Intermediate
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Experience the art of signal convergence with TMUX1208 and STM32F031K6

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MUX 3 Click with Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU

Published Oct 01, 2024

Click board™

MUX 3 Click

Dev. board

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

STM32F031K6

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

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU board provides an affordable and flexible platform for experimenting with STM32 microcontrollers in 32-pin packages. Featuring Arduino™ Nano connectivity, it allows easy expansion with specialized shields, while being mbed-enabled for seamless integration with online resources. The

board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer, supporting USB reenumeration with three interfaces: Virtual Com port, mass storage, and debug port. It offers a flexible power supply through either USB VBUS or an external source. Additionally, it includes three LEDs (LD1 for USB communication, LD2 for power,

and LD3 as a user LED) and a reset push button. The STM32 Nucleo-32 board is supported by various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as IAR™, Keil®, and GCC-based IDEs like AC6 SW4STM32, making it a versatile tool for developers.

Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M0

MCU Memory (KB)

32

Silicon Vendor

STMicroelectronics

Pin count

32

RAM (Bytes)

4096

You complete me!

Accessories

Click Shield for Nucleo-32 is the perfect way to expand your development board's functionalities with STM32 Nucleo-32 pinout. The Click Shield for Nucleo-32 provides two mikroBUS™ sockets to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™. We are fully stocked with everything, from sensors and WiFi transceivers to motor control and audio amplifiers. The Click Shield for Nucleo-32 is compatible with the STM32 Nucleo-32 board, providing an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new ideas and quickly create prototypes with any STM32 microcontrollers, choosing from the various combinations of performance, power consumption, and features. The STM32 Nucleo-32 boards do not require any separate probe as they integrate the ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer and come with the STM32 comprehensive software HAL library and various packaged software examples. This development platform provides users with an effortless and common way to combine the STM32 Nucleo-32 footprint compatible board with their favorite Click boards™ in their upcoming projects.

Click Shield for Nucleo-32 accessories 1 image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

MUX Control 1
PA0
AN
MUX Control 0
PA11
RST
Chip Enable
PA4
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
MUX Control 2
PA8
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

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo 32 with STM32F031K6 MCU as your development board.

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 front image hardware assembly
Nucleo 144 with STM32L4A6ZG MCU front image hardware assembly
Stepper 22 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
Stepper 22 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Board mapper by product8 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
STM32 M4 Clicker HA MCU/Select 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( );
}

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

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