Intermediate
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MUX 3 Click with PIC32MZ clicker

Published Aug 18, 2023

Click board™

MUX 3 Click

Dev. board

PIC32MZ clicker

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

PIC32MZ1024EFH064

Crafted for versatility and precision, our general-purpose CMOS multiplexer empowers you to effortlessly manage and direct various signals, expanding your options for seamless connectivity

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

MUX 3 Click is based on the TMUX1208, a 5-V Bidirectional 8:1, 1-Channel Multiplexer from Texas Instruments. The TMUX1208 is a general-purpose complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) multiplexer (MUX). A wide operating supply of 1.08 V to 5.5 V allows use in various applications, from personal electronics to building automation applications. The device supports bidirectional analog and digital signals on the source (Sx) and drain (D) pins ranging from GND to VDD. All logic inputs have 1.8 V logic-compatible thresholds, ensuring TTL and CMOS logic compatibility when operating in the valid supply voltage range. Fail-Safe Logic circuitry allows voltages on the control pins to be applied before the supply pin, protecting the device from

potential damage. Break-before-make delay is a safety feature that prevents two inputs from connecting when switching devices. The output first breaks from the on-state switch before making the connection with the next on-state switch. The time delay between the break and the make is known as the break-before-make delay. One useful application for the TMUX1208 features is multiplexing various signals into an ADC integrated into an MCU. Utilizing an integrated ADC in the MCU allows a system to minimize cost with a potential tradeoff of system performance when compared to an external ADC. The multiplexer allows for multiple inputs/sensors to be monitored with a single ADC pin of the device, which is critical in systems with limited I/O. Given

all the features the TMUX1208 offers, the MUX 3 Click is best used for Analog and Digital Multiplexing / Demultiplexing, HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Smoke Detectors, Video Surveillance, Electronic Point of Sale, Battery-Powered Equipment, Appliances, Consumer Audio. 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.

MUX 3 Click top side image
MUX 3 Click bottom side image

Features overview

Development board

PIC32MZ Clicker is a compact starter development board that brings the flexibility of add-on Click boards™ to your favorite microcontroller, making it a perfect starter kit for implementing your ideas. It comes with an onboard 32-bit PIC32MZ microcontroller with FPU from Microchip, a USB connector, LED indicators, buttons, a mikroProg connector, and a header for interfacing with external electronics. Thanks to its compact design with clear and easy-recognizable silkscreen markings, it provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access anywhere and under

any circumstances. Each part of the PIC32MZ Clicker development kit contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. In addition to the possibility of choosing the PIC32MZ Clicker programming method, using USB HID mikroBootloader, or through an external mikroProg connector for PIC, dsPIC, or PIC32 programmer, the Clicker board also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development kit. The USB Micro-B connection can provide up to 500mA of current, which is more than enough to operate all onboard

and additional modules. All communication methods that mikroBUS™ itself supports are on this board, including the well-established mikroBUS™ socket, reset button, and several buttons and LED indicators. PIC32MZ Clicker is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem, allowing you to create a new application in minutes. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

PIC32MZ clicker double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

PIC32

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

64

RAM (Bytes)

524288

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

MUX Control 1
RE4
AN
MUX Control 0
RE5
RST
Chip Enable
RG9
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
MUX Control 2
RB3
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

MUX 3 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

PIC32MZ clicker front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the PIC32MZ clicker as your development board.

PIC32MZ clicker front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Micro B Connector Clicker Access - upright/background hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
Necto image step 5 hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Flip&Click PIC32MZ MCU step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
Necto image step 9 hardware assembly
Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Debug Image Necto Step hardware assembly

Track your results in real time

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 MUX 3 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • mux3_set_channel - Set active MUX channel 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 
 * \brief MUX 3 Click example
 * 
 * # Description
 * This application sets multiplexing one input channel to eight single-ended output channels. 
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 * 
 * ## Application Init 
 * Initialization driver enable's - GPIO, also write log.
 * 
 * ## Application Task  
 * This is an example which demonstrates the use of MUX 3 Click board.
 * Sets the current active and changes the channel every 1 sec.
 * Results are being sent to the Usart Terminal where you can track their changes.
 * All data logs write on Usart Terminal changes for every 1 sec.
 * 
 * \author MikroE Team
 *
 */
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "mux3.h"

// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES

static mux3_t mux3;
static log_t logger;

// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;
    mux3_cfg_t cfg;

    /** 
     * 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.

    mux3_cfg_setup( &cfg );
    MUX3_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    mux3_init( &mux3, &cfg );
}

void application_task ( void )
{
    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S1 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S1\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S2 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S2\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S3 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S3\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S4 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S4\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S5 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S5\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S6 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S6\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S7 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S7\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );

    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_ENABLE_CHANNEL_S8 );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: S8\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );
    
    mux3_set_channel( &mux3, MUX3_DISABLE_ALL_CHANNELS );
    log_printf( &logger, "Active channel: none\r\n" );
    log_printf( &logger, "-------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_1sec( );
}

void main ( void )
{
    application_init( );

    for ( ; ; )
    {
        application_task( );
    }
}

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

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