NXP Semiconductors KITPF3000FRDMPGM

Overview

KITPF3000FRDMPGM from NXP Semiconductors is a development kit for the PF3000 power management IC, designed to evaluate and prototype power solutions for i.MX 7 and i.MX 6SL/SX/UL application processors. It supports full-system power delivery with four buck regulators (up to 2.75 A combined), six LDOs, RTC supply, coin-cell charging, and DDR reference voltage generation. The kit enables validation of dynamic voltage scaling, I²C-programmable startup sequences, and low-power modes in tablet, wearable, and industrial control designs.

For engineers reviewing the KITPF3000FRDMPGM datasheet, KITPF3000FRDMPGM pinout, KITPF3000FRDMPGM application, or KITPF3000FRDMPGM equivalent, this kit provides hardware-validated reference schematics, pre-programmed OTP configurations matching i.MX 6UL/6SX/7 processor variants, real-time I²C register access, and debug interfaces for power sequencing analysis, fault injection testing, and standby/sleep mode characterization.

Technical Context

The KITPF3000FRDMPGM implements the PF3000 PMIC in a 48-pin QFN (7.0 mm × 7.0 mm, wettable flank) package with VIN input range support of 2.8–4.5 V or 3.7–5.5 V via VPWR. It integrates four buck converters (SW1A/B configurable as 1.0 A + 1.75 A or 2.75 A single-phase), one boost regulator (5.0–5.15 V, 600 mA), seven LDOs including VCC_SD (dual-voltage SD card support), V33 (350 mA), VLDO2 (0.8–1.55 V, 250 mA), and VREFDDR (0.5×VDDR, 10 mA).

It features OTP-programmable startup sequence (15-slot timing with 0.5/2.0 ms resolution), dynamic voltage scaling (PWM/PFM/APS modes), I²C address configuration (0x08–0x0F), PWRON edge/level sensitivity, and STANDBY/RESETBMCU/INTB logic interface signals. The kit includes on-board coin-cell charging circuitry, VSNVS 3.0 V always-on rail, and traceable ground references (GNDREF1/GNDREF2/GNDREF) for noise-sensitive analog regulation.

Key Specifications

Availability

KITPF3000FRDMPGM is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for embedded industrial control, medical monitoring, home automation, and portable computing applications requiring stable component supply, rapid power architecture validation, and production-ready reference designs.

Supply support for KITPF3000FRDMPGM includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, with leadership in ARM-based application processors and integrated power management.

The PF3000 product line delivers highly integrated, OTP-configurable PMICs optimized for NXP's i.MX 6 and i.MX 7 families - enabling compact, low-BOM-count power trees with precise sequencing, dynamic voltage scaling, and robust fault handling for battery-powered and mains-operated edge devices.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the KITPF3000FRDMPGM evaluation kit?

The KITPF3000FRDMPGM evaluation kit provides a fully assembled, tested hardware platform for validating the PF3000 power management IC in systems based on NXP i.MX 7 and i.MX 6SL/SX/UL processors. It includes pre-programmed OTP configurations, reference schematics, debug headers, and documentation to accelerate power architecture development - not a standalone IC, but a turnkey solution for evaluating the KITPF3000FRDMPGM's buck/LDO performance, sequencing behavior, and low-power mode operation.

Which i.MX processor variants does the KITPF3000FRDMPGM support out-of-the-box?

The KITPF3000FRDMPGM supports multiple i.MX processor configurations via factory-programmed OTP options, including i.MX 7 with DDR3L (option A1), i.MX 7 with LPDDR3 (A2), i.MX 6SX with DDR3L (A3), i.MX 6SX with DDR3 (A4), i.MX 6SL with LPDDR2 (A5), i.MX 6UL with LPDDR2 (A6), i.MX 6UL with DDR3L (A7), and i.MX 6UL with DDR3 (A8). Each variant maps directly to a specific KITPF3000FRDMPGM firmware image and reference schematic.

Does the KITPF3000FRDMPGM include hardware for coin-cell backup and RTC power?

Yes, the KITPF3000FRDMPGM includes dedicated circuitry for coin-cell charging and VSNVS (3.0 V, 1.0 mA) supply, enabling persistent RTC operation during main power loss. The board provides a socketed coin-cell holder, current-limited charging path, and biasing for the LICELL pin per PF3000 specifications - allowing engineers to verify battery-backed SNVS domain functionality in KITPF3000FRDMPGM-based designs.

Can the KITPF3000FRDMPGM be used to test dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) on i.MX processor cores?

Yes, the KITPF3000FRDMPGM enables full DVS validation using SW1A and SW1B buck regulators, which support programmable output voltages (0.7–1.425 V / 0.7–1.475 V), PWM/PFM/APS operating modes, and software-controlled ramp rates. Engineers can issue I²C commands to adjust KITPF3000FRDMPGM regulator outputs in real time while monitoring core performance and power consumption - confirming voltage transition timing, stability, and transient response per i.MX DVFS requirements.

What debug and programming interfaces are provided on the KITPF3000FRDMPGM board?

The KITPF3000FRDMPGM board includes an I²C bus header (SCL/SDA/VDDIO) with pull-up resistors, JTAG/SWD debug connector compatible with standard NXP LPC-Link2 probes, PWRON/STANDBY/RESETBMCU logic-level test points, and INTB fault interrupt monitoring pins. These interfaces allow real-time register read/write, OTP reprogramming (via supported tools), power state tracing, and fault injection - all essential for comprehensive KITPF3000FRDMPGM system validation.