Get Started with the FRDM-PF1550EVM
Contents of this document
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Get Started
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Know the Board
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Configure Hardware
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Install Software
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Learn More
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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 learning about how to set up the FRDM-PF1550EVM board.
1.1 Kit contents/packing list
The FRDM-PF1550EVM contents include:
- FRDM-PF1550EVM evaluation board
- Cable, USB A-M to B-M mini
- Quick start guide
1.2 Required equipment
This kit requires the following items:
- 5.0 V power supply or USB with enough current capability (3.0 A for maximum performance)
- KITPF1550GUI installed on a Windows PC
- Optional voltmeters to measure regulator outputs
- Optional oscilloscope
- Battery pack 3.6 V (Li-ion)
1.3 System requirements
The kit requires the following to function properly with the software:
- USB-enabled computer running Windows XP, Vista 7, 8, or 10 (32 bit or 64 bit)
Know the Board
2.1 Board features
- PF1550 PMIC
- Integrated FRDM-KL25Z as a communication link between the EVB and a PC
| Device | Description | Features |
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| PF1550 | power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for i.MX 7ULP, i.MX 6SL, 6UL, 6ULL, and 6SX processors |
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2.2 Board descriptions
The FRDM-PF1550EVM board is an easy-to-use circuit board, allowing the user to exercise all the functions of the PF1550 power management IC. The FRDM-KL25Z is mounted to the EVB as an integral component and serves as an interface between the KITPF1550GUI and the PF1550 PMIC. The FRDM-KL25Z drives circuitry on the FRDM-PF1550EVM, as well as provides an analog-to-digital convertor (ADC) to allow real-time monitoring of the PF1550 regulator voltages, and display their values in the GUI.
2.3 Board Image
The FRDM-PF1550EVM consists of a PMIC board with the FRDM-KL25Z as shown in the final assembly below.
2.4 Additional board support
Board block diagram, Jumper, LED and additional board descriptions and images are available in the User Guide. Refer to KTFRDMPF1550EVM User guide.
Configure Hardware
3.1 Configure Hardware
The FRDM-KL25Z evaluation board was chosen specifically to work with the FRDMPF1550EVM kit because of its low cost and features. The FRDM-KL25Z board makes use of the USB, built in LEDs and I/O ports available with NXP’s Kinetis KL2x family of microcontrollers. The FRDM-PF1550EVM connects to the FRDM-KL25Z using the four dual row Arduino™ R3 connectors on the bottom of the board.
Suggested equipments needed for test:
- Battery pack 3.6 V (Li-ion)
- Computer
- Mini USB Cables x2
3.2 Configuration image
3.3 Connect USB Cable
Connect the mini-USB cable from a PC to the KL25Z USB port on the FRDM-KL25Z board. Connect the other end of the cable to a host computer.
3.4 Additional board support
Detailed configuration and images are available in the User Guide. Refer KTFRDMPF1550EVM User guide.
Install Software
4.1 Graphic User Interface
Download and run SW for the FRDM-PF1550EVM
Set up PF1550 GUI on your computer
- Download PF1550 GUI for 32-bit or PF1550 GUI for 64-bit. Choose the 32 or 64 bit version with respect to the system installed on your PC.
- Extract all the files to any desired folder on your PC.
- Plug the evaluation board.
- Launch the GUI (no installation is necessary, GUI can be directly launched by clicking on the file “PF1550_GUI.jar”).
- Configure the hardware.
- Launch the PF1550 GUI.
Learn More
5.1 Success!
Now start embedded application development.
5.2 Product summary
The product summary page provides an overview of the product features, and some quick links to help you get started. PF1550 is located at http://www.nxp.com/PF1550.
5.3 Tool summary page
The overview tab provides an overview of the device, product features, a description of the kit contents, a list of (and links to) supported devices, list of (and links to) any related products and a Get Started section.
- On the Overview tab, locate the Jump To navigation feature on the left side of the window.
- Select the Get Started link, review each entry and download an entry by clicking on the title.
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After reviewing the Overview tab, visit the other product related tabs for additional information:
- Documentation: download current documentation
- Software and Tools: download current hardware and software tools / Drivers
- Buy/Parametrics: purchase the product and view the product parametrics After downloading files, review each file, including the user guide which includes setup instructions.
- Build package: the bill of materials (BOM) and supporting schematics are also available for download in the Get Started section of the Overview tab.
5.4 For the entire solution
In addition to our PF1550 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for low power application processors page you may also want to visit:
Product pages:
- i.MX7ULP: i.MX 7ULP Family: Ultra-Low-Power with Graphics
- i.MX6ULL: i.MX 6ULL Single-Core Processor with Arm® Cortex®-A7 Core
- i.MX6UL: i.MX 6UltraLite Processor - Low-power, secure, Arm® Cortex®-A7 Core
- FRDM-KL25Z
Application pages:
Hardware pages: Analog Toolbox
Software pages: Analog Expert Software and Tools
5.5 BUY the BOARD
FRDM-PF1550EVM, PF1550 Evaluation Board for low power application processors
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