This user’s guide describes two options of power distribution network (PDN), PDN-3A and PDN-3F, using the TPS6594133A-Q1 PMIC to supply and control power to J784S4 or J721S2 processors with independent MCU and Main power rails. These PDNs enable board level isolation of the MCU safety island and main voltage resources as required for implementing two desirable features of the processor:
- MCU processor acts as independent safety monitor (MCU Safety Island) over the Main processing resources to ensure safe system operations.
- MCU processor maintains minimum system operations (MCU Only) to significantly reduce processor power dissipation thereby extending battery life during stand-by use cases and reducing component temperature.
The following topics are described to clarify platform system operation:
- PDN power resource connections
- PDN digital control connections
- PMIC (TPS6594133A-Q1) static NVM contents
- PMIC sequencing settings to support different PDN power state transitions.
PMIC and processor data manuals provide recommended operating conditions, electrical characteristics, recommended external components, package details, register maps, and overall component functionality. In the event of any inconsistency between any user's guide, application report, or other referenced material, the data sheet specification is the definitive source.