MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P MCU’s, Sensors, Mechanical Buttons, LED’s, UART to USB Bridge

MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P MCU’s, Sensors, Mechanical Buttons, LED’s, UART to USB Bridge

Introducing the MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, a versatile platform designed to explore the capabilities of megaAVR microcontrollers. This evaluation board features the ATmega1284P microcontroller and a range of additional components to showcase its functionalities.

The MEGA-1284P Explained kit includes essential features such as a QTouch button sensor, three mechanical buttons, four LEDs, three analog sensors, and a UART to USB bridge. With easy access to both digital and analog I/O pins via AVR Explained expansion headers, this kit simplifies the evaluation process.

Powered by a USB cable, the board is equipped with a standard 10-pin JTAG header for seamless connection to a variety of AVR debuggers. The ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit is compatible with ATmega164/324/644/1284 microcontrollers, offering flexibility in evaluation and comparison.

Ideal for hobbyists, students, and professionals alike, this evaluation kit provides a comprehensive platform for exploring and understanding the capabilities of megaAVR microcontrollers. Dive into your projects with confidence using the MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit.

Features:

1. ATmega1284P microcontroller
2. Read temperature sensor with the ADC
3. Read light sensor with the ADC
4. Use the Atmel QTouch library to detect touches on the touch button
5. Use PWM as input to an analogue filter and ADC to measure the filter response
6. 3 push buttons to interact with the microcontroller
7. 4 LED’s to show status information
8. Board controller that routes data from the ATmega1284P UART to the PC via USB
9. Program the kit via bootloader or an Atmel programmer
10. Expand the board with Explained top modules

Specifications:

Package Includes:

1 x MICROCHIP  ATMEGA1284P-XPLD  Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P MCU’s, Sensors, Mechanical Buttons, LED’s, UART to USB Bridge

Datasheet :

MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P Overview

The MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit is a development platform built around the ATmega1284P 8-bit AVR microcontroller. It provides on-board sensors, LEDs, mechanical buttons and a UART-to-USB bridge to let engineers and students prototype, test and debug embedded applications quickly.

Key Features of MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P

• ATmega1284P MCU with 8-bit AVR core offering ample Flash, RAM and I/O for complex projects
• QTouch capacitive sensor plus three mechanical push buttons for touch and tactile input
• Four user-programmable LEDs and three analog sensors accessible via onboard ADC channels
• Built-in UART-to-USB bridge for serial communication, logging and console control
• Standard 10-pin JTAG header for in-circuit debugging and programming with Atmel-ICE
• Genuine product, fast shipping from Zbotic within 24 hours on in-stock items

Applications and Use Cases

• Rapid prototyping of sensor-driven projects using onboard analog inputs
• Development of human-machine interfaces with capacitive and mechanical buttons
• Educational tool for learning AVR architecture, timers, interrupts and ADC
• Serial data logging and communication experiments via UART-to-USB bridge
• In-circuit debugging and firmware validation using the JTAG interface

How to Use MICROCHIP ATMEGA1284P-XPLD Evaluation Kit, ATMEGA1284P

Connect the kit to your PC using a USB cable to power the board and enable the UART-to-USB bridge. Install Microchip Studio drivers, attach your Atmel-ICE or AVR-JTAGICE to the 10-pin JTAG header, then access digital and analog I/O through the AVR Explained expansion headers to upload and debug your code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I program and debug the ATmega1284P on this evaluation kit?

The kit provides a standard 10-pin JTAG header compatible with Atmel-ICE and AVR-JTAGICE debuggers, and it integrates with Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) for in-circuit programming and real-time debugging.

What sensors and user inputs are available on the board?

The board features a QTouch capacitive sensor, three mechanical push buttons, three analog sensors connected to the ADC channels, and four LEDs for status indication and user feedback.

Is any additional hardware required to get started?

No extra hardware is needed for basic operation. Simply connect the included USB cable to power the board and establish the UART-to-USB bridge for serial communication and programming.