Getting Started with the P3T2030XUK-ARD Evaluation Board

Last Modified: Dec 5, 2023Supports P3T2030xUK Arduino® Shield Evaluation Board

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box

  • 2

    Get to Know the Hardware

  • 3

    Install Software

  • 4

    Configure Hardware

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Contents of this document

1. Out of the Box

The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost, and improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.

This page will guide you through the process of setting up and using the P3T2030XUK-ARD board.

1.1 Kit Contents and Packing List

The P3T2030XUK-ARD kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested evaluation board in an antistatic bag

1.2 Assumptions

Familiarity with the SPI-bus is helpful but not required.

1.3 Static Handling Requirements

1.4 Minimum System Requirements

  • PC Pentium processor (or equivalent)
  • One USB port (either 3.0 or 2.0 or 1.1 compatible)
  • Windows 7, 8, or 10
  • OM13089 MCU board (from NXP)

1.5 Power Requirements

The MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board obtains power from the PC USB port. Two USB parts can be connected to the MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board simultaneously. Use an external power supply option if exceeding the USB port current capabilities.

NextGet to Know the Hardware

2. Get to Know the Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • A complete evaluation platform for the P3T2030XUK I3C, I2C-bus, 2 °C accuracy, digital temperature sensor
  • Easy to use GUI based software demonstrates the capabilities of the P3T2030XUK
  • On-board temperature sensor for system thermal management experiments
  • Convenient test points for easy scope measurements and signal access
  • USB interface to the host PC
  • Power supply from USB port (x2) or external power supply can be used to power P3T2030XUK-ARD evaluation board

2.2 Board Description

The P3T2030XUK-ARD evaluation board features an I3C, I2C-bus, 2 °C accuracy, digital temperature sensor. A graphical interface allows the user to easily explore the different functions of the driver.

The board can be connected in parallel with other I2C-bus demo boards to create an evaluation system.

2.3 Board Components

Overview of the P3T2030XUK-ARD board

Figure 1. P3T2030XUK-ARD evaluation board

Table 1. P3T2030XUK-ARD board main components

Device Description Location
P3T2030XUK I3C, I2C-bus, 2 °C accuracy, digital temperature sensor U2
TPS71701DCKT Adjustable output voltage LDO U1
NTS0304EPWJ 4-bit dual supply translating transceiver U6
Green LED Power supply on LED D1

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NextInstall Software

3. Install Software

3.1 Install P3T2030XUK-ARD Demo GUI

  • Double click on “setup.exe” to install P3T2030XUK-ARD demo GUI
  • Click “Next” button three times to complete installation

    • Figure 2. Makalu6 temperature sensors setup

3.2 Run Makalu6 Temperature Sensors GUI on Windows 7, 8, 10 PC

  1. Double click on “Makalu6 Temperature Sensors” icon to start GUI
  2. Select proper COM port (last COM port normally) and click “Connect” button to connect MIMXRT685-EVK board
  3. Use Setting tab to select I2C and I3C-bus speed, and click on the “Set Speed” button
  4. Click on “Scan” button to discover any NXP temperature sensor target address on the evaluation board
  5. Use Sensor Type to select which temperature sensor to be tested on the evaluation board
  6. Read/Write configuration register in the temperature sensor device control tab
  7. Read/Set THIGH (high limit) and TLOW (low limit) registers in the temperature sensor device control tab
  8. Perform one-shot or polling temperature read in the temperature sensor device control tab
  9. Read internal registers into a file or read a file into the internal registers in the temperature sensor device control tab
  10. Perform I3C general tests in the I3C tab
  11. Perform I2C general tests in the I2C tab

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4. Configure Hardware

4.1 Configure the Hardware

P3T2030XUK-ARD board and MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board connection.

P3T2030XUK-ARD evaluation board is connected to the MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board using four connectors (J1/J2/J3/J4 on P3T2030XUK-ARD board and J27/J28/J29/J30 on MIMXRT685-EVK board) for I2C-bus and power supply, and one connector (J9 on P3T2030XUK-ARD board and J18 on MIMXRT685-EVK board) for I3C-bus.

The MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board communicates with P3T2030XUK demo GUI through PC USB port and uses I2C or I3C-bus to communicate to P3T2030XUK.

Figure 3. P3T2030XUK-ARD jumper locations

Figure 4. MIMXRT685-EVKMCU evaluation board

Figure 5. P3T2030XUK-ARD evaluation board connecting to the MIMXRT685-EVK MCU board

Note: Use J7 (USB Micro-B connector) on MIMXRT685-EVK for power supply and GUI communication port.

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Design Resources

Board Information

Additional References

In addition to our P3T2030xUK I3C, I2C-Bus, 2.0 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor page, you may also want to visit:

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