MODEL BASED DESIGN TOOLBOX for S32K14x Automotive MCU rev2.0  Download the product from Model Based Design Toolbox official webpage   Model Based Design Toolbox: Assists Automotive customers with rapid prototyping and accelerates code development on NXP Automotive MCUs Provides an integrated development environment and tool chain for configuring and generating all the necessary software (including initialization routines, device drivers and a real-time scheduler) Automatic ANSI C code generation from MATLAB/Simulink™ Seamless integration with embedded coder including SIL and PIL models      S32K Automotive MCU rev2.0 Enablement Support for the new S32K144 MCU, S32K144EVB evaluation board and new chasses XDEVKIT-MOTORGD for motor control and XDEVKIT-COMM Integrate the latest Automotive Math and Motor Control Library release 1.1.8 for ARM M4 cores Integrate the latest SDK release version 1.0.0 for S32K Automotive MCU; Integrates FreeMASTER version 2.0.2 Support for latest MATLAB versions including 64 bits (2015b, 2016a/b and 2017a); Example Library for S32K peripherals and Motor Control scenarios; S32K supported peripherals are highlighted on block diagram Multiple enhancements and fixes over the previous version of the Toolbox version 1.0    Help and Support  Please join our Model Based Design Toolbox community for updates and support. Click here to watch a quick install guide video   Click here to watch motor control demo with S32K rev2.0  

This video shows: - motor control typical setup with S32K144 rev2.0 Evaluation Board; - Simulink model for a BLDC motor control; - how to setup Simulink to generate ANSI C code for S32K144 rev2.0 MCU; - quick tour of the Model Based Design Toolbox; - quick tour of the FreeMASTER data visualizer; - Motor Control example running with DevKit S32K144EVB and MotorGD shield;

This video shows: - how to download the Model Based Design Toolbox; - how to generate a license from your account; - how to setup the environment; - quick tour of the toolbox, supported functionalities and available examples;

Hello all, sharing the latest version of S12ZVM Power Dissipation Calculator started by Carlos Vazquez and Anita Maliverney. With this excel sheet is possible estimate the power dissipated for any MCU of S12ZVM family, considering: supply voltages, digital modules, gate drive unit, charge pump, communication transceivers, etc.   Updated static and dynamic consumption current of S12ZVMC256, S12ZVM32 and S12ZVMB. Regards.

MODEL BASED DESIGN TOOLBOX FOR PANTHER (MPC574xP) Family of Processors 2.0   Model Based Design Toolbox for MATLAB/Simulink supporting Panther (MPC57xP) version 2.0 is now available.   The product is FREE OF CHARGE and it is available for public.   DOWNLOAD Model Based Design Toolbox MBDT      Release Highlights – Model Based Design Toolbox for Panther (MPC574xP) Support for new Panther XDEVKIT-MPC5744P board (ARDUINO style) which works with the new chassis XDEVKIT-MOTORGD for motor control applications. Incorporation of latest Automotive Math and Motor Control Library release 1.1.7. Support for latest MATLAB versions including 64 bits (2015/2016 a/b) New DMA blocks, allowing ADC sampled data to be transferred to memory without CPU intervention through DMA module. New LINFlexD blocks for serial communication support now allowing data send/receive operations through UART. New Memory Read/Write blocks are added and they can now be used to read/write any memory zone. New Custom Initialization block is added and it can be used to extend the configuration of any module outside the default setup prior to the model first step. Support for S32 Design Studio for Power Compiler v1.1 in addition to new compilers versions Wind River DIAB v5.9.4.8 and Green Hills MULTI for PowerPC v2015.1 New Advanced Motor Control blocks, were added and now new functions like Track Observer or Back EMF Observer are provided as Simulink Blocks. Aligned ADC clock frequency from 20MHz to 80MHz (max speed). New ADC channel configuration block is redesigned to be allow configuration without sampling for the ADC channel, making now DMA scenario for transfers possible. New Diagnostics panel can be used to enable/disable multiple consistency checks. New Bootloader build to support UART1 communication. Support in sync with FreeMASTER release 2.0.2.   new!!! HOT-FIX:  Add support for the latest e200 compiler that is released with S32 Design Studio for Power v1.2 . Refer to HotFix_3 setup to have the MBD Toolbox working with latest e200 compiler.   Community Support Available   Support available via the NXP community at: https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt

Announcing the introduction of the Model Based Development Toolbox for MATLAB/Simulink MBD supporting MagniV S12ZVC.  The model based development toolbox is a comprehensive collection of tools that plug into the MATLAB®/Simulink® model-based design environment to support rapid application development with NXP® MCUs. OVERVIEW The model based development toolbox offers support for motor control application development, enabling control engineers and embedded developers to help shorten project life cycles. The model based development toolbox includes: Integrated Simulink®-embedded target supporting NXP MCUs for direct rapid prototyping and processor-in-the-loop (PIL) development workflows Peripheral device interface blocks and drivers Bit-accurate simulation results in the Simulink simulation environment The model based development toolbox generates all the code required to start up the MCU and run the application code, while supporting builds with multiple compilers. TARGET APPLICATIONS Aerospace and defense Automotive control design Embedded system development Industrial automation Machinery real-time systems FEATURES Built-in support for direct code download to the target MCU through the RAppID Boot Loader utility Complimentary license Built-in support for NXP FreeMASTER—a real-time debug monitor and data visualization tool interface. It provides visibility into the target MCU for algorithm calibration and tuning, making it ideal for advanced control systems, with: Monitor signals in real time on the embedded target Data logging Signal capture Parameter tuning Simulink blocks supporting: ADC CAN Custom Initialization DAC Data Memory Read/Write Digital I/O FreeMASTER Data Recorder I2C Profiler PWM SCI SPI TIM PRODUCT REQUIREMENT MATLAB® (32-Bit or 64-Bit)* Simulink MATLAB coder Simulink coder Embedded coder Support available via the NXP community at: https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt Download the tool at www.nxp.com/mctoolbox

  Product Release Announcement Analog & Automotive Embedded Systems NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 – version 1.7.0     The Automotive Embedded Systems, Model-Based Design Tools Team at NXP Semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of the Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 version 1.7.0. This release supports automatic code generation for S32K3 peripherals and applications prototyping from MATLAB/Simulink for NXP S32K3 Automotive Microprocessors. This new product adds support for S32K310, S32K311, S32K312, S32K314, S32K322, S32K324, S32K328, S32K338, S32K341, S32K342, S32K344, S32K348, S32K358, S32K364, S32K366, S32K374, S32K376, S32K388, S32K394 and S32K396 MCUs, and part of their peripherals, based on RTD MCAL components (ADC, CAN, DIO, FEE, GPT, I2C, ICU, LIN, MEM, MCL, PWM, SPI, UART), and support for the GD3162 Gate Driver based on the S32K396 GD3162 Software. In this release, we have also updated the RTD, S32 Configuration Tools, AMMCLib, FreeMASTER, and MATLAB support for the latest versions. The product comes with over 180 examples, covering all the features and functionalities of the toolbox, including new demos for motor control applications.   Target audience: This product is part of the Automotive SW – Model-Based Design Toolbox.   FlexNet Location: https://nxp.flexnetoperations.com/control/frse/download?element=7608021   Technical Support: NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 issues will be tracked through the NXP Model-Based Design Tools Community space.   Release Content: Automatic C code generation from MATLAB® for NXP S32K3 derivatives: S32K310 S32K311 S32K312 S32K314 S32K322 S32K324 S32K328 S32K338 S32K341 S32K342 S32K344 S32K348 S32K358 S32K364 S32K366 S32K374    S32K376    S32K388    S32K394  S32K396   Support for the following peripheral components and functions: ADC CAN DIO eTPU FEE GD3162 GPT I2C ICU LIN MCL (including DMA support) MEM Memory read/write PWM Profiler Registers read/write SPI UART   New RTD version supported (6.0.0)   Integrates S32K396 GD3162 v2.0.2 The toolbox enables access to the GD3162 gate driver for S32K396 derivatives from Simulink models, by delivering a library block (Gd3162) that generates code on top of GD3162 components API.   New S32 Configuration Tools version supported (2024.R1.8)😎   Integration with EB tresos v29.0.0   Provides 2 modes of operation: Basic – using pre-configured configurations for peripherals; useful for quick hardware evaluation and testing Advanced – using S32 Configuration Tools or EB tresos to configure peripherals/pins/clocks   Default Configuration Project Templates targeting all the supported S32K3 derivatives The toolbox delivers default configuration projects, available in both S32 Configuration Tools and EB tresos, covering an initial enablement of the on-board peripherals, pins, and clocks, for all the supported S32K3 derivatives. The desired template, which represents the starting point for enabling the hardware configuration of the application, can be selected via a dropdown widget.   Support for creating and using Custom Project Templates The toolbox provides support to use and create custom project templates. This could be very useful when having a custom board design – offering the possibility to create the configuration for it only once. After it is saved as a custom project template, it can be used for every model that is being developed.   Such custom projects, addressing specific hardware designs are offered inside the current version of the toolbox to integrate the following EVBs: MCTPTX1AK324 S32K344-WB S32K396-BGA-DC1 MR-CANHUBK344, alongside a set of examples specifically created to target this hardware design and a series of articles (available on NXP Community) demonstrating how to use the toolbox features and functionalities for creating applications for custom boards.   The toolbox has been tested and validated on the official NXP Evaluation Boards     S32K31XEVB-Q100     S32K312EVB-Q172     XS32K3X2CVB-Q172     XS32K3X4EVB-Q257     XS32K3XXEVB-Q172     MR-CANHUBK344             S32K3X4EVB-T172      S32K344-WB        XS32K3X8CVB-Q172     S32K388EVB-Q289             XS32K396-BGA-DC     XS32K396-BGA-DC1   Integrates the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library release 1.1.41 All functions in the Automotive Math and Motor Control Functions Library v1.1.41 are supported as blocks for simulation and embedded target code generation.   FreeMASTER Integration We provide several Simulink example models and associated FreeMASTER projects to demonstrate how our toolbox interacts with the real-time data visualization tool and how it can be used for tuning embedded software applications.   S32 Design Studio integration We provide the feature of importing the code generated from a Simulink model inside the S32 Design Studio IDE. This functionality can be useful if the model needs to be integrated into an already existing project or for debug purposes.   Simulation modes We provide support for the following simulation modes (each of them being useful for validation and verification): Software-in-Loop (SIL) Processor-in-Loop (PIL) including AUTOSAR SW-C deployment External mode   GD3162 Applications To demonstrate the integration and support of the GD3162 gate driver IC, we have included a reference Simulink application that configures six GD3162 devices in   a daisy-chain topology using SPI communication. The setup enables sequential initialization, configuration, and status monitoring of each GD3162 device using the S32K396 as a controller MCU.   Motor Control Applications The toolbox provides examples for 1-shunt and 2-shunt PMSM and BLDC motor control applications, supporting both S32 Configuration Tools and EB  tresos. Each of the examples provides a detailed description of the hardware setup and an associated FreeMASTER project which can be used for control and data visualization. The toolbox also demonstrates the integration of the Motor Control Blockset in developing such applications.   For demonstrating the S32K3 eTPU Software integration, we have included a PMSM application where the FOC algorithm runs on the main CPU of the S32K396 MCU, while the analog sensing, software resolver, and PWM signals generation are offloaded to the eTPU co-processor.   The motor control applications were developed and validated on the MCSPTE1AK344 and MCSPTR2AK396 Motor Control kits.   Support for MATLAB versions We added support for the following MATLAB versions: R2021a R2021b R2022a R2022b R2023a R2023b R2024a R2024b R2025a   Examples for every peripheral/function supported More than 180 examples showcasing: I/O Control Timers and scheduling Communication (CAN, I2C, LIN, SPI, UART) Memory handling Motor Control applications (BLDC and PMSM) AMMCLib FreeMASTER SIL / PIL / External mode For more details, features, and how to use the new functionalities, please refer to the Release Notes and Quick Start Guides documents attached.   MATLAB® Integration: The NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox extends the MATLAB® and Simulink® experience by allowing customers to evaluate and use NXP’s S32K3 MCUs and evaluation board solutions out-of-the-box. NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 version 1.7.0 is fully integrated with MATLAB® environment.   Target Audience: This release (1.7.0) is intended for technology demonstration, evaluation purposes, and prototyping S32K3 MCUs and Evaluation Boards.   Useful Resources: Examples, Trainings, and Support: https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt      

General Installer and Setup Installation Troubleshooting  TPL Communication TPL communication troubleshooting TPL Communication with multiple BCCs FreeMASTER Configuration FreeMASTER not detected on the HVBMU Board  TD Handler TD Handler indexing 

  Product Release Announcement Automotive Processing NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32M2xx – version 1.0.0 RTM   The Automotive Processing, Model-Based Design Tools Team at NXP Semiconductors, is pleased to announce the release of the Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32M2xx version 1.0.0. This release supports automatic code generation for S32M2xx peripherals and applications prototyping from MATLAB/Simulink for NXP S32M2xx Automotive Microprocessors. This new product adds support for S32M41, S32M242, S32M43,  S32M244, S32M274, S32M276 MCUs and part of their peripherals, based on RTD MCAL components (ADC, AE, DIO, CAN, DPGA, GDU, GPT, MCL, PWM, MCU, PORT, QDEC, UART). In this release, we have also added support for FreeMASTER, AMMCLib, and MATLAB support for the latest versions. The product comes with over 60 examples, covering all supported peripherals, and Simulink simulation modes Software-in-the-Loop, Processor-in-the-Loop, and External Mode.   Target audience: This product is part of the Automotive SW – S32M2 Standard Software Package.   FlexNet Location: https://nxp.flexnetoperations.com/control/frse/download?element=3785898   Technical Support: NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32M2xx issues will be tracked through the NXP Model-Based Design Tools Community space. https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt     Release Content Automatic C code generation from MATLAB® for NXP S32M2xx derivatives: S32M241 S32M242 S32M243 S32M244 S32M274 S32M276   Support for the following peripherals (MCAL components): ADC AE DIO CAN DPGA GDU GPT MCL PWM MCU PORT QDEC UART   Provides 2 modes of operation: Basic – using pre-configured configurations for peripherals; useful for quick hardware evaluation and testing Advanced – using S32 Configuration Tool or EB Tresos to configure peripherals/pins/clocks   Integrates the Automotive Math and Motor Control Library version 1.1.34: All functions in the Automotive Math and Motor Control Functions Library v1.1.34 are supported as blocks for simulation and embedded target code generation.   Integration with FreeMASTER We provide several Simulink example models and associated FreeMASTER projects to demonstrate how our toolbox interacts with the real-time data visualization tool and how it can be used for tuning embedded software applications.   Support for MATLAB® versions R2021a R2021b R2022a R2022b R2023a R2023b   Support for custom board initialization Toolbox generates the components’ peripherals initialization function calls as configured in the Board Initialization window, which can be customized to each Simulink model. This feature allows users to set a custom order for the components initialization, the insertion of the Custom code sequences, or share the custom initialization with multiple Simulink models via the Export and Import functionality.       Support for custom default project configuration The toolbox provides support for users to create their custom default project configurations. This could be very useful when having a custom board design – only needing to create the hardware configuration once. After it is saved as a custom default project, it can be used for every model that is being developed.     Integration with S32 Config Tools version v1.7:       Integration with S32 Design Studio The toolbox automatically generates the <model_name>_Config folder, next to the Simulink model location, providing the user the opportunity to easily import the generated code from Simulink into S32 Design Studio. Each time the code is generated, the <model_name>_Config folder is updated with the new changes. The toolbox also provides a mechanism to launch an S32 Design Studio instance, with the imported generated code project in the Project Explorer tab from S32DS.   Simulation modes: We provide support for the following simulation modes (each of them being useful for validation and verification): Software-in-Loop (SIL) Processor-in-Loop (PIL) External mode   Support for profiling in PIL mode:   Examples for every peripheral/function supported: We have added over 60 examples, including: CDD Blocks (Ae, Dpga, Gdu, Mcl, Qdec) Communication (Can, Uart) AMMCLib IO Blocks (Adc, Dio, Pwm) ISR Blocks (Hardware Interrupt Handler) MCAL Blocks (Gpt) Utility Blocks (FreeMASTER) Software-in-the-Loop / Processor-in-the-Loop / External mode   For more details, features, and how to use the new functionalities, please refer to the Release Notes document attached.   MATLAB® Integration The NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox extends the MATLAB® and Simulink® experience by allowing customers to evaluate and use NXP’s S32M2xx MCUs and evaluation board solutions out-of-the-box with: Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32M2xx version 1.0.0 is fully integrated with MATLAB® environment in terms of installation:     Target Audience This release (1.0.0) is intended for technology demonstration, evaluation purposes, and prototyping of S32M2xx MCUs and Evaluation Boards.   Useful Resources Examples, Training, and Support: https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt