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Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 - User Manual

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nPM1300 EK Hardware
v0.9.0
User Guide
4490_387 / 2023-06-28
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Summary

Revision History

Environmental and Safety Notices

Skilled Persons

Defines a skilled person for safe operation of the EK.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Warns about susceptibility to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and necessary precautions.

Battery Replacement Safety

Provides safety warnings regarding battery replacement procedures and associated risks.

Environmental Protection

Offers guidance on proper disposal and recycling of electrical products.

Introduction

Key Features

Overviews the nPM1300 EK's main hardware and software capabilities.

nPM1300 PMIC Features

Lists the core features and functionalities of the nPM1300 Power Management IC.

nPM PowerUP Software

Describes the nPM PowerUP computer application used for PMIC evaluation.

Known Issues (v0.9.0)

Details specific issues and required actions for the nPM1300 EK version 0.9.0.

Minimum Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Lists the essential hardware components needed for using the nPM1300 EK.

Software Requirements

Specifies the required software for evaluating the nPM1300 EK.

Kit Content

nPM1300 Evaluation Board

Describes the nPM1300 Evaluation Board and its pre-mounted jumpers.

Information Leaflet

Mentions the inclusion of an information leaflet within the kit.

Hardware Design Files

Provides information on locating hardware design files like schematics and PCB layouts.

Hardware Description

Block Diagram

Illustrates the functional architecture of the nPM1300 EK.

Power Supply Options

Details the flexible and configurable power supply system of the nPM1300 EK.

Battery Temperature Monitoring

Explains the use of NTC thermistors for battery temperature monitoring.

Output Connections

Describes access to regulated and unregulated outputs via pin headers and probe loops.

I;O Pins Overview

Introduces status and control pins, including LEDs, GPIOs, TWI, VSET, SHPHLD, VDDIO, and Load Switches/LDOs.

Software Control

Details how to configure and evaluate the nPM1300 PMIC using the nPM PowerUP app.

Jumpers for Configuration

Explains jumper usage for configuring PMIC output states, startup conditions, and interfaces.

Buttons

Describes the four push buttons and the PMIC pins they control (SHPHLD/RESET, GPIOs).

nPM Fuel Gauge Board

Introduces the nPM Fuel Gauge Board as an extension for battery profiling.

Measure Current

Measure Current with Oscilloscope

Instructions on using an oscilloscope to measure current by probing voltage drop.

Measure Current with Ampere Meter

Details how to use an ampere meter to measure average current flow.

Measure Current with Power Profiler Kit II

Guides on using the Power Profiler Kit II (PPK2) for current measurements.

Using nPM1300 EK with nRF5340 DK

Connection and Configuration Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and configuring the nPM1300 EK with the nRF5340 DK.

EK to nRF5340 DK Interface Connections

Details the specific pin connections between the nPM1300 EK and the nRF5340 DK.

Using nPM1300 EK with Custom Hardware

Configuration Process for Custom Hardware

Outlines the configuration process for using the nPM1300 EK with custom hardware.

Glossary

Recommended Reading

Nordic Documentation References

Lists relevant Nordic Semiconductor documentation for further information.

Legal Notices

Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePower Management IC (PMIC)
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
EfficiencyUp to 95%
Battery ChargingYes, integrated battery charger
Featuresbattery management