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PICkit Serial Analyzer

MCHPPICkit Serial Analyzer

MPN: DV164122
Microchip Technology
PIC16F886 PICkit Serial Analyzer PIC® PIC MCU 8-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DV164122 is a low-cost development tool designed to bridge a PC and various serial communication interfaces using the PIC16F886 microcontroller. It allows engineers to interact with and troubleshoot embedded systems by simulating I2C, SPI, and USART protocols through a simple USB interface.

Why Choose This Part

It provides a versatile 28-pin socketed board featuring the PIC16F886, making it easy to swap or replace the core processor. The tool simplifies the transition from PC-based GUI controls to hardware-level serial signals across multiple logic voltage levels.

Applications

Peripheral Debugging
Sending commands to and reading data from I2C or SPI sensors during the initial prototyping phase.
Custom Serial Scripting
Automating tests by executing complex serial communication scripts to verify hardware responses.
Protocol Analysis
Monitoring and logging bus traffic to diagnose communication errors between a host MCU and peripheral devices.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 8-Bit
Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Platform PICkit Serial Analyzer
Mounting Type Socket
Core Processor PIC
Utilized IC / Part PIC16F886

Getting Started

Connect the analyzer to a PC via USB and use the provided PICkit Serial Analyzer software to select your target protocol. Ensure the VDD and signal levels match your target hardware, utilizing the 10-bit ADC channels if voltage monitoring is required during bus operations.

Also Consider

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