Chapter 1. Introduction; Kit Contents; System Diagram - Microchip Technology Multimedia Expansion Board II User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Microchip Technology Multimedia Expansion Board II
(MEB II). The MEB II is a compact, highly versatile development board, which in
conjunction with a PIC32 starter kit and a display daughter board, provides a system
for developing a wide range of multimedia applications. The MEB II kit includes a 4.3"
WQVGA PCAP touch display daughter board and supports detachable display boards
allowing for a variety of resolutions.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•

Kit Contents

•

System Diagram

• Multimedia Features
• MEB and MEB II Differences
1.1 KIT CONTENTS
The Multimedia Expansion Board II (MEB II) contains the following items:
• Multimedia Expansion Board II (MEB II) (Mother Board)
• 4.3" WQVGA Display Board (Daughter Board)
• Multimedia Expansion Board II (MEB II) Information Sheet
Note:
1.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM
The MEB II system consists of the PIC32 Starter Kit, MEB II mother board, and a
display daughter board (4.3" PCAP touch), as shown in
board that contains all the necessary components and interfaces to support the
multimedia features. PIC32 starter kit connects to MEB II through a 168-pin
board-to-board connector and contains the PIC32 microcontroller with additional
components (debug, memory, communication etc). Refer to
http://www.microchip.com/meb2
information. The display daughter board is connected to the MEB II using a 60-pin
board-to-board connector (detachable), providing flexibility to support a variety of
displays.
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BOARD II (MEB II) USER'S GUIDE

Chapter 1. Introduction

If you are missing any part of a kit, contact a Microchip sales office for assis-
tance. A list of Microchip offices for sales and service is provided on the
back page of this document.
for supported PIC32 Starter Kits and other additional
MULTIMEDIA EXPANSION
Figure 1-1. MEB II is a mother
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