Microchip Technology DV164139 Data Sheet

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Low Pin Count USB Development Kit User’s Guide
DS41356B-page 42
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
FIGURE 2-18:
HYPER TERMINAL COM PROPERTIES WINDOW
This now establishes a connection between the Low Pin Count USB Development 
Board USB connector and the Host PC COM port. 
26. Next, connect the RS-232 serial cable to the connector on the Low Pin Count 
USB Development Board and to a serial port connector on the Host PC using a 
“Gender Changer” adapter.
27. Repeat steps 22 to 25 to establish an RS-232 connection using the related port 
noted in step 21 for the Serial Port Connector on the Host PC. Name this con-
nection “RS232 Connection” and ensure that the COM properties resemble 
Figure 2-18.
Testing the Application
28. Once connected, click inside the RS232 Connection COM window and type a 
message. Note that unless configured to echo locally, the originating message 
COM window will not print the message. The message should be printed in the 
“USB Connection” COM window as shown in Figure 2-19.