User manual
MGC3130 HILLSTAR DEVELOPMENT
KIT USER’S GUIDE
2013 Microchip Technology Inc. DS40001721A-page 23
Chapter 3. Hillstar Boards – Hardware Description
3.1 OVERVIEW
The Hillstar key components are listed below and highlighted in Figure 3-1.
FIGURE 3-1: HILLSTAR DEVELOPMENT KIT OVERVIEW
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C™ to USB Bridge
1. PIC18F14K50 USB microcontroller
2. USB mini-B connector
3. MCP1801T LDO voltage regulator (converts 5V USB to 3.3 V board supply)
4. Status LEDs (power, communication status)
5. Data interface: 6-pin socket for data communication and power supply
3.1.2 MGC3130 Unit
6. MGC3130 3D Tracking and Gesture Controller
7. Data interface: 6-pin header for data communication and power supply
8. Status LED (power)
9. Interface select
10. Electrode interface: 7-pin socket
3.1.3 95x60 mm Reference Electrode PCB
11. Receive electrodes
12. Acrylic cover glass (120 x 85 x 2 mm)
13. Electrode interface: 7-pin header (mounted on backside)
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C™ to USB Bridge
MGC3130 Unit Reference Electrode PCB