Getting Started with the KITPF9455FRDME Evaluation Board
Contents of this document
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Out of the Box
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Get Software
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Plug It In
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Configure the Board
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1. Out of the Box
The KITPF9455FRDME board kit allows you to evaluate, design, implement and validate the PF9455 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for high-performance applications.
This getting started guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using the KITPF9455FRDME board.
1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List
The kit's contents include:
- Assembled and tested KITPF9455FRDME evaluation board with preprogrammed KL25Z microcontroller (MCU) in an antistatic bag
- Quick Start Guide
- 3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-C-micro cable
- Six Phoenix connectors, two positions, straight, 10 mm
- Jumpers mounted on board
1.2 Additional Hardware
In addition to the kit's contents, the following hardware provides further support when using this board.
- Power supply capable of providing 5 V
1.3 Minimum System Requirements
You will need a Windows PC workstation to evaluate the board. For best results, please use the following equipment:
- USB-enabled computer with Windows 7 or Windows 10
- FTDI USB serial port driver for the FT230X basic universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) device
1.4 Software
Before working with the board, you will need to install software. You can find the software at the PF9455 evaluation board's page or from the NXP PMIC GUI.
2. Get Software
This section covers the board components and features.
2.1 Board Features
The KITPF9455FRDME evaluation board includes the following features:
- Phoenix 10 mm male connector or jack connector for power supply input
- Phoenix 10 mm male connectors for PMIC switcher outputs
- Header connectors for input/output (I/O) configuration
- Selectable power input for programming
- Access pin connectors for monitoring inputs and outputs
- Red and green LEDs to indicate signal or regulator status
- Blue LED to indicate that the one-time programmable (OTP)8 V burning voltage is set
- Advanced system monitoring via the KL25Z MCU
- Embedded USB-to-inter-integrated circuit (I²C) protocol for connecting to the software GUI through the KL25Z MCU
2.2 Board Description
The KITPF9455FRDME evaluation board integrates a KL25Z MCU to support communication between the board and the PC-based GUI to control and monitor of the PF9455 device.
2.3 Board Components
The diagram below shows you the communication paths between the components.
Figure 2 below shows the placement of connectors, configuration headers, and LED indicators on the KITPF9455FRDME evaluation board For the default jumper and switch configuration, refer to the KITPF9455FRDME product page.
3. Plug It In
3.1 Plug It In
Follow the steps below to set up the KITPF9455FRDME board:
- Verify that the jumpers and switches are configured in their default positions
- Connect the power supply to VIN-J47 (the 10 mm Phoenix connector)
- Connect the USB cable between the board and the PC
To launch the PF9455 NXP Graphical User Interface (GUI):
- Click the Windows icon
- Locate NXPGUI in the Windows All apps bar
- Click the NXPGUI icon to launch the GUI
4. Configure the Board
4.1 Configure the Board
This section will walk you through the KITPF9455FRDME evaluation board configuration. You will get an explanation of the features associated with each jumper and switch details on enabling features through hardware configuration and advice on the LED signaling and test points available on the board.
The default debug configuration enables the board to be fully controlled by the KL25Z MCU (via I2C) and the GUI. Figure 2 below shows the default jumper and switch configuration for PF9455.
| Reference | Description | Settings for configuration | External configuration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
J1 |
Power-on (PWRON) pullup voltage selection. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VIN | Open |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | VAON | Open | ||
J2 |
One-time programmable supply voltage (VDDOTP) connection. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VDIG | Open |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | VDDOTP_BST | Connected | ||
J9 |
Fault collection and control unit 0 (FCCU0) input level connection. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VDDIO | - |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | GND | - | ||
J10 |
Fault collection and control unit 1 (FCCU1) input level connection. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VDDIO | - |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | GND | - | ||
J20 |
Power on connection to interface system. | Pins: 1 to 2 | Connected | Connected |
J24 |
Selection of external VDDIO voltage (1 to 2: 1.8 V <–> “2 to 3”:3.3 V). | Pins: 1 to 2 | 1.8V | - |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | 3.3V | Connected | ||
J29 |
RSTB pullup to VDDIO, connect for operation. | Pins: 1 to 2 | Connected | Connected |
J36 |
External input/output supply voltage (VDDIO) power Input selection. | Pins: 1 to 2 | External | Connected |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | SW1 | - | ||
J48 |
Low-dropout regulator 1 (LDO1) input voltage. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VSW_IN | Connected |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | SW1_OUT | - | ||
J49 |
Low-dropout regulator 2 (LDO2) input voltage. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VSW_IN | Connected |
| Pins:2 to 3 | SW1_OUT | - | ||
J50 |
Low-dropout regulator 3 (LDO3) input voltage. | Pins: 1 to 2 | VSW_IN | Connected |
| Pins: 2 to 3 | SW1_OUT | - | ||
J54 |
USB jumper. Used to connect to USB power. Open for using external power supply (VIN). Connect external power for correct operation. | Pins: 1 to 2 | Used- USB power Open - external power supply | Open |
| Reference | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
J39 |
Switcher 2 (SW2) output | PMIC switcher 2 output voltage direct connection to PMIC pin. |
J40 |
Switcher 3 (SW3) output | PMIC switcher 3 output voltage direct connection to PMIC pin. |
J41 |
Switcher 4 (SW4) output | PMIC switcher 4 output voltage direct connection to PMIC pin. |
J42 |
SW5 output | PMIC switcher 5 output voltage. Direct connection to PMIC pin. |
J43 |
Switcher 5 (SW5) output | PMIC switcher 5 output voltage direct connection to PMIC pin. |
J47 |
Switcher 1 (SW1) output | PMIC switcher 1 output voltage direct connection to PMIC pin. |
| Reference | Function | Description | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH1 | Ground (GND) | Board grounds direct connection through four access points | Black |
| BH2 | |||
| BH3 | |||
| BH4 | |||
| TP119 | Low-dropout regulator 1 input (LDO1IN) | Monitoring point for the LDO1 input voltage. | Red |
| TP120 | Low-dropout regulator 2 input (LDO2IN) | Monitoring point for the LDO2 input voltage. | Red |
| TP121 | Low-dropout regulator 3 input (LDO3IN) | Monitoring point for the LDO3 input voltage. | Red |
| TP61 | Low-dropout regulator 1 output voltage (VLDO1) | Monitoring point for the LDO1 output. | Red |
| TP60 | Low-dropout regulator 2 output voltage (VLDO2) | Monitoring point for the LDO2 output. | Red |
| TP59 | Low-dropout regulator 3 output voltage (VLDO3) | Monitoring point for the LDO3 output. | Red |
| TP15 | Always-on voltage output (VAON) | Monitoring point for the VAON output. | White |
| TP90 | Switcher 1 feedback (SW1 FB) | Monitoring point for the SW1 feedback. | White |
| TP86 | Switcher 2 feedback (SW2 FB) | Monitoring point for the SW2 feedback. | White |
| TP87 | Switcher 3 feedback (SW3 FB) | Monitoring point for the SW3 feedback. | White |
| TP91 | Switcher 4 feedback (SW4 FB) | Monitoring point for the SW4 feedback. | White |
| TP92 | Switcher 5 feedback (SW5 FB) | Monitoring point for the SW5 feedback. | White |
| TP78 | Voltage monitor 1 (VMON1) | Monitoring point for the external monitor VMON1. | Orange |
| TP79 | Voltage monitor 2 (VMON2) | Monitoring point for the external monitor VMON2. | Orange |
| TP65 | XFAILB | XFAILB PMIC access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP57 | General-purpose input/output 1 (GPIO1) | GPIO1 access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP20 | General-purpose input/output 2 (GPIO2) | GPIO2 access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP56 | General-purpose input/output 3 (GPIO3) | GPIO3 access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP8 | General-purpose input/output 4 (GPIO4) | GPIO4 access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP4 | Inter-integrated circuit serial data (I²C-SDA) | I²C SDA access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP5 | Inter-integrated circuit serial clock (I²C-SCL) | I²C SCL access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP9 | Frequency synchronization (FSYNC) | FSYNC access point, bidirectional pin. | White |
| TP55 | Analog multiplexer output (AMUX) | Analog multiplexer output monitoring point. | White |
| TP12 | Reset signal output (RSTB) | Systems set signal output monitoring point. | White |
| TP3 | Fail-safe output 0 (FS0B) | Fail-safe output monitoring point. | White |
| TP10 | Interrupt output (INTB) | INTB output monitoring point. | White |
| TP52 | Fault collection and control unit 0 (FCCU0) | FCCU0 fault monitoring input pin access point. | White |
| TP53 | Fault collection and control unit 1 (FCCU1) | FCCU1 fault monitoring input pin access point. | White |
| TP6 | Standby input (STBY) | STBY input pin access point. | White |
| TP2 | Standby input (STBY) | PGOOD input pin access point. | White |
| TP7 | PWRON | Power on input pin access point. | White |
Design Resources
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Additional References
In addition to the PF9455 page, reference the PF09 or PF0300 pages and KITPF9455FRDME, KITPF9455FRDMPGM or I.MX94 hardware pages.