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Convert digital code into a symphony of analog perfection using DAC80502 and PIC32MZ2048EFM144

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DAC 15 Click with Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board

Published Jul 22, 2025

Click board™

DAC 15 Click

Dev. board

Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

PIC32MZ2048EFM144

Create a universal bridge for converting digital data into rich, analog expressions, catering to diverse needs across industries.

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

DAC 15 Click is based on the DAC80502, a dual 16-bit 1-LSB INL voltage-output DAC from Texas Instruments. Each device output consists of a rail-to-rail ladder architecture with an output buffer amplifier. The DAC generates rail-to-rail voltages on the output, giving a maximum output range of 0V to a VDD, which depends on a selected voltage on the VCC SEL jumper. The DAC80502 incorporates a power-on-reset circuit that ensures the DAC output powers up at zero scale or midscale based on the RST pin status and remains

at that scale until a valid code is written to the device. DAC 15 Click allows I2C and SPI interfaces to communicate with the host MCU. The I2C interface supports standard, fast, and fast-node plus (1Mbps), whereas while using the last one at 1MHz, the clock update rate is limited to 55.55kSPS. The 3-Wire SPI serial interface operates up to 50kHz and is compatible with SPI, QSPI, and Microwave interface standards. The communication interface can be selected over COMM SEL jumpers. All four jumpers must be set

for the board to work properly (SPI is set by default). If you select the I2C interface, you can also select the I2C address over the ADDR SEL jumper, where 0 is set by default. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used for further development.

DAC 15 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

The Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board (DM320209) is a fully integrated development platform built around the high-performance PIC32MZ2048EFM144 microcontroller, featuring a 200MHz CPU, 2MB of Flash, and 512KB of SRAM. It comes equipped with an onboard PKoB4 debugger that provides real-time programming and debugging capabilities, along with a Virtual COM port (VCOM) and Data Gateway Interface (DGI), eliminating the need for any external programming hardware. The board is designed for flexibility and expandability, supporting a wide range of

application development needs through its multiple interfaces and expansion options. It includes two mikroBUS™ sockets for integration with MIKROE Click board™ add-ons, two X32 audio interfaces for Bluetooth® and audio functionality, and dedicated interfaces for Ethernet, graphics, and CAN communication. The board also supports Wi-Fi™ connectivity and audio I/O via compatible Microchip daughter boards, and features an Xplained Pro extension interface for additional peripheral expansion. User interaction is enabled through configurable buttons and LEDs, while 8MB of

onboard QSPI memory provides ample space for data storage in demanding applications. Additionally, the Arduino Uno R3 compatible interface allows easy connection with a wide range of Arduino shields. With its rich set of peripherals and robust processing capabilities, the Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board is ideally suited for developing complex applications such as Bluetooth® audio systems, IoT devices, robotics platforms, CAN-based networks, and advanced graphical user interfaces.

Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

PIC32MZ2048EFM144 Image

Architecture

PIC32

MCU Memory (KB)

2048

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

144

RAM (Bytes)

524288

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
Reset
PJ12
RST
SPI Chip Select
PD9
CS
SPI Clock
PD1
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
SPI Data IN
PD7
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PA2
SCL
I2C Data
PA3
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

DAC 15 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

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Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Curiosity PIC32MZ EF 2.0 Development Board as your development board.

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Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for DAC 15 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • dac15_set_dac_data - DAC 15 set DAC data function.

  • dac15_get_dac_data - DAC 15 get DAC data function.

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 DAC 15 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of DAC 15 Click board™ 
 * by changing the output voltage level on the VOUTA and VOUTB.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initialization of I2C or SPI module and log UART.
 * After driver initialization, the app executes a default configuration.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * The demo application changes the output voltage level on the VOUTA and VOUTB.
 * Results are being sent to the UART Terminal, where you can track their changes.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "dac15.h"

static dac15_t dac15;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    dac15_cfg_t dac15_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.
    dac15_cfg_setup( &dac15_cfg );
    DAC15_MAP_MIKROBUS( dac15_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    err_t init_flag = dac15_init( &dac15, &dac15_cfg );
    if ( ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) || ( SPI_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( DAC15_ERROR == dac15_default_cfg ( &dac15 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    log_printf( &logger, " -------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
}

void application_task ( void )
{   
    static uint16_t dac_data = 0;
    for ( uint16_t n_cnt = 0; n_cnt < 60000; n_cnt += 5000 )
    {
        dac_data = n_cnt;
        if ( DAC15_OK == dac15_set_dac_data( &dac15, DAC15_SET_DAC_A, dac_data ) )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "VOUTA: %u -> %.2f V\r\n", 
                        dac_data, 
                        ( float ) dac_data * DAC15_VREF_3V3 / DAC15_MAX_DAC_DATA );
        }
        
        dac_data = DAC15_DAC_RES_16BIT - n_cnt;
        if ( DAC15_OK == dac15_set_dac_data( &dac15, DAC15_SET_DAC_B, dac_data ) )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, "VOUTB: %u -> %.2f V\r\n", 
                        dac_data, 
                        ( float ) dac_data * DAC15_VREF_3V3 / DAC15_MAX_DAC_DATA );
        }
        log_printf( &logger, " -------------------\r\n" );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    }
}

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;
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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