Freescale Semiconductor KIT33879AEKEVBE User manual

© Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., 2008. All rights reserved.
Freescale Semiconductor
User’s Guide
Document Number: KT33879UG
Rev. 1.0, 11/2008
KIT33879AEKEVBE Evaluation Board
Figure 1. KIT33879AEKEVEBE Evaluation Board
Table of Contents
1 Kit Contents / Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Using the EVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 Installing SPIGen Freeware on your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 KIT33879AEKEVBE Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9 KIT33879AEKEVBE Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
13 Bill of Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
14 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15 Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Kit Contents / Packing List
1 Kit Contents / Packing List
• KIT33879AEKEVBE
• CD33879

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Important Notice
2 Important Notice
Freescale provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions:
This evaluation kit is intended for use of ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. It
is provided as a sample IC pre-soldered to a printed circuit board to make it easier to access inputs, outputs, and
supply terminals. This EVB may be used with any development system or other source of I/O signals by simply
connecting it to the host MCU or computer board via off-the-shelf cables. This EVB is not a Reference Design and is
not intended to represent a final design recommendation for any particular application. Final device in an application
will be heavily dependent on proper printed circuit board layout and heat sinking design as well as attention to supply
filtering, transient suppression, and I/O signal quality.
The goods provided may not be complete in terms of required design, marketing, and or manufacturing related
protective considerations, including product safety measures typically found in the end product incorporating the
goods. Due to the open construction of the product, it is the user's responsibility to take any and all appropriate
precautions with regard to electrostatic discharge. In order to minimize risks associated with the customers
applications, adequate design and operating safeguards must be provided by the customer to minimize inherent or
procedural hazards. For any safety concerns, contact Freescale sales and technical support services.
Should this evaluation kit not meet the specifications indicated in the kit, it may be returned within 30 days from the
date of delivery and will be replaced by a new kit.
Freescale reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. Freescale makes no
warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does
Freescale assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims
any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. “Typical” parameters can and
do vary in different applications and actual performance may vary over time. All operating parameters, including
“Typical”, must be validated for each customer application by customer’s technical experts.
Freescale does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Freescale products are not
designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or
other applications intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the Freescale
product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur.
Should Buyer purchase or use Freescale products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall
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Using the EVB
3 Using the EVB
Warning: Always wear Safety Glasses when working around electronic modules and when
soldering.
Note: The on-board 5V linear regulator is not reverse battery protected.
1. The KIT33879AEKEVBE Evaluation card allows the customer to quickly evaluate features of the device with a
simple bench top setup.
2. Using a standard USB cable, the USB to SPI dongle board and the enclosed SPIGen SPI Driver software, you
can use a personal computer to provide the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication with this EVB
(see SETUP_EVB).
3. Connect power supply to the +12V and GND terminals on the EVB's power terminal block. Make sure the
voltages provided are in accordance with the device data sheet and that the supply currents are sufficient to
supply the output driver load conditions
4. With power applied to the KIT33879AEKEVBE evaluation card, the MCZ33879AEK device will be in NORMAL
mode with a LED illuminated showing power is connected correctly. The MCZ33879AEK device is now ready
to receive SPI commands or have PWM signals applied to IN5 and IN6.
5. To use SPIGen, Go to the Windows Start menu, then Programs, then SPIGen, and click on the SPIGen icon.
The SPIGen “Generic SPI Generator” GUI will appear. Go to the File menu in the upper left hand corner of the
GUI, and select Open, then browse the CD to find and select the 33879A_EVB_CONFIGURATION_FILE.spi.
file for the KIT33879AEKEVBE. Click Open, and SPIGen will open a specifically configured SPI command
generator for the KIT33879AEKEVBE. The configuration file will set all parameters for SPI signals from the PC
and provide a list of commands that may be sent to the EVB.

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Hardware Setup
4 Hardware Setup
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Figure 5. KIT33879AEKEVBE Hardware Setup

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Installing SPIGen Freeware on your Computer
6 Installing SPIGen Freeware on your Computer
There are two different versions of SPIGen. One is designed to run on Windows 95/98/Me, and the other
is designed to run on Windows NT/2000/XP. Be sure to choose the appropriate installation program for
your computer. The version number for SPIGen should be 5.0.1 or greater.
Each version of SPIGen includes a README.txt file which will describe the operating systems that the
software should be installed on. Before you install the program, refer to the SPIGen README.txt file to
check the compatibility of the installation program and your computer operating system.
To install the software from the CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. Click the Start button,
and then click “Run…”.
If you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, type
“D:\SPIGen_Win_95_98_Me\Setup.exe” in the box, and then click “OK”.
If you are running Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, type
“D:\SPIGen_Win_NT_2000_XP\Setup.exe” in the box, and then click “OK”.
Several temporary files will be copied to your computer, and then the Installation Wizard will guide you
through the rest of the process.
To use SPIGen, Go to the Windows Start menu, then Programs, then SPIGen, and click on the SPIGen
icon. The SPIGen "Generic SPI Generator" GUI will appear. Go to the File menu in the upper left hand
corner of the GUI, and select Open, then browse the CD to find and select the SPIGen Configuration ".spi"
file for the EVB you are using. Click Open, and SPIGen will open a specifically configured SPI command
generator for your EVB.

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KIT33879AEKEVBE Schematic
7 KIT33879AEKEVBE Schematic
Figure 8. Schematic

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KIT33879AEKEVBE Board Layout
9 KIT33879AEKEVBE Board Layout
9.1 Assembly Drawing
Figure 10. KIT33879AEKEVBE Assembly Layer Top

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KIT33879AEKEVBE Board Layout
10.1 PCB Top
Figure 11. PCB Top

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KIT33879AEKEVBE Board Layout
11.1 PCB Bottom
Figure 12. PCB Bottom

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Bill of Material
13 Bill of Material
Qty Part No. Ref Package Description Manufacturer
1 MC33879AEK MC33879AEK SO-32WB Multiple Switch Detection Interface Freescale
Semiconductor
19 C1-16, C23,
C25, C28
0805 100nF,50V,0805 X7R CAP Any
1 C17 1210 100nF,50V,1210 X7R CAP Any
1 C18 1812 100nF,50V,1812 X7R CAP Any
1 LM2931AZLM
2931AZ
IC1 TO-92 5v Regulator Any
1LED-
CHIP-LED080
5
LED1 CHIP-LED0805 LED - color Green Any
1 R-US_M0805 R1 R0805 5kohm resistor Any
1 R-US_R0805 R5 R0805 10kohm resistor Any
1 DIP02YL S1 DIP02YL 2 DIP switch Any
2 DIP08YL SW1-2 DIP08YL 8 DIP switch Any
2 1 x 2 JP1-2 1 x 2 pin header 1 x 2 Pin Header Straight Any
1 1 x 3 SV3 1 x 3 pin header 1 x 3 Pin Header Straight Any
1 1 x 6 SV4 1 x 6 pin header 1 x 6 Pin Header Straight Any
1 1 x 8 SV1 1 x 8 pin header 1 x 8 Pin Header Straight Any
1 1 x 10 SV6 1 x 10 pin
header
1 x 10 Pin Header Straight Any
1 2 x 8 SV5 2 x 8 pin header 2 x 8 Pin Header Straight Any
1 AK500/2 x1 AK500/2 Power block Any

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References
14 References
Following are URLs where you can obtain information on other Freescale products and application
solutions:
Description URL
Data Sheet www.freescale.com/files/analog/doc/data_sheet/MC33879.pdf
Freescale’s Web Site www.freescale.com
Freescale’s Analog Web Site www.freescale.com/analog
Freescale’s Power Management Web Site www.freescale.com/powermanagement
Freescale’s Automotive Applications Web Site www.freescale.com/automotive

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Revision History
15 Revision History
REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES
111/2008 • Initial Release

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guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does
Freescale Semiconductor assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any
product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without
limitation consequential or incidental damages. “Typical” parameters that may be
provided in Freescale Semiconductor data sheets and/or specifications can and do vary
in different applications and actual performance may vary over time. All operating
parameters, including “Typicals”, must be validated for each customer application by
customer’s technical experts. Freescale Semiconductor does not convey any license
under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Freescale Semiconductor products are
not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for
surgical implant into the body, or other applications intended to support or sustain life,
or for any other application in which the failure of the Freescale Semiconductor product
could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur. Should Buyer
purchase or use Freescale Semiconductor products for any such unintended or
unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold Freescale Semiconductor and
its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, and distributors harmless against all
claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of,
directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such
unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Freescale
Semiconductor was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part.
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