NXP Semiconductors
UM11777
FRDMGD3160HB8EVM half-bridge evaluation board
6 Installation and use of software tools
Software for FRDMGD3160HB8EVM is distributed with the FlexGUI tool (available on
NXP.com). Necessary firmware comes pre-installed on the FRDM-KL25Z with the kit.
Even if the user intends to test with other software or PWM, it is recommended to install
this software as a backup or to help debugging.
6.1 Installing FlexGUI on your computer
The latest version of FlexGUI supports all versions of GD31xx gate drivers. It is designed
to run on any Windows 10 or Windows 8 based operating system. To install the software,
do the following:
1. Go to
and click
Download
.
2. When the FlexGUI software page appears, click
Download
and select the version
associated with your PC operating system.
3. FlexGUI wizard creates a shortcut, an NXP FlexGUI icon appears on the desktop. By
default, the FlexGUI executable file is installed at
C:\NXP_GD31xx_GUI-x.x.x.msi
.
Installing the device drivers overwrites any previous FlexGUI installation and replaces
it with a current version containing the GD31xx drivers. However, configuration files
from the previous version remain intact.
6.2 Configuring the FRDM-KL25Z microcode
Figure 12. FRDM-KL25Z setup and interface
By default, the FRDM-KL25Z delivered with this kit is preprogrammed with the current
and most up-to-date firmware available for the kit.
A way to check quickly that the microcode is programmed and the board is functioning
properly, is to plug the KL25Z into the computer, open FlexGUI, and verify that the
software version at the bottom is 6.4 or later (see
).
If a loss of functionality following a board reset, reprogramming, or a corrupted data
issue, the microcode may be rewritten per the following steps:
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