How to get access to reference design files as a hobbyist? - Page 1
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author: mgwalker95
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2020, 03:44:38 am
content: I am a hobbyist and would like to use an NXP device in one of my projects. I bought one of there reference designs to test out the part before putting it into my project. I tested out the part and it will work for my project, but the datasheet for the part does not include enough information to design a system around the part. I have been trying to get access to the reference design's hardware and software files but they have not granted me access. Have you all found any tips or tricks for working with big companies as a hobbyist? Does anyone have any advice on how I should get access to the hardware files? I have tried contacting an NXP FAE/sales guy and have not gotten a response so far.

author: KT88
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2020, 08:25:05 am
content: You can also try distribution sometimes you have luck and find sombody who cares...This forum is also a great recource to get more information - what part/circuit are you interested in?

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 23, 2020, 08:27:00 am
content: What is the NXP device?

author: mgwalker95
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 12:21:38 am
content: Thanks for your inputs, I have tried contacting distributers like Digikey and Mouser but am having no luck so far. The refrence design that I am looking for the hardware and software design files for is the WCT-15W1CFFPDhttps://www.nxp.com/design/designs/mp-a11-fixed-frequency-transmitter-22-watt-capability-reference-design:WCT-15W1CFFPD. I am trying to reach out to some local NXP FAE's through LinkedIn but am not getting any response.

author: KT88
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 09:07:30 am
content: Googeling the PN I found an automotive UG that contains at least some schematics:https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nxp.com%2Fdocs%2Fen%2Fuser-guide%2FWCT101XV10AUG.pdf&psig=AOvVaw1inpjLqx4gWDpQJ_kNKJa_&ust=1601024603098000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=2ahUKEwjM45zHt4HsAhUE0OAKHUEwDTwQjRx6BAgAEAcCheersAndreas

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 08:40:14 am
content: Did you enter some information in the forms on that NXP site for the reference design info?Their time is costly, (and they do not like to give it away to hobbyists), but those automated download forms usually work.If not, then try a different design from another manufacturer.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 09:06:39 am
content: Device home page> files> application notes will generally find what you need if it isn't in the datasheets.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 10:52:46 am
content: Often there are separate app notes, some people like infineon do make the files available.

author: mgwalker95
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2020, 12:04:56 am
content: Thanks for all the help! I was able to eventually get NXP to allow me to get access to the files. I do not know which method of contacting them worked.