nPZero Evaluation Board
Offers up to 90% reduction of power consumption
Reduce the
power consumption
of any device
Reduce cost and
PCB size
EVB waiting list
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A powerful solution for testing nPZero IC power reduction capabilities of any wireless chip or peripheral
The EVB is designed to help developers assess the performance of the nPZero power-saving IC in a range of IoT applications.
An affordable and flexible way to try out new concepts and build prototypes.
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Test with any host, MCU, or wireless chip
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Reduce the power consumption of any sensor or pheripheral
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Monitor harvested energy
What is included in the modular EVB kit?
EVB, main board
Nanopower | nPZero power-saving IC
The main board can be used with the other modules of the kit or other EVBs of your choosing (hosts or sensors).
A host module can be placed on top of the Arduino shield in the center of the main carrier board.
Along the sides, sensors can be connected via standard PMOD connectors. The board can connect up to two SPI and two I2C sensors simultaneously.
The board can be powered by different power sources, either by connectors, USB-C, or battery. The power source can easily be changed with the onboard dip switches.
The nPZero power-saving IC is located in the bottom, center of the board.
MCU, host module
ST Microelectronics | STM32L053C8U6
The MCU is easily connected to the Arduino shield on the main board. The host module has a low-power MCU from ST Microelectronics.
The onboard JTAG connector is used when programming the MCU.
3-axis accelerometer
ST Microelectronics | LIS2DW12
The accelerometer from ST Microelectronics is one of the best low-power sensors on the market.
The SPI sensor is easily connected to the main carrier board with the PMOD connector.
Temperature sensor
ams| AS6212
The temperature sensor from ams is one of the best low-power sensors on the market.
The I2C sensor is easily connected to the main carrier board with the PMOD connector.
Description
The nPZero EVB provides an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new concepts and build prototypes.
Features
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- nPZero power-saving IC
- 1 reset push-button
- Board connectors: USB-C connector
- Flexible power-supply options: USB VBUS or external sources
Sensor modules
Support of a wide choice of sensors and peripheral through the PMOD connectors.
Up to four different sensors can be connected simultaneously.
MCU module
Support to connect a wide range of hosts; MCUs and wireless SOCs.