SPRUI97E May 2017 – September 2025 AM5716 , AM5718
Removing the power plug and inserting it again while the power supply is energized can damage the AM571x IDK EVM and/or other devices attached to the board such as emulators that provide an alternate path to ground. Removal of AC power from the external power supply is a safer method, if required. It is also recommended that the external power supply have the common return bonded to earth ground. If this is not possible, a separate connection from the board ground to earth ground needs to be provided. Terminal block J53 is provided for this purpose. Test fixtures that repeatedly cycle main power on and off can have the board ground bonded to earth ground at all times during this testing.