Hello,
I have a theoretical question related to the VDD_SNVS_IN maximum input voltage level.
Wandboard and Sabre Lite designs connect VDD_HIGH_IN and VDD_SNVS_IN inputs together and supply
both from a regulator 3.3V (±2%) rail without problems. This is a straightforward solution if the coincell
features of the iMX6 (or the PCMIC MMPF0100) are not needed.
Standard 3.3V power supplies have an output tolerance of about ±2% (ATX specifies ±5% for the 3.3V rail).
Therefore the VDD_SNVS_IN pin may "see" up to 3.465V (for 5% tolerance) or 3.366V (for 2% tolerance)
under worst case conditions when connected to a "typical" 3.3V rail.
But the iMX6 Solo/Dual Lite Data sheet specifies the following absolute maximum ratings:
- VDD_HIGH_IN input voltage: 3.6V
- VDD_SNVS_IN input voltage: 3.3V
Because the Sabre Lite and Wandboard solutions are working, I have the following question:
Can VDD_SNVS_IN input withstand 3.465V (if and only if it is connected to the VDD_HIGH_IN pin)
or is it required to keep the 3.3V rail below 3.3V under all circumstances, which means that we in fact need
a 3.0V...3.2V power source to supply VDD_SNVS_IN and VDD_HIGH_IN input pair ?
I don't understand the reason why the VDD_SNVS_IN input can tolerate 3.3V only while the VDD_HIGH_IN
input can tolerate up to 3.6V. They are internally connected with a bypass. Has this something to do with
the coincell charger electronics inside the iMX6 ?
Regards,
Martin.
