Starter Kit. It offers an easy way to develop an ABOV 8-bit MCU. The 8-bit MCU Starter Kit includes M8051 debugger which is called OCD (for 96 series) or 8- bit Writer (for 94/97 series). Therefore, no additional device is required for debugging.
This Starter Kit is available for the devices including 94/ 96/ 97 core series. A96G140, A96G166, A96G174, A94B114, A96L322, A96L523, and etc. This Starter Kit supports additional 8-bit MCU. Figure 1. Starter Kit Board (Hardware) / 96 Series (OCD) Figure 2. Starter Kit Board (Hardware) / 94, 97 Series (8-bit Writer)
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 2. User requirements System requirements Windows PC (7, 8, 10) USB micro-B type cable Figure 5. Window PC & Micro-B cable ABOV website For detailed information about corresponding software and documents, you can visit our website at https://www.abovsemi.com.
3. OCD debugger (96 series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide OCD debugger (96 series) Building and running LED_Blinky project (example A96G140) Running application code (LED_Blinky) makes it easier to start the Starter Kit. When following the steps below, LEDs on the board turn on and off: Step 1.
3. OCD debugger (96 series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide Set up the Starter Kit Board Set jumpers to control the Starter Kit The Starter Kit uses USB power-① Choose 3.3V and 5.0V (check the maximum operation voltage by referring to the specification sheet).
The OCD board (debugger) uses a USB interface. USB driver installation is required. Download the USB driver installation from ABOV website (https://www.abovsemi.com) Once the OCD board (debugger) is connected, it will be shown as “ABOV OCD”. Figure 10. OCD (Debugger) at Device Manager...
Before downloading the LED blinky example, Keil uVision5 for 8051 and OCD debugger S/W must be installed on your PC. Execute “Keil uVision5”. Execute OCD debugger tool. The debugger software supports the 96 series developed by ABOV 8-bit MCU. Figure 11. Execute Keil uVision5 & OCD Debugger Tool...
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 3. OCD debugger (96 series) Download the Evaluation Kit (example source) from ABOV official website. Decompress the file, and select “LED Blinky” in the example sources. Execute “LED Blinky” example project. Figure 12. Download Evaluation Kit (Example Source)
3. OCD debugger (96 series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide The example source is opened in the location of the configured folder, and uVision5 will be running as shown below. The folder contains the Keil Project and the sample file of the selected example.
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 3. OCD debugger (96 series) Download Led_Blinky 3.7.1 If the compilation finishes without error, it is possible to download it with OCD debugger software (available only for 96 series). The OCD debugger (via USB) and the Starter Kit are connected and can be downloaded.
3. OCD debugger (96 series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide Debugging Led_Blinky Debugging in OCD debugger software Enter into debugger mode by executing “Run/Step/Stop Debugger Session”. It must be connected to the Stater Kit for real time debugging. In OCD debugger mode, the program can be executed per Run/Step/Stop Debugger Session.
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 3. OCD debugger (96 series) Check the Led_Blinky operation How to check the LED operation After normal download of the Led Blinky program, re-apply the power (removing the USB cable) to check whether the LED is on or off.
4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) Building and running LED_Blinky project (example A94B114) Running application code (LED_Blinky) makes it easier to start the Starter Kit. When following the steps below, LEDs on the board turn on and off: Step 1.
4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide Set up the Starter Kit board Set jumpers to control the Starter Kit The Starter Kit uses USB power-① Choose 3.3V and 5.0V (check the maximum operation voltage by referring to the specification sheet).
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) Connect the Starter Kit to your PC PC connection via USB on the Starter Kit Connect the USB (micro-B type) cable to the Starter Kit as shown in Figure 20.
4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide Recognition of the hardware (device drivers) on your PC 8-bit Writer uses a USB interface. For 8-bit Writer, USB driver installation is not required (USB HID class). Connected 8-bit Writer Disconnected 8-bit Writer Figure 21.
Before downloading the LED blinky example, Keil uVision5 for 8051 and OCD debugger S/W must be installed on your PC. Execute “Keil uVision5”. Execute 8-bit Writer. The debugger software supports the 94 and 97 series developed by ABOV 8-bit MCU. Figure 22. Execute Keil uVision5 & 8-bit Writer...
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) The example will open in the location of the configured folder and run uVision5 as below The folder contains the Keil Project and the sample file of the selected example Figure 24.
4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) 8-bit MCU starter kit guide Download Led_Blinky 4.7.1 8-bit Writer If the compilation finishes without error, it is possible to download it with 8-bit Writer software (called OCD 2 lite tool, available for 94/ 97 series) The 8-bit Writer software (via USB) and the Starter Kit are connected and can be downloaded.
8-bit MCU starter kit guide 4. 8-bit Writer (94, 97 Series) Check the Led_Blinky operation How to check the LED operation After normal download of the Led Blinky program, re-apply the power (removing the USB cable) to check whether the LED is on or off.
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