NXP Semiconductors S32K312MINI-EVB Evaluation Board

The NXP Semiconductors S32K312MINI-EVB Evaluation Board is a robust and flexible platform designed for a wide range of embedded applications, especially in automotive, industrial, and IoT environments. It is powered by an Arm® Cortex®-M7 core with a floating-point unit (FPU), running at 120MHz, which supports the execution of complex algorithms for data analysis and diagnostics. The board features the NXP FS26 system basis chip, delivering +5.0V and +3.3V power rails suitable for ASIL B-compliant systems, making it well-suited for safety-critical use cases. Additionally, its Arduino UNO footprint ensures seamless compatibility with various expansion shields like the DEVKIT-MOTORGD for motor control and the DEVKIT-COMM for communication.

High-Performance MCU for Robust Industrial Application Prototyping

The NXP S32K312MINI-EVB Evaluation Board is powered by an Arm Cortex-M7 core with a floating-point unit (FPU) running at 120MHz. It enables the efficient execution of advanced algorithms essential for data analysis and diagnostics. This high-performance MCU supports complex computational tasks, making it suitable for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications that demand real-time processing and precision. The board includes the NXP FS26 system basis chip, providing +5.0V and +3.3V power rails compliant with ASIL B safety standards, ensuring reliability and safety-critical operation in demanding environments.

Designed with developer convenience in mind, the evaluation board features an Arduino UNO footprint, allowing seamless compatibility with a wide range of expansion shields such as the DEVKIT-MOTORGD for motor control and the DEVKIT-COMM for communication. Additionally, it incorporates an integrated OpenSDA serial and debug adapter, equipped with an onboard K26 MCU. This adapter supports multiple industry-standard debug interfaces, simplifying development, debugging, and system integration workflows.

Seamless Communication and on-board Debugging Tools

The NXP S32K312MINI-EVB features a versatile USB-C connector, providing modern and reliable connectivity for power and data transfer. It includes a 10-pin JTAG connector, enabling seamless integration with external debug interfaces for efficient development and troubleshooting. User interaction is enhanced with a push button and RGB LED, offering convenient control and visual feedback during prototyping and testing.

Designed for automotive and industrial communication protocols, the board integrates a CAN physical layer using the TJA1463 transceiver, supporting CAN-FD at 5 Mbit/s for high-speed data exchange. Additionally, it incorporates a LIN physical layer with the TJA1021 transceiver, compatible with LIN 2.1 and SAE J2602 standards, ensuring robust and flexible serial communication. Easy access to selected MCU I/O pins further simplifies prototyping and system integration.

Support for Wide-Ranging Industrial Applications

The NXP S32K312MINI-EVB Evaluation Board is a versatile platform ideal for automotive applications such as automotive aggregators, electric pumps, HVAC systems, and battery management systems (BMS). Its robust Arm Cortex-M7 core, combined with the NXP FS26 power rails compliant with ASIL B safety standards, equips engineers to develop and prototype safety-critical systems in the automotive domain. The board's CAN-FD and LIN physical layers ensure reliable communication needed in vehicle networks, while its Arduino UNO footprint and accessible MCU I/O pins facilitate prototyping and integration with various expansion modules. This makes it particularly suitable for sensor fusion and control systems where precise, real-time processing is essential.

Beyond automotive, the evaluation kit supports industrial automation and control as well as edge computing applications, making it a comprehensive tool for developing smart control systems in harsh environments. Its integrated debug interfaces, user-friendly peripherals, and compatibility with established development ecosystems position it as an excellent educational and development tool. The platform’s flexibility allows rapid prototyping, supporting complex sensor fusion, control systems, and ASIL B-compliant system development, all key to advancing next-generation industrial and automotive technologies.