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NXP AN14910 PF09 PMIC Hardware Design Guidelines

Hardware design guidelines for the NXP PF09 PMIC optimized for i.MX95 processors, covering external components, EMC optimization, and functional safety compliance.

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Overview

This application note provides comprehensive hardware design and layout guidelines for the NXP PF09 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), which is optimized for high-performance i.MX95-based applications. The document details the device's architecture, including five high-efficiency buck converters with output currents up to 3.5 A and four linear regulators. It provides specific recommendations for AEC-Q automotive-grade external components, including inductors and X7R ceramic capacitors for SMPS and LDO supplies. The guide outlines functional safety features required for ISO 26262 ASIL-D and IEC 61508 SIL-2 compliance, such as built-in self-tests (ABIST/LBIST), fail-safe outputs (FS0B), and thermal monitoring. Additionally, it covers EMC optimization techniques including frequency spread spectrum and manual tuning.

Use Cases

  • Automotive infotainment systems
  • Connectivity domain controllers
  • Telematics
  • High-end consumer and industrial electronics

Referenced Parts

744373240047

Wurth Electronics

WURTH ELEKTRONIK EISOS GMBH & CO. KG (ELECTRONIC & ELECTROMEHANICAL COMP) 744373240047 0.47 uH

GRT155C71A225KE13

Murata

MURATA GRT155C71A225KE13 2.2 uF

GRT188C71C475KE13

Murata

MURATA GRT188C71C475KE13 4.7 uF

GRT21BD71A226ME13

Murata

MURATA GRT21BD71A226ME13 22 uF

PF09

NXP

The PF09 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) is optimized for high-performance i.MX95 based applications.

PF53

NXP

PF53 VDD_SOC supply... PF53 VDD_ARM supply

GCM155C71A105

Murata

AEC-Q200 0402 MURATA GCM155C71A105

GCM155R71C104

Murata

AEC-Q200 0402 MURATA GCM155R71C104

GRT155C71A225KE13

Murata

AEC-Q200 0402 MURATA GRT155C71A225KE13 2.2 uF

GRT188C71

Murata

X7S AEC-Q200 0603 MURATA GRT188C71

GRT188C71C475

Murata

AEC-Q200 0603 MURATA GRT188C71C475

GRT21BD71

Murata

X7T AEC-Q200 0805 MURATA GRT21BD71

TFM252012

TDK

5.8A 20% AEC-Q200 SMT TDK TFM252012

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