Simplify complex I/O challenges with CY8C9520A and STM32F410RB
Unlocking connectivity
Published Oct 08, 2024
Click board™
EXPAND 6 Click
Dev. board
Nucleo 64 with STM32F410RB MCU
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
STM32F410RB
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
EXPAND 6 Click is based on the CY8C9520A, 20-bit I/O expander with EEPROM, and four independently configurable 8-bit PWM outputs from Infineon. The main blocks of the CY8C9520A include the control unit, PWMs, EEPROM, and I/O ports. The I/O expander's data pins can be independently assigned as inputs, outputs, or PWM outputs and can be configured as open-drain or collector, strong drive (10 mA source, 25 mA sink), resistively pulled up or down, or high impedance which can be selected in the Port Drive Mode register. It operates as two I2C peripheral devices, where the first device is a multi-port I/O expander (single I2C address to access all ports through registers), and the second is a serial EEPROM with 3 Kbyte address space. Configuration and output register settings are storable as the user defaults in a dedicated section
of the EEPROM. If user defaults were stored in EEPROM, they are restored to the ports at the Power-Up sequence. The EEPROM is byte-readable and supports byte-by-byte writing. A pin 3 of Port 2 on this Click board™ can be configured as an EEPROM Write Disable (WD) input that blocks write operations when set high. The configuration registers can also turn off EEPROM operations. EXPAND 6 Click communicates with MCU using the standard I2C 2-Wire interface with a maximum frequency of 100kHz. The CY8C9520A has, by default, two possible I2C slave address formats: the first is used to access the multi-port device, and the second to access the EEPROM. This selection of I2C slave addresses is performed by setting the logic level on the A0 pin of the CY8C9520A, which can be done using the SMD jumper labeled ADDR SEL. It also generates a
programmable interrupt signal routed on the INT pin of the mikroBUS™, which can inform the system master that there is incoming data on its ports or that the PWM output state has changed. The reset signal routed on the RST pin of the mikroBUS™ socket is similar to the POR (Power-ON Reset) function. When the CY8C9520A is held in Reset, all In and Out pins are held at their default High-Z State. 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.
Features overview
Development board
Nucleo-64 with STM32F410RB MCU offers a cost-effective and adaptable platform for developers to explore new ideas and prototype their designs. This board harnesses the versatility of the STM32 microcontroller, enabling users to select the optimal balance of performance and power consumption for their projects. It accommodates the STM32 microcontroller in the LQFP64 package and includes essential components such as a user LED, which doubles as an ARDUINO® signal, alongside user and reset push-buttons, and a 32.768kHz crystal oscillator for precise timing operations. Designed with expansion and flexibility in mind, the Nucleo-64 board features an ARDUINO® Uno V3 expansion connector and ST morpho extension pin
headers, granting complete access to the STM32's I/Os for comprehensive project integration. Power supply options are adaptable, supporting ST-LINK USB VBUS or external power sources, ensuring adaptability in various development environments. The board also has an on-board ST-LINK debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability, simplifying the programming and debugging process. Moreover, the board is designed to simplify advanced development with its external SMPS for efficient Vcore logic supply, support for USB Device full speed or USB SNK/UFP full speed, and built-in cryptographic features, enhancing both the power efficiency and security of projects. Additional connectivity is
provided through dedicated connectors for external SMPS experimentation, a USB connector for the ST-LINK, and a MIPI® debug connector, expanding the possibilities for hardware interfacing and experimentation. Developers will find extensive support through comprehensive free software libraries and examples, courtesy of the STM32Cube MCU Package. This, combined with compatibility with a wide array of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), including IAR Embedded Workbench®, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE, ensures a smooth and efficient development experience, allowing users to fully leverage the capabilities of the Nucleo-64 board in their projects.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
ARM Cortex-M4
MCU Memory (KB)
128
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
32768
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Accessories
Click Shield for Nucleo-64 comes equipped with two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the STM32 Nucleo-64 board with no effort. This way, Mikroe allows its users to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™, such as WiFi, GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, ZigBee, environmental sensors, LEDs, speech recognition, motor control, movement sensors, and many more. More than 1537 Click boards™, which can be stacked and integrated, are at your disposal. The STM32 Nucleo-64 boards are based on the microcontrollers in 64-pin packages, a 32-bit MCU with an ARM Cortex M4 processor operating at 84MHz, 512Kb Flash, and 96KB SRAM, divided into two regions where the top section represents the ST-Link/V2 debugger and programmer while the bottom section of the board is an actual development board. These boards are controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and efficiently debug the Nucleo-64 board out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB mini port on the board. Most of the STM32 microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. 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 STM32 Nucleo-64 board with our Click Shield for Nucleo-64, 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
Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo 64 with STM32F410RB MCU 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 EXPAND 6 Click driver.
Key functions:
expand6_write_port- Set all OUTPUT pins' logic levels in one port functionexpand6_reset- Reset functionexpand6_write_pin- Set a single OUTPUT pin's logic level 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 Expand6 Click example
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of EXPAND 6 click board.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initalizes I2C driver and makes an initial log.
*
* ## Application Task
* This example shows the capabilities of the EXPAND 6 click by toggling
* each of the 20 available pins.
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "expand6.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static expand6_t expand6;
static log_t logger;
uint8_t pin_num;
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
expand6_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.
expand6_cfg_setup( &cfg );
EXPAND6_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
expand6_init( &expand6, &cfg );
expand6_reset ( &expand6 );
Delay_ms( 1000 );
log_printf( &logger, "------------------- \r\n" );
log_printf( &logger, " EXPAND 6 click \r\n" );
log_printf( &logger, "------------------- \r\n" );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
expand6_write_port( &expand6, EXPAND6_PORT_0, 0xFF );
expand6_write_port( &expand6, EXPAND6_PORT_1, 0xFF );
expand6_write_port( &expand6, EXPAND6_PORT_2, 0xFF );
log_printf( &logger, "All pins set to HIGH logic level!\r\n" );
log_printf( &logger, "---------------------------------\r\n" );
Delay_ms( 2000 );
for ( pin_num = 0; pin_num < 20; pin_num++ )
{
expand6_write_pin( &expand6, pin_num, EXPAND6_LOW );
log_printf( &logger, "Pin %u is set to LOW logic level!\r\n", ( uint16_t) pin_num );
Delay_ms( 300 );
}
log_printf( &logger, "---------------------------------\r\n" );
Delay_ms( 1000 );
}
void main ( void )
{
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
