MPM-DC-KIT Actel, MPM-DC-KIT Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: MPM-DC-KIT
• Description: Power Management Modules & Development Tools Mixed signal Power Manager Kit
• Manufacturer: Actel
• Type: DC/DC Switching Converters, Regulators & Controllersr

Specifications of MPM-DC-KIT

• Input Voltage: 1.5 V to 5 V
• Output Voltage: 0 V to 3.3 V
• Interface Type: I2C, JTAG
• Operating Supply Voltage: 9 V
• Product: Power Management Modules
• For Use With/related Products: AFS090
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Mixed Signal Power Manager Daughter Card Kit Quickstart Card
Software for MPM Demo Design
Download the MPM Executable which contains the demo design from the Actel website:
http://www.actel.com/products/hardware/devkits_boards/mpm_dc.aspx.
Run the demo design executable. This will install the MPM GUI. From the MPM GUI you can
program the demo design into the SmartFusion device and configure your power sequence or
trimming. You can update the sequence by uploading only the NVM register locations after the first
time you program the main design to the board.
Running the MPM Demo Design
With the SmartFusion Evaluation Kit – Connect the MPM daughter card to the A2F-EVAL-KIT
board. Connect both USB cables from your PC to the evaluation kit. One USB provides power and
UART connection; the other provides the programming connection. If you are using the daughter
card with the evaluation kit, you can remove the plastic legs and add the rubber feet supplied for this
purpose.
With the SmartFusion Development Kit – Connect the MPM daughter card to the A2F-DEV-KIT
board. Connect the 9 V power supply to the MPM Daughter Card and the 5 V power supply to the
development kit. It is a good idea to double check the voltages before connecting the supplies.
Connect the low-cost programming stick to the development kit and connect with a USB cable to the
PC for programming. Also connect the other USB cable to the USB connection on the board and to
your PC.
From the MPM GUI, select File > Write Device to load the MPM design to the device for the first
time. Use the switches on the evaluation or development kit to activate the power-up sequence. You
can then create interrupts and change POT settings to review the performance of the board. The
OLED shows the voltage of each of the first four power rails.
• SW1 initiates MPM power-up or power-down, depending on current state
• SW2 moves to the next OLED "screen" (e.g., next channel details)
To change the power sequence, use the GUI to change the settings and then do File > Write NVM to
update the register settings. It is not necessary to write the device again.
The demo design has many capabilities. To fully understand and use power management,
please refer to the documentation.
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