Microchip Technology DM164130-2 User Manual
F1 EVALUATION PLATFORM
USER’S GUIDE
2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS41401B-page 13
Chapter 2. Getting Started
2.1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives instruction to get your F1 Evaluation Platform powered up and
running the default demonstration. The following sections include:
running the default demonstration. The following sections include:
• Powering the F1 Evaluation Platform
• Default Firmware
• Programming the F1 Evaluation Platform with the PICkit™ 3
• Attaching a PICkit Serial (optional)
• Measuring the current consumption
FIGURE 2-1:
F1 EVALUATION PLATFORM (DM164130-1)
2.2
POWERING THE F1 EVALUATION PLATFORM
The PIC16LF1937 supplied with your F1 Evaluation Platform requires a supply voltage
of 1.8V-3.6V. Voltages above 3.6V will degrade or damage the device. There are four
ways to supply the necessary power.
of 1.8V-3.6V. Voltages above 3.6V will degrade or damage the device. There are four
ways to supply the necessary power.
1.
Use PICkit 3,
2.
Use the power connector at JP3,
3.
Use PICkit Serial, or
4.
Use the BLDC Expansion Header J3.
2.3
POWERING WITH PICkit™ 3
To power with the PICkit 3, perform the following steps:
1.
Make sure a jumper or an ammeter is connected across JP2.
2.
If you are using a BLDC expansion, remove the jumper at JP1.