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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP3422 Evaluation Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Web Site
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MCP3422 Evalu a tio n Boa rd as a
development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a t arget board. The manual layout
is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Quick Start Instructions” – this chapter provide s an overview of the
MCP3422 Evaluation Board and instruct ions on how to use theMCP3422
Evaluation Board with PICkit
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MCP3422 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill Of Materials (BOM)” – lists the parts used to build the
MCP3422 Evaluation Board.
This user's guide describes how to use MCP3422 Evaluation Board. Other useful
documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and
recommended as supplemental reference resources.
PICkit™ Serial Analyzer User’s Guide, DS51647
Consult this document for instructions on how to use the PICkit Serial Analyzer hardware
and software.
MCP3422 Data Sheet, “18-Bit, Multi-Channel ΔΣ Analog-to-Digital Converter with
2
I
C™ Interface and On-Board Reference”, DS22088
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP3422 product family.
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Preface
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Technical support is available through the web site at: http://support.microchip.com
The following sections provide an overview of the MCP3422 Evaluation Board and
demonstrate how to use it with the PICkit™ Serial Analyzer (P/N: DV164122).
The following topics are covered:
• Description of the MCP3422 Evaluation Board
• How to use the MCP3422 Evaluation Board with the PICkit Serial Analyzer
1.2DESCRIPTION OF THE MCP3422 EVALUATION BOARD
The MCP3422 Evaluation Board (P/N MCP3422EV) contains a MCP3422 18-Bit
Delta-Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The MCP3422 is a 2-channel ADC
device with various options. The MCP3422 Evaluation Board has analog inpu t
connection pads and V
test the conversion results using the PICkit Serial Analyzer and its PC graphic user
interface (GUI). The MCP3422 Evaluation Board has the following interface:
• PICkit Serial Analyzer for writing configuration register bits and reading the
conversion data.
, SDA, and SCL test pads. The user can connect inputs an d
DD
Note:The MCP3422 Evaluation Board can be used without the PICkit Serial
Analyzer as long as the V
MCP3422 Evaluation Board does not include MCU.
The user can monitor the I
SDA and SCL test pads. Refer to Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts”.
2C
communications by connecting an oscilloscope to the
, SCL, and SDA are provided to the board. The
DD
1.2.1I2C Address Bits for the MCP3422
The I2C device code and address bits of the MCP3422 device are programmed at
factory:
• Device Code: ‘1101’
• A2, A1, A0 Address Bits: the MCP3422 device in the MCP3422 Evaluation Boar d
uses default setting: (A2, A1, A0) = (0, 0, 0)
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FIGURE 1-1:Front View of the MCP3422 Evaluation Board.
1.3GETTING STARTED WITH THE PICKIT SERIAL ANALYZER
Figure 1-1 shows the MCP3422 Evaluation Board and Figure 1-2 shows the MCP3422
Evaluation Board and PICkit Serial Analyzer.
The following instructions describe how to use them together:
1. Connect the MCP3422 Evaluation Board’s 6-pin socket to the PICkit Serial
Analyzer, as shown in Figure 1-2.
2. Connect the oscilloscope probes to the SCL and SDA test pins (optional).
3. V
4. Connecting V
5. Connecting the analog inputs: If you need to measure a single-ended input,
• Connecting the inputs: The MCP3422 Evaluation Board has input pads for
Selection: You can use the VDD from the PICkit Serial Analyzer or you can
DD
use your own external V
(a) Connect JP1, if using V
(b) Disconnect JP1 and apply V
: LED D1 turns on when VDD is applied. The PICkit Serial
DD
Analyzer will provide V
. The JP1 connector selects the VDD path.
DD
from PICkit Serial Analyzer.
DD
at VDD1 pin, if you are using an external VDD.
DD
automatically, if it is connected to the PC. Make sure
DD
LED D1 turns on, when you execute the command using the PICkit Serial
Analyzer.
connect the unused pin (example, CHX-) to V
SS
.
analog inputs for each input channel. You can connect all inputs at the same time
and multiplex the input channel using configuration register settings. You can also
leave the unused channel inputs floating.
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6. Select No on the Enable Pull-ups screen and click the Next button.
Note:The MCP3422 Evaluation Board has its own pull-up resistors.
FIGURE 1-6:Step 3 - Device Pullups Window.
7. Select the V
button.
voltage of the MCP3422 Evaluation Board and click the Next
DD
Case 1: When using VDD from the PICkit Serial Analyzer:
If you choose PICkit Serial will power your device and 5 Volt as shown in
Figure 1-7, the MCP3422 Evaluation Board will be powered by the 5V DC from
the PICkit Serial Analyzer through the JP1 jumper. In this case, make sure that
the JP1 jumper on the MCP3422 Evaluation Board is connected.
Case 2: When using your own VDD:
Y ou can also provide your own VDD voltage by applying a VDD voltage at the VD1
test point. In this case, make sure that the JP1 jumper is disconnected.
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1.3.2Creating Script Files
In order to make a communication connection between the PICkit Seria l Analyzer and
the MCP3422 Evaluation Board, a script file is needed. The followin g procedure shows
how to create script files and how to use them.
• In the PICkit Serial Analyzer window, select from the menu Communications>
Script>Script Builder (Figure 1-9).
FIGURE 1-9:Creating a Script File with Script Builder.
1.3.2.1CREATING A SCRIPT FILE FOR CONFIGURATION BYTE WRITING
1. Click on WriteBlockAddrA8 in “Example I
This will result in filling in the spaces under the “Script Detail” column. You can
now modify the “Script Detail” column parameters by right-clicking the mouse.
How to modify the parameters box in Script Details:
1. Under the “Script Detail” box, select the item in the parameter box.
2. Right-click the mouse button and an option box appears to the right of your
selection, displaying the options available for the selected parameter.
3. Select the desired option and delete or insert the parameter box.
4. Keep the parameters in the order shown in Figure 1-10.
1.3.2.2SAVING THE SCRIPT FILE AND PROGRAMMING THE MCP3422
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
1. Change the 2nd and 3rd data bytes you want in the Script Detail.
2. Type in any script name (i.e., MCP3422_Write) in the space below the Script
Name menu.
3. Click the Save Script button.
4. Click the Execute Script button.
.
Note:At this point, the PICkit Serial transmits the I
MCP3422 device. The saved file name will appear in “Users I2C Scripts”
column, and can be re-used any time by selecting the file name.
5. You can also see the SCL and SDA waveforms using the oscilloscope.
Note:When you click on the “Execute Script” menu, the “Busy” LED on the PICkit
Serial Analyzer will momentarily turn on and then turn off. If the LED
remains ON, a communications problem has occurred. Remove the PICkit
Serial Analyzer from your computer and re-check the parameter values
including the order of parameters under the “Script Detail” column, and try
again until the “Busy” LED turns OFF immediately after sending the I2C
command.
2
C Write Command to the
FIGURE 1-12:I2C Write Command Waveforms for the MCP3422.
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I2CSTART
I2CWRTBYT
01
D1
I2CRDBYTNLB
I2CSTOP
Script Detail
------> This means there is one byte for address
------> Address byte with W/R bit = 1101-0001
------> 5 bytes to read
5
*
*
*
*
Requesting
Address Byte
5 Bytes
1.3.3Reading the Conversion Data using the PICkit Serial Analyzer
You can read back the conversion data by following the next steps.
1.3.3.1CREATING A SCRIPT FILE TO READ THE CONVERSION DATA
1. Click on ReadAddrA8 in “Example I2C Scripts” column.
This will result in filling in the spaces under the “Script Detail”column. Now you
can modify the parameter boxes (delete or insert) in the “Script Detail” column
with options. The list of options will appear if you click with the right mouse button
on the parameter box. You can delete the parameter box or add a new one.
2. Make sure the Script Detail parameters are listed in order as follows:
Note:All 7 parameters above must be listed in order. The parameters above with
* are not modifiable.
FIGURE 1-13:Script File Sample to Read Conversion Data.
3. Type in any scr ipt name (i.e., MCP3422_Read) in the space below the Script
Name menu.
4. Click the Save Script button.
5. Click the Execute Script button.
.
Note:At this point, the PICkit Serial transmits the I
MCP3422 device. The saved file name will appear in the “Users I2C
Scripts” column, and can be re-used any time by selecting the file name.
6. You can also see the SCL and SDA waveforms using the oscilloscope.
Note:When you click on the Execute Script menu, the “Busy” LED on the PICkit
Serial Analyzer will momentarily turn on and then turn off. If the LED
remains ON, a communications problem has occurred. Remove the PICkit
Serial Analyzer from your computer and re-check the parameter values,
including the order of parameters under the “Script Detail” column, and try
again until the “Busy” LED turns OFF immediately after sending the I2C
command.
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Requesting
5 Bytes
Reading Data
using a Read Command
Address Byte
Results:
Output code: F907 in hex ( = 63751 in decimal)
Output Voltage=
63751
15.625 μVLSB()
PGA
--------------------------------------------
×0.996 Volts with PGA1==
Note that if the differential input voltage is negative (CH- > CH+), the MSB of the first byte will be "1 ". In this case, the
voltage is calculated after converting the output code to 2's complement and then multiply the LSB.
See Section 4.9 of the MCP3422 Data Sheet (DS22088) for more information.
5th Byte: Repeated Byte for Configuration byte
4th byte: Configuration Byte (note that RDYbit is “0”)
3rd byte: Data Byte
2nd byte: Data Byte
1st byte: Data Byte
FIGURE 1-14:Reading Conversion Results. Note that the Input = 0.996V is applied at Ch.1. The
reading indicates the measured value is 0.996 Volts.
Configuration Byte (4th) and Repeated Configuration Byte (5th)
(a) Read command and outputs. The 3 data bytes are zoomed in for better clarity.
(b) Read command and outputs. The last two data bytes are zoomed in for better clarity.
4th Byte
5th Byte
FIGURE 1-15:Read Command and Data on I2C bus. Note the RDY bit in 4th byte is “0”. This means
the conversion data just read is the latest conversion data. The RDY
(repeated byte). This means the device is now in the process of new conversion and the new result is not
ready yet.