F1 Evaluation Platform User’s Guide
DS41401B-page 12 2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
1.3.3 PICkit™ 3 Programming/Debug Header
The PICkit 3 is a low-cost development tool that allows programming and debugging of
the PIC16LF1937 MCU using the PICkit ISCP™ header.
1.3.4 PICkit Serial Communications Header
The PICkit serial is a low-cost development tool that allows I
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C, SPI and USART
protocols to be monitored and debugged through a simple 6-pin connector.
1.3.5 1 Button, 1 Potentiometer, 4 LEDs
Simple applications need the basic user interface elements. The button, potentiometer
and 1 LED are available for any application. The remaining 3 LEDs are shared with the
20-bit motor control expansion connector.
1.3.6 One 3.5 Digit LCD
The 3.5-digit LCD glass supplied on this board is a typical meter-type display with icons
for ohms, amps, etc. The PIC16LF1937 makes controlling the LCD very simple.
1.3.7 20-pin Motor Control Expansion Connector
This connector allows the PIC16LF1937 to control an optional Sensorless BLDC
add-on board (DM164130-2). The PIC16LF1937 has complete control of 3 phases so
other 1, 2, or 3-phase motor topologies can also be controlled.
1.3.8 Current Monitoring Connector
To demonstrate the Extreme Low Power (XLP) features of the PIC16LF1937, a
precision ammeter can be connected to the current monitoring connector. This allows
your application to be easily optimized for the lowest possible current.
1.3.9 Generous Prototyping Area
Our circuits are not your circuits. A prototyping area has been provided to extend the
functionality of this demo board to demonstrate the utility of the PIC16LF1937 in your
application.
