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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual Precautions for the Specification 1) Contents of the Specification are the information at the time of their issuance. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 2) LAPIS Technology has used reasonable care in preparing the information included in the Specification, but LAPIS Technology does not warrant that such information is error free.
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 9) Although LAPIS Technology is continuously working to improve product reliability and quality, semiconductors can break down and malfunction due to various factors. Therefore, if product malfunctions may result in serious damage, including that to human life, sufficient fail-safe measures must be taken, including the following: [a] Installation of protection circuits or other protective devices to improve system safety.
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1) Please use the Products in accordance with any applicable environmental laws and regulations, such as the RoHS Directive. For more details, including RoHS compatibility, please contact a ROHM sales office. LAPIS Technology shall have no responsibility for any damages or losses resulting non-compliance with any applicable laws or regulations.
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual Preface This document outlines the hardware of the MK715x1 evaluation kit Mini [MK715x1EK1] and MK715x1 ® evaluation kit Mini Plus [MK715XxEK1P] equipped with Bluetooth 5 compatible Bluetooth low energy module MK715x1 [MK71521 or MK71511] made by Lapis Technology. ®...
When you receive the MK715x1EK1/MK715x1EK1P, make sure that the following items are all included in the kit. If you find any broken or missing items, please contact the distributor where you purchased the product or the ROHM sales office. MK715x1EK1 configuration...
(2a) (2b) (2c) (10) Name Description Symbol (Maker) Part.NO Remarks ® Bluetooth low energy (LAPIS) MK715X1 module MK71511 or MK71521 General-purpose (ROHM) Green - (2a) LED4-LED7 LED×4 SML-P11MT (ROHM) - (2b) Power LED×1 LED3 SML-P11UT (ROHM) Green - (2c) UART status LED×2...
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 2. Hardware specifications 2.7 LED 2.7.1 General-purpose LED General-purpose LEDs (green) are connected to the ports from P0.17 to P0.20. The port assignment and circuit configuration are shown below. Silkscreen port LED active Printing LED4 P.17 P0.17 P0.17=Low LED5 P.18...
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 3. How to use sample software How to use sample software The AT command application software is installed in this kit. Please prepare MK715x1 evaluation kit and smartphone application "BLE Tool". This section briefly describes the operation of the AT command application, using the MK715x1 side as a peripheral device and connecting to a central device such as a smartphone as an example.
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 3. How to use sample software 3.3 Terminal Software Operation With the Dip Switch on the MK715x1 evaluation kit as the initial setting, pushing the reset button executes the AT command application. If you input "at<CR>" which is AT command for command acceptance confirmation from the terminal and then the result code string is output as shown below, UART communication between the PC and MK715x1 evaluation kit is normal.
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 3. How to use sample software 3.4.2 Data communication ® Low Energy communication can be performed by the following steps. Bluetooth For details on how to use "BLE Tool", refer to the related document "BLE Tool User's Manual". When "BLE Tool"...
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 3. How to use sample software 3.4.3 Read device information The AT command application for MK715x1 also provides Bluetooth SIG standard device information service (DIS). As shown in Fig. 3-6, tap the “DIS” icon on the service search screen to read the device information of the peripheral.
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual 4. Current measurement method Current measurement method To measure the current of MK715x1, remove the R18 and insert an ammeter between pin1 and pin2 of JP1. U2 (MK715x1) 10pin:VBAT ammeter Remove R18 Parts placement information] FEXK715x1EK1_HardManual-01...
MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual A. Appendix A. Appendix A.1 Correspondence between each evaluation kit and Nordic SDK Example Project If you use the Nordic SDK v16.0.0 Example Project, follow the table below. Eval. Kit Name Applicable Nordic DK Board Type Preferable Nordic SoftDevice Note MK71511EK1 PCA10056e...
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual A. Appendix 4) Select "Preprocessor" in "Code list" Fig. A-3: "Preprocessor" setting FEXK715x1EK1_HardManual-01...
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual A. Appendix 5) Double-click "Preprocessor Definitions" to display the setting screen. Fig. A-4: Changes to "Preprocessor Definitions" FEXK715x1EK1_HardManual-01...
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual A. Appendix 6) Change "BOARD_PCA10056" to "BOARD_PCA10040". 7) Delete "DEVELOP_IN_NRF52840". Fig. A-5: Modified "Preprocessor Definitions" 8) Click the "OK" button to close the screen. FEXK715x1EK1_HardManual-01...
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MK715x1EK1 Hardware Manual Revision History Revision History Page Document No. Issue date Revision description Before After revision revision FEXK715x1EK1_ - - Dec. 1, 2020 Final first edition HardManual-01 (Caution) This does not include typographical errors, changes in expressions, or corrections. FEXK715x1EK1_HardManual-01...
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