2.3 Power Sources

Two options are available to power the SAM9X75 Curiosity Pro board:

  • Powering through the USB Type-C® connector on the USBA port (J1)
  • Powering through the DC jack connector (J84)
Table 2-3. DC Jack Connector Electrical Characteristics
Electrical ParameterValue
Input voltage5 VDC
Absolute maximum input voltage6 VDC
Current capability6A
CAUTION: The SAM9X75 Curiosity Pro board operates at a 3.3V voltage level logic. The maximum voltage that the I/O pins can tolerate is 3.3V. Applying higher voltages (such as 5V) to an I/O pin could damage the board.