NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips

NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips support entry and mid-range safety microcontrollers; these include the S32K3 series. The FS26 SBCs provide multiple power supplies and the flexibility to work with other microcontrollers targeting automotive electrification. Other applications for the FS26 consist of a power train, chassis, safety, and low-end gateway technology. The FS26 devices consist of several versions that are pin-to-pin and software compatible. These versions support many applications with Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL) B or D, presenting options in several output rails, voltage settings, operating frequencies, power-up sequencing, and integrated system-level features.

The NXP FS26 safety system basis chips implement multiple switch mode regulators and low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators to supply the microcontroller, sensors, peripheral ICs, and communication interfaces. The devices have a high-precision reference voltage supply for the system and two independent tracking regulators. Additionally, the FS26 features various functionality for system control and diagnostics, containing an analog multiplexer, General Purpose Input/Outputs (GPIOs), and selectable wakeup events from I/O, long duration timer, or Serial-Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication.

The FS26 is designed per the ISO26262 standard and comprises enhanced safety features with multiple fail-safe outputs. The device utilizes on-demand latent fault monitoring and can be part of a safety-oriented system partitioning scheme covering both ASIL B and ASIL D safety integrity levels.

Features

  • Power management
    • 40VDC maximum input voltage
    • Handle severe cranking operation (3.2V battery) due to its BOOST controller
    • Low Power Off mode with very low sleep current (30uA typ.)
    • Low Power Standby mode, VPRE active. LDO1 or LDO2 active selectable via OTP configuration (25uA typ.)
    • Multiple switch mode regulators, as well as LDO voltage regulators supply the microcontroller, sensors, peripheral ICs, and communication interface
  • Functional safety
    • Scalable portfolio from automotive safety integrity levels ASIL B to ASIL D
    • Enables latent fault monitoring when the system is running: ABIST on-demand
    • Independent monitoring circuitry
    • Dedicated interface for microcontroller monitoring
    • Simple and challenger watchdog function
    • Safety outputs with latent fault detection mechanism (RSTB, FS0B, FS1B)
  • System solutions
    • System added value to save space and reduce complexity: LDT, AMUX, Dual Tracker, Vref
    • Programmable long-duration timer (LDT) for system turn-off/wake-up control
    • Selectable wake-up sources from WAKE/GPIO pins, LDT, or SPI activity
  • Configuration and enablement
    • LQFP48 pins with exposed pad for optimized thermal management
    • Permanent device customization via one-time-programming (OTP) fuse memory
    • Temporary OTP emulation mode for system development and evaluation
    • Ready to use S32K3 + FS26 hardware and software
  • Product longevity program
    • This product is included in the NXP Product Longevity program ensuring a stable supply of products for embedded designs, automotive target market derivatives are included in the 15-year program

Applications

  • xEV and powertrain market
    • Inverters
    • On-board chargers (OBCs)
    • Battery Management Systems (BMS)
    • Belt Starter Generators (BSGs)
  • Body market
    • Gateways
    • Zonal control
    • Body controllers
    • Smart junction boxes
  • Safety and chassis
    • Suspension
    • Power steering

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips

Simplified application diagram with boost as a front-end regulator

Application Circuit Diagram - NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips

NXP Semiconductors FS26 Safety System Basis Chips