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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
PT100 RTD 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 PT100 RTD Evaluation Board as a
development tool. The manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important info rmation about the PT100 RTD
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – This chapter includes a detailed
description of each function of the demo board and instructions for how to begin
using the board.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the PT100 RTD Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill Of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the PT100
RTD Evaluation Board.
This user's guide describes how to use the PT100 RTD Evaluation Board. The
following Microchip documents are available on our web site ( www.microchip.com) and
recommended as supplemental reference resources.
MCP6S26 Data Sheet, “Single-Ended, Rail-toRail I/O, Low Gain PGA“ (DS21117)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP6S26 device.
MCP3301 Data Sheet, “13-Bit Differential Inp ut, Low Power A/D Con ver ter w/SPI
Serial Interface” (DS21700)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP3301 device.
MCP602X Data Sheet, “Rail-to-Rail Input/Output, 10 MHz Op Amps“ (DS21685)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP602X devices.
MCP41010 Data Sheet, “Single/Dual Digital Potentiometer with SPI Interface“
(DS11195)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP41XXX devices.
PIC18F2455/2550/4455/4550 Data Sheet, “28/40/44-Pin, High-Performance,
Enhanced Flash, USB Microcontrollers with nanoWatt Technology“ (DS39632)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the
PIC18F2455/2550/4455/4550 devices.
TC1070/TC1071/TC1187 Data Sheet, “50mA, 100mA, and 150mA Adjustable
CMOS LDOs w/Shutdown“ (DS21353)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the TC1070/TC1071/TC1187
devices.
Preface
THE MICROCHIP WEB SITE
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programs, design resources, user’s guides and hardware support documents,
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Users of Microchip products can receive assistance through several channels:
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Customers should contact their distributor, representative or field application engineer
for support. Local sales offices are also available to help customers. A listing of sales
offices and locations is included in the back of this document.
Technical support is available through the web site at: http://support.microchip.com
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
Revision B (December 2007)
• Changed Information Related to the GUI.
• Updated Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-6.
• Updated Section 2.3.2 “Software Setup”.
• Add disclaimer to Bill of Materials regarding RoHS-Compliant part numbers.