NXP Semiconductors S32 User manual

S32 Debug Probe
User Guide
Document Number: S32DBGUG
Rev. 2.0, 02/2020

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...........................................................................................3
Introducing S32 Debug Probe..............................................................................................................................4
What is S32 Debug Probe?..................................................................................................................................4
Product highlights.....................................................................................................................................5
Debugging environment............................................................................................................................6
S32 Debug Probe benefits........................................................................................................................6
Target connections....................................................................................................................................6
Operating requirements.........................................................................................................................................6
Standard electrostatic precautions............................................................................................................ 6
Operating temperature.............................................................................................................................. 6
Electrical requirements............................................................................................................................. 6
Related documentation..........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Tasks...................................................................................................... 8
Connecting to Network.........................................................................................................................................9
Connecting S32 Debug Probe to network................................................................................................9
Customizing S32 Debug Probe..............................................................................................................10
Testing network communication............................................................................................................ 12
Connecting to Target System.............................................................................................................................12
Debug port connector information.........................................................................................................12
Connecting to target system...................................................................................................................12
Using S32 Debug Probe.....................................................................................................................................13
Debugging with S32 Debug Probe system............................................................................................14
Accessing S32 Debug Probe Remotely................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3: Reference............................................................................................. 16
Hardware Specifications.....................................................................................................................................17
LEDs on S32 Debug Probe....................................................................................................................17
Host connectors on S32 Debug Probe...................................................................................................18
Target connectors on S32 Debug Probe................................................................................................ 18
S32 Debug Probe Setup Utility Commands...................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to S32 Debug Probe setup utility....................................................................................... 20
S32 Debug Probe setup utility commands and variables.......................................................................21
Network Administration..................................................................................................................................... 24
S32 Debug Probe network ports............................................................................................................24
Configuring S32 Debug Probe using netparam..................................................................................... 25
Using CCS to search for S32 Debug Probes.........................................................................................27
S32 Debug Probe Firmware...............................................................................................................................28
Boot loader..............................................................................................................................................28
Reprogramming S32 Debug Probe firmware images............................................................................ 28
Arm CoreSight Connector Information..............................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting communication problems............................................................................................31
Troubleshooting power problems...........................................................................................................32
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Introduction
Chapter
1
Introduction
Topics:
•Introducing S32 Debug Probe
•What is S32 Debug Probe?
•Operating requirements
•Related documentation
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Introducing S32 Debug Probe
The S32 Debug Probe allows your personal computer to communicate with NXP automotive microcontrollers and
processors via JTAG debug connection.
Note:
• The S32 Debug Probe contains components that are subject to damage from electrostatic discharge.
• Whenever you are using, handling, or transporting the S32 Debug Probe, or connecting to or disconnecting
from a target system, always use proper anti-static protection measures, including static-free bench pads and
grounded wrist straps.
This chapter explains:
•What is S32 Debug Probe?
•Operating requirements
•Related documentation
What is S32 Debug Probe?
The S32 Debug Probe uses advanced emulation technology to provide control and visibility into your target
embedded system.
Combined with S32 Design Studio, the S32 Debug Probe speeds the debugging process by letting you interactively
control and examine the state of your target system.
The basic S32 Debug Probe system is composed of two parts:
• The S32 Debug Probe, which provides visibility into and control of your target system using a JTAG interface
and connects to your host computer through either USB or Ethernet.
• Arm 10 pin or 20 pin probe tip, which is designed to provide a physical and electrical interface to the target
system processor that you want to gain visibility into.
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Product highlights
This section lists the S32 Debug Probe features.
The S32 Debug Probe has these features:
• Supports NXP automotive microcontrollers and processors.
Note: Go to the http://www.nxp.com/S32debugprobe for the latest supported NXP processors.
• Supports all CPU core speeds
• Allows you to control and debug software running in-target, with minimal intrusion into the target system
operation
• Allows you to debug code in cache, ROM, RAM, and flash memory
• Supports 10/100 Ethernet network connection
• Supports USB 2.0 high-speed connection
• USB powered
• Supports both big and little endian byte-order
• Software debug capabilities, usually part of host software like S32 Design Studio, include:
• Control instruction execution
• Display and modify target system memory
• Examine and modify any processor registers
• Run to breakpoints in ROM, RAM, or flash memory
• Single-step through source and assembly language code views
• Step into, over, or out of functions
• Collect and analyze real-time data
• Perform boundary scan testing with support from correct host-level software
• Program all onboard memories with support from correct host-level software
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Debugging environment
The S32 Debug Probe works with the S32 debugger to give you control over the emulation functions and your target
system.
S32 Debug Probe benefits
The S32 Debug Probe provides these key benefits:
•Visibility: Allows you to observe registers and the current state of target system memory. You can halt
program execution at predefined states and examine the data for a particular program state.
•Control: Enables you to control the state of the target system by downloading code, manually modifying
processor registers and memory, single-stepping through the code, or setting breakpoints.
Target connections
The S32 Debug Probe connects to your target through the standard debug port for the processor family, and supports
a single target connection, based on the connected probe tip.
For details on processor list, go to http://www.nxp.com/S32debugprobe.
For information on connecting to a target, see Connecting to target system on page 12 topic.
Operating requirements
Before setting up the system, ensure that the operating environment is prepared.
Standard electrostatic precautions
This instrument contains static-sensitive components that are subject to damage from electrostatic discharge.
Use standard precautions when transporting, handling, or using the instrument and the target, when connecting/
disconnecting the instrument and the target, and when removing the cover of the instrument.
It is recommended that you use the following precautions:
• Use wrist straps or heel bands with a 1Mohm resistor connected to ground.
• On the work surface and floor, use static conductive mats with a 1Mohm resistor connected to ground.
• Keep high, static-producing items, such as non-ESD-approved plastics, tape, and packaging foam away from
the instrument and the target.
The above precautions should be considered as minimum requirements for a static-controlled environment.
Operating temperature
This section contains the operating temperature considerations for the S32 Debug Probe.
For operating temperature of the S32 Debug Probe, see Physical considerations on page 19 topic.
Electrical requirements
The S32 Debug Probe can be powered through a USB cable and does not require an external power supply.
It is designed to be plugged directly into a host computer, but can also work with self-powered hubs. For details on
Bus- powered hubs, see Electrical characteristics on page 19 topic. If your hub is not able to provide sufficient
power, connect the S32 Debug Probe directly to your host PC, or purchase a self-powered USB hub.
If you only plan to use Ethernet communications, the S32 Debug Probe can be powered from the external power
supply provided with your unit. It can use line voltages of 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz).
Note: It is recommended to use a surge protector between the power supply and AC power.
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Connecting power supply cable
This section explains how to connect the USB cable to the connector on the S32 Debug Probe.
Connect the power supply connector to the USB connector on the S32 Debug Probe as shown below.
Note:
• Other power supplies may look similar, but can damage the probe if the supply specifications differ from the
required specifications.
• Connect only the provided power supply to the S32 Debug Probe.
Cycling power to system
When you need to apply or cycle power to the S32 Debug Probe, connect or disconnect the power cable from the
power source or from the probe.
After you have connected the probe to your target system, use the following sequence for applying or removing the
power.
To turn the power on:
1. Turn on the S32 Debug Probe power.
2. Turn on the target system power.
To turn the power off:
1. Turn off the target system power.
2. Turn off the S32 Debug Probe power.
Related documentation
The S32DS documentation explains how to install and configure the S32DS IDE and debugger and use the S32
Debug Probe.
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Tasks
Chapter
2
Tasks
Topics:
•Connecting to Network
•Connecting to Target System
•Using S32 Debug Probe
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Tasks
Connecting to Network
This chapter describes how to connect the S32 Debug Probe to an existing TCP/IP network.
The S32 Debug Probe is a device that may be configured for either using to acquire its IP configuration (the default
method) or through a static IP configuration.
This chapter explains:
•Connecting S32 Debug Probe to network
•Customizing S32 Debug Probe
•Testing network communication
Connecting S32 Debug Probe to network
The S32 Debug Probe’s default operation is to acquire its network configuration automatically using DHCP and
attempt to register its hostname with a name server.
The factory assigned host name is FSLXXYYZZ where XXYYZZ is the last three octets of the MAC address,
provided on a label on the bottom side of the probe. For example, if the probe's MAC address is 00:04:9f:00:77:31,
the host name will be FSL007731. The S32 Debug Probe can connect directly to a network using Ethernet
(10/100BaseT) cables. To connect to the Ethernet interface:
1. Plug one end of the supplied RJ45 cable (p/n 600-75499) into the RJ45 connector of the S32 Debug Probe.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable into the RJ45 connector of the Ethernet network or host computer.
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Note: When you configure the debugger for the hardware connection, you will need to specify the S32 Debug
Probe IP address or hostname. The CCS findcc utility is used to search any probe on the local subnet. For more
information, see Using CCS to search for S32 Debug Probes on page 27 topic.
Note: Depending on the type and complexity of your network, your network administrator may need to update
network server tables so that the network accesses the S32 Debug Probe correctly. Updating network server
tables requires both a detailed knowledge of Ethernet address resolution and network routing with write access
permission to the server tables. For more information on network administration, see Network Administration on
page 24 topic.
Customizing S32 Debug Probe
The S32 Debug Probe acquires its network configuration automatically using DHCP. If you cannot use DHCP, you
must configure the probe for your network using static IP address resolution.
To manually configure the network settings of S32 Debug Probe for your network, access the probe configuration
console as described below and use the probe on-board setup utility netparam to change the probe network settings.
The probe netparam utility lets you select and modify network parameters that are saved in probe memory. Use
netparam to configure the probe to match the network address resolution and routing protocols.
If the probe needs to communicate with hosts on other subnets, you will need to configure the probe for one of the
following routing options:
• Default gateways
• Static routing tables
S32 Debug Probe Configuration Console Access
To access S32 Debug Probe configuration console:
1. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector of the S32 Debug Probe.
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