topic Re: Getting started guide for NXP S32K144 - Automotive in S32K

Getting started guide for NXP S32K144 - Automotive

Buddyn — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:30:10 GMT

Hello,

I am new to the NXP S32K144 series and need detailed instructions to set up my development environment. Could you please clarify:

Which version of S32 Design Studio is required?
Whether I should install the standard SDK or the RTM/RTD drivers?
What additional drivers or software packages are needed for this specific hardware series?

Re: Getting started guide for NXP S32K144 - Automotive

VaneB — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:16:52 GMT

Hi @Buddyn

We always recommend using the latest software releases and tool versions, especially if you are just getting started with the technology.

For S32K1 devices, the latest software release is RTD 3.0.0, which was developed and validated with S32 Design Studio (S32DS) 3.6.6. However, based on my experience, it also works well with newer S32DS 3.6.x versions. Therefore, I would recommend downloading and using the latest available S32DS 3.6 release.

This should be enough to get you started with the platform. Any additional software packages you may need will depend on your application's specific requirements.

To explore other software packages and examples available for S32K1 devices, you can navigate to S32K1 Reference Software.

BR, VaneB

Re: Getting started guide for NXP S32K144 - Automotive

Buddyn — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:15:06 GMT

For this RTD based software. Is there is any open-source firmware example for it.

Does NXP has any reference or training sections for configurations (clock, pins, peripheral) in s32DS. If so, kindly share some reference link.

Thanks in advance