ambiq micro Apollo3 Blue Plus - User Manual

Apollo3 Blue Plus EVB Quick Start Guide
Ultra-Low Power Apollo MCU Family
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Apollo3 Blue Plus EVB
Board Revision 1.0
Quick Start Guide
Doc. ID: QS_A3P_1p1
Document Revision 1.1
July 2020

Summary

Introduction

Overview of the Apollo3 Blue Plus EVB

Secure Boot on the Apollo3 Blue Plus MCU

Details on preprogrammed secure bootloader settings and INFO0 configuration for optimal EVB layout.

Debug Interface

Use of External Debugger

Connecting an external Cortex SWD debug interface via a 10-pin header.

Use of J-Link Adapter as an External Target Board Debugger

Utilizing the EVB as a J-Link adapter for other target boards with Apollo MCUs.

Software Development Tools

Power Supply Options and Measuring Current

FTDI Interface

ambiq micro Apollo3 Blue Plus Specifications

General

Microcontroller	Ambiq Micro Apollo3 Blue Plus
CPU Core	ARM Cortex-M4F
Flash Memory	1 MB
SRAM	384 KB
Clock Speed	Up to 96 MHz
GPIO	Up to 50
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Operating Voltage	1.8V - 3.3V
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
ADC	14-bit
Package	BGA