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Getting Started with the FRDM-PF1550EVM

Last Modified: May 16, 2023Supports FRDM-PF1550EVM

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box

  • 2

    Plug It In

  • 3

    Configure Hardware

  • 4

    Get Software

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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 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)

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2. Plug It In

2.1 Board Features

  • PF1550 PMIC
  • Integrated FRDM-KL25Z as a communication link between the EVB and a PC
Device Description Features
PF1550 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for i.MX 7ULP, i.MX 6SL, 6UL, 6ULL, and 6SX processors
  • Three adjustable high efficiency buck regulators with 1.0 A per regulator current capability
  • Three adjustable general-purpose linear regulators
  • Battery charger (JEITA compliant battery temp. sensing)
  • Input voltage range on VBUSIN: 4.1 V to 6.0 V
  • LDO/Load switch mode
  • DDR memory reference voltage
  • One time programmable (OTP) memory for device configuration

2.2 Board Description

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.

Section NTB/section 2.3 – Fig 1

Section NTB/section 2.3 – Fig 1

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3. 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 equipment needed for test:

  • Battery pack 3.6 V (Li-ion)
  • Computer
  • 2 x Mini USB Cables

3.2 Configuration Image

Section CH/section 3.2 – Fig 1

Section CH/section 3.2 – Fig 1

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.

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4. Get Software

4.1 Graphic User Interface

Download and run SW for the FRDM-PF1550EVM.

4.2 Set Up PF1550 GUI on your Computer

  1. 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
  2. Extract all the files to any desired folder on your PC
  3. Plug the evaluation board
  4. Launch the GUI (no installation is necessary, GUI can be directly launched by clicking on the file PF1550_GUI.jar)
  5. Configure the hardware
  6. Launch the PF1550 GUI

Section SW/section 4.2 – Fig 1

Section SW/section 4.2 – Fig 1

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Design Resources

Board Information

Refer to KTFRDMPF1550EVM User Guide.

Additional Resources

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 PMIC with 1A Li+ Linear Battery Charger for Low Power Processor Systems.

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
  • 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

References

In addition to our PF1550 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for low power application processors page you may also want to visit:

Product Pages

Application Pages

Hardware Pages

Software Pages

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