: May 18, 2025Supports SJA1110-MGS-EVM

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box
  • 2

    Get Hardware
  • 3

    Install Software
  • 4

    Configuring the Hardware

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 will guide you through the process of setting up and using the SJA1110-MGS-EVM board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested SJA1110-MGS-EVM evaluation board in an antistatic bag
  • Twisted-pair cable with MATEnet connectors
  • Quick start guide

1.2 Additional Hardware

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

  • A 12 V power supply that can deliver at least 1 A
  • A PEmicro debugger
  • A Windows PC and a USB cable

2. Get Hardware

The SJA1110-MGS-EVM board was designed to facilitate the testing and evaluation of SJA1110, TJA112x and TJA1104 product features.

2.1 Board Overview

The main components and ports on the SJA1110-MGS-EVM are indicated and labeled in Figure 1. Jumpers and DIP switches are highlighted in Figure 2. Board dimensions are 105 mm x 118 mm.

Figure 1. Main Components and Ports

Figure 1. Main Components and Ports

Figure 2. Jumpers and DIP Switches

Figure 2. Jumpers and DIP Switches

2.2 Board Features

  • SJA1110D secure variant
  • Power supply based on VR5510 PMIC using a single 12-volt input
  • Ethernet ports:
    • 3x 100BASE-T1 (SJA1110 internal PHYs)
    • 1x 100BASE-T1 Ethernet port using the TJA1104B automotive Ethernet PHY
    • 2x 1000BASE-T1 Ethernet port using the TJA1121A/B automotive Ethernet PHY
    • 1x SFP+ cage
    • 1x 2.5G Ethernet port using the TJA1230 automotive Ethernet PHY (not available on Rev. 1.0 of the board)
    • JTAG connector to access ARM core of SJA1110
    • Several LEDs controlled by HW and SW displaying useful information
    • Multiple DIP switches to change specific settings
    • USB-C connector for SPI access

3. Install Software

3.1 Install Software

The following software can be downloaded from nxp.

  1. Install S32 Design Studio
    • Visit www.nxp.com and log in to your account
    • Search for 'S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform' and download version 3.5
    • Run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions
  2. Download the minimum required real-time packages (RTP):
    • Visit www.nxp.com and log into your account
    • Select 'My NXP Account → Software Licensing and Support → View accounts → Automotive SW → SJA11XX Standard Software'
    • Select 'Automotive 'SW - SJA11XX - Real Time Drivers' and download the following two packages:
      • SJA11XX_RTD_4.4_1.0.0_DS_Updatesite_D2302.zip
      • SJA11XX_RTD_4.4_1.0.1_P02_D2410_DS_updatesite.zip
    • Select 'Automotive SW - SJA11XX - Ethernet Switch Real Time Drivers' and download the following package:
      • SW32SJA1110_SJA11XX_ETH_SWITCH_4.4_1.0.1_DS_updatesite_D2411.zip
    • Select 'Automotive SW - SJA11XX - Ethernet PHY Real Time Drivers' and download the following package:
      • SW32SJA1110_XJA11XX_ETH_PHY_4.4_1.0.7_DS_updatesite_D2412.zip
  3. Download SJA1110-MGS-EVM example projects:
    • Visit www.nxp.com/SJA1110-MGS-EVM, scroll down to the Software section and download the 'SJA1110 Software Examples': GS-SJA1110-MGS-EVM-3
    • Select 'SJA1110_Examples_4.4_0.1.0_D2504_DesignStudio_updatesite.zip' and install it in folder S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.5
  4. Download additional RTD software packages based on specific use cases. These can also be downloaded from SJA11XX Standard Software and installed later
    • FreeRTOS: SW32SJA11xx_FreeRTOS_11.1.0_0.8.0_CD2_D2411_DesignStudio_updatesite.zip
    • gPTP: SW32SJA11xx_M7_gPTP_1_0_0_D2411_DesignStudio_updatesite.zip
    • TCP/IP: SJA11XX_TCPIP_1_0_3_D2402_DS_updatesite.zip
  5. Start S32 Design Studio and install all RTD packages:
    • Help → Install New Software ... → Add → Archive
    • Select the .zip file, click 'Add' and follow the instruction for the installer

4 Configuring the Hardware

4.1 Configuring the Hardware

After downloading available documentation (schematics, layout files and user manual) for the SJA1110-MGS-EVM, configure the hardware as follows:

  1. Check that jumper J58 is connected
  2. For an initial setup, NXP recommends setting the DIP switches (SW2) as indicated in Table 1:
  3. DIP switch Position
    SW2.1 OFF
    SW2.2 ON
    SW2.3 OFF
    SW2.4 OFF
    SW2.5 OFF
    SW2.6 ON
    SW2.7 ON
  4. Connect a power supply to the 12 V barrel jack to power the board. A 12 V power supply that can deliver at least 1 A is recommended to ensure reliable functionality
  5. Connect the PEmicro debugger to the JTAG connector (J16)

Flashing an Example Project

Flashing an Example Project

  1. Start S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform 3.5
  2. Select 'File → New → S32DS Project from Example' or use shortcut CTRL + ALT + E
  3. Select 'SJA11110 Examples AUTOSAR 4.4 x.x.x' and select the desired example project Select the Desired Example Project
  4. Click 'Finish' to import the project into the workspace
  5. Double-click the .mex file in the project explorer to open the configuration tool: Double-Click the .mex File in the Project Explorer
  6. Click 'Update code' to generate the code of the configuration: Update Code
  7. Go back to the code view by clicking on the C/C++ icon: C/C++ Icon
  8. Select 'Project” → “Build project' to compile the example project
  9. Once the build is finished, select the 'Debug As …' icon and select either Debug FLASH or Debug RAM configuration and click 'OK': Debug As Icon
  10. The example project will be flashed onto the SJA1110-MGS-EVM. Once finished, click 'Run' to start the Firmware

Design resources

Board Information

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