NXP NCJ29D6 Demo Board
Product Information
Specifications
- Product: NCJ29D6 UWB chip
- Manufacturer: NXP Semiconductors
- Package Contents:
- NCJ29D6 demo board
- Latest drivers
- Software Development Kit (SDK)
- Multiple examples
- Testware application software
Product Usage Instructions
Getting the Hardware
This section lists the hardware components needed to run the NCJ29D6 Testware application examples.
NCJ29D6 Demo Board Setup
The NCJ29D6 demo board includes main interfaces such as CAN, UART, TRX2, USB-C, and SWD. It operates in two communication modes: as a USB device connected to a PC or within a CAN bus network.
UWB Antenna Types
NXP offers different UWB antenna boards that can be used with the NCJ29D6. Customers can also connect their own antennas using the SMA connector.
Document information
| Information | Content |
| Keywords | NCJ29D6, Demo Board, Customer Support Package, Secure Files, Software Release |
| Abstract | This document describes how to get started with the customer support package of NXP’s NCJ29D6 UWB chip. It describes the hardware and the software provided by NXP, that is required to run the NCJ29D6 UWB demonstration applications. |
Introduction
This document explains how to get started with the NCJ29D6 customer support package. The package includes the NCJ29D6 demo board, the latest drivers, a comprehensive Software Development Kit (SDK), multiple examples, and a Testware application software. The demo board is delivered with the Testware application preflashed on the NCJ29D6. It can be connected with a USB-C cable to control the NCJ29D6.
This document is structured as follows:
- Section 2 provides an overview of the hardware components required to perform ranging and radar.
- Section 3 details the registration process to access the documentation.
- Section 4 describes the process from creating a software account to downloading the software. NXP suggests using the latest software version available.
Note: Download the latest version of this document at https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6.
Getting the hardware
This section lists the hardware components needed to run the NCJ29D6 Testware application examples. The package includes a NCJ29D6 demo board (LID2580) with a soldered IC is shown in Figure 1. The application examples require either one or two NCJ29D6 demo boards. The two possible demo setups are explained in Section 2.3 and in Section 2.4.
NCJ29D6 demo board setup
Figure 1 shows the demo board with the main interfaces.
- CAN: Sub-D9 connector and pinheader to power the board and to connect it to a CAN bus network
- USB-C: Power the board and connect to a PC via the integrated QSPI to USB adapter
- UART: Pinheader to connect UART and 5 V board supply
- SWD: Debug interface for flashing and debugging of NCJ29D6
- TRX1: Antenna connector 1
- TRX2: Antenna connector 2
The device is designed to operate in two different communication modes. It can either run as a USB device connected to a PC or as a device within a CAN bus network. For more details on general device features and parameters, refer to the UM12152 LID2580 NCJ29D6 & FS24 customer demo board user manual [3]. The LID2580 NCJ29D6 customer demo board user manual is part of the NCJ29D6: Demo board Release Package [1] available via the product website of NXP at https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6.
The NCJ29D6 demo board and the antenna boards, see Section 2.2, are available on the product website of NXP https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6. Figure 2 shows a snippet from the website with available hardware components that can be ordered.
UWB antenna types
The different NXP UWB antenna boards are shown in Table 1. NXP suggests using either one of these antenna boards to have a common setup on the customer and NXP side. Via the SMA connector customers can connect their own antennas, too.
Note: Antenna boards are available on https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6.
Table 1. UWB antenna types
| Type | Application | Image |
| Dual patch antenna board for UWB CH9 applications[1] | Ranging, radar and AoA |  |
| TE antenna board[1] | Ranging and radar |  |
- CAUTION: This product has not undergone formal electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessment. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that any finished assembly complies with applicable regulations on EMC interference. EMC testing, and other testing requirements for Consumer Electronics (CE) are the responsibility of the user.
Note: The Vivaldi antenna that is also listed on the website, will be discontinued, and is not mentioned in this document.
Hardware setup for ranging
For the ranging setup the following components are needed:
- 2x NCJ29D6 demo boards
- 2x TE antenna boards
- 2x USB-C to USB-A cables
- 1x PC with Windows 10 (or higher) installed
To run the ranging demo, attach the TE antenna to the TRX1 (pin P20) SMA-connector on each demo board as shown in Figure 3. Connect the USB-C to USB-A cables to the devices and the PC, respectively. Refer to the document NCJ29D6 Quick Start Guide [2] on how to get started with the first customer application support (CAS).
Hardware setup for radar
For the radar setup the following components are needed:
- 1x NCJ29D6 demo board
- 1x Dual patch antenna board
- 1x USB-C to USB-A cable
- 1x PC with Windows 10 (or higher) installed
To run the radar demo, attach the dual patch antenna on the demo board as shown in Figure 4. Then, connect the USB-C to USB-A cable to the device and the PC. For the radar, refer to the document NCJ29D6 Quick Start Guide [2] on how to get started with the first radar CAS example.
Getting the latest documentation
The latest documentation for the NCJ29D6, such as data sheet, user guide, and application notes, are available for download from NXP’s website (https://www.nxp.com) in the Secure Files page (My NXP Account → Secure Files) and also on the product website (https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6). If you do not have an NXP account yet, you are able to download only the public documents from the product website as shown in Figure 5.
In Figure 6, no other documents are listed under the Secure section without logging in with an nxp.com account.
Secure Files: Create a new user account
To obtain access to the Secure Files, create an account as a first step as shown in Figure 7. UM12283
Note: Use a valid business email to get access to the secure files.
How to access secure information: Request access rights
Once the account is created, you must request secure access rights to obtain access to the secure files by navigating to the My NXP Account → Your Account (see Figure 8).
You are redirected to fill out the secure access rights form, see Figure 9, which provides NXP with information about your company and your point of contact. The NCJ29D6 documents can only be shared under a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Therefore, it is mandatory to upload an NDA for obtaining secure access rights. If you have not signed an NDA with NXP yet, click the Request an NDA with NXP button, as can be seen in Figure 9.
You are forwarded to the NDA form. Provide all available and relevant information and submit your request.
After your request is processed, you will be contacted by the NXP NDA team.
Once you have filled out the Secure Access Rights Form as well as uploaded the NDA, you will be redirected to the AREAS OF INTEREST (see Figure 10) to provide your intrested areas on which you would like to gain secure access rights. Select Secure Car Access under the Security Authentication tab, in order to get access to the NCJ29D6 secure files. Upon completion of this form, you will receive a confirmation email and your application will be reviewed.
Secure Files: Access content
After submitting your application, you will be redirected to the page where you started the request. Your application will show one of the three status listed below:
- In Progress – once you have requested secure access rights for secure information, your request is subject to review. During this time, you will see “in progress” as the status for your request. Furthermore, you will receive an email confirming your request was received and is in review.
- Declined – if it has been determined that you are ineligible to receive secure access rights to secure information, you will receive an email notifying you of this decision. Note that you may resubmit a request even if you have been declined previously.
- Granted – if your request is approved, you have immediate access to the secure information for which you requested secure access rights. In order to access secure files, you have the possibility to navigate to the My NXP Account → Secure Files (see Figure 11). Here, you select the Product Category UWB Trimension or directly search for the name of the product, NCJ29D6. Most of the files can only be viewed with a valid NDA (see Section 3.2 to request NDA) and therefore access to each file needs to be requested. In Figure 11 show the search result.
You can also access the NCJ29D6 documents over the product website as can be seen in Figure 12.
A good practice is to select all files needed and request access to all files right away which will shorten the time for approval.
Note: Email notifications are sent by the system if a document has been updated.
Getting the latest software release package
To retrieve the NCJ29D6 software release package and activate your software account, follow the steps below:
- Go to https://www.nxp.com.
- Click the SIGN IN button. If you do not have a registered account, choose CREATE AN ACCOUNT option and follow the instruction for registering as a new user described in Section 3.1.
- Once registration is completed and the account is verified, click My NXP Account → Apps and Services → Software Licensing and Support (see Figure 13). If this option is not visible, use the link https://www.nxp.com/webapp/swlicensing/swlicensingIntermediate.sp.
- Click the Activate registration code button as seen in Figure 14 and use the provided activation code to activate your software account for the specific product (see Figure 15). If you do not have an activation code yet, contact your local NXP representative. We recommend strongly to consider creating a shared account, where you can provide access to several users in your organization.
- After you have entered your registration code and pressed the Register Product button, you will be redirected to the list of accounts, which should be linked to the product key, where you can select the account where to add the product (see Figure 16). It is recommended to create a New Shared Account and add multiple members from your team working for the same project.
- Click the New Shared Account button or select an existing shared account. You are forwarded to the page as in Figure 17. Here you have the possibility to invite your team colleagues to the shared account by adding their email addresses. You are forwarded to a shared account creation page, as shown in Figure 17.
- Once you have activated your software account and created a shared account, you can manage the shared account by clicking the Shared account administration button in Figure 18.
Consider changing the role of one or more of your team members from Member to Admin, as can be seen in Figure 19. This ensures that the account can still be managed in the event of an absence.
- Once you have activated your software account for the product successfully, you can select the “View accounts” button as shown in Figure 20.
- After selecting the View accounts button, you will see the list of registered accounts in Figure 21. The next step is to select your Shared Account that you have created for the registered product, as shown in Figure 21.
- After selecting your Shared Account, you will be forwarded to all your registered products, as can be seen in Figure 22. Choose Ultra wideband (UWB).
- You are forwarded to a list of available software packages for the NCJ29D6 product (see Figure 23). Choose the latest software release from the list.
Note: We are also providing other software packages for NCJ29D6 like the NCJ29D6 UWBMAC AiO as can be seen in upper figure. Contact your NXP representative for more information.
In Figure 23, you see a list of all available software and documents for that specific software release package. Download the latest release for your NCJ29D6 as a zip file.
Notes:
- The product registration code is provided by NXP on request and is only valid for one user account.
However, the registration code can also be used by multiple users as a shared account. - Registered users receive email notifications whenever new releases are available.
Abbreviations
Table 2. Abbreviations
| Acronym | Description |
| CE | Consumer Electronics |
| EMC | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| NDA | Non Disclosure Agreement |
References
The following documents and webinars are all available at the following link. Use the newest available version: https://www.nxp.com/mynxp/secure-files?view=product&ticket=ST-3146-b-Nb9DfO-xLl6KmYXhkKM9hj53U-www.nxp.com.
- NCJ29D6: Customer Demo Board Release Package
- NCJ29D6: Quick Start Guide
- UM12152 LID2580 NCJ29D6 & FS24 customer demo board user manual
Revision history
| Rev | Date | Description |
| 1.0 | 09 April 2025 | Initial version |
Legal information
Definitions
Draft — A draft status on a document indicates that the content is still under internal review and subject to formal approval, which may result in modifications or additions. NXP Semiconductors does not give any representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of information included in a draft version of a document and shall have no liability for the consequences of use of such information.
Disclaimers
Limited warranty and liability — Information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, NXP Semiconductors does not give any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of such information and shall have no liability for the consequences of use of such information. NXP Semiconductors takes no responsibility for the content in this document if provided by an information source outside of NXP Semiconductors.
In no event shall NXP Semiconductors be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special or consequential damages (including – without limitation -lost profits, lost savings, business interruption, costs related to the removal or replacement of any products or rework charges) whether or not such damages are based on tort (including negligence), warranty, breach of contract or any other legal theory.
Notwithstanding any damages that customer might incur for any reason whatsoever, NXP Semiconductors’ aggregate and cumulative liability towards customer for the products described herein shall be limited in accordance with the Terms and conditions of commercial sale of NXP Semiconductors.
Right to make changes — NXP Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes to information published in this document, including without limitation specifications and product descriptions, at any time and without notice. This document supersedes and replaces all information supplied prior to the publication hereof.
Suitability for use — NXP Semiconductors products are not designed, authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in life support, life-critical or safety-critical systems or equipment, nor in applications where failure or malfunction of an NXP Semiconductors product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, death or severe property or environmental damage. NXP Semiconductors and its suppliers accept no liability for inclusion and/or use of NXP Semiconductors products in such equipment or applications and therefore such inclusion and/or use is at the customer’s own risk.
Applications — Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. NXP Semiconductors makes no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Customers are responsible for the design and operation of their applications and products using NXP Semiconductors products, and NXP Semiconductors accepts no liability for any assistance with applications or customer product design. It is customer’s sole responsibility to determine whether the NXP Semiconductors product is suitable and fit for the customer’s applications and products planned, as well as for the planned application and use of customer’s third party customer(s). Customers should provide appropriate design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associated with their applications and products.
NXP Semiconductors does not accept any liability related to any default, damage, costs or problem which is based on any weakness or default in the customer’s applications or products, or the application or use by customer’s third party customer(s). Customer is responsible for doing all necessary testing for the customer’s applications and products using NXP Semiconductors products in order to avoid a default of the applications and the products or of the application or use by customer’s third party customer(s). NXP does not accept any liability in this respect.
Export control — This document as well as the item(s) described herein may be subject to export control regulations. Export might require a prior authorization from competent authorities.
Evaluation products — This product is provided on an “as is” and “with all faults” basis for evaluation purposes only. NXP Semiconductors, its affiliates and their suppliers expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality, or arising out of the use or performance, of this product remains with customer.
In no event shall NXP Semiconductors, its affiliates or their suppliers be liable to customer for any special, indirect, consequential, punitive or incidental damages (including without limitation damages for loss of business, business interruption, loss of use, loss of data or information, and the like) arising out the use of or inability to use the product, whether or not based on tort (including negligence), strict liability, breach of contract, breach of warranty or any other theory, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Notwithstanding any damages that customer might incur for any reason whatsoever (including without limitation, all damages referenced above and all direct or general damages), the entire liability of NXP Semiconductors, its affiliates and their suppliers and customer’s exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to actual damages incurred by customer based on reasonable reliance up to the greater of the amount actually paid by customer for the product or five dollars (US$5.00). The foregoing limitations, exclusions and disclaimers shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.
Translations — A non-English (translated) version of a document, including the legal information in that document, is for reference only. The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the translated and English versions.
Security — Customer understands that all NXP products may be subject to unidentified vulnerabilities or may support established security standards or specifications with known limitations. Customer is responsible for the design and operation of its applications and products throughout their lifecycles to reduce the effect of these vulnerabilities on customer’s applications and products. Customer’s responsibility also extends to other open and/or proprietary technologies supported by NXP products for use in customer’s applications. NXP accepts no liability for any vulnerability. Customer should regularly check security updates from NXP and follow up appropriately.
Customer shall select products with security features that best meet rules, regulations, and standards of the intended application and make the ultimate design decisions regarding its products and is solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, and security related requirements concerning its products, regardless of any information or support that may be provided by NXP.
NXP has a Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) (reachable at PSIRT@nxp.com) that manages the investigation, reporting, and solution release to security vulnerabilities of NXP products.
Trademarks
Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NXP — wordmark and logo are trademarks of NXP B.V.
Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s) described herein, have been included in section ‘Legal information’.
© 2025 NXP B.V.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nxp.com
All rights reserved.
Date of release: 9 April 2025 Document identifier: UM12283
FAQ
Q: Where can I download the latest version of the user manual?
A: You can download the latest version of the user manual at https://www.nxp.com/products/NCJ29D6.
Documents / Resources
 |
NXP NCJ29D6 Demo Board [pdf] User Manual LID2580, NCJ29D6 Demo Board, NCJ29D6, Demo Board, Board |