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ATtiny104 Xplained Nano
ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation Kit User's Guide

Preface

The Microchip ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation Kit is a hardware platform to evaluate the ATtiny104
microcontroller.
®
Supported by the Atmel Studio and MPLAB
X integrated development platform, the kit provides easy access to the
features of the Microchip ATtiny104 and explains how to integrate the device in a custom design.
The Xplained Nano MCU series evaluation kits include an on-board mini embedded programmer, and no external
tools are necessary to program the ATtiny104.
User Guide
DS40002160A-page 1
©
2019 Microchip Technology Inc.

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  • Page 1: Preface

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation Kit User's Guide Preface The Microchip ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation Kit is a hardware platform to evaluate the ATtiny104 microcontroller. ® Supported by the Atmel Studio and MPLAB X integrated development platform, the kit provides easy access to the features of the Microchip ATtiny104 and explains how to integrate the device in a custom design.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Table of Contents Preface................................1 Introduction............................. 3 1.1. Features............................3 1.2. Kit Overview..........................3 Getting Started............................4 2.1. Xplained Nano Quick Start......................4 2.2. Design Documentation and Relevant Links................. 4 Xplained Nano............................6 3.1. Mini Embedded Debugger......................6 3.2.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    – Programming – Virtual COM port (CDC) • USB Powered Kit Overview The Microchip ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation kit is a hardware platform to evaluate the ATtiny104. Figure 1-1. ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Evaluation Kit Overview Power Power disconnect mEDBG Micro USB Con nector...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    The ATtiny104 device is programmed by the on-board Mini Embedded Debugger and therefore, no external programmer tool is required. Design Documentation and Relevant Links The following list contains links to the most relevant documents and software for the ATtiny104 Xplained Nano. • Xplained Products - Xplained Evaluation Kits are a series of easy-to-use evaluation kits for Microchip microcontrollers and other Microchip products.
  • Page 5 ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Getting Started • Design Documentation - Package containing CAD source, schematics, BOM, assembly drawings, 3D plots, layer plots, etc. • Hardware Users Guide in PDF format - PDF version of this User Guide. User Guide DS40002160A-page 5 ©...
  • Page 6: Xplained Nano

    The mEDBG controls one status LED on the ATtiny104 Xplained Nano. The table below shows how the LED is controlled in different operation modes.
  • Page 7: Xplained Nano Standard Pinout

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Xplained Nano Table 3-2. Power Connections Power Connection Description VUSB USB Voltage output when USB is connected (behind a PTC fuse). Can be used as power input when USB is not used. VREG Regulated voltage from VUSB. If the kit does not have a regulator, this is directly connected to VUSB.
  • Page 8: Disconnecting Medbg

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Xplained Nano Figure 3-2. Xplained Nano Standard Pinout for TPI Power disconnect mEDBG Micro USB Connector Status LED RESET VUSB TPI DATA TPI CLK CLK OUT CDC TX VREG CDC RX Disconnecting mEDBG The target device can be completely separated from the mEDBG, but this requires some small modifications to the board using a soldering iron.
  • Page 9: Hardware User Guide

    Hardware User Guide Hardware User Guide Connectors 4.1.1 ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Pinout The ATtiny104 Xplained Nano has a direct fan-out of the I/O pins of the device and all I/O’s are accessible at the edge connectors. Table 4-1. Edge Connector Edge ATtiny104 Pin...
  • Page 10: Peripherals

    Power disconnect Peripherals 4.3.1 There is one yellow LED available on the ATtiny104 Xplained Nano board that can be turned ON and OFF. The LED can be activated by driving the connected I/O line to GND. Table 4-2. LED Connection ATtiny104 Pin...
  • Page 11: Embedded Debugger Implementation

    Embedded Debugger Implementation Embedded Debugger Implementation ATtiny104 Xplained Nano contains a Mini Embedded Debugger (mEDBG) that can be used to program the ATtiny104 using Tiny Program Interface (TPI). The mEDBG also includes a Virtual Com port interface over UART. Atmel Studio can be used as a front end for the Mini Embedded Debugger.
  • Page 12: Hardware Revision History And Known Issues

    = product identifier r = revision s = serial number The product identifier for ATtiny104 Xplained Nano is A09-2678. Fuse Masking The ATtiny104 RSTDISBL(External Reset disable) fuse has been masked out in the mEDBG firmware. This is done to avoid users disabling programming and debugging of the ATtiny104.
  • Page 13: Document Revision History

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano Document Revision History Document Revision History Doc. Rev. Date Comment 12/2019 Microchip DS40002160 replaces Atmel 42671; Added section regarding fuse masking. 42671B 08/2016 Add revision 2 information. 42671A 02/2016 Initial document release. User Guide DS40002160A-page 13 ©...
  • Page 14: The Microchip Website

    ATtiny104 Xplained Nano The Microchip Website Microchip provides online support via our website at http://www.microchip.com/. This website is used to make files and information easily available to customers. Some of the content available includes: • Product Support – Data sheets and errata, application notes and sample programs, design resources, user’s guides and hardware support documents, latest software releases and archived software •...
  • Page 15: Trademarks

    The Adaptec logo, Frequency on Demand, Silicon Storage Technology, and Symmcom are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in other countries. GestIC is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology Germany II GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., in other countries.
  • Page 16: Worldwide Sales And Service

    New York, NY Tel: 46-31-704-60-40 Tel: 631-435-6000 Sweden - Stockholm San Jose, CA Tel: 46-8-5090-4654 Tel: 408-735-9110 UK - Wokingham Tel: 408-436-4270 Tel: 44-118-921-5800 Canada - Toronto Fax: 44-118-921-5820 Tel: 905-695-1980 Fax: 905-695-2078 User Guide DS40002160A-page 16 © 2019 Microchip Technology Inc.

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