3.2.2 Xplained Pro Power Header

The power header can be used to connect external power from an Xplained Pro extension to an Xplained Pro MCU board, or to use the Xplained Pro MCU boards 5V power source. Care must be taken not to exceed the total current limitation of the Xplained Pro MCU board regulator when using the VCC_MCU_BOARD pin.

Table 3-3. Xplained Pro Power Header
Pin numberPin nameDescription
1VEXT_P5V05V input to Xplained Pro MCU board, highest priority power source
2GNDGround
3VCC_P5V0Unregulated 5V (output from Xplained Pro MCU board, derived from one of the input sources)
4VCC_MCU_BOARDRegulated target voltage (output, used as main power supply for Xplained Pro MCU board)