Overview
This document serves as a comprehensive application note from NXP Semiconductors, detailing the hardware and safety aspects of integrating the FS23 System Basis Chip (SBC) family with NXP's S32K1xx and S32K3xx microcontrollers.
Designed for automotive body systems, this guide provides essential design guidelines and system-level recommendations. It focuses on enabling developers to leverage the capabilities of the FS23 SBC to supply and manage power for S32K microcontrollers, while also incorporating advanced functional safety features.
Key Features and Applications
- Integration of FS23 SBC with S32K1 and S32K3 MCUs for automotive electronic systems.
- Guidance on power architectures and device selection.
- Detailed hardware implementation, including safety pin connections and layout recommendations.
- Support for functional safety up to ASIL B, adhering to ISO 26262 standards.
- Discussion of system features like CAN FD, LIN transceivers, and various power management modes.
- Focus on optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) cost for body and comfort applications.
This guide is crucial for engineers developing automotive electronic control units (ECUs) that require robust power management and high functional safety levels.
