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DM320412 PIC32 Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android

MCHPDM320412 PIC32 Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android

MPN: DM320412
Microchip Technology
PIC32 PIC32 Accessory Kit for Android PIC® PIC MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DM320412 is a hardware evaluation platform designed for engineers to develop Android-based accessories using the PIC32 microcontroller. It leverages the Android Open Accessory (AOA) protocol to allow the PIC32 to act as a USB host or device when communicating with mobile handsets and tablets. The kit provides a complete hardware and software starting point for integrating embedded control with mobile applications.

Why Choose This Part

This kit simplifies the complexity of the USB stack by providing a pre-configured firmware environment for Android communication. It utilizes the high-performance 32-bit PIC32 architecture, offering sufficient RAM and MIPS for handling both the communication protocol and application-specific tasks simultaneously. The included power supply and board assembly allow for immediate out-of-the-box development without additional hardware sourcing.

Applications

Android USB Accessories
Designing hardware peripherals that connect to Android devices via the USB port using the AOA protocol.
Mobile Industrial Interfaces
Creating portable diagnostic or configuration tools that use a tablet as the primary user interface.
Personal Medical Devices
Developing data logging or monitoring equipment that syncs real-time information to a mobile app.
Consumer Docking Stations
Building smart charging docks that communicate with the mobile device for media control or data exchange.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s), Power Supply
Platform PIC32 Accessory Kit for Android
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor PIC
Utilized IC / Part PIC32

Getting Started

To begin, download the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB XC32 Compiler. You will also need the Microchip Libraries for Applications (MLA), which contain the specific USB stack and Android Open Accessory framework examples. Connect the board to your PC via a programmer/debugger such as a PICkit 4 or ICD 4 for firmware deployment, and use the included power supply to provide enough current for both the board and the connected Android device.

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