Microchip Technology ADM00421 User Manual

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MCP2210 EVALUATION KIT
USER’S GUIDE
© 2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS52057A-page 9
Chapter 1.  Product Overview
1.1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MCP2210 Evaluation Kit and covers the 
following topics:
1.2
MCP2210 EVALUATION KIT GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MCP2210 Evaluation Kit (ADM00421) is a development and evaluation platform 
for the MCP2210 device. The kit is comprised of two connected boards:
• MCP2210 Breakout Board (ADM00419)
• MCP2210 SPI Slave Motherboard (ADM00420)
The MCP2210 SPI Slave Motherboard is designed to work together with the MCP2210 
Breakout Board (ADM00419). The motherboard provides the test-points required for 
measurements. It also contains the following SPI slave devices:
• MCP23S08 – 8-bit I/O expander
• MCP3204 – 4 channel, 12-bit ADC
• 25LC02 – 2 kbit EEPROM
• TC77 – Temperature sensor
All devices are SPI slaves, controlled by the MCP2210.
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A DLL package is also available for development of custom PC applications using the 
MCP2210. The DLL package is downloadable from the board’s web page.
1.3
WHAT THE MCP2210 EVALUATION KIT INCLUDES
The MCP2210 Evaluation Kit includes (ADM00421):
• MCP2210 Breakout Board (ADM00419)
• MCP2210 SPI Slave Motherboard (ADM00420)
• Mini-USB  cable
• Important Information Sheet