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Achieve completely isolated bidirectional I2C communication with ADuM1252 and STM32F407VGT6

Reliable and high-speed data transfer with the added benefit of isolation

I2C Isolator 7 Click with Clicker 4 for STM32F4

Published Dec 29, 2023

Click board™

I2C Isolator 7 Click

Dev. board

Clicker 4 for STM32F4

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

STM32F407VGT6

Help devices from different "worlds" (with different power sources or electrical characteristics) to talk to each other safely and consistently

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

I2C Isolator 7 Click is based on the ADuM1252, an ultra-low power, bidirectional I2C isolator from Analog Devices. It features independent power supplies on both sides. Side 1 is reserved for 3.3V and 5V of mikroBUS™ socket rails, while side 2 can be supplied in a range of 1.71V up to 5.5V. To prevent latch-up action, its side 1 outputs comprise a special buffer that regulates the logic-low voltage, and the input logic-low threshold is

lower than the output logic-low voltage. In addition, side 2 features conventional buffers that do not regulate logic-low output voltage. I2C Isolator 7 Click uses a standard 2-Wire I2C interface to allow the host MCU to have an isolated bidirectional data transfer with a connected I2C device to the I2C terminals. As we mentioned, besides the I2C bus, the power supply is isolated, too. Places for optional pull-ups on the I2C bus are

left unpopulated. You can solder resistors according to your needs. 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.

I2C Isolator 7 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

Clicker 4 for STM32F4 is a compact development board designed as a complete solution that you can use to quickly build your own gadgets with unique functionalities. Featuring an STM32F407VGT6 MCU, four mikroBUS™ sockets for Click boards™ connectivity, power management, and more, it represents a perfect solution for the rapid development of many different types of applications. At its core is an STM32F407VGT6 MCU, a powerful microcontroller by STMicroelectronics based on the high-performance

Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit processor core operating at up to 168 MHz frequency. It provides sufficient processing power for the most demanding tasks, allowing Clicker 4 to adapt to any specific application requirements. Besides two 1x20 pin headers, four improved mikroBUS™ sockets represent the most distinctive connectivity feature, allowing access to a huge base of Click boards™, growing on a daily basis. Each section of Clicker 4 is clearly marked, offering an intuitive and clean interface. This makes working with the

development board much simpler and, thus, faster. The usability of Clicker 4 doesn’t end with its ability to accelerate the prototyping and application development stages: it is designed as a complete solution that can be implemented directly into any project, with no additional hardware modifications required. Four mounting holes [4.2mm/0.165”] at all four corners allow simple installation by using mounting screws.

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Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

10

Silicon Vendor

STMicroelectronics

Pin count

100

RAM (Bytes)

100

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

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AN
NC
NC
RST
ID COMM
PA4
CS
NC
NC
SCK
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NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PB10
SCL
I2C Data
PB11
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

I2C Isolator 7 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Clicker 4 for STM32F4 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Clicker 4 for STM32F4 as your development board.

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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 I2C Isolator 7 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • i2cisolator7_generic_write - This function shall generate a START signal, followed by len number of writes from data_in.

  • i2cisolator7_generic_read - This function shall generate a START signal, followed by len number of reads from the bus placing the data in data_out.

  • i2cisolator7_write_then_read - This function performs a write operation followed by a read operation on the bus by using I2C serial interface.

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 I2C Isolator 7 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This demo application shows an example of an I2C Isolator 7 Click 
 * wired to the PRESS Click board™ for reading device ID (Who am I).
 * The library also includes an I2C writing and reading functions.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * The initialization of I2C module and log UART.
 * After driver initialization, the app sets the PRESS Click board™ slave address.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * This example demonstrates the use of the I2C Isolator 7 Click board™.
 * Logs device ID values of the PRESS Click board™ 
 * wired to the I2C Isolator 7 Click board™.
 *
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "i2cisolator7.h"

#define PRESS_DEVICE_ADDRESS               0x5C
#define PRESS_REG_WHO_AM_I                 0x0F
#define PRESS_WHO_AM_I                     0xB4

static i2cisolator7_t i2cisolator7;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    i2cisolator7_cfg_t i2cisolator7_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.
    i2cisolator7_cfg_setup( &i2cisolator7_cfg );
    I2CISOLATOR7_MAP_MIKROBUS( i2cisolator7_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == i2cisolator7_init( &i2cisolator7, &i2cisolator7_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    Delay_ms( 100 );
    
    if ( I2CISOLATOR7_ERROR == i2cisolator7_set_slave_address( &i2cisolator7, PRESS_DEVICE_ADDRESS ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Set I2C Slave address ERROR." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    Delay_ms( 100 );

    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    log_printf( &logger, "---------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms( 100 );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    uint8_t device_id = 0;
    uint8_t reg = PRESS_REG_WHO_AM_I;
    if ( I2CISOLATOR7_OK == i2cisolator7_write_then_read( &i2cisolator7, &reg, 1, &device_id, 1 ) )
    {
        if ( PRESS_WHO_AM_I == device_id )
        {
            log_printf( &logger, " Device ID: 0x%.2X\r\n", ( uint16_t ) device_id );
            log_printf( &logger, "---------------------\r\n" );
        }
    }
    Delay_ms( 1000 );
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

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

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