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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Analog MUX 4 Click is based on the TMUX1308, a general-purpose 8:1 single-ended CMOS analog multiplexer from Texas Instruments. The TMUX1308 multiplexer allows for multiple inputs/sensors to be monitored with a single AN pin of the mikroBUS™ socket supporting bidirectional analog and digital signals ranging from 0 to 5V. It has an internal injection current control eliminating the need for external diode and resistor networks to protect the switch, keeping the input signals within the supply voltage. The internal injection current control circuitry allows signals on disabled signal paths to exceed the supply voltage without affecting the signal of the enabled signal path.
Alongside internal injection current control, the TMUX1308 also has another protection feature, called Break-before-make delay, which represents a safety feature preventing two inputs from connecting when the device is switching. The output first breaks from the ON-state switch before connecting with the next ON-state switch. This time delay between the break and the make is known as the break-before-make delay. This Click board™ communicates with MCU using several GPIO pins. It can be enabled or disabled through the EN pin of the mikroBUS™ socket, hence, offering a switch operation to turn ON/OFF power delivery to the TMUX1308. It also provides three address signals, labeled from A0 to A2, that control
the switch configuration and determine the activation of the desired analog input channel based on their setup. Also, each analog input has a jumper for its hardware activation or deactivation and capacitors for additional filtering of the input channels. 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. However, the 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.



Features overview
Development board
Arduino Mega 2560 is a robust microcontroller platform built around the ATmega 2560 chip. It has extensive capabilities and boasts 54 digital input/output pins, including 15 PWM outputs, 16 analog inputs, and 4 UARTs. With a 16MHz crystal
oscillator ensuring precise timing, it offers seamless connectivity via USB, a convenient power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. This all-inclusive board simplifies microcontroller projects; connect it to your computer via USB or power it up
using an AC-to-DC adapter or battery. Notably, the Mega 2560 maintains compatibility with a wide range of shields crafted for the Uno, Duemilanove, or Diecimila boards, ensuring versatility and ease of integration.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU

Architecture
AVR
MCU Memory (KB)
256
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
100
RAM (Bytes)
8192
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Accessories
Click Shield for Arduino Mega comes equipped with four mikroBUS™ sockets, with two in the form of a Shuttle connector, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the Arduino Mega board with no effort. Featuring an AVR 8-bit microcontroller with advanced RISC architecture, 54 digital I/O pins, and Arduino™ compatibility, the Arduino Mega board offers limitless possibilities for prototyping and creating diverse applications. This board is controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and debug the Arduino Mega board efficiently out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB B port on the board. Simplify your project development with the integrated ATmega16U2 programmer and unleash creativity using the extensive I/O options and expansion capabilities. There are eight switches, which you can use as inputs, and eight LEDs, which can be used as outputs of the MEGA2560. In addition, the shield features the MCP1501, a high-precision buffered voltage reference from Microchip. This reference is selected by default over the EXT REF jumper at the bottom of the board. You can choose an external one, as you would usually do with an Arduino Mega board. There is also a GND hook for testing purposes. Four additional LEDs are PWR, LED (standard pin D13), RX, and TX LEDs connected to UART1 (mikroBUS™ 1 socket). This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the Arduino Mega board with Click Shield for Arduino Mega, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project 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 Analog MUX 4 Click driver.
Key functions:
analogmux4_enable_input
This function enables analog inputs.analogmux4_read_an_pin_voltage
This function reads the results of the AD conversion of the AN pin and converts them to a proportional voltage level.analogmux4_set_input_channel
This function sets the analog input channel.
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 Analog MUX 4 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of Analog MUX 4 Click board.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and enables the analog inputs.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reads and displays the voltage of all channels on the USB UART approximately once per second.
*
* @note
* The channel's voltage will "float" when the voltage source is not connected to it.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "analogmux4.h"
static analogmux4_t analogmux4; /**< Analog MUX 4 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
analogmux4_cfg_t analogmux4_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.
analogmux4_cfg_setup( &analogmux4_cfg );
ANALOGMUX4_MAP_MIKROBUS( analogmux4_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( ADC_ERROR == analogmux4_init( &analogmux4, &analogmux4_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Application Init Error. " );
log_info( &logger, " Please, run program again... " );
for ( ; ; );
}
analogmux4_enable_input ( &analogmux4 );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
float analogmux4_an_voltage = 0;
for ( uint8_t cnt = ANALOGMUX4_CHANNEL_0; cnt <= ANALOGMUX4_CHANNEL_7; cnt++ )
{
analogmux4_set_input_channel ( &analogmux4, cnt );
if ( ADC_ERROR != analogmux4_read_an_pin_voltage ( &analogmux4, &analogmux4_an_voltage ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " AN%u voltage : %.3f V\r\n", ( uint16_t ) cnt, analogmux4_an_voltage );
}
}
log_printf( &logger, "\r\n" );
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
Additional Support
Resources
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