Microchip Technology AC164133 Data Sheet
BUCK/BOOST CONVERTER
PICtail™ PLUS DAUGHTER
BOARD USER’S GUIDE
© 2008 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS70336A-page 25
Chapter 3. Getting Started
This chapter provides details to get started using the Daughter Board with the 16-bit
28-pin Starter Development Board using the dsPIC33FJ16GS502 SMPS device. The
16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board is modified as per Section 2.4 “Using the
Daughter Board with the 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board”. While working
with the Daughter Board along with the Explorer 16 Development Board using a
dsPIC33FJ16GS504 device, please refer to the Explorer 16-specific note that is
specified in the corresponding instructions.
28-pin Starter Development Board using the dsPIC33FJ16GS502 SMPS device. The
16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board is modified as per Section 2.4 “Using the
Daughter Board with the 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board”. While working
with the Daughter Board along with the Explorer 16 Development Board using a
dsPIC33FJ16GS504 device, please refer to the Explorer 16-specific note that is
specified in the corresponding instructions.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
• Overview
3.1
OVERVIEW
This section describes the main features of MPLAB IDE and the MPLAB ICD 2
In-Circuit Debugger because they are used in the 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development
Board. This section provides information on performing the following tasks:
In-Circuit Debugger because they are used in the 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development
Board. This section provides information on performing the following tasks:
1.
Creating a project using the Project Wizard.
2.
Assembling and linking the code, and setting the Configuration bits.
3.
Setting up MPLAB IDE to use the MPLAB ICD 2 In-Circuit Debugger.
4.
Programming the chip with MPLAB ICD 2.
5.
Viewing code execution.
6.
Viewing registers in the Watch window.
7.
Setting a breakpoint and setting the code halt in the specific location.
8.
Using the function keys to Reset, Run, Halt and Single Step the code.
Before performing these steps, save the Buck/Boost Converter PICtail Plus Daughter
Board firmware from the CD in the following location:
Board firmware from the CD in the following location:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\
Note 1:
The demo software using 16-bit 28-pin Starter Development Board will be
under folder: C:\Program Files\Microchip\Buck Boost
PICtail Plus Board\Buck1 Voltage Mode with 28P Starter
under folder: C:\Program Files\Microchip\Buck Boost
PICtail Plus Board\Buck1 Voltage Mode with 28P Starter
Board
.
2:
The demo software using Explorer 16 Development Board will be under
the folder: C:\Program Files\Microchip\Buck Boost PICtail
Plus Board\3-Stage Voltage Mode with Explorer 16
the folder: C:\Program Files\Microchip\Buck Boost PICtail
Plus Board\3-Stage Voltage Mode with Explorer 16
3:
Both the above folders comprise of the project file (*.mcp) and
workspace file (*.mcw). The user can use these files to program the
device, or the user can create their own project and workspace file by
performing the steps listed in this Chapter.
workspace file (*.mcw). The user can use these files to program the
device, or the user can create their own project and workspace file by
performing the steps listed in this Chapter.