The nPM6001 EK has a flexible and configurable power supply system to allow testing with different power sources and to facilitate accurate power measurements.
There are three primary connections to power input:
- Pin headers — connect to another device like the nPM1100 EK to see how both Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)s can be used in a design with battery management and multiple power rails.
- Test points — use with test probes of a lab PSU or another power source.
- Standard JST battery connector — test scenarios of a battery-driven design.
The nPM6001 EK accepts input voltage ranging from 3 V to 5.5 V. The input voltage of the PMIC should be higher than the expected voltage on any of the outputs.
Figure 1. Power supply options
Note:
- The maximum allowed input current is 1 A.
- The power supply adapter must meet PS1 requirements (15 W maximum).
- Pay attention to the polarity when connecting the power supply. Connecting the polarity the wrong way will cause the device to become very hot.