Summary of 40 & 28 PIN PIC Development Board
This board is a versatile development platform for Microchip's 28 and 40-pin PIC16FXXX, PIC16F1XXX, and PIC18 microcontrollers. It supports standalone operation with programmed chips and requires no external crystals. Key features include onboard 3.3V and 5V DC converters, a universal power supply input (7V–36V), and an industrial-grade 3A switching regulator. The board offers flexible interfacing via dual male/female headers, UART connectors, a RESET switch, status LEDs, and a PICKIT2 ICSP interface for easy programming.
Parts used in the PIC 40/28 PIN Development Board:
- PIC18F46K22 (40 Pin) Micro-Controller
- PIC18F26K22 (28 Pin) Micro-Controller
- Industrial standard 3A Switching regulator
- Dual supply DC converter (5.0V and 3.3V)
- Jumper for voltage selection
- PICKIT2 standard ICSP interface
- UART connector (RX-TX)
- LED circuit for IO pins
- PWR ON indicator LEDs
- Dual Header connector (Male/Female)
- RESET switch
- Supply reverse input diode
The PIC 40 / 28 PIN (DIP) Development / Evaluations board demonstrates the capabilities of Microchips 8-bit microcontrollers, specifically, 28- and 40-pin PIC16FXXX, PIC16F1XXX, and PIC18 devices. It can be used as a standalone demonstration board with a programmed part. With this board you can develop and prototype with all Microchip’s 40 & 28 PIN PIC microcontrollers which doesnt require crystals (External Oscillator). On board connector for UART (RX-TX) allows an easy connection with embedded hardware. The board has a Reset switch and status LEDs.
On board 3.3 V and 5V DC converter allows using 3V and 5V PICS, This board support both 3.3V low power and normal 5V operation. All I/O Pins out with female header and male header connectors.
Specifications
- Power Supply 7V to 36V DC @ 3 Amps
- 40 PIN PIC18F46K22 & 28PIN PIC18F26K22 DIP Micro-Controllers
- The PIC development platform is exclusively designed to offer full experimenting flexibility to a developer or application engineer for the enhanced range of 28/40 pin 8 bit PIC Microcontroller.
- Industrial standard 3A Switching regulator brings in safe operation of the board for all type of input supply without overheating.
- Dual supply (5.0V and 3.3V @ 3A) takes care of all the supply needs of your IO devices and operating voltage of the board. Independent Supply of 3.3V, 5V and Input VDD (Input Supply) is always available at header pins.
- With a single Jumper you can select the operating voltage of the MCU between 5.0 and 3.3 V
- PICKIT2 standard ICSP interface available for ease of programming.
- Separate IO pins for the UART interfacing available for Serial interfacing.
- A LED circuit on every IO pin of the MICRO to give you an easy visual status of the pins. Optional and not provided along with the kit.
- Separate PWR ON indicator for each of the 2 supply (3.3V / 5V) available.
- Dual Header connector , Male/Female available for ease of interfacing with the outside world
- RESET switch to reset the onboard MCU.
- Supply reverse input diode for protection at both 3.3V and 5V DC-DC Converter inputs
For more detail: 40 & 28 PIN PIC Development Board
- Which microcontrollers does this board support?
The board demonstrates capabilities for 28- and 40-pin PIC16FXXX, PIC16F1XXX, and PIC18 devices. - Does this board require an external crystal oscillator?
No, the board allows development without requiring external oscillators. - What are the supported operating voltages for the MCU?
You can select between 5.0V and 3.3V using a single jumper. - What is the input power supply range?
The power supply accepts 7V to 36V DC at 3 Amps. - How can I program the microcontroller on this board?
A PICKIT2 standard ICSP interface is available for ease of programming. - Is there a way to monitor the power status?
Separate PWR ON indicators are available for both the 3.3V and 5V supplies. - Can I connect external hardware easily?
Yes, all I/O pins come with female header and male header connectors for easy interfacing. - How do I reset the microcontroller?
A dedicated RESET switch is provided on the board to reset the onboard MCU. - Does the board offer protection against incorrect power connections?
Yes, it includes a supply reverse input diode for protection at both 3.3V and 5V DC-DC converter inputs.
