iSystem NXP S32K148 User manual

NXP S32K148 Emulation Adapter
User Manual
V1.3
December 2022

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Contents
NXP S32K148
Package content ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Options ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Target adaptation .............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Measurement board ........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Howto connect ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Connectors ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Standalone operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Mechanical information ....................................................................................................................... 15
Emulation Adapter .........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Solder parts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 17
QFP Fixed .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Schematics ............................................................................................................................................. 20
User Notes .............................................................................................................................................. 21

NXP S32K148
Introduction to iSYSTEM Emulation Adapter (Video Tutorial)
NXP S32K148 Emulation Adapter is based on the 176-pin S32K148 superset device and
provides full trace capability for the:
· 48-pin
· 64-pin
· 100-pin
· 144-pin
device, where trace port is not available or lacks the full trace capability.
The Emulation Adapter might differ in some peripherals from the target device;
therefore, the device datasheet should be checked.
NXP S32K148 Emulation Adapter supports the following debug and trace interfaces: ·
· JTAG and SWD debug interface;
· ETM/ITM trace to trace Cortex-M4 program execution; Trace data is connected to the
external trace port which then connects to 20-pin 1.27 mm CoreSight Debug Adapter;
· Serial wire viewer (SWV) and printf() style debugging through a Single Wire Output (SWO)
“trace” pin on Cortex-M4.
The Emulation Adapter can also be used as a standalone device for microcontroller evaluation
purposes or for development and testing of an embedded application ahead of target board
availability.
Top/bottom side of the Emulation Adapter

iSYSTEM Debug and Trace solutions
Trace provides non-intrusive and deep insight in the embedded application without influencing
real-time behavior. It can be used to debug the most difficult and complex code defects and
offers a complete trace history capture of the program execution.
iSYSTEM BlueBox combined with Debug Adapters provides a high-speed connection to the
target device using a variety of debug/trace interfaces. Furthermore, IOM6 accessories enable
the synchronous capture of analog and digital signals in parallel to trace information.
Hardware tools coupled with winIDEA IDE enable reliable recording of program flow and data
trace. The integrated measurement and visualization tool Analyzer provides a graphical
presentation of execution time analysis and much more.
For more information, visit www.isystem.com or send us an email to
[e-mail].

Package content
NXP S32K148 Emulation Adapter is delivered with all the components required for a
standalone operation. Target adaptation parts for the Target board adaptation must be
ordered separately.
NXP S32K148
Emulation Adapter
Power supply package
Power converter
Power adapter
Ordering code:
IEA-S32K148
Ordering code:
IEA-PS
Ordering code:
IT9V-PS
GND Wire
Crystal
User Manual
Ordering code: BB-WIRE
Crystal 16MHz

Options
Target adaptation
The Emulation Adapter adaptation to a specific target microcontroller pincount and package
is done via a Conversion board and a Solder part. Conversion boards connect between the
Emulation Adapter and the matching Solder part, which is being soldered on the embedded
target side. Available Conversion boards and Solder parts are listed in the table below.
Package (Pitch)
Conversion board
(Ordering code)
Type
Solder part
(Ordering code)
QFP48 (0.5 mm)
IEA-S32K148-TQ48
Fixed
IA48TQ-SOLDER
QFP64 (0.5 mm)
IEA-S32K148-ATQ64
IA64ATQ-SOLDER
QFP100 (0.5 mm)
IEA-S32K148-TQ100
IA100TQ-SOLDER
QFP144 (0.5 mm)
IEA-S32K148-TQ144
IA144TQ-SOLDER
QFP Fixed Adaptation
This adaptation is delivered with a slot screw, which can be optionally used to achieve a more
solid and stable fixing of the Conversion board and the Solder part.
Refer to the chapter Assembly for more information about the assembly procedure.
Conversion board
Solder part

Measurement board
The Measurement board is an optional extension to the Emulation Adapter. Because
embedded targets often do not have access to all the MCU pins / connected signals to connect
with measurement equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer), its use provides easy access to all
MCU pins respectively.
When ordered, it is delivered together with an applicable Layout board (black panel where all
the chip signals are clearly marked) that matches your order.
The Measurement board connects between the Emulation Adapter and the Conversion board.
The black panel is placed over the Measurement board.
Measurement board (optional)
Layout board example for the Measurement
board
Ordering code:
IAMS32K148
The Measurement board is not available for every Emulation Adapter or every MCU pin
count.

Operation
How to connect?
How to connect Emulation Adapter (Video Tutorial)
How to connect iSYSTEM Hardware (Video Tutorial)
Configuration
DIP1: Target reset configuration
DIP switch DIP1 connects the Emulation Adapter reset line and the user target board reset line
and is on (position next to the white dot) by default. The Emulation Adapter also features a
Reset push button (SW1).
If having problems establishing the initial debug session with the Emulation Adapter, adjust
the DIP switch DIP1 to the off position (position away from the white dot) and try again.
DIP2: Clock source configuration
DIP switch DIP2 selects a clock source for the emulation device.
When the switch is in position next to the white dot (default setting), it selects the crystal circuit
oscillator from the user target board.
When the crystal circuit of the emulation adapter is to be used instead of the target board's
crystal circuit, adjust the switch in the position away from the white dot. In this case, the Q1
socket on the Emulation Adapter must also be populated with an adequate crystal.
The Emulation Adapter may not operate when your target board’s crystal circuit is used
as the clock source. Typical design guideline is that the crystal should be as close as
possible to the microcontroller. The crystal on your target board might not oscillate in
conjunction with the Emulation Adapter when the clock lines (TPTB7, TPTB8) between
the crystal and the emulation device on the Emulation Adapter become too long, thus
affecting the impedance of the crystal circuit.
Enclosed in the Emulation Adapter package is a separately packed 16 MHz crystal. The
crystal can be used as a 16 MHz external clock (XOSC) source to the emulation device.
If a different clock frequency is required, insert an adequate crystal into the Q1 socket
and replace C1 (default 22pF populated) and C2 (default 22pF populated) accordingly.
Crystal socket Q1 is by default not populated (NP).
Crystal socket Q1 schematics below:

J6 - J15: Trace port configuration
Soldered jumpers are placed by default to connect ARM CoreSight
20 connector trace signals to fast trace pins:
· TRACE_CLK - PTC2
· TRACE_D0 - PTD7
· TRACE_D1 - PTD12
· TRACE_D2 - PTD11
· TRACE_D3 - PTD10
If fast trace pins (PTC2, PTD7, PTD12, PTD11, PTD10) on a target board are used for other
functionality purpose than trace, the Emulation Adapter allows connecting trace signals to
alternate ports through solder jumpers:
· TRACE_CLK - PTD16
· TRACE_D0 - PTD0
· TRACE_D1 - PTE14
· TRACE_D2 - PTD16
· TRACE_D3 - PTD15
Note that PTD16 can operate either as TRACE_CLK or TRACE_D2. Use of alternate ports
decrease the performance of the trace interface since output drivers on these ports are slower.
It's recommended to contact iSYSTEM for assistance if the default trace configuration has to
be changed.
Soldered jumpers J6-J15 on the Emulation Adapter in the image below.
Default trace signals
Alternative trace signals

winIDEA configuration
Configure winIDEA accordingly depending on which ports are connected to the physical trace
interface. Open Hardware menu / CPU Options / SoC Advanced page. Depending on the user
target board configuration, set:
· TRACE CLOCK Port to PTC2 (alternative PTD16)
· TRACE DATA0 Port to PTD7 (alternative PTD0)
· TRACE DATA1 Port to PTD12 (alternative PTE4)
· TRACE DATA2 Port to PTD11 (alternative PTD16)
· TRACE DATA3 Port to PTD10 (alternative PTD15)
P2: Power supply configuration
Power supply of the Emulation Adapter is configured via the unshrouded 26-pin 2.54 mm
header (P2).
Signal direction
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
Signal direction
Target board
TVDD
1
2
VDD
Emulation device
Target board
TVREFH
3
4
VREFH
Emulation device
Not Connected
NC
5
6
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
7
8
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
9
10
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
11
12
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
13
14
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
15
16
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
17
18
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
19
20
NC
Not Connected
Ground
GND
21
22
GND
Ground
Ground
GND
23
24
GND
Ground
Ground
GND
25
26
KEY
P2 Signal description
Signal Direction is described from the BlueBox perspective.
By default, all jumpers are set to connect your target power supply to the microcontroller
residing on the Emulation Adapter. Only pins 1-2 and 3-4 must be bridged, but for the
convenience and ease of use, all jumpers are set, except for pins 25-26.
Pin 26 is the polarizer key pin preventing incorrect connection of the IEA-PS Power converter,
when being plugged in.

If a different power source is used (e.g., a Standalone operation), remove all jumpers and apply
3V3 or 5V to:
· VDD (pin 2),
· VREFH (pin 4),
Enclosed Power supply package (Power converter and Power adapter) simply plugs into the
P2 header row, providing the necessary power supply for Emulation Adapter operation. LED1
indicates if power is supplied to the Emulation Adapter.
Refer to the microcontroller documentation for more details about power voltage designations.
J4 and J5: GND connection points
In case a good ground connection is required, connection points bridge J4 and pin J5 provide
easy access to the Emulation Adapter's GND potential.

Connectors
Be aware that debug and trace signals from the Emulation adapter superset device are
not connected to the target board. They are exposed only to the connectors on the
Emulation adapter.
P1: CoreSight 20 connector
CoreSight 20 connector P1 exposes debug and trace signals and has the following pinout on
the Emulation Adapter side:
Signal
Direction
Signal Description
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
Signal Description
Signal
Direction
I
Reference Voltage
Vref
1
2
SWDIO/TMS
JTAG
I/O / O
Ground
GND
3
4
SWCLK/TCK
JTAG
O
Ground
GND
5
6
SWO/TDO
JTAG
I
Not Connected
KEY
7
8
NC/TDI
Not Connected / JTAG
O
Ground
GND
9
10
nRESET
Reset
I/O
Reference Voltage / Ground
NC_CAPGND
11
12
TRCLK
Trace Clock
I
Reference Voltage / Ground
NC_CAPGND
13
14
TRD0
Trace Data
I
Ground
GND
15
16
TRD1
Trace Data
I
Ground
GND
17
18
TRD2
Trace Data
I
Ground
GND
19
20
TRD3
Trace Data
I
20-pin ARM CoreSight pinout
Blue colored signals are parallel trace signals.
Signal Direction is described from the BlueBox perspective.
Connectors P3, P4, P5 and P6 on the bottom side of the Emulation Adapter expose all
emulation device signals toward the Conversion board, through which the Emulation Adapter
adapts to different pin count packages.
Standalone operation
NXP S32K148 Emulation Adapter is delivered with all components required for a Standalone
operation.
Power supply
Use the enclosed IEA-PS Emulation Adapter Power converter and adapter.
A Power supply package, which is delivered with the Emulation Adapter, is required when:
· The Emulation Adapter is used as a standalone device .

· The target board doesn’t provide an accurate supply voltage.
· The target board doesn’t provide sufficient current for the Emulation Adapter operation.
The Power converter can supply either 3.3 V or 5 V. The array of jumpers J0–J9 selects 3.3 V
or 5 V voltage on the P3 connector, which connects to the Emulation Adapter.
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
NC
1
2
J0
NC
3
4
J1
NC
5
6
J2
NC
7
8
J3
NC
9
10
J4
NC
11
12
J5
NC
13
14
J6
NC
15
16
J7
NC
17
18
J8
NC
19
20
J9
GND
21
22
GND
GND
23
24
GND
GND
25
26
KEY
P3 connector and J0–J9 jumper correlation table
For example, when J2 is in the 3V3 position, it supplies 3.3 V to pin 6 of the P3 connector.
When J2 is in the 5V position, it supplies 5 V to pin 6 of the P3 connector pin.
Be careful not to supply 5 V to the microcontroller power supply pin, which has declared
a maximum voltage 3.3 V! Refer to the microcontroller documentation for detailed
information on power supply.
P3 connector on the Power Supply board
External power supply requirements:
Min Voltage
Max Voltage
Min Power
8 V
12 V
5 W
Clock source
If the user target’s crystal circuit microcontroller oscillator (if available) is not an adequate
clock source, insert the appropriate crystal into the Q1 socket, replace the default 22pF C1 and
C2 capacitors when necessary, and DIP switch DIP2 to position away from the white dot.

Mechanical information
Emulation Adapter
Side view of the Emulation adapter complete setup - QFP Fixed Adaptation
Top view of the Emulation Adapter
Top view of the Conversion board
Ordering code
Unit (mm)
M
N
P
R
S
T
V
IEA-S32K148
70
70
32.6
36.4
47.5
IEA-S32K148-xxxxx
70
70
Solder parts
QFP
Solder part Solder pad view
Top view of the Solder part
In the case of soldering the Solder part manually, it’s highly recommended to prolong the
solder pad E on the outer side (e.g., for 1.5–2 mm) during the PCB design. Note that without
this modification, it’s very difficult to solder the Solder part manually.

Recommended PCB footprint dimensions:
Ordering code
Unit (mm)
A
B
C
D
E
K
L
IA48TQ-SOLDER
12
1.505
13.0
13.0
2.3
14
14
IA64ATQ-SOLDER
14
1.505
15.0
15.0
2.3
16.0
16
IA100TQ-SOLDER
16.5
1.125
17.0
17.0
2.15
19.55
19.55
IA144TQ-SOLDER
22
1.125
23.0
23.0
2.15
25.05
25.05

Assembly
QFP Fixed
Watch out that the pin 1 position and alignment of all pins match when connecting two
parts together.
To prevent breaking of the hardware setup or just part of it, avoid disassembling and
reassembling the hardware setup too frequently.
1. Solder the Solder part [B] on the embedded target PCB [A] to get a BA setup.
Use the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) to solder the Solder parts to the user target
board instead of the original microcontroller. iSYSTEM provides this soldering service
on request too.
2. Assemble the Emulation Adapter [E], the optional Measurement board if used [D], and the
Conversion board [C] in this order together to get an E(D)C setup.
3. Assemble the E(D)C setup with the BA setup by connecting the Conversion board of the
E(D)C setup to the Solder part of the BA setup.

Slot screw
The Slot screw (30mm) can be used to fix the Conversion board (Fixed Adaptation) to the
Solder part. This way the setup becomes mechanically more robust.
Screw the Conversion board to the Solder part first, before the Emulation Adapter is attached
on top and watch out not to break out the Solder part, e.g., if you accidentally hit the Emulation
Adapter from the side.
The Conversion board with the Slot screw

Accessories
To ease the development process, we recommend using the following iSYSTEM hardware tools
with the Emulation Adapter.
Ordering Code
Description
IC5700
iC5700 BlueBox On-Chip Analyzer
IC5000
iC5000 BlueBox On-Chip Analyzer
IC57031
IOM6 Hub (3 x FNet & FBridge)
IC57040
IOM6 CAN/LIN
IC57041
IOM6 ADIO
Debug Adapters
Listed Debug Adapters provide tracing functionality for the Emulation Adapter.
Ordering Code
Description
IC50118-2
20-pin 1.27 mm CoreSight Debug Adapter
IC50118-LV
20-pin 1.27 mm Low Voltage CoreSight Debug Adapter
Refer to the Debug Adapters User Manual for technical details on the available debug
adapters.
Find more information on www.isystem.com or contact [e-mail]. To reach
for technical support, please visit www.isystem.com/support.

Schematics
To view the Emulation Adapter schematics, click on the link below.
Schematics
PDF
To view the Emulation Adapter schematics:
· Visit isystem.com/user-manuals, find your Emulation Adapter User Manual and go to the
Schematics chapter, or
· Scan the QR code below.