1.8 FLEXCOM TWI (I2C) EEPROM

This example application shows how to use the FLEXCOM module in TWI mode.

Description

This application configures the FLEXCOM peripheral in TWI mode to read and write data from an external EEPROM memory chip. Data is written to the EEPROM and then read back and compared. Successful comparison is indicated by turning on an LED.

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/flexcom/twi/master/flexcom_twi_eeprom/firmware.

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

Project NameDescription
sam_a7g5_ek.XMPLABX project for SAMA7G54 Evaluation Kit

Setting Up AT91Bootstrap Loader

To load the application binary onto the target device, we need to use at91bootstrap loader. Refer to the at91bootstrap loader documentation for details on how to configure, build and run bootstrap loader project and use it to bootstrap the application binaries.

Setting Up the Hardware

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

Project NameDescription
sam_a7g5_ek.XSAMA7G54 Evaluation Kit

Setting Up SAMA7G5 Evaluation Kit

ADDITIONAL HARDWARE REQUIRED
SETTING UP THE BOARD
  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable
  • Connect EEPROM Click 3 Board to mikroBUS 1 connector on board

Running the Application

  1. Build and run application using its IDE
  2. LED indicates the success or failure:
    BoardLED Name
    SAMA7G54 Evaluation KitRGB_LED (Lights up in blue color on success)