User manual

MCP2200 BREAKOUT
MODULE USER’S GUIDE
 2012 Microchip Technology Inc. DS52064A-page 11
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The MCP2200 Breakout Module is designed to demonstrate the device as an
USB-to-UART protocol converter solution.
The module is comprised of a single board and has the following features:
• Small plug-in board with DIP form factor (0.6 inches overall row spacing between
pins)
• Mini-USB connector
• Access to the UART signals (Tx, Rx, RTS and CTS) and all GP signals
• PICkit™ Serial Analyzer compatible header
• 3.3 or 5V jumper selectable V
DD; the breakout board can be used to supply up to
100 mA to the rest of the system. The board already provides a signal trace
between the V
DD and the 3.3V rail. For systems requiring a 5V V
DD
power supply,
the V
DD
header must be mounted on the board. A jumper will close the middle pin
and the 5V pin.
2.2 BOARD SETUP
Follow these steps to set up the MCP2200 Breakout Module:
1. Download the support material (PC applications and DLL libraries) that can be
found on the board’s web page, on the Microchip web site.
2. Attach the MCP2200 Breakout Module to the system that requires the
USB-to-UART conversion, using a DIP adapter or the PICkit™ Serial Analyzer
header.
3. Plug the MCP2200 Breakout Module to a PC via a USB cable.
4. In the dialog window that appears, browse for MCP2200.inf to install the driver.
The board is now set up for operation.Optional steps include the following:
5. Install the downloaded PC software.
6. Start the demo application developed for the board, or a hyperterminal-like
application, in order to get access to the virtual COM port created by the PC for
the MCP2200 device.