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Next steps: the validation plan makes sense according to a schematic, will check the physical hardware.
11-08-2023
Power and ground for PD_12 and BAT_IN are not shorted
Checked the respective voltage rails, all seem to be shorted properly
Re-validated and the wires connecting the board to the power supply are faulty
Validating for HIGH comparator output:
BAT_IN set to 14V and the comparator outputted 12V
Validating for LOW comparator output:
BAT_IN set to 7V and the comparator outputted 0V