3.1 Power Supply
The WBZ451HPE Curiosity Board can be powered using any of the following sources:
- The USB supplies power to the WBZ451HPE Curiosity Board using a USB Type-A male to USB Type-C cable connected to the Debug USB Type-C connector (J7).
- 4.2V Li-ion/Li-Po battery kit includes the
following components:
- Connected to J3, JST PH, 2-pin, 2 mm pitch and right-angle male battery header
- Crimp-style connector ensures battery polarity according to ± marking on the Curiosity Board
- Battery is not included in the kit
- Minimum recommended battery capacity is 400 mAh, with a battery charge voltage of 4.2V
Battery management circuit automatically handles selection between USB power supply and battery supply.
The following are the two on-board MCP1727 voltage regulators on the WBZ451HPE Curiosity Board that power the circuitry on-board.For more details on the U10 and U13 voltage regulators, refer to the MCP1727 1.5A, Low Voltage, Low Quiescent Current LDO Regulator Data Sheet (DS21999).
Figure 3-2. WBZ451HPE Curiosity Board Power Supply Block Diagram -
The WBZ451HPE module and associated peripherals can also be powered from:
- External power supply header (J5) using external power supply (1.9-3.6V) for testing at different voltage levels apart from the default supply of 3V from the on-board regulator. To use the external power supply header, disconnect the on-board 3.3V supply according to the following table:
Table 3-2. Resistor Option to Select the WBZ451HPE Module Power Supply On-board 3.3V Regulator
External Power Supply
Mount R26
Do not mount R26
Do not mount R32
Mount R32
Figure 3-3. Resistor Position to Select the WBZ451HPE Module Power Supply