MATRIX Atmel AVR datasheet
Matrix Multimedia Atmel AVR® Board
EB19430
Atmel AVR® datasheet
Contents
1. About this document
2. General information
3. Board overview
4. Getting Started
5. Block schematic and description
Appendix
A. Circuit diagram
B.
C.
Compatible AVR® device
Bus connections
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1 About this document
This document concerns the Matrix Atmel AVR® Board code EB-194-00-1.
Trademarks and Copyright
PIC, PICmicro are registered trademarks of Arizona Microchip Inc.
E-blocks is a trademark of Matrix Multimedia Limited.
EB-194-00-1 and associates software and documentation are Copyright ©2004 Matrix Multimedia
Limited.
Other sources of information
There are various other documents and sources that you may find useful:
Getting started with E-Blocks.pdf
This describes the E-blocks system and how it can be used to develop complete systems for
learning electronics and for PICmicro programming.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is correct at the time of going to press. Matrix Multimedia
reserves the right to change specifications from time to time.
Technical support
If you have any problems operating this product then please refer to the troubleshooting section of
this document first. You will find the latest software updates, FAQs and other information on our
web site: www.matrixmultimedia.co.uk. If you still have problems please email us at:
support@matrixmultimedia.co.uk. When emailing please state the operating system, the version of
PPP you are using.
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2 General information
Description
This new AVR® microcontroller programmer connects to your PC via an in circuit programmer to
provide you with one of the world’s lowest cost and most flexible AVR® microcontroller
programmers. The board is fully compatible with our entire range of E-blocks allowing the
investigation into many interesting and exciting projects.
The Atmel AVR® Board allows serial programming of a large selection of 20 and 40 pin Atmel
AVR® devices. This board uses Atmel’s AVR® studio – a free and comprehensive downloadable
AVR® program. The board can be programmed using Assembly and C. It provides ‘clean’ access
to all I/O lines on the relevant Atmel AVR® devices.
Further information on E-blocks is available in a separate document entitled Introduction to Eblocks.doc.
Features
• E-blocks compatible
• Low cost
• Used as a programmer and as a development board
• Programs a wide range of Atmel AVR® devices
• Full suite of programming software
• Xtal operation and internal RC operation
• 4 full I/O ports
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3 Board overview
Matrix Multimedia Atmel AVR® Board
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1. Screw Terminals
2. Power connector (positive outer – negative inner)
3. Reset switch
4. AVRISP programming connector
5. 20-way AVR® socket with AVR® device
6. 40-way AVR® socket
7. 40-way header mirroring AVR® pins
8. Defualt programming block
9. Port A I/O
10. Port B I/O
11. Port C I/O
12. Port D I/O
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4 Getting Started
4.1 Installation instructions - Software
Installing AVR® Studio 4 from AVR® ISP CD
1. Insert Atmel AVR® CD into CD drive.
2. Click ‘Start’ in the pop-up screen. The AVR web page will now be running from the CD.
3. Click ‘Software” on the left hand toolbar.
4. Next, click “AVR Studio 4:” This will show you all the features available using the AVR
Studio software
5. Scroll down to the CD marked “Install AVR Studio4.xx Build (Press “Open” when
prompted). By clicking on this – then pressing “Open” when prompted, will allow you to
install the software
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For the most –up-to-date version of this software please visit the Atmel web page at:
www.atmel.com
Installing AVR® Studio 4 from Atmel’s Web page
1. Click on the “Products” icon
2. Using the left hand toolbar, click on “Microcontrollers”, then “AVR 8-bit RISC”
3. Again using the left hand toolbar click on “Tools & Software”
4. Scroll down to the CD marked “AVR Studio4.xx Buildxx. By clicking on this – then
pressing “Open” when prompted, will allow you to install the software.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more help and guidance on installing AVR® Studio visit the Atmel Website at: www.atmel.com
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