MIMXRT1060-EVK: Power Consumption Measurement of the MCU

[matthiasroedder]

Hello Everybody,

I'm using the MIMXRT1060 Evaluation Kit for some Machine Learning Applications. Now I want to measure the power consumption of the MCU (i.MX RT 1060). I don't want to know the power consumption of the whole board. I have the Board's Schematic, but I have no clue where to measure. 

I thought, maybe there is an extra pin to read the power consumption? If not maybe I can solder a shunt resistor to get the input current? Any Ideas or advice? Thank you in advance! 

Best Regards

Matthew 

[Alexis_A]

Hello @matthiasroedder,

I will suggest taking a look at the following application note. This has many tips about current consumption.

https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/application-note/AN12245.pdf

Best Regards,

Alexis Andalon

[matthiasroedder]

Hey @Alexis_A ! 

Thank you very much. That looks helpful. 

Best Regards,

Matthew