ZSPM4521
Evaluation Kit Manual
Kit Description
February 12, 2013
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— Rev. 1.00
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Kit Contents
ZSPM4521 Evaluation Board (EVB)
USB to I
2
C™* Cable
Startup Information
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Introduction
The ZSPM4521 Evaluation Board (EVB) contains the ZSPM4521 High-Efficiency Photovoltaic Battery Charger
integrated circuit with recommended external components and test points (see Figure 2.1). The ZSPM4521
enables a complete battery charging system using a photovoltaic cell.
Key parameters of the battery charger are
Battery: lithium ion or lithium polymer, 3.7V rated cell
Photovoltaic voltage input: 4V to 7.2V
Important:
Ensure that the power switch is in the off position (move to lower position when board is oriented as
shown in Figure 2.1) when connecting hardware as labeled on the EVB.
Figure 2.1 Overview of ZSPM4521 Evaluation Board
ZSPM4521 Pin 1
J1 Supply GND Input Post
Switch 1
(Power on = top position)
J6 Header for Accessing
SDA (pin 3) and SCL (pin 2)
J1 Supply VIN Input Post
Connect Battery’s Neg. Terminal
to J2 Terminal GND Post
Connect Battery’s Pos. Terminal
to J2 Terminal VOUT Post
J5 Footprint for Optional
Thermister Connector
Pin 1 on J6 has been removed
to prevent connection errors
J3, pin 2, to NFLT pin
on ZSPM4521
* I
2
C
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