Microchip Technology DM330017 Data Sheet
DIGITAL POWER STARTER KIT
USER’S GUIDE
2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS52078A-page 15
Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter introduces the Digital Power Starter Kit and provides an overview of its
features. The topics covered include:
features. The topics covered include:
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1.1
OVERVIEW
Modern power supplies are becoming smaller, more efficient, more flexible and less
expensive. These desirable enhancements have come about as Digital Signal Control-
lers (DSCs) are incorporated into Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) designs. The
board provided in the kit is intended to introduce and demonstrate the capabilities and
features of Microchip SMPS families of devices. The Digital Power Starter Kit features
an on-board programmer/debugger, which eliminates the need for any additional
programmer or hardware interface.
expensive. These desirable enhancements have come about as Digital Signal Control-
lers (DSCs) are incorporated into Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) designs. The
board provided in the kit is intended to introduce and demonstrate the capabilities and
features of Microchip SMPS families of devices. The Digital Power Starter Kit features
an on-board programmer/debugger, which eliminates the need for any additional
programmer or hardware interface.
The software for the demonstration application that is preprogrammed into the on-
board dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is available for download from the
Microchip web site at:
board dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is available for download from the
Microchip web site at:
http://www.microchip.com
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1.2
KIT CONTENTS
The Digital Power Starter Kit contains the following:
• Digital Power Starter Kit Board
• 9V Power Supply
• USB Cable
Note:
Refer to the Readme file provided with the Digital Power Starter Kit demon-
stration software for instructions on how to run the demonstration application.
Refer to the Information Sheet that is provided with the starter kit package for
additional resources and instructions on how to use the starter kit for
programming and debugging application software.
stration software for instructions on how to run the demonstration application.
Refer to the Information Sheet that is provided with the starter kit package for
additional resources and instructions on how to use the starter kit for
programming and debugging application software.
Note:
If you are missing any part of the kit, contact a Microchip sales office for
assistance. A list of worldwide Microchip offices for sales and service is
provided at the end of this document.
assistance. A list of worldwide Microchip offices for sales and service is
provided at the end of this document.