User Manual

P A G E 10
F u s i o n f o r K I N E T I S v 8 M a n u a l
P O W E R S U P P L Y
CODEGRIP
programmer /
debugger module
Battery Power Supply
Input Voltage [V] Output Voltage [V]
3.3
5
3.3 & 5
1.6
1.2
0.7 & 0.7
5.28
6
5.81
Max Current [A] Max Power [W]
MIN
3.5 4.2
MAX
Envisioned as the unified development platform, Fusion for KINETIS v8 development
board is equipped with the onboard CODEGRIP programming/debugging module,
which supports various ARM
®
Cortex
®
-M based MCUs, produced by NXP. The CODEGRIP
module can be interfaced with the host computer over the USB-C connector.
Besides the USB cable, the CODEGRIP module (1) can be accessed over the WiFi
network. This is a revolutionary new feature, which allows some unique usage
scenarios, currently not available on any other programming/debugging solution in
the world. The WiFi connectivity option of the CODEGRIP module offers a complete
autonomy of the development board. Running in hazardous environment while
debugging the software in real time, programming the MCU with a new software
during exposure, having the sensor responses collected and logged remotely from
several different base points, debugging a drone firmware while it is in mid-air... These
are just a simple examples of what Fusion for KINETIS v8 development board can
offer.
CODEGRIP module is equipped with LED indicators that provide visual feedback about
its status:
POWER (GREEN) indicates that the development board is powered on
USB-LINK (YELLOW) After the host OS completes the USB enumeration of the
CODEGRIP module, this LED will indicate that the connection has been established
NET-LINK (AMBER) When the CODEGRIP module is connected to the WiFi network,
this LED will indicate that the connection has been established
Figure 4: Battery Power Supply table
N O T E It is advised to disable the battery charging circuitry if there is no battery
connected to the Fusion for KINETIS v8 development board. This can be done
using CODEGRIP Suite. For more information, please consult the CODEGRIP
manual, which can be found on this link: www.mikroe.com/manual/codegrip
Using USB hubs, long USB cables, and low-quality USB cables, may cause a
significant USB voltage drop, which can obstruct the battery charging process.
remotely programmed and debugged over the WiFi network, the Fusion for KINETIS v8
development board allows complete autonomy, allowing it to be used in some very
specific situations: hazardous enviroment, agricultural application and etc.
The battery connector used on the development board is a 2.5mm pitch XH connector.
It allows a range of Li-Po and Li-Ion batteries to be used. The development board
offers battery charging functionality from both the USB connector, and the external
power supply. The battery charging circuitry of the PSU module manages the battery
charging process, allowing the optimal charging conditions and longer battery life.
Charging process is indicated by a CHARGER LED indicator.
The battery charging current can be configured by using the CODEGRIP Suite, which
offers a choice between 100mA and 500mA when the USB power supply is used, or
between 100mA and 200mA, when the external 12V power supply is used. In the case
when the Fusion for KINETIS v8 development board is powered down, the charging
current will be set to 500mA by default (200mA with the external power supply).
If both the external 12V power supply and the USB cable are connected to the
development board, the battery will be charged from the external 12V power supply,
thus minimizing the USB power consumption.
Maximum power ratings at fully charged battery, along with the allowed input voltage
range when the battery power supply is used, are given in the table below:
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