Microchip Technology ADM00393 User Manual

MCP2200 BREAKOUT

MODULE USER’S GUIDE

 2012 Microchip Technology Inc.

DS52064A-page 9

Chapter 1. Product Overview

1.1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides an overview of the MCP2200 Breakout Module and covers the
following topics:

• What Is the MCP2200 Breakout Module?

• What the MCP2200 Breakout Module Kit Contains

1.2

WHAT IS THE MCP2200 BREAKOUT MODULE?

The MCP2200 Breakout Module is a development and evaluation platform for the
USB-to-UART (Universal Serial Bus-to-Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
serial converter MCP2200 device. The module is comprised of a single Dual In-Line
Package (DIP) form-factor board.

The MCP2200 Breakout Module has the following features:

• UART Tx and Rx signals

• UART RTS and CTS signals

• 8 General Purpose (GP) lines - configurable for GPIO or dedicated function oper-

ation

• User selectable power supply of 3.3V or 5V (up to 500 mA) by using a jumper

• DIP form-factor (0.6 inches overall row spacing between pins)

• PICkit™ Serial Analyzer header – used for UART communication only

A Windows

-based PC software was created to help with the evaluation/demonstration

of the MCP2200 device as a USB-to-UART protocol converter. It allows I/O control and
custom device configuration. The software is downloadable from the board web page
on

www.microchip.com

1.3

WHAT THE MCP2200 BREAKOUT MODULE KIT CONTAINS

The MCP2200 Breakout Module kit includes:

• MCP2200 Breakout Module (ADM00393)

• Mini-USB cable

• Important Information Sheet