Microchip 16-Bit 28 Pin Development Board Kit

The Microchip 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board is an easy-to-use prototyping tool designed for development with dsPIC30F, dsPIC33F, and PIC24 devices. It is supplied with a preloaded device that demonstrates board functionality, including interrupt handling using Timer1 to toggle the LEDs and UART functionality using the on-board USB to echo characters sent from a PC terminal programmed with a 9600 baud rate.

Power and Configuration

This development board offers flexible power options, capable of being powered by a 9V DC power supply or via the USB bus. The position of jumper JP1 determines the power source: connect pins 1 and 2 for the 9V supply, or pins 2 and 3 for USB power. Additionally, jumper JP2 allows you to select either a 5V or 3.3V power source for the targeted device, supported by on-board regulators.

Connectivity and Prototyping

The board utilises an on-board PIC18 and USB interface for UART communications, providing a single communication channel via a USB bridge. It includes connectors for the MPLAB ICD 2 in-circuit debugger/programmer and PICkit 2, alongside a header for access to all device I/O pins. A dedicated circuit prototyping area features pads for SOIC and SOT-23 devices.

Applications and Kit Contents

Ideal for embedded design development, LED lighting, and signal processing, this kit supports all 28-pin SDIP PIC24, dsPIC30F, and dsPIC33F devices. The kit includes the starter board, a 28-pin PIC24FJ64GA002 device, a USB cable, and example software with documentation on CD. The board dimensions are 43 mm in height, 33 mm in width, and 15 mm in depth, with a weight of 182.13 grams.