To get started with the nPM1100 Power Management IC (PMIC), you can follow these steps:
1. Obtain the nPM1100 Evaluation Kit (EK): The nPM1100 EK is a tool designed to evaluate the nPM1100 PMIC and its features for your application. You can find more information about the EK on the [nPM1100 EK product page](www.nordicsemi.com/.../nPM1100-EK).
3. Set up the hardware: The nPM1100 EK requires no additional software or hardware to be used as an evaluation tool. It features switches for all selectable settings, buttons to enter and exit ship mode, and connectors for batteries, USB, and headers for all pins on the PMIC.
4. Explore the features: Use the EK to test the nPM1100's capabilities, such as: - Battery charging (up to 400 mA through USB) - Power delivery (up to 150 mA of regulated voltage output) - Configuring charge current, charge termination voltage, and USB current limit - Testing ship mode functionality
5. Optional: For measuring current consumption, you can use the Power Profiler Kit II (PPK2) as an additional tool.
6. Integrate into your design: Once you're familiar with the nPM1100's features, you can start integrating it into your own hardware design. Refer to the [nPM1100 Hardware Design Guidelines](docs.nordicsemi.com/.../intro.html) for detailed information on hardware integration.
Remember that the nPM1100 EK is designed to work without any programming, making it easy to evaluate the PMIC for your specific application needs.
