Measure VOUT1 or VOUT2 current

nPM1300 EK Hardware

The Power Profiler Kit II (PPK2) is operated in Ampere Meter mode for this configuration.

Use a 4-pin cable for the pin connection between PPK2, nPM1300 EK, and the target device (nRF5340 Development Kit (DK) in this example).
  1. Connect the PPK2 GND to nPM1300 EK GND. Depending on what you want to measure, use the following alternatives on the EK:
    1. VOUT1: use pin 3 or 4 on P4
    2. VOUT2: use pin 3 or 4 on P5
  2. Connect the PPK2 VIN to nPM1300 EK using the following alternatives:
    1. VOUT1: use pin 1 or 2 on P4
    2. VOUT2: use pin 1 or 2 on P5
  3. Connect the PPK2 to the target device (nRF5340 DK in this example) on the following pins:
    • PPK2 VOUT to DK External supply
    • PPK2 GND to DK External supply
  4. Connect the PPK2 to a computer using a USB cable.
  5. Connect the nPM1300 EK to a computer using a USB cable.
  6. Start the Power Profiler app.
  7. Select your PPK2.
  8. Select Ampere Meter as the mode.
  9. Toggle Enable power output to power the target device (nRF5340 DK in this example).
  10. Click Start.