Lpc2000

From: "cpexed" <cpexed@...>
To: <lpc2000@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 11:46 PM
Subject: [lpc2000] how easy to burn out?


> I have an olimex development board i am using. I applied power today
> and it didnt seem to be functioning and just got really hot(the
> lpc2106 chip itself). Asssuming i can find the issue with the board
> would it be likely that my lpc2106 is still in working condition or
> completly fried? I need this for a university project and am on a very
> limited budget and cant afford a replacement.
>
> Measuring the voltage across the input power pins (9 volts) dropped to
> about 3 volts so i dont know where the other 6 volts went. Tried
> probing around but didnt want to fry my chip any more. Thanks

The chip might be faulty and drawing lots of current. Contact Olimex, they
should replace the unit.

Leon