Before you start, check that you have the required hardware and software.
Hardware requirements
- USB Type-C cable with 1.5 A current capability to power the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)
- USB Type-C cable with USB 2.0 High Speed compatibility to power the nPM Controller
- Wires with a 2.54 mm (0.1'') pitch for connecting the EK with a Nordic Development Kit (DK) or your own device
- Batteries
The EK supports the following types of batteries:
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
- Lithium-polymer (Li-poly)
- Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Software requirements
- nPM PowerUP available from nRF Connect for Desktop