Table Of Contents - Microchip Technology PIC18F16Q40 Curiosity Nano Hardware User's Manual

Table of Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Features....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Board Overview............................................................................................................................4
2. Getting Started........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1. Quick Start....................................................................................................................................5
2.1.1. Driver Installation........................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2. Kit Window.....................................................................................................................5
2.1.3. MPLAB
2.2. Design Documentation and Relevant Links................................................................................. 5
3. Preprogrammed Application....................................................................................................................7
4. Curiosity Nano.........................................................................................................................................8
4.1. On-Board Debugger Overview..................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1. Debugger....................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2. Virtual Serial Port (CDC)................................................................................................9
4.1.3. Mass Storage Device...................................................................................................11
4.1.4. Data Gateway Interface (DGI)..................................................................................... 13
4.2. Curiosity Nano Standard Pinout................................................................................................. 14
4.3. Power Supply............................................................................................................................. 15
4.3.1. Target Regulator.......................................................................................................... 15
4.3.2. External Supply............................................................................................................17
4.3.3. VBUS Output Pin......................................................................................................... 17
4.3.4. Power Supply Exceptions............................................................................................ 18
4.4. Low-Power Measurement.......................................................................................................... 19
4.5. Programming External Microcontrollers..................................................................................... 20
4.5.1. Supported Devices...................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2. Software Configuration................................................................................................ 20
4.5.3. Hardware Modifications............................................................................................... 21
4.5.4. Connecting to External Microcontrollers...................................................................... 22
4.6. Connecting External Debuggers................................................................................................ 23
5. Hardware User Guide........................................................................................................................... 25
5.1. Connectors................................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.1. PIC18F16Q40 Curiosity Nano Pinout.......................................................................... 25
5.1.2. Using Pin Headers.......................................................................................................25
5.2. Peripherals................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.1. LED..............................................................................................................................26
5.2.2. Mechanical Switch....................................................................................................... 27
5.2.3. Crystal..........................................................................................................................27
5.2.4. On-Board Debugger Implementation...........................................................................28
6. Hardware Revision History and Known Issues..................................................................................... 29
6.1. Identifying Product ID and Revision........................................................................................... 29
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