Product Release Announcement Automotive Embedded Systems NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for LAX – version 1.2.0 RTM   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 LAX version 1.2.0 RTM. This release supports automatic code generation for ARM Cortex-A53 and NXP LAX Accelerator cores from MATLAB for NXP S32R45 Automotive Microprocessors. This release adds support for RSDK 1.2.0, improves to code generation and Radar processing demo, and adds support for new trigonometric LAX kernels. The product comes with 60 examples, covering the supported RSDK LAX Kernels by MATLAB API and demonstrating the programming of the LAX accelerator from MATLAB environment.   Target audience: This product is part of the Automotive SW – Model-Based Design Toolbox.   FlexNet Location: https://nxp.flexnetoperations.com/control/frse/download?element=3983168   Technical Support: NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for LAX 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 S32R45: ARM Cortex-A53 NXP LAX Accelerator Support Linux application build and run NXP Auto Linux BSP 37.0 for S32R45 Includes MATLAB API for additional RSDK LAX Kernels highly optimized for LAX accelerator add, sub, mul, div, times, cT, inv abs, abs2, sqrtAbs ¸conj, norm, norm2 diag, eye, zeros, ones, find, sort cospi, sinpi, tanpi, cispi, sincpi acospi, asinpi, atanpi, atan2pi Improved code generation and reduced memory usage Support for Radar SDK version 1.2.0 Support for MATLAB versions: R2021a R2021b R2022a R2022b R2023a R2023b R2024a More than 60 examples showcasing the supported functionalities: Cholesky Gauss-Newton Eigen (new) Kalman Filter Linear Regression Navier-Stokes QR Factorization (updated) MUSIC DoA (updated) Radar processing demo (updated) Range FFT, Doppler FFT, and Non-Coherent Combining offloaded to NXP SPT accelerator MUSIC DoA offloaded to NXP LAX accelerator     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® experience by allowing customers to evaluate and use NXP LAX Accelerator from NXP’s S32R45 MPU and evaluation board solutions out-of-the-box. NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for LAX version 1.2.0 is fully integrated with MATLAB® environment.       Target Audience: This release (1.2.0 RTM) is intended for technology demonstration, evaluation purposes, and prototyping on NXP S32R45 MCUs and Evaluation Boards.   Useful Resources: Examples, Trainings, and Support: https://community.nxp.com/community/mbdt    

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BLDC OpenLoop Voltage Control example for MPC574xP(Panther)+MotorGD Features: - Commutation based on HALL sensor transitions - Voltage read via SW1(++) and SW2(--) - Voltage can be read from POT if VoltageReqSource=0 - Motor can rotate CW (default) or CCW via SW1/SW2 Copyright (c) 2017 NXP version 1.0.1 Model Based Design ToolBox

This video shows the main differences between basic and advanced modes for peripheral configuration

Having fun with MBDT for MPC57xx 3.1.0 and MPC5744P for Xmas tree by controlling the lights and sounds

This video highlights the main features added in the version 4.1.0 of the NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K1xx Series

Get to know NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox™—a connection between MathWorks and NXP ecosystems that allows rapid prototyping of complex embedded designs on NXP microcontrollers. In this presentation, @Irina_Costachescu and @mariuslucianand  will highlight the main features of the NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox. They will demonstrate how to design a BMS application, covering the main development phases from an idea to a running on target prototype. Register here: https://www.matlabexpo.com/online/2022.html 

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

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This short video shows how a NXP CUP Car can be controlled via an application developed with Model Based Design Toolbox for S32K microprocessors

Short unedited video - showing the Model Based Design at work on our custom demo platform created with the scope of supporting various scenarios testing.

A short - 1 minute - Motor Control Class introduction that highlight the main topics and objectives of the training series NOTE: Chinese viewers can watch the video on YOUKU using this link. 注意：中国观众可以使用此链接观看YOUKU上的视频

Introduction   The following article shows a basic configuration for S32K3 that allows the MCU to transition from RUN mode to a Standby mode.   Prerequisite software   The following software tools were used to develop and deploy the application onto the S32K3 board. MATLAB® R2023b or later Simulink ® MATLAB ® Coder™ Simulink ® Coder™ Embedded Coder ® Support Package for ARM ® Cortex ® -M Processors S32K3 MBDT Toolbox Version 1.8.0 FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool   Prerequisite hardware   The application is developed for the following hardware*: X-RD-K344BMU (MCU: S32K344-Q257) Debug probe (used to deploy the example and to connect the FreeMASTER application to the board) 12V power supply Jumper Wire   Configuration project   In this chapter, I show most important settings that must be to allow the MCU to enter standby mode and to be able to wake up and switch to RUN mode again. For more details, please download the files attached and consult the configuration project. Pins configuration Two pins must be configured for this application: Signal wkpu,14  (of WKPU peripheral) to the PTB17. Direction: Input Pull Select: Pullup Pullup Enable: Enabled Signal gpio, 65 (of SIUL2 peripheral) to the PTC1. Direction: Output     Figure 1. Configuration Pins tab - Dio_Pins_MBDT Functional Group   Clocks configuration A new Functional Group must be created for the Standby Mode. This can be done from the Clocks tab (as shown in the image below).   Figure 2. Configuration Clock tab - Create new Functional Group   Peripherals configuration Dio component   Figure 3. Configuration Dio Component - DioGeneral     Figure 4.  Configuration Dio Component - DioChannel Wkpu_DioChannel     Figure 5.  Configuration Dio Component - DioChannel Green_Led_DioChannel   Port configuration The Port configuration must match the settings configured in the Pins tab (check Pins Configuration chapter).   Figure 6. Configuration Port component - PortPin Wkpu_PortPin     Figure 7. Configuration Port component - PortPin Green_Led_PortPin   Mcu configuration A new McuModeSettingConf must be created. It is going to be used to switch to STANDBY mode.   Figure 8. Configuration Mcu component - McuModuleConfiguration -> McuModeSettingConf   A new McuClockSettingConfig must be created. The MCU will use to this clock tree when it is in standby. All the settings in this newly created McuClockSettingConfig must match the settings made in Clocks tab.     Figure 9. Configuration Mcu component - McuModuleConfiguration -> McuClockSettingsConfig   Make sure that for the new McuClockSettingsConfig, in the configuration tab, the Functional Group created in Figure 2 is selected.     Figure 10. Configuration Mcu component - McuModuleConfiguration -> McuClockSettingsConfig -> Configuration     ICU configuration     Figure 11. Configuration Icu component - IcuConfigSet -> IcuChannels   Note! The first 4 Hardware Channel are internally routed. For the evaluation board that I used, the PTB17 corresponds to the WAKE_14. In the configuration project, the hardware channel must be set to CH18 (to offset the first 4 internally routed hardware channel).     Figure 12. Offset internally routed hardware channels     Figure 13. Configuration Icu component - IcuConfigSet -> IcuWkpu -> IcuWkpuChannels     Figure 14. Configuration Icu component - IcuConfigSet -> IcuHwInterruptConfigList   Model configuration   The Simulink model used to switch from RUN mode to STANDBY mode can be seen in the picture below. It can also be found in the achieve attached to this article. The application executes the following tasks at each steps: Toggle the LED to visually tell if the board is running or in standby mode Increment a variable Check if the enter_standby variable is set to 1. If true, the sequence to enter standby mode is executed.   Figure 15. Simulink Model S32K3_Standby_GPIO_Wkpu     Figure 16. Enter Standby mode routine     Figure 17. Custom code to enter standby mode   Validation   To validate the application, the FreeMASTER tool is used to connect to the board and initiate the sequence to enter standby mode. To connect the board, I used the debug probe.   Figure 18. Connect FreeMASTER tool to the board using debug probe   If everything is properly configured, the FreeMASTER should now be connected to the board. In the Variable Watch, the value of the counter variable is increased each second.  To enter standby mode, the value of the enter_standby variable must be set to 1. If the sequence to enter standby mode is correctly executed, the value of the counter shouldn't be updated anymore and the LED should stop blinking. Also, the board is disconnected from the FreeMASTER board. To exit standby mode, use the jumper wire to connect the PTB17 to a GND pin. The LED should start blinking.   Conclusion   In this article, I presented a basic implementation that allows the S32K344 to enter standby mode. The configuration presented here doesn't maximize the power savings, as the user should take care of putting the pins in a floating state, disable all unnecessary clocks and many more. For further details, please consult the S32K3 reference manual.   This application was based on the examples found in this article: S32K3 Low Power Management AN and demos. Kudos @Shuang!

Introduction The following article shows a basic configuration and model for S32K396BMS-EVB that configures the SPI to communicate with the MC33CD1030 MSDI IC mounted on the evaluation board.   Prerequisite software The following software tools were used to develop and deploy the application onto the S32K396BMS-EVB board. MATLAB® R2024b or later Simulink ® MATLAB ® Coder™ Simulink ® Coder™ Embedded Coder ® Support Package for ARM ® Cortex ® -M Processors S32K3 MBDT Toolbox Version 1.4.0 BMS MBDT Toolbox Version 1.2.0 FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool   Prerequisite hardware The application is developed for the following hardware*: S32K396BMS-EVB Debug probe (used to deploy the example and to connect the FreeMASTER application to the board) 12V power supply   Configuration project In this chapter, I show most important settings that must be to allow the MCU to enter standby mode and to be able to wake up and switch to RUN mode again. For more details, please download the files attached and consult the configuration project.   Pins configuration   For the CD1030, only the SPI pins must be configured; LPSPI3 PCS1: PTF18 (OUTPUT) LPSPI3 CLOCK: PTF13 (OUTPUT) LPSPI3 SIN: PTF12 (INPUT) LPSPI3 SOUT: PTF15 (OUTPUT)   Figure 1. Configuration Pins tab - LPSPI pins   Peripherals configuration Platform component The interrupt must be configured for the LPSPi3. To configure it, please go to PLATFORM -> Interrupt Controller and add a new entry into the table, as below. Figure 2. Configuration Platform Component - Enable LPSPI3 interrupt   MCU Component The peripheral clock must be enabled and it can be done from the MCU component -> McuModuleConfiguration -> McuModeSettingsConf. Figure 3. Configuration MCU Component - Enable LPSPI3 peripheral clock   SPI Component The MCU communicates with MC33CD1030 over the LPSPI3. First step is to configure the Spi -> SpiGeneral -> SpiPhyUnit Figure 4. Configuration SPI Component - SpiPhyUnit (LPSPI3)   Then, the Spi->SpiDriver must be configured. Important! The frame size of the SPI messages: It must be 32-bit wide and MSB. Figure 5. Configuration SPI Component - SpiChannel   Figure 6. Configuration SPI Component - SpiExternalDevice   Figure 7. Configuration SPI Component - SpiJob   Figure 8. Configuration SPI Component - SpiSequence   Model configuraiton The Simulink model used to communicate with the MC33CD1030 can be seend in the picture below. It can also be found in the achieve attached to this article. The initialization of the model sets the AsyncMode to interrupt. Figure 9. Simulink Model - Initialization subsystem   The application executes the following tasks at each step: Set up the External Buffer for the LPSPI3 SpiChannel_CD1030. The input for the block must be an array of 4 uint8 elements (in total 4 bytes - 32bit). The control word is the last element, while the first 3 elements are the configure words. The Dest Data output is a data story memory configured as uint8 with the size equal to 4.  Send the command to the MC33CD1030 IC and receive the previous result in CD1030_RecvData_SG data store Increment a variable to check that the application is running   Figure 10. Simulink Model - Full Overview   Validation To validate the application, the FreeMASTER tool is used to connect to the board and initiate the sequence to enter standby mode. To connect the board, you can use the LPUART1 (J6 connector), baud rate 115200. If everything is properly configured, in the FreeMASTER you should see the following in the Variable Watch: The SPI_SetAsyncMode_Status, CD1030_SetupEB_Status and SPI_Transmit_Status should all be 0. The CD1030_RecvData_SG (BIN) and CD1030_RecvData_SG (HEX) should display the content of the CD1030's register 0x3E Read switch status registers SG. The step_counter should increment at each step execution. Figure 11. FreeMASTER Project - Variable Watch   To test that the CD1030 is working, I connect the J10_6 (SG0 - KEY_ON_DIN) to either GND or VCC and we can see that the last bit of the register changes.  Figure 12. FreeMASTER Project - J10_6 connected to GND  Figure 13. FreeMASTER Project - J10_6 connected to VCC   Conclusion   In this article, I presented a basic implementation that allows the S32K396 communicate with the MC33CD1030 IC over the SPI. For further details, please consult the MC33CD1030 reference manual.

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Requirements 2.1 Software Required 2.2 Hardware Required 3. NXP Account Login 4. Installation 4.1 PEmicro Driver Installation 4.2 FreeMASTER Installation 4.3 MATLAB® Installation 4.4 MATLAB® Add-Ons Installation 4.5 MBDT for S32K3 v1.8.0 Installation 5. Running a Demo from the MBDT Examples for S32K3 6. Running a Motor Control Demo using MBDT 7. Conclusion 1. Introduction This article aims to help new users prepare and install the necessary software and hardware to use the FRDM Automotive S32K312 with the latest  Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 version 1.8.0. Note: These steps can also be followed with any NXP Evaluation Board from the supported list referenced in the toolbox documentation. S32K312MINI‑EVB Renamed to FRDM‑A‑S32K312: Now part of the FRDM Automotive Ecosystem under its new name, the board keeps the same hardware and adds full ecosystem compatibility for flexible, scalable development.     2. Requirements   2.1 Software Required MATLAB® R2023b or later, with the following Add-ons: AUTOSAR Blockset Embedded Coder Support Package for ARM Cortex-M Processors Motor Control Blockset NXP_Support_Package_S32K3 Stateflow NXP Model-Based Design Toolbox for S32K3 version 1.8.0 FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool PEmicro Hardware Interface Drivers   2.2 Hardware Required FRDM-A-S32K312 Development Board MCSPTE1AK344 Motor Control Kit, which includes: Sunrise motor  DEVKIT-MOTORGD  12V power supply USB Type-C cable   3. NXP Account Login Open Software Licensing: Support, make sure you are logged into your NXP Account, and select: Click on My NXP Account. Select Software Licensing and Support. Then click on View accounts: These steps will ensure that you are properly authenticated with your NXP Account before proceeding with step 4.5 MBDT for S32K3 v1.8.0 Installation. Keep the page open for the login to persist.   4. Installation Note: Before proceeding, make sure you have full access to your PC or Laptop. Some installers require local admin rights. Contact your IT department to assist you with installation.   4.1 PEmicro Driver Installation After downloading the PEmicro Hardware Interface Drivers: Open the installer package and select the default Destination Folder: Click on Install and then wait for it to finish successfully. Connect the USB cable to your PC and the FRDM Automotive S32K312 board: Open Device Manager to check OpenSDA and the COM port number. OpenSDA - CDC Serial Port → note this COM port number: Note: The COM port number may differ on your system.   4.2 FreeMASTER Installation Download the  FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool:   Open the installer FMASTERSW32.exe Click Next, then select all available products: Use the default installation path: C:\NXP\FreeMASTER 3.2 Wait for the installation to complete.   4.3 MATLAB® Installation First, check whether MATLAB® R2023b or later is already installed. If so, you can skip this section. For this tutorial, MATLAB® R2025b is downloaded from MathWorks®: Download the matlab_R2025b_Windows.exe (246 MB) file. A MathWorks® Account login is required. After signing in, select the installation directory; the default is C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2025b For minimum requirements, install the following products: MATLAB® Simulink® AUTOSAR Blockset Embedded Coder MATLAB® Coder Motor Control Blockset Simulink® Coder Stateflow By default, Select All is enabled during install: Wait for the installation to finish. After installation, open MATLAB® and change the default Add-ons path to a shorter path such as C:\MathWorks .   4.4 MATLAB® Add-Ons Installation Open Add-On Explorer and install: Embedded Coder Support Package for ARM Cortex-M Processors NXP Support Package for S32K3 (NXP_Support_Package_S32K3)   4.5 MBDT for S32K3 v1.8.0 Installation After installing the support package, run the following command in MATLAB®: sp_s32k3.nxp.setup(); Select version 1.8.0; the installer will check prerequisites: If any toolboxes are missing, install them before continuing. Click Download to proceed. The Download button opens the Software Terms and Conditions dialog; if the page is not loading properly, follow the steps in 3. NXP Account Login. After reading, click I Agree. Download the SW32_MBDT_S32K3_1.8.0_D2512.mltbx file (approx. 1.6 GB): Once the download completes, browse to the location of the SW32_MBDT_S32K3_1.8.0_D2512.zip file: Click Install to proceed and accept the license agreement. After a few minutes, the dialog will display: Installation successfully completed! Click Next. Select an option such as Open S32K3 Root Folder. MATLAB®'s current folder will change to the root of the toolbox. Click Finish to close the installer. The current folder in MATLAB® is now C:\MathWorks\Toolboxes\NXP_MBDToolbox_S32K3 :     5. Running a Demo from the MBDT Examples for S32K3 Navigate to C:\MathWorks\Toolboxes\NXP_MBDToolbox_S32K3\S32K3_Examples\demos\s32k3xx_uart_leds_s32ct Open the model s32k3xx_uart_leds_s32ct.mdl . Click on Hardware Settings: Go to Hardware Board Settings → Hardware → Select Configuration Project Template: For the FRDM-A-S32K312 select Custom: S32K312MINI-EVB S32 Config Tool. A Warning Dialog will appear; click OK. Wait for the configuration update to complete. Click on Apply and close the Configuration Parameters window. Press Build, Deploy & Start (CTRL+B) to generate the code: After the build completes successfully, the executable is downloaded to the board. Open a terminal application and connect to the board's COM port at 115200 baud: Pressing r, g, or b on the keyboard toggles the corresponding RGB LED on the board.   6. Running a Motor Control Demo using MBDT Navigate to C:\MathWorks\Toolboxes\NXP_MBDToolbox_S32K3\S32K3_Examples\mc\PMSM Open the folder s32k312_mc_pmsm_2sh_s32ct : Open the model s32k312_mc_pmsm_2sh_s32ct.mdl : Press Build, Deploy & Start (CTRL+B) to generate the code. After the executable file is downloaded to the board: Disconnect the FRDM-A-S32K312 board from the PC. Insert the DEVKIT-MOTORGD on top of the FRDM-A-S32K312, ensuring proper pin alignment. Plug in the 12V power supply to the DEVKIT-MOTORGD. Reconnect the USB Type-C cable to the FRDM-A-S32K312.  The RGB LED and User Buttons are on the top side, the Reset Button is on the left side, while the 12V power, Motor Phases, and USB Type-C are on the right side.    Open FreeMASTER s32k312_mc_pmsm_2sh_s32ct.pmpx : Press GO to connect at 115200 baud. In the App Control tab, press On and set Speed Required to 1000 RPM: Apply a small mechanical load to the motor (friction force to the motor shaft) and observe the iABC currents. Here is a short video with the steps above explained:   7. Conclusion These steps conclude the Getting Started with FRDM Automotive S32K312 using the Model-Based Design Toolbox guide. For more details, refer to: s32k312_mc_pmsm_2sh_s32ct_example_readme.html The corresponding example_readme.html for the selected model. Thank you for your time, Stefan V.