2.2 Microchip Explorer 16/32 Connections
The EV39Y17A extension board can be connected to any microcontroller board that contains a mikroBUS Host Header. The 24-Pad VQFN socket board contains both the I2C and the SPI interface as shown in Board Configuration. The diagram below shows a configuration using the Microchip Explorer 16/32 Development Board and the dsPIC33CK 16-bit microcontroller. Note that the Explorer 16/32 board allows for a variety of 100-pin Microchip microcontrollers to be used.
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Powering the Board
Multiple options exist for powering the Explorer 16/32 Development board. Depending on the total current requirements, different options are allowed.
- External Power Supply
Connection
- 8-15V Power Supply maximum current 1.3A
- Universal 9V Supply Adapter: AC002014
- USB Connections allow up to 400 mA
Additional Resources
- Microchip Explorer 16/32 Kit Information
- Microchip Explore16/32 User Guide
- dsPIC33CK
- Additional software tools available via myMICROCHIP