Overview

The dsPIC-Ready4 prototyping board for 40-pin DIP-packaged dsPICs (dsPIC30F1010 and dsPIC30F2020, etc) is ideal for users of the EasydsPIC6 development board wanting a convenient way to construct a more permanent prototype of a dsPIC-based circuit or build a finished product without the need to design your own PCB. To keep costs down, dsPICs can be programmed in the EasydsPIC6 then removed and inserted into the dsPIC-Ready4. Alternatively, the separately available dsPICprog programmer with mikroICD in-circuit debugger can be connected to a programming header on the dsPIC-Ready4 for in-circuit programming and debugging.

The dsPIC-Ready4 incorporates a bridge rectifier and voltage regulator enabling it to be powered from low-cost mains adapters with AC or DC outputs from 8V to 16V. Besides clock and reset circuits, the dsPIC-Ready4 also features an FT232R USB to serial UART interface so that dsPIC projects can be connected to a PC's USB port with ease. What's more, the dsPIC-Ready4 provides the same 10-way IDC expansion headers as found on the EasydsPIC6 allowing MikroElektronika's I/O add-on boards to be easily connected.

FTR232R USB to Serial UART Interface

With this device that comes fitted to the dsPIC-Ready4 prototyping board, you can easily add USB-communications to your dsPIC project. The device connects to the dsPIC's USART TX and RX lines to convert RS-232 serial communications to USB. On a PC the dsPIC-Ready4 will appear as an additional COM port. Your dsPIC programs therefore need only to include standard USART-based communications routines while communications on the PC can be handled using a terminal emulator or standard serial communications routines within any high-level language application. Jumpers on the dsPIC-Ready4 allow the FTR232R to be isolated from the dsPIC if its use is not required.

Features

• On-board rectifier and voltage regulator - use with 8V to 16V AC or DC mains adapter.
• Clock circuit with 8MHz crystal.
• Reset circuit with pushbutton reset switch.
• DIP socket accepts 28-pin dsPICs (dsPIC30F1010 and dsPIC30F2020, etc).
• FT232R USB to serial UART interface - add USB connectivity to your ds PIC project with ease.
• Solder pad area for circuit prototyping.
• 10-way IDC headers on all dsPIC ports compatible with MikroElektronika's I/O add-on boards and adapters.
• 10-way IDC programming header compatible with optional dsPICprog programmer with mikroICD in-circuit debugger.