Introduction

The PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board is a versatile development platform designed to facilitate rapid prototyping and showcase the features of Microchip’s PIC32-BZ6 family of MCUs and Modules, which support Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and IEEE® 802.15.4 wireless communication.

Core Capabilities

  • Integrated Debugging and Programming
    • Includes the PICkit™ On-board 4 (PKOB4) debugger interface for seamless programming and debugging.
    • Requires only a USB Type-C® cable for power and programming.
  • Expansion and Connectivity Options
    • mikroBUS™ Click™ sockets
    • Xplained Pro (XPRO) header
    • Reduced Media-Independent Interface (RMII) header
    • Microchip Low-cost Controllers (LCC) adapter connector
  • U.FL Connector
    • Allows connection to an external antenna using a U.FL connector on the PIC32WM-BZ6204UE Module.
  • Rapid Prototyping
    • Enables rapid prototyping utilizing the PIC32WM-BZ6204UE Module.

The PIC32-BZ6 Curiosity Board is ideal for developers looking to create and test wireless communication solutions for IoT, home automation, and industrial applications. Its rich set of features and connectivity options make it a powerful tool for prototyping and development.