FRDM-STBA-A8964

UM11718 Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 User manual Document information Information Content Keywords FXLS8964AF, Sensor Tool Box, Sensor evaluation board, ISSDK, FreeMASTER Sensor Tool Abstract This user manual provides general information describing the FRDM-STBAA8964 and where to get additional information. UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board Rev v.1 UM11718 User manual Date 20211112 Description Initial version All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 2 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board UM11718 User manual All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 3 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board 1 Introduction 1.1 Finding sensor tools resources and information on the NXP website NXP Semiconductors provides online resources for this evaluation board and its supported devices on the Sensor evaluation board [1] page. The information page for the FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development kit is available at http://www.nxp.com/FRDM-STBA-A8964. The information page provides overview information, documentation, software, tools, ordering information and a Getting Started tab. The Getting Started tab provides quick-reference information applicable to using the FRDM-STBA-A8964 development kit, including the downloadable assets referenced in this document. 1.2 Collaborate in the NXP Sensors Community The NXP Sensors Community is for sharing ideas and tips, asking, and answering technical questions, and receiving input on just about any topics related to NXP sensors. NXP Sensors Community is at https://community.nxp.com/t5/Sensors/bd-p/sensors 2 Getting started 2.1 Evaluation board contents The FRDM-STBA-A8964 evaluation board box includes: • FRDM-STBA-A8964: FXLS8964AF sensor shield board • USB cable • Quick Start Guide Note: The FRDM-K22F MCU board can be ordered from the NXP website and connected with the FRDM-STBA-A8964 shield board as a custom development kit. 2.2 Developer resources In addition to the sensor evaluation board, the following developer resources are recommended to jump-start your evaluation or development using FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor shield board combined with FRDM-K22F as custom sensor kit: • Get Started with IoT Sensing SDK • Get Started with FreeMASTER-Sensor-Tool 3 Getting to know the hardware 3.1 General description The FRDM-STBA-A8964 is a sensor add-on/companion shield board for FXLS8964AF 3axis low-power motion wake accelerometer. FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor shield board can be kitted with a FRDM MCU (FRDMK22F) board to enable quick customer evaluation of FXLS8964AF using sensor toolbox enablement SW and tools. UM11718 User manual All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 4 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board Refer to section 2.3 of the FRDM-STBA-A8964 Getting Started document to get more details on board components. 3.2 Features • Sensor evaluation board for FXLS8964AF, also offered as custom sensor kit with FRDM-K22F. • Enables quick sensor evaluation and helps accelerate quick prototyping and development using NXP sensors • Compatible with Arduino and most NXP Freedom development boards 2 • Supports I C and SPI communication interface with host MCU • Supports hardware configurability to switch between accelerometer mode (normal vs. 2 motion detect) and I C/SPI interface mode • Has multiple test points on the board 3.3 Board functions The FRDM-STBA-A8964 is designed to be fully Arduino I/O header compatible and optimized for the operating conditions. The FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor shield board gets powered up by a FRDM-K22F MCU board by stacking the shield board on top of the MCU board using the Arduino I/O headers. See Figure 1. Plug the cable in the OpenSDA USB port on the board and the USB connector on the PC to power up the board. Figure 1. FRDM-STBA-A8964 attached to FRDM-K22F MCU board The FRDM-STBA-A8964 shield board kitted with FRDM-K22F helps accelerate sensor evaluation by using the FreeMASTER-Sensor-Tool software tools. This combination of hardware and software enables end users to move through each phase of product development quickly and increase ease-of-use. 3.4 Featured components The FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board features the following components: • FXLS8964AF: 3-axis digital accelerometer designed for applications requiring ultra-low power wake up on motion. UM11718 User manual All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 5 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board 3.5 Schematics The design files for the FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor shield board are available at the FRDM-STBA-A8964 boards page in the Design Resources section. A snapshot of the schematic is provided in Figure 2 and Figure 3: Figure 2. FRDM-STBA-A8964 schematic UM11718 User manual All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 6 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board Figure 3. FRDM-STBA-A8964 schematic 4 References [1] [2] Sensor evaluation boards — https://www.nxp.com/SNSTOOLBOX IoTSensingSDK: framework enabling embedded development using sensors — https://www.nxp.com/IOTSENSING-SDK FreeMASTER Sensor Tool — https://www.nxp.com/FREEMASTERSENSORTOOL [3] UM11718 User manual All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 1 — 12 November 2021 © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. 7 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board 5 Legal information customer’s third party customer(s). NXP does not accept any liability in this respect. 5.1 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. 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All rights reserved. 9 / 10 UM11718 NXP Semiconductors Introduction to FRDM-STBA-A8964 sensor toolbox development board Contents 1 1.1 1.2 2 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 5 Introduction ......................................................... 4 Finding sensor tools resources and information on the NXP website ........................ 4 Collaborate in the NXP Sensors Community .........................................................4 Getting started .................................................... 4 Evaluation board contents ................................. 4 Developer resources ..........................................4 Getting to know the hardware ........................... 4 General description ............................................4 Features .............................................................5 Board functions ..................................................5 Featured components ........................................5 Schematics ........................................................ 6 References ........................................................... 7 Legal information ................................................ 8 Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s) described herein, have been included in section 'Legal information'. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com Date of release: 12 November 2021 Document identifier: UM11718