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EEPROM 12 Click with Fusion for Tiva v8

Published Dec 09, 2023

Click board™

EEPROM 12 Click

Dev. board

Fusion for Tiva v8

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

TM4C129ENCPDT

A memory where important information can be written, erased, and read as needed, even when the device is turned off

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

EEPROM 12 Click is based on the M24256E, an EEPROM from STMicroelectronics. The protections include write protection of the whole memory array, enhanced ESD/latch-up protection, and more. It can withstand over 4 million write cycles and has over 200 years of data retention. It has a write time both for byte or page within 5ms and supports random and sequential read modes. The write page mode allows up to 64 bytes to be written in a single write cycle. The error correction code (ECC) is implemented on each group of four

EEPROM bytes, which improves the read reliability. During the internal write cycle, the device disconnects itself from the bus and writes a copy of the data from its internal latches to the memory cells. This, in turn, minimizes write delays. EEPROM 12 Click uses a standard 2-Wire interface to communicate with the host MCU, supporting a clock frequency of up to 1MHz. The EEPROM supports a configurable device address register (CDA), which allows the user to define the device address and a device address lock (DAL) to freeze

the configurable device address register. The EEPROM also supports a write control protection, which can be accessed over the WC pin. 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 as a reference for further development.

EEPROM 12 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

Fusion for TIVA 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 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M based MCUs from Texas Instruments, regardless of their number of pins, and a broad set of unique functions, such as the first-ever embedded debugger/programmer over a WiFi network. 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, Fusion for TIVA v8 provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access

anywhere and under any circumstances at any time. Each part of the Fusion for TIVA 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. Fusion for TIVA 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.

Fusion for Tiva v8 horizontal image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Type

8th Generation

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

Texas Instruments

Pin count

128

RAM (Bytes)

262144

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

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AN
NC
NC
RST
ID COMM
PH0
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
Write Control
PL4
PWM
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INT
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NC
TX
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NC
RX
I2C Clock
PD2
SCL
I2C Data
PD3
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

EEPROM 12 Click Schematic 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 Fusion for Tiva v8 as your development board.

Fusion for PIC v8 front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
SiBRAIN for PIC32MZ1024EFK144 front image hardware assembly
Board mapper by product7 hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
NECTO Compiler Selection Step Image hardware assembly
NECTO Output Selection Step Image hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Necto image step 7 hardware assembly
Necto image step 8 hardware assembly
Necto image step 9 hardware assembly
Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Necto PreFlash Image hardware assembly

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for EEPROM 12 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • eeprom12_memory_write - EEPROM 12 memory write function.

  • eeprom12_memory_read - EEPROM 12 memory read 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 EEPROM 12 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of EEPROM 12 Click board™.
 * The demo app writes specified data to the memory and reads it back.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * The initialization of I2C module, log UART, and additional pins.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * The demo application writes a desired number of bytes to the memory 
 * and then verifies if it is written correctly
 * by reading from the same memory location and displaying the memory content.
 * Results are being sent to the UART Terminal, where you can track their changes.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "eeprom12.h"

static eeprom12_t eeprom12;
static log_t logger;

#define DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_1         "MikroE"
#define DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_2         "EEPROM 12 Click"
#define STARTING_ADDRESS             0x4321

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    eeprom12_cfg_t eeprom12_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.
    eeprom12_cfg_setup( &eeprom12_cfg );
    EEPROM12_MAP_MIKROBUS( eeprom12_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == eeprom12_init( &eeprom12, &eeprom12_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    uint8_t data_buf[ 128 ] = { 0 };
    memcpy( data_buf, DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_1, strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_1 ) );
    if ( EEPROM12_OK == eeprom12_memory_write( &eeprom12, STARTING_ADDRESS, 
                                                          data_buf, 
                                                          strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_1 ) ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Write data: %s\r\n", data_buf );
        Delay_ms ( 100 );
    }
    
    memset( data_buf, 0, sizeof( data_buf ) );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    if ( EEPROM12_OK == eeprom12_memory_read( &eeprom12, STARTING_ADDRESS, 
                                                         data_buf, 
                                                         strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_1 ) ) )
    {
        Delay_ms ( 100 );
        log_printf( &logger, " Read data: %s\r\n\n", data_buf );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
        Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    }
    
    memcpy( data_buf, DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_2, strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_2 ) );
    if ( EEPROM12_OK == eeprom12_memory_write( &eeprom12, STARTING_ADDRESS, 
                                                          data_buf, 
                                                          strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_2 ) ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Write data: %s\r\n", data_buf );
        Delay_ms ( 100 );
    }
    
    memset( data_buf, 0, sizeof( data_buf ) );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    if ( EEPROM12_OK == eeprom12_memory_read( &eeprom12, STARTING_ADDRESS, 
                                                         data_buf, 
                                                         strlen( DEMO_TEXT_MESSAGE_2 ) ) )
    {
        Delay_ms ( 100 );
        log_printf( &logger, " Read data: %s\r\n\n", data_buf );
        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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