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Experience time in its truest form with BU9873 combined with PIC18F47K42TQFP

Seize the moment with real-time accuracy

RTC 16 Click with Curiosity Nano with PIC18F47K42

Published Feb 13, 2024

Click board™

RTC 16 Click

Dev Board

Curiosity Nano with PIC18F47K42

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

PIC18F47K42TQFP

Integrate real-time clock into your system for accurate timestamping and precise event sequencing

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

RTC 16 Click is based on the BU9873, an I2C configurable real-time clock/calendar optimized for low-power operations from Rohm Semiconductors. The BU9873 is configured to perform the serial transmission of calendar and time data to the MCU and comes with an integrated interrupt generation function. It also contains a built-in high-precision oscillation adjustment circuit, which enables the adjustment of time counts with a digital method and correct deviations in the oscillation frequency of the crystal oscillator. An automatic leap year recognition also characterizes this RTC until the future 2099 year. This Click board™ communicates

with MCU using the standard I2C 2-Wire interface to read data and configure settings, supporting a Fast Mode operation up to 400kHz. An alarm and interrupt function is also available that outputs an interrupt signal to the INT pin of the mikroBUS™ socket when the day of the week, hour, or minute matches with the preset time. An alarm may be selectable between ON and OFF for each day of the week, allowing outputting warning every day or on a specific day indicated by a red LED marked as ALARM. Besides, the RTC 16 Click also has an onboard header labeled CLKOUT, which provides clock pulses of 32kHz. Like this one, the most common RTC configuration is a

battery-backed-up, which maintains time and continues its work without interruption in the event of a power failure. That’s why, besides the BU9873, the RTC 16 Click has a button cell battery holder compatible with the 3000TR battery holder, suitable for 12mm Coin Cell batteries. 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.

RTC 16 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

PIC18F47K42 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit is a cutting-edge hardware platform designed to evaluate the PIC18F47K42 microcontroller (MCU). Central to its design is the inclusion of the powerful PIC18F47K42 microcontroller (MCU), offering advanced functionalities and robust performance. Key features of this evaluation kit include a yellow user LED and a responsive mechanical user switch

providing seamless interaction and testing. The provision for a 32.768kHz crystal footprint ensures precision timing capabilities. With an onboard debugger boasting a green power and status LED, programming and debugging become intuitive and efficient. Further enhancing its utility is the Virtual serial port (CDC) and a debug GPIO channel (DGI GPIO), offering extensive connectivity options.

Powered via USB, this kit boasts an adjustable target voltage feature facilitated by the MIC5353 LDO regulator, ensuring stable operation with an output voltage ranging from 2.3V to 5.1V (limited by USB input voltage), with a maximum output current of 500mA, subject to ambient temperature and voltage constraints.

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Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

PIC

MCU Memory (KB)

128

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

40

RAM (Bytes)

8192

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Accessories

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards is a versatile hardware extension platform created to streamline the integration between Curiosity Nano kits and extension boards, tailored explicitly for the mikroBUS™-standardized Click boards and Xplained Pro extension boards. This innovative base board (shield) offers seamless connectivity and expansion possibilities, simplifying experimentation and development. Key features include USB power compatibility from the Curiosity Nano kit, alongside an alternative external power input option for enhanced flexibility. The onboard Li-Ion/LiPo charger and management circuit ensure smooth operation for battery-powered applications, simplifying usage and management. Moreover, the base incorporates a fixed 3.3V PSU dedicated to target and mikroBUS™ power rails, alongside a fixed 5.0V boost converter catering to 5V power rails of mikroBUS™ sockets, providing stable power delivery for various connected devices.

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards accessories 1 image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
NC
NC
RST
NC
NC
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
Interrupt
PB4
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PB1
SCL
I2C Data
PB2
SDA
Power Supply
5V
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Schematic

RTC 16 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Curiosity Nano with PIC18F47K42 as your development board.

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards front image hardware assembly
Barometer 13 Click front image hardware assembly
PIC18F47K42 Curiosity Nano front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
Curiosity Nano with PIC18F47XXX MB 1 - upright/background hardware assembly
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PIC18F57Q43 Curiosity MCU Step hardware assembly
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Application Output

After loading the code example, pressing the "DEBUG" button builds and programs it on the selected setup.

Application Output Step 1

After programming is completed, a header with buttons for various actions available in the IDE appears. By clicking the green "PLAY "button, we start reading the results achieved with Click board™.

Application Output Step 3

Upon completion of programming, the Application Output tab is automatically opened, where the achieved result can be read. In case of an inability to perform the Debug function, check if a proper connection between the MCU used by the setup and the CODEGRIP programmer has been established. A detailed explanation of the CODEGRIP-board connection can be found in the CODEGRIP User Manual. Please find it in the RESOURCES section.

Application Output Step 4

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for RTC 16 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • rtc16_set_time - This function sets the starting time values - second, minute and hour

  • rtc16_read_time - This function reads the current time values - second, minute and hour

  • rtc16_read_date - This function reads the current date values - day of week, day, month and year

Open Source

Code example

This example can be found in NECTO Studio. Feel free to download the code, or you can copy the code below.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief RTC16 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the use of RTC 16 click board by reading and displaying
 * the time and date values.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes the driver and logger and performs the click default configuration
 * which sets 24h time mode and interrupt to be synchronized with second count-up.
 * And after that setting the starting time and date.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Waits for the second count-up interrupt and then reads and displays the current
 * time and date values on the USB UART.
 *
 * @author Stefan Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "rtc16.h"

static rtc16_t rtc16;
static log_t logger;
static rtc16_time_t time;
static rtc16_date_t date;

/**
 * @brief RTC 16 get day of week name function.
 * @details This function returns the name of day of the week as a string.
 * @param[in] ctx : Click context object.
 * See #rtc16_t object definition for detailed explanation.
 * @param[in] day_of_week : Day of week decimal value.
 * @return Name of day as a string.
 * @note None.
 */
static char *rtc16_get_day_of_week_name ( uint8_t day_of_week );

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    rtc16_cfg_t rtc16_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.
    rtc16_cfg_setup( &rtc16_cfg );
    RTC16_MAP_MIKROBUS( rtc16_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == rtc16_init( &rtc16, &rtc16_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( RTC16_ERROR == rtc16_default_cfg ( &rtc16 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    time.hour = 23;
    time.minute = 59;
    time.second = 50;
    if ( RTC16_OK == rtc16_set_time ( &rtc16, &time ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Set time: %.2u:%.2u:%.2u\r\n", 
                    ( uint16_t ) time.hour, ( uint16_t ) time.minute, ( uint16_t ) time.second );
    }
    date.day_of_week = RTC16_SUNDAY;
    date.day = 31;
    date.month = 12;
    date.year = 22;
    if ( RTC16_OK == rtc16_set_date ( &rtc16, &date ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Set date: %s, %.2u.%.2u.20%.2u.\r\n", 
                    rtc16_get_day_of_week_name ( date.day_of_week ),
                    ( uint16_t ) date.day, ( uint16_t ) date.month, ( uint16_t ) date.year );
    }
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    // Wait for interrupt which is synchronized with second count-up
    while ( rtc16_get_int_pin ( &rtc16 ) );
    
    rtc16_clear_interrupts ( &rtc16 );
    if ( RTC16_OK == rtc16_read_time ( &rtc16, &time ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Time: %.2u:%.2u:%.2u\r\n", 
                    ( uint16_t ) time.hour, ( uint16_t ) time.minute, ( uint16_t ) time.second );
    }
    if ( RTC16_OK == rtc16_read_date ( &rtc16, &date ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Date: %s, %.2u.%.2u.20%.2u.\r\n\n", 
                    rtc16_get_day_of_week_name ( date.day_of_week ),
                    ( uint16_t ) date.day, ( uint16_t ) date.month, ( uint16_t ) date.year );
    }
}

void main ( void ) 
{
    application_init( );

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

static char *rtc16_get_day_of_week_name ( uint8_t day_of_week )
{
    switch ( day_of_week )
    {
        case RTC16_MONDAY:
        {
            return "Monday";
        }
        case RTC16_TUESDAY:
        {
            return "Tuesday";
        }
        case RTC16_WEDNESDAY:
        {
            return "Wednesday";
        }
        case RTC16_THURSDAY:
        {
            return "Thursday";
        }
        case RTC16_FRIDAY:
        {
            return "Friday";
        }
        case RTC16_SATURDAY:
        {
            return "Saturday";
        }
        case RTC16_SUNDAY:
        {
            return "Sunday";
        }
        default:
        {
            return "Unknown";
        }
    }
}

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

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