NXP Semiconductors

UM11597

PCF2131-ARD evaluation board

• Quick Start Guide

3.2 Assumptions

Familiarity with the I2C and SPI bus is helpful but not required.

3.3 Static handling requirements

CAUTION

This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Therefore care

should be taken during transport and handling. You must use a ground strap

or touch the PC case or other grounded source before unpacking or handling

the hardware.

3.4 Minimum system requirements

This evaluation board requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum

specifications should produce great results when working with this evaluation board.

• Computer with Windows 10

• One USB port (either 3.0 or 2.0 or 1.1 compatible)

• One of three EVK boards (MIMXRT1050-EVK, LPC55S69-EVK, 8MMINILPD4-EVK)

along with the associated firmware / GUI software

• USB cable for power and data connection between PC and EVK board (if not included

in the EVK package)

4 Getting to know the hardware

4.1 PCF2131-ARD evaluation board features

• Equipped with Arduino Uno R3 port for direct connection with Arduino devices

• On-board header for direct connection to Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter

• Adjustable power supply for complex tests and verification

• On-board battery holder for battery switch-over circuit test

• On-board jumpers for I2C-bus or SPI-bus selection

• On-board connector and switches for timestamp function tests

• Fully compliant with IMXRT1050 EVK board, including GUI (Windows 10)

• Fully compliant with LPCXpresso55S69 development board, including GUI (Windows

10)

• Compliant with i.MX Mini LPDDR4 EVK board, including GUI (Windows 10)

Note: For i.MX Mini LPDDR4 EVK Board it is necessary to use an IMX8MMINI-IARD

interposer board between the EVK and PCF2131-ARD daughterboard (see UM11612

IMX8MMINI-IARD User Manual).

4.2 Kit featured components

Figure 1 identifies the main components on the board. The main elements are called out

in the picture. The Arduino port connectors (J6, J7, J11, J12) are located on the bottom

side of the board.

UM11597

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User manual

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