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DM240312 PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Board

MCHPDM240312 PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Board

MPN: DM240312
Microchip Technology
PIC24FJ256DA210 PIC24FJ256DA210 Board PIC® PIC MCU 16-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The Microchip DM240312 is an evaluation board designed for the PIC24FJ256DA210 16-bit microcontroller. This board provides a ready-to-use platform for developing applications that leverage the PIC24F family's features, including an integrated graphics controller, CTMU, and USB OTG. It facilitates rapid prototyping and code development.

Why Choose This Part

This development board simplifies the initial setup for PIC24FJ256DA210 projects, offering immediate access to the microcontroller's features. Its comprehensive suite of interfaces, including USB, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG, SWD, and RS-232, supports diverse peripheral integration. The fixed mounting type provides a stable platform for testing and debugging.

Applications

Graphic User Interface Development
Utilize the integrated graphics controller of the PIC24FJ256DA210 to develop embedded systems with graphical display capabilities.
USB Device and Host Applications
Develop applications requiring USB communication, leveraging the USB OTG functionality for both device and host roles.
Capacitive Touch Sensing
Experiment with human-interface designs using the CTMU (Charge Time Measurement Unit) for capacitive touch sensing.
General Purpose Embedded Control
Serve as a flexible platform for various embedded control tasks, utilizing the MCU's 48MHz core, 96KB RAM, and 512KB Flash.
Educational and Prototyping Projects
Ideal for students and engineers learning about 16-bit PIC microcontrollers and embedded system development.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 16-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform PIC24FJ256DA210 Board
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor PIC
Utilized IC / Part PIC24FJ256DA210

Getting Started

To get started, connect the board to a PC via USB. Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB XC16 C Compiler are the recommended development tools. Example code and documentation are available on the Microchip website to help engineers begin programming the PIC24FJ256DA210 MCU.

Also Consider

ATmega328P MCHPMicrochip Technology - For simpler 8-bit applications or those leveraging the Arduino ecosystem, the ATmega328P is a widely used and well-supported microcontroller.
STM32F407 Discovery Kit STMicroelectronics - If a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with higher performance and similar graphical capabilities is required, the STM32F407 Discovery Kit is a strong alternative.