5 Getting Started with WINCS Add on board

The WINCS02 Add On Board supports one modes of operation:
  • Host Companion mode – Using a host MCU board with mikroBUS socket via mikroBUS interface
Figure 5-1. WINCS02 Connection for Host Companion Mode

The WINCS02 Add On Board can also be used with the host MCU boards using mikroBUS sockets with the control interface. The following table shows how the pinout on the WINCS02 Add On Board mikroBUS interface corresponds to the pinout on the WINCS02 Module.

Note:
  • To operate WINCS02 Add On Board in Host Companion mode, ensure to place the jumper cap on J201.2, J201.3, as illustrated in the above image.
  • Do not use Type-C USB cable in Host Companion mode.
Table 5-1.  mikroBUS Socket Pinout Details
Pin NumberPin on mikroBUS HeaderPin Description of mikroBUS HeaderPin on WINCS02PC Module(1)
1ANAnalog inputNC
2RSTResetMCLR
3CSSPI Chip SelectPA3/UART1_CTS
4SCKSPI ClockNC
5MISOSPI host input client outputNC
6MOSISPI host input client inputPA4/UART1_RTS
7+3.3V3.3V power+3.3V from host MCU socket
8GNDGroundGND
9GNDGroundGND
10+5V5V powerNC
11SDAI2C DataPA9_I2C_SDA
12SCLI2C ClockPA8_I2C_SCL
13TXUART transmitPA5_UART1_TX
14RXUART receivePA1_UART1_RX
15INTHardware interruptPA6_IRQ
16PWMPWM outputPB2_INT0_TMS_WAKE
Note:
  1. For more details on the WINCS02 Module pins, refer to the WINCS02 Wi-Fi Module Data Sheet (DS70005544)
  2. The WINCS02 moduke does not support UART1 interface which is available on the mikroBUS interface.