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Overview The LCD reference design is developed using the Kinetis KL28Z through the standalone peripheral module FlexIO. The polling method is used to copy data from SRAM or flash to FlexIO's shifter buffer. Image Kinetis board is powered by an Arm ®  Cortex ® -M0, providing up to 96 MHz CPU performance besides supporting ultra-low power. KL28Z's FlexIO emulates 8080 interface, and drives a 320x240 TFT LCD module. DAM or displaying applications, such as HMI, can be built based on this demo. The refresh rate is up to 128 fps with 16-bit width data bus and 48MHz core clock. Features Features the Kinetis KL2828Z512 Board, the interaction between a LCD display by FlexIO, a highly configurable module capable of emulating a wide range of different communication protocols. The important feature of this peripheral is that it enables the user to build their own peripheral directly in the MCU. Developed using Kinetis Software Development Kit (SDK), comprehensive software support for Kinetis MCUs and drivers for each MCU peripheral, middleware, real-time OS and example applications designed to simplify and accelerate application development on Kinetis MCUs. Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design is based on 32-bit DSC MC56F84789, to demo a micro-step stepper motor control solution. This reference design jump-starts your ability to leverage the NXP ®  DSCs' advanced feature sets via complete software, tools and hardware platform. Two phases four wires stepper motor Motor self-adaptive function, auto motor parameters identification and control system adjustment Rated peak current selection by switch, the maximum current is up to 8 A Speed ratio: 1 : 1000 with position and speed closed loop control Current PID regulator Micro-step resolution selection by switch, the maximum resolution is up to 25600 steps/rev The maximum speed is up to 3000RPM with loading capability Pulse command mode: single pulse plus direction control Maximum 1 MHz pulse command input Smooth filter function for pulse command, enabled by switch Stop with half rated current FreeMASTER software control interface and monitor Features MC56F84789 Micro-Step Stepper Motor Control MAPS-56F84000 EVK Board MAPS-MC-LV3PH Motor Control Power Stage Block Diagram Design Resources
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Overview This reference design enables development of a vector control algorithm for a three-phase AC induction motor implemented on NXP® digital signal controllers MC56F8013/MC56F8023. Targeted mainly at consumer and industrial applications Cost-effective and highly reliable, the algorithm implements a single shunt current sensing, eliminating the need for more than one sensor High range of motor operating speeds up to 18000RPM An adaptive closed loop rotor flux estimator enhances control performance and increases the overall robustness of the system A reference manual provides a detailed description of the application, including a design of hardware and software Features 3-phase AC induction motor drive Designed to fit into consumer and industrial applications Uses 56F8013 or 56F8023 32 MIPS Digital Signal Controller Running on a 3-phase High Voltage Power Stage Control technique incorporating: Vector control of three-phase AC induction motor with position encoder Closed-loop speed control Both directions of rotation Both motor and generator modes Reconstruction of three-phase motor currents from DC-Bus shunt resistor Closed loop current control Flux and torque independent control Adaptive rotor flux space-vector estimator Field-weakening for high speeds High-speed range, max speed – 18000 RPM (2-pole motor) FreeMASTER software control interface (motor start/stop, speed setup) FreeMASTER software monitor FreeMASTER software graphical control page (required speed, actual motor speed, start/stop status, DC-Bus voltage level, motor current, system status) FreeMASTER software speed scope (observes actual and desired speeds, DC-Bus voltage and motor current) FreeMASTER software high-speed recorder (reconstructed motor currents, vector control algorithm quantities) DC-Bus overvoltage and undervoltage, overcurrent protection Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This NXP® reference design of a 3-phase sensorless PMSM vector control drive with a sliding mode observer (SMO) is targeted mainly for compressor control and other consumer and industrial applications. This cost-effective solution uses the NXP MC56F8013 device dedicated for motor control. Software written in C-code using some library algorithms Available for the MC56F8013 and MC56F8346 digital signal controllers Hardware-based on the NXP universal motor control h/w modules Features The system is designed to drive a three-phase PM synchronous motor. Application features are: 3-phase sensorless PMSM speed vector control (FOC) Sliding mode observer with adaptive velocity estimation Based on NXP ®  MC56F8013 (resp. 56F8346) controller Running on a 3-phase high voltage (230/115V) power stage FreeMASTER software control interface and monitor Block Diagrams Design Resources
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Overview The Sensorless High-Speed SR Motor Control Reference Design based on the NXP® low-cost MC56F8013 digital signal controller (DSC) deals with a 2-phase switch reluctance (SR) motor sensorless drive for vacuum cleaners and other air movement applications. The application is a speed-open loop SR drive without any position or speed sensor needs Uses a sensorless control method based on current peak detection and a patented start-up algorithm (Patent No. US6448736 B1) The control technique allows the SR motor more than 100 000 RPM The application is primarily for vacuum cleaners, although it can be used for any application with a high-speed drive (50 000 RPM) Features High-speed 2-phase SR motor sensorless control based on a current peak detection Designed for vacuum cleaner applications Capable of running SR motors at more than 100.000 RPM (tested with SR motor designed for 60 000 RPM) Single direction rotation enabled by asymmetric of 2-phase SR motor Speed open loop Start-up from any position using alignment and patented algorithm (Patent No. US6448736 B1) Start-up time and maximum speed depends on SR motor parameters Manual interface and FreeMASTER control page for monitoring, control and tuning Block Diagram Design Resources
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Overview Human Fall Detection using 3-axis Accelerometer provides an implementation of human activity/fall detection mainly targeted for medical and security applications.This reference design is based on the 3-Axis accelerometer MMA7260Q, RF transceiver MC13192 and the Digital Signal Controller56F8013. The idea is to provide information that helps determine if a person has suffered an accident (if the person has fallen and to provide information related to the fall to determine the magnitude and characteristics of the accident. This application could result extremely useful to the police, firemen, and elderly people. Human Fall Detection using 3-axis Accelerometer is a modular architecture. The user is able to use Digital Signal Processing capability, wireless/serial communication interfaces, 3-axis sensing, external memory for data storage, plus the ability to reprogram the board with different applications with a JTAG interface. Archived content is no longer updated and is made available for historical reference only. Features Three-axis low g accelerometer (MMA7260Q). 2.4 GHz RF transceiver data modem for 802.15.4 applications (MC13192). Digital Signal Controller (56F8013). 9V Battery Operation, Serial communication Interface (RS-232),2 LED’s, 1 Buzzer and 2 Push-Buttons. The Hardware for the Parallel Port to JTAG/EOnCE adapter can be found at: AXIOM MAN and the hardware for the Parallel to JTAG/OnCE Interface providing low cost migration path from the DSP56F800DEMO board to your target hardware  at SEG13LLC. Design Resources
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Overview This reference design showcases how the NXP® MC56F84789 digital signal controller (DSC) operates two motors and interleaved PFC in a single MCU. Sensorless algorithms eliminate expensive position sensors The compressor and fan employ 3-phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), which provide a quieter, more efficient, flexible and reliable operation Implemented with a back EMF observer, based on NXP Embedded Software Motor Control Libraries and specifically tailored for air conditioning fans and compressors The demo also provides the communication to a Kinetis® K70 MCU touch graphic LCD for added HMI experience Features Sensorless control of two PMSMs using Back-EMF observer Interleaved PFC control Power stage with processor daughter card Supply voltage 90 - 240 V AC, 40-70 Hz Compressor control 1200 - 4500 RPM Fan control 500 - 2000 RPM Rotor alignment method used Over-current protection and over-voltage protection Hot and cold side temperature control RS232 communication with remote graphic-touch LCD control Block Diagram Design Resources
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  Overview The Altimeter Barometer Reference Design is used for directly measuring the barometric pressure, determining altitude and making simple weather predictions. The barometer pressure readings are achieved using the compensated MPX2102A pressure sensor, a HCXX series of Flash microcontroller unit (MCU), and an LCD display. This reference design enables the user to evaluate a pressure sensor for barometer, personal weather station and altimeter applications. This design can be used for altimetry features in wrist watches, cell phones, GPS systems and other electronic devices. In addition, many systems require barometric pressure data to correct system response errors. This application note describes the reliability and accuracy that our sensors can provide in a barometer or altimeter system. Archived content is no longer updated and is made available for historical reference only.   Features Demonstrates barometric pressure and altitude Pressure Sensor: MPXM2102A MPAK Package Sensitivity: 0.4 mV / kPa Pressure Rating: 100kPa (Max) Microprocessor: MC68HC908QT4 4.0K Bytes of in-application reprogrammable Flash and 128 Bytes of RAM High performance, easy to use, HC08 CPU 4 Channel 8-bit analog to digital converter 8-pin DIP or SOIC packages       Design Resources
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  Overview Archived content is no longer updated and is made available for historical reference only. The QorIQ ®  P1020EWLAN access point/router is a complete production-ready, bill of materials optimized solution that can support single- or dual-radio 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac devices through MiniPCI or Mini PCI Express ®  interfaces. IEEE ®  802.11N WLAN radios capable of supporting wireless data rates up to 300 Mbps per and the P1020 communication processor is ideal to maximize performance while meeting power and cost budgets Can be powered over a single Ethernet cable in 3 x 3 MIMO mode using a single 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) link Provides complete data and control path processing needs for multiple radio solutions and excellent throughput with best-in-class performance/watt   Features P1020 in 45nm SOI operating at 533-800MHz dual core e500 processor with 256KB L2 cache with ECC 256MB to 512MB DDR3 SDRAM 4 FXS ports 1 FXO port 1 GbE RGMII port 1 GbE SGMII port 1 GbE port connected to RGMII 5-port switch 2 mini-USB 2.0 ports 1 mini-PCI Express connector 1 PCI Express VortiQa ®  software with Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall and NAT - performance optimized IPsec Virtual Private Network (VPN) with Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Management (TM) D2 Technologies optimized voice G.711-Alaw G.711-MuLaw G.729AB G.726 Voice Compression G.168 Echo Cancellation Advanced telephony Full Distributed Unicast Conferencing Call forwarding Call Waiting/ Caller ID. IDE and Build Tools CodeWarrior Development Suites for Networked Applications v11.4.0 Design Resources
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Overview The NXP ®  S12G automotive HVAC platform reference solution uses the scalable S12G 16-bit MCU family with MC33905, MC33932 and MC33937 analog devices to drive stepper, DC and BLDC motors and provide a feature-rich solution for automotive HVAC applications. Consists of a central control board with (HMI, a motor control board, flap and blower motors Enables basic functions of an auto HVAC using temperature, light, humidity and air quality sensing interfaces with configurable automatic climate control software algorithm to efficiently control vehicle climate Reduces overall design effort, shortens time to market and can be tailored for both 12V and 24V systems Features Three types of motor control sensorless BLDC DC stepper motor Automatic climate control Supports multiple temperature zones Ultra low power mode, can be woken up by HMI or LIN CAN bus CAN and LIN communication interfaces 3x3 matrix keypad and two encoder knob inputs 4x37 segment LCD and adjustable backlighting Sensor interfaces for temperature, light, humidity and air quality available Two logic relay interfaces to compressor defrost module Real-time clock and date display, adjustment for calendar Extensible with touch keyboard or touchscreen board Suitable for both 12 volt and 24 volt HVAC systems Block Diagram Design Resources
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Overview OM27462NBR is a battery operated easy-to-use smart lock demonstrator kit for hospitality door access applications. The door operates by exchanging and verifying door access tokens via NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy. The design incorporates NXP ®  PN7462 first all-in-one full NFC Controller and the ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy system-on-chip QN9021. The hardware is designed for low-power operation using a CR2 battery and features intelligent sleep and wake-up logic via Bluetooth Low Energy and a touch sensor using NXP capacitive touch sensor IC PCF8883. The Bluetooth ®  word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by NXP ®  Semiconductors is under license. OM27462NBR Kit Content OM27462NBR Full Kit Content OM27462NBR Module   Specifications Power Management Battery operated Wireless NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy design and operation Token concept Access token exchange and validation ECDSA token signature verification Smart card, Bluetooth Low Energy, and NFC via HCE token exchange Support MIFARE® DESFire® support Android™ app available in Google Play™ Store Ready to use Documents and Software User manual and Quick Start Guide are attached to this document
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Overview The Sub-GHz Remote Control Dimmer reference design based on the MKW01Z128 MCU operates in a custom IEEE 802.15.4 star network for home automation applications. Users can control various RGB bulbs connected to a network using the KW01-RCD-RD board as a remote control. Controlled devices are USB-KW019032 boards, and each board simulates an RGB bulb in a GUI. Features Low-cost MKW01Z128 sub-1GHz wireless node solution with an FSK, GFSK, MSK or OOK modulation-capable transceiver Reference design area with small footprint, low-cost RF node Unbalanced input/output port Flexible RF-Front End for different bands operation Programmable output power from -18 dBm to +13 dBm in 1dB steps (RFIO output) Integrated dual band chip antenna for 800MHz and 900MHz ISM bands Micro-miniature coaxial connector (MMCX) for conducted RF measurements Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This NXP® reference design is a speed closed-loop BLDC drive using a sensorless technique that serves as an example of a BLDC motor control design using an NXP K60 MCU. Simple and easy to understand control approach to BLDC, using MQX in a time-critical application. Contains two versions of the application software, one with the MQX RTOS, and the other bare-metal The MQX version contains a web server to demonstrate the benefits of an MQX-based solution Both use the same source code for motor control Features BLDC motor control using the BEMF integration method for position determination Targeted for the TWR-K60N512 controller board Speed closed-loop with speed measurement Adjustable speed ramp Motor mode in both directions of rotation Minimum speed of 400 rpm Maximum speed of 4000 rpm Tested up to 30 rpm with a one-pole pair motor Overvoltage, Undervoltage and overcurrent fault protection FreeMASTER control interface Control via a web server Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design describes the design of a 3-phase sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor control with back-EMF (electromotive force) zero-crossing sensing using an AD converter for the NXP® 56F80X and 56F83XX Digital Signal Controller (DSCs) dedicated for motor control applications. It can also be adapted to Our 56F81XX Digital Signal Controllers The system is designed as a motor drive for three-phase BLDC motors and is targeted for applications in both industrial and appliance fields (e.g. compressors, air conditioning units, pumps or simple industrial drives) The reference design incorporates both hardware and software parts of the system including hardware schematic Features BLDC sensorless motor 115 or 230V AC Supply Targeted for 56F80x, 56F83XX, and 56F81XX Digital Signal Controllers Running on 3-phase BLDC Motor EVM at 12V, 3-Phase BLDC Low-Voltage Power Stage Speed control loop Motor mode in both direction of rotation Manual interface (RUN/STOP switch, UP/DOWN push buttons control, LED indication) Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent and overheating fault protection PC remote control interface (speed set-up) FreeMASTER software remote monitor Block Diagram Design Resources
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Overview This reference design demonstrates the design of a 3-phase AC induction motor drive with volt per hertz control and supports the NXP® 56F80X and 56F83XX Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) dedicated for motor control applications. Designed as a low-cost high volume motor drive system for medium power three-phase AC induction motors and is targeted for applications in both industrial and appliance fields The drive runs in a speed closed loop using a speed sensor According to the state of the control signals (Start/Stop switch, speed up/down buttons or PCMaster set speed) the speed command is calculated using an acceleration/deceleration ramp Features Speed Control of 3-phase AC Induction motor with quadrature volt per hertz control Targeted for 56F80X, 56F83XX, and 56F81XX Digital Signal Controllers Running on a High Voltage Medium Power Board for Three Phase Motors Volt-per-Hertz control with a speed closed loop Option to run the motor in open loop Quadrature encoder for motor speed reference Manual interface PC master software control interface and monitor Fault protection Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design describes the design of a 3-phase BLDC (Brushless DC) motor drive, which supports the NXP® 56F80X and 56F83XX Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The speed-closed loop BLDC drive using a Hall sensor is implemented The system is targeted for applications in both industrial and appliance fields (e.g. washing machines, compressors, air conditioning units, pumps or simple industrial drives required high reliability and efficiency) Features Voltage control of BLDC motor using Hall sensor Targeted for 56F80X, 56F83XX, and 56F81XX Digital Signal Controllers Running on 3-phase Motor Board Control technique incorporates: Voltage BLDC motor control with speed-closed loop Current feedback loop Both directions of rotation Motoring mode Minimal speed 500 RPM Maximal speed 1000 RPM (limited by power supply) Manual interface (Start/Stop switch, Up/Down push button control, LED indication) FreeMASTER software control interface (motor start/stop, speed set-up) FreeMASTER software monitor Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design deals with the average current mode control of Power Factor Correction (PFC) on the NXP® MC56F8013 digital signal controller (DSC). The application is written for MC56F8013, but can be easy ported into the other members of the MC56F80xx family according to application requirements Both fast current and slow voltage loops are implemented digitally using the DSC and the PFC power switch is controlled directly by the DSC Using direct PFC, we can achieve much better dynamics of the system so the solution is cost-effective The example of such PFC implementation into 3-phase single shunt ACIM vector control is described in this reference design Features Inner current loop Outer voltage loop Direct PFC algorithm Average current control mode 230VAC Input voltage FreeMASTER control interface Part of the system together with HV AC/BLDC Power Stage dedicated for Motor Control Applications Maximal output power 750W Fault protection: Input over-current fault protection Input under-voltage fault protection Input over-voltage fault protection DC-Bus under-voltage fault protection DC-Bus over-voltage fault protection Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design describes the design of a 3-phase BLDC (Brushless DC) motor drive, which supports the NXP® 56F801X Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The speed-closed loop and torque control BLDC drive using a Hall sensor is implemented The system is targeted for applications in both industrial and appliance fields (e.g. washing machines, compressors, air conditioning units, pumps or simple industrial drives required high reliability and efficiency) Features Voltage control of BLDC motor using Hall sensor Targeted for 56F801X Digital Signal Controllers Running on 3-phase Motor Board Control technique incorporates: Voltage BLDC motor control with speed-closed loop Current feedback loop Manual interface DCBus undervoltage fault protection Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview This reference design is a 3-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor sensorless drive for fans, pumps and compressors based on the low-cost NXP® 56F801x digital signal controllers (DSCs). The concept is a closed-loop speed-controlled BLDC drive with no need for position or speed sensors AIt serves as a reference design for a BLDC motor sensorless control system, ideal for fan, pump and compressor applications Power stages used by the application are designed for 12V DC line voltage and 3Aor 8A output current The reference manual provides a detailed description of the application, including design of the hardware and the software Features 3-phase brushless DC motor sensorless drive Designed to fit into fan, pump and compressor applications Uses 56F8013 32 MIPS Digital Signal Controller Available for two power stages and two motors Input power supply voltage +12 VDC for power stages Control techniques incorporate: Sensorless, trapezoidal control of 3-phase BLDC motor with back-EMF sensing ADC zero crossing sensing for sensorless control Closed-loop speed control using PI controller Adjustable DC-bus current limitation PI controller Motoring mode Both directions of rotation Speed range: 200-2000 and 800-8000 RPM (depending on the motor used) Manual interface (RUN/STOP switch, UP/DOWN pushbuttons) FreeMaster interface for monitoring, controlling and tuning Fault protection (DC-bus over-current, DC-bus under-voltage, DC-bus over-voltage) Automatic calibration of phase back-EMF measurements 20 kHz PWM switching frequency Easy to tune for different power stages and motors. Block Diagram Board Design Resources
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Overview Security is an increasingly key concern in the Smart Metering market. Coupled with the need for greater control over energy expenditure and ease of recharging credits for energy usage, NXP® has the perfect market requirement for secure prepayment via an electricity meter with near field communications (NFC) technology. This reference design provides a secure prepaid electricity meter with the ability to securely reload an energy balance Firmware for this reference design is based on MQX™ RTOS A variety of communication interfaces are available for remote data collecting, making this an ideal solution for residential metering Features Rich in Security features (Authentication, Secure storage) Physically secure due to Hermetic Sealing Energy balance reload through near field communications Remote secure interfacing (through smartphone) Ability to reload the meter’s balance Anti-counterfeiting check Integrated Metrology Solution based on Arm ®  Cortex ® -M4 Core MQX™ RTOS based design is suitable for advanced markets Cost-effect BoM Block Diagram Design Resources
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