2.2 Microchip Explorer 16/32 Connections

The AC164167 extension board can be connected to any microcontroller board that contains a mikroBUS Host Header. The 8-Pin SOIC socket board can either be configured for the I2C or 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.

Figure 2-3. Connections to a Microchip Explorer 16/32 Development Board
  1. AC164167 14-Pin Socket Board
  2. dsPIC33CK 16-Bit Microcontroller
  3. Microchip Explorer 16/32-Bit development Board
  4. External Power Connection
  5. Micro-USB Connection
  6. Type-A USB Connection
  7. USB Type-C™ Connection
  8. PICkit™ On-Board debugger micro-USB Connection

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

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