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# 1.13 SPI Driver Asynchronous - Self-Loopback Multi Client

This example demonstrates how to use the SPI driver in Asynchronous mode to achieve self-loopback between multiple clients.

## Description

- This example writes and reads back the same data (self-loopback) for two different clients connected over the same SPI bus by using the multi-client feature of the driver
- It uses the request (write and read request) queuing feature of the asynchronous driver and does not waste CPU bandwidth in waiting for previous request completion
- The example also demonstrates how to setup two different client transfers at different baud rates
- This example performs self-loopback only once after a power-on reset
- Success is indicated when a successful self-loopback is reported by both the clients
- After the loop back test is complete, the application remains in the idle state

## Downloading and Building the Application

To clone or download this application from GitHub, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.

Path of the application within the repository is apps/driver/spi/async/spi_self_loopback_multi_client/firmware.

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project Name | Description
--- | ---
pic32mk_gp_db.X | MPLAB X project for PIC32MK GP Development Kit
pic32mk_mcj_curiosity_pro.X | MPLAB X project for PIC32MK MCJ Curiosity Pro Development Board

## Setting Up the Hardware

The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.

Project Name | Description
--- | ---
pic32mk_gp_db.X | PIC32MK GP Development Kit
pic32mk_mcj_curiosity_pro.X | PIC32MK MCJ Curiosity Pro Development Board

### Setting Up PIC32MK GP Development Kit

- Connect micro USB cable to the Debug USB connector (J12) on the board to the computer
- Use jumper wire to Connect MOSI and MISO lines of J1 connector
  - SPI6 MOSI signal is mapped to RB0
  - SPI6 MISO signal is mapped to RG9

### Setting Up PIC32MK MCJ Curiosity Pro Development Board

- Connect micro USB cable to the Debug USB connector (J1) on the board to the computer
- Use jumper wire to connect Pin 16 of J501 header to Pin 17 of J501 header
  - SDI2 is mapped to RD6 that is routed to Pin 17 of J501 header
  - SDO2 is mapped to RC7 that is routed to Pin 16 of J501 header

## Running the Application

1. Build and program the application using its IDE.
2. The LED is turned ON on Success.

Refer to the following table for LED name:

Board | LED Name
--- | ---
PIC32MK GP Development Kit | LED2
PIC32MK MCJ Curiosity Pro Development Board | LED2

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