2 Getting Started With the MPLAB MTCH9010 Plugin

The MTCH9010 Evaluation Kit is a complete system designed to help users quickly familiarize themselves with the MTCH9010's capabilities. It includes two sensor boards: one capacitive and one conductive. The evaluation kit is designed to enable users to easily interface and test their custom sensors with MTCH9010, providing a versatile platform for rapid development.

To connect the MTCH9010 Evaluation Kit (EV24U22A) to the MPLAB Data Visualizer, follow these steps:

  1. Connect the MTCH9010 Evaluation Kit to your PC using a USB Type-C cable.
  2. Open the MPLAB Data Visualizer standalone program.
    Note: If using the MPLAB MTCH9010 Plugin within MPLAB X IDE, the MPLAB Data Visualizer can be opened by pressing the DV button as shown below.
    Figure 2-1. MPLAB Data Visualizer Button
  3. From Protocols, select Other Protocols.
    Figure 2-2. Other Protocols
  4. Identify the MTCH9010 COM port and set the baud rate to 38400.
    Figure 2-3. MTCH9010 COM Port
  5. Click the Start button for the MTCH Session.
    Figure 2-4. Start Session Button
Note: Apply a reset to start configuring the MTCH9010.