Getting Started with the KITPF5302FRDMEVM Evaluation Board

Last Modified: Jun 28, 2023Supports KITPF5300FRDMEVM

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Out of the Box

  • 2

    Get Hardware

  • 3

    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 KITPF5302FRDMEVM board.

1.1 Kit Content and Packing List

The KITPF5302FRDMEVM kit contents include:

  • Assembled and tested evaluation board and preprogrammed FRDM-KL25Z microcontroller
  • 3.0 ft USB-STD A to USB-B-mini cable
  • Jumpers mounted on board

1.2 Software

The KITPF5302FRDMEVM is always delivered with the GUI firmware already flashed.

If MCU firmware is already flashed, you can ignore this section. If it is specified that you need to update the firmware or if the firmware is malfunctioning, follow the instructions in the UM11890.

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2. Get Hardware

2.1 Board Features

  • VIN and PVIN connectors
  • SW1 output capability up to 15 A
  • Load slammer connector
  • PGOOD output
  • Emulation mode capabilities
  • USB connection and GUI for register access, OTP emulation and programming

2.2 Board Description

The KITPF5302FRDMEVM provides flexibility to explore all the features of the device and make measurements on the main part of the application. The FRDM-KL25Z microcontroller connected to the board, combined with the NXP GUI software, allows full configuration and control of the PF5300/PF5301/PF5302.

2.3 Board Components

Overview of the KITPF5302FRDMEVM board.

Overview of the KITPF5300FRDMEVM board

Overview of the KITPF5300FRDMEVM board

Table 1. Board description

Position Function Description
J5 VIN Gate drive and core supply input (up to 5.0 V)
J8 PVIN Power conversion path input voltage (up to 5.0 V)
J9, J6 GND Ground
J12 STANDBY 1-2: STANDBY = GND (Default)
2-3: STANDBY = VDDIO
J10 PWRON 1-2: PWRON = GND (Default)
2-3: PWRON = VDDIO
J11 Load transient enable Short: connects SW1 output to load transient circuit
J14 Load transient pulse Pin 1: ground
Pin 2: apply pulse from function generator to generate transient load
J7 Load slammer connector Connect load slammer tool, if available for transient generation
J4 Output voltage Output voltage
J16 Vout sense SMB connector for accurate sense of output voltage

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3. Configure Hardware

3.1 Configure the Hardware

Once the user has installed the NXP GUI, follow these instructions to quickly power up the board.

Powering up the board with pre-programmed OTP configuration

  1. Make sure that the board has the right jumper configuration
  2. Ensure that SW4 is in the NORMAL position
  3. Verify that the FRDM-KL25Z microcontroller is plugged in, and the USB cable on the FRDM-KL25Z microcontroller connector side is attached. It is important that the USB cable is connected to a PC because the cable enables communication with the NXP GUI and provides the VDDIO reference for the IC
  4. Apply VIN and PVIN with PWRON = 0
  5. Move J10 from 1-2 to 2-3 to turn on the PF53
  6. Open the GUI and communicate as required.

    Powering up the board with pre-programmed OTP configuration

    Powering up the board with pre-programmed OTP configuration

Powering up the board in Debug mode

Debug mode allows the user to modify OTP mirror registers before powering up. This facilitates exercising different features of the PF5300 while deciding on the best configuration for a given application.

  1. Remove VIN and PVIN
  2. Open J10
  3. Move SW4 to the DEBUG position
  4. Open J10
  5. Apply 8.0 V to TP9, which is identified with the silkscreen "8 V"
  6. Apply VIN and PVIN. Now the device powers up internally to the LP_OFF state
  7. Open the NXP GUI, and select Test mode in the top left drop-down box

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Board Information

Additional References

In addition to our PF53, 12 A/8 A/15 A Core Supply Regulator with AVP and Watchdog page, you may also want to visit:

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