Convert continuous analog signals to discrete digital values with ADS7142-Q1 and TM4C1299NCZAD

Bridge the analog-digital gap

Published Jun 01, 2023

Click board™

ADC 16 Click

Dev. board

UNI-DS v8

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

TM4C1299NCZAD

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

ADC 16 Click is based on the ADS7142-Q1, a high-performance two-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC) from Texas Instruments. The ADS7142-Q1 represents a dual-channel, 12-bit programmable sensor monitor with an integrated 140kSPS SAR-ADC, input multiplexer, digital comparator, data buffer, accumulator, and internal oscillator. The input multiplexer can be configured as two single-ended channels, one single-ended channel with remote ground sensing, or one pseudo-differential

channel where the input can swing to approximately half the value of its analog supply input. ADC 16 Click communicates with MCU using the standard I2C 2-Wire interface to read data and configure settings. Besides, the ADS7142-Q1 allows choosing the least significant bit (LSB) of its I2C slave address using the SMD resistors labeled R8 and R9. This Click board™ also implements event-triggered interrupts per channel, labeled as RDY and ALR and routed on the AN and INT pins of the mikroBUS™ socket, using a

digital window comparator with programmable high and low thresholds, hysteresis, and event counter. This Click board™ can only be operated with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. However, the Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

Features overview

Development board

UNI-DS v8 is a development board specially designed for the needs of rapid development of embedded applications. It supports a wide range of microcontrollers, such as different STM32, Kinetis, TIVA, CEC, MSP, PIC, dsPIC, PIC32, and AVR MCUs regardless of their number of pins, and a broad set of unique functions, such as the first-ever embedded debugger/programmer over WiFi. The development board is well organized and designed so that the end-user has all the necessary elements, such as switches, buttons, indicators, connectors, and others, in one place. Thanks to innovative manufacturing technology, UNI-DS v8 provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access anywhere and under any

circumstances at any time. Each part of the UNI-DS v8 development board contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. An advanced integrated CODEGRIP programmer/debugger module offers many valuable programming/debugging options, including support for JTAG, SWD, and SWO Trace (Single Wire Output)), and seamless integration with the Mikroe software environment. Besides, it also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development board. It can use a wide range of external power sources, including a battery, an external 12V power supply, and a power source via the USB Type-C (USB-C) connector. Communication options such as USB-UART, USB

HOST/DEVICE, CAN (on the MCU card, if supported), and Ethernet is also included. In addition, it also has the well-established mikroBUS™ standard, a standardized socket for the MCU card (SiBRAIN standard), and two display options for the TFT board line of products and character-based LCD. UNI-DS v8 is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem for rapid development. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping and development thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

Type

8th Generation

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

Texas Instruments

Pin count

212

RAM (Bytes)

262144

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

Data Ready Interrupt

PE3

RST

SCK

MISO

MOSI

Power Supply

3.3V

Ground

GND

PWM

Event Alert Interrupt

PB4

INT

I2C Clock

PB2

SCL

I2C Data

PB3

SDA

Ground

GND

Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Fusion for PIC v8 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the UNI-DS v8 as your development board.

NECTO Output Selection Step Image hardware assembly

In the advanced settings, pay special attention to the Redirect standard output field. By default, it is set to Application output as the method of displaying final results. To show results via a UART terminal, select the “UART” option in that field and click the “SAVE” button. You will be returned to the Compiler field, and now you can move on to the next step by pressing the “NEXT” button.

GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly

SiBRAIN for PIC32MZ1024EFK144 front image hardware assembly

GNSS2 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly

Board mapper by product7 hardware assembly

NECTO Compiler Selection Step Image hardware assembly

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Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for ADC 16 Click driver.

Key functions:

adc16_single_register_write This function writes a single data to the selected register.
adc16_single_register_read This function reads a single data from the selected register.
adc16_get_voltage This function reads the voltage from two analog input single-ended channels.

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief ADC16 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of ADC 16 Click board by reading 
 * the voltage from the two analog input channels.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes the driver and performs the Click default configuration which
 * sets the two analog input channels to single-ended mode.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Reads and displays the voltage from the two analog input channels 
 * on the USB UART approximately every 100ms.
 *
 * @author Stefan Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "adc16.h"

static adc16_t adc16;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    adc16_cfg_t adc16_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    adc16_cfg_setup( &adc16_cfg );
    ADC16_MAP_MIKROBUS( adc16_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == adc16_init( &adc16, &adc16_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( ADC16_ERROR == adc16_default_cfg ( &adc16 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    float ain0_voltage, ain1_voltage;
    if ( ADC16_OK == adc16_get_voltage ( &adc16, &ain0_voltage, &ain1_voltage ) )
    {
        log_printf ( &logger, " AIN0 voltage: %.3f V \r\n", ain0_voltage );
        log_printf ( &logger, " AIN1 voltage: %.3f V \r\n\n", ain1_voltage );
        Delay_ms ( 100 );
    }
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    /* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
    #ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
    preinit();
    #endif
    
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

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