TIDUEB2A July 2022 – July 2022
The onboard MSP430 is powered by the TPS62177 device , a high-efficiency synchronous step-down DC/DC converter. The input of this converter is selected by J8, and can either be powered by V_SYS or VIN_PROT. This also allows for the converter to be easily supplied by an external source by connecting it directly to pin 2 of J8. The output of this converter is 3.3 V and is used to supply the MSP430, op amps, and comparators in the design. The device also has a sleep pin that is not currently being used, but can be enabled in later designs.