Mcp47X6 Pictail™ Plus Daughter Board User'S Guide: © 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. Ds51932B

MCP47X6
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Users Guide
2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51932B

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MCP47X6 PICtail PLUS DAUGHTER
BOARD USERS GUIDE
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 6
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 7
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 7
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 7
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1. Quick Start Instructions
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Description of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board ........................ 9
1.3 I2C Address Byte for Each Device ............................................................... 11
1.4 Getting Started With the Explorer 16 Development Board ........................... 12
1.5 Connecting to the Explorer 16 Starter Kit ..................................................... 13
1.6 Getting Started with PICkit Serial Analyzer .............................................. 20
1.7 Examples for Other Devices (MCP4706, MCP4716) ................................... 30
1.8 Programming Example using the PICkit Serial Analyzer .......................... 31
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 33
A.2 Board Schematic ....................................................................................... 34
A.3 Board Top Silk and Pads .......................................................................... 35
A.4 Board Top Copper, Top Pads and Top Silk .............................................. 36
A.5 Board Bottom Silk and Pads .................................................................... 37
A.6 Board Bottom Copper, Bottom Pads and Silk ........................................... 38
Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM)
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 40
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BOARD USERS GUIDE
Preface
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and
documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs
and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our web site
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For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB IDE online help.
Select the Help menu, and then Topics to open a list of available online help files.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
Document Layout
Conventions Used in this Guide
Recommended Reading
The Microchip Web Site
Customer Support
Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board as
a development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board. The manual lay-
out is as follows:
Chapter 1. Quick Start Instructions this chapter provides an overview of the
MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board and instructions on how to program the
DAC register and EEPROM of the MCP4706/MCP4716/MCP4726 devices.
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board.
Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM) lists the parts used to build the
MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

This manual uses the following documentation conventions:
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
Description Represents Examples
Arial font:
Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB IDE Users Guide
Emphasized text ...is the only compiler...
Initial caps A window the Output window
A dialog the Settings dialog
A menu selection select Enable Programmer
Quotes A field name in a window or Save project before build
dialog
Underlined, italic text with A menu path File>Save
right angle bracket
Bold characters A dialog button Click OK
A tab Click the Power tab
NRnnnn A number in verilog format, 4b0010, 2hF1
where N is the total number of
digits, R is the radix and n is a
digit.
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File paths c:\mcc18\h
Keywords _asm, _endasm, static
Command-line options -Opa+, -Opa-
Bit values 0, 1
Constants 0xFF, A
Italic Courier New A variable argument file.o, where file can be
any valid filename
Square brackets [ ] Optional arguments mcc18 [options] file
[options]
Curly brackets and pipe Choice of mutually exclusive errorlevel {0|1}
character: { | } arguments; an OR selection
Ellipses... Replaces repeated text var_name [,
var_name...]
Represents code supplied by void main (void)
user { ...
}

Preface
RECOMMENDED READING
This user's guide describes how to use MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board. The
following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental
reference resources.
PICkit Serial Analyzer Users Guide (DS51647)
Consult this document for instructions on how to use the PICkit Serial Analyzer
hardware and software.
MCP4706/MCP4716/MCP4726 Data Sheet, 8-/10-/12-Bit Voltage Output
Digital-to-Analog Converter with EEPROM Memory (DS22272)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP47x6 product family.
PIC24FJ128GA010 Family Data Sheet (DS39747)
Explorer 16 Development Board Users Guide (DS51589)
AN1079, Using the C30 Compiler and the I2C Peripheral to Interface Serial
EEPROMs with dsPIC33F (DS01079)
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Technical support is available through the web site at: http://support.microchip.com.

DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision B (October 2011)
Replaced the front and back views of the board with updated photos for Figure
1-1: Front and Back Views of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board.
Added buzzer information to Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM).
Revision A (May 2011)

Initial Release of this Document.

BOARD USERS GUIDE
Chapter 1. Quick Start Instructions

1.1 INTRODUCTION
The following sections provide an overview of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter
Board and demonstrate how to: (a) use these devices in a 16-bit MCU environment and
(b) evaluate these devices features using the PICkit Serial Analyzer (P/N:
DV164122). The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board is designed to work with
both the Explorer 16 Development Board (P/N: DV164033) and the PICkit Serial
Analyzer (P/N: DV164122).
The following topics are covered:
Description of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board.
How to use the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board with the Explorer 16
Starter Kit.
How to use MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board with the PICkit Serial
Analyzer.
Note 1: If you use the PIC Explorer 16, you need Sections 1.4 1.5 only.
2: If you use the PICkit Serial Analyzer, you need Sections 1.6 1.8 only.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MCP47X6 PICtail PLUS DAUGHTER BOARD

The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board (P/N ADM00317) contains the
MCP4706 (8-bit DAC), MCP4716 (10-bit DAC), and MCP4726 (12-bit DAC) devices.
These DAC devices are communicating with the external Master device (MCU) using
I2C serial interface communication. The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board
does not include the Master device (MCU), but it has two interface connectors that can
be used for the external device, which has the Master device (MCU) to communicate
with this board. The two interfaces are:
(a) Connector (J3) for Explorer 16 Starter Kit (P/N: DV164033) for 16-bit MCU
environment. The firmware for the 16-bit MCU is provided with this board.
(b) 6-pin connector (J1) for PICkit Serial Analyzer (P/N: DV164122) for reading and
writing the DAC registers using the PICkit Serial Analyzer PC software.
The user can connect the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board to one of the above
tools and perform their own experiments.
These two external devices are used to control the DAC devices on the daughter
board. The user can choose one of these tools to use along with the daughter board.
The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board has test points for SCL and SDA, and
VOUT pads for each device. By connecting an oscilloscope to these test points (to SCL,
SDA, VOUT) or a digital multimeter to the VOUT pads, the user can examine the data
communications through the I2C bus line and observe the resulting DAC output
(VOUT). Refer to Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts.
Note: The user can also control the DAC devices on the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus
Daughter Board by providing I2C commands through the interface
communication terminals on the daughter board, without using the Explorer
16 Development Board or the PICkitTM Serial Analyzer.

Connector for PICkitTM Serial Analyzer
104-00317-R1
(a) Front View (b) Back View
Connector for Explorer 16 Development Board
FIGURE 1-1: Front and Back Views of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter
Board.

Quick Start Instructions
TABLE 1-1: TERMINAL FUNCTION TABLE

Connector/Pin/Terminal Name Functions
J1 Connector Connector for PICkitTM Serial Analyzer.

Note: Do not use this pin when this board is used with the
Explorer 16 Development Board.
J3 Connector Connector for Explorer 16 Development Board.
Note: Do not use this pin when this board is used with the
PICkitTM Serial Analyzer.
External Reference Selection (a) Connect pin 2 to VREF_EXT if external reference is
Jumper Pins applied at the VREF_EXT pin.
(b) Connect pin 2 to VDD if VDD is used as reference
externally.
Note: This pin does not affect if VDD is selected as
reference internally by the configuration bit setting.
JP1 VDD connection through (a) J1 Connector for PICkitTM
Serial Analyzer, or (b) J3 Connector for Explorer 16
Development Board.
JP2 Connecting VOUT 1 (MCP4726 output) to Buzzer.
Note: Do not connect this jumper if you dont need audible
sounds.
VDD (a) VDD monitoring terminal when JP1 is connected (VDD
is provided by the external tools).
(b) VDD connection terminal when JP2 is disconnected.
You can connect your own VDD to this pin.
VSS Ground Reference
VOUT 1 DAC output terminal from MCP4726 (12-bit DAC).
VREF_EXT External Reference connection terminal
SDA Connected to I2CTM SDA line
SCL Connected to I2CTM SCL line
VR1 Volume control for Buzzer 1.
Note: Disconnect JP2 if you dont need audible sounds.
1.3 I2C ADDRESS BYTE FOR EACH DEVICE

Each DAC device on the board has its own I2C address bits which are preprogrammed
at the factory. Table 1-2 shows the I2C address byte of each device.
TABLE 1-2: I2C ADDRESS BYTE OF EACH DAC DEVICE
I2C Address I2C Address
Address Byte (1st Byte): Byte for Write Byte for Read
Device
Device Code + Address Bits (A2, A1, A0) + R/W Command Command
(1st Byte) (1st Byte)
MCP4726
(12-bit DAC) 1100-000R/W 1100-0000 1100-0001
MCP4716
(10-bit DAC) 1100-001R/W 1100-0010 1100-0011
MCP4726
(8-bit DAC) 1100-010R/W 1100-0100 1100-0101
where R/W = 0 for write command and 1 for read command.

1.4 GETTING STARTED WITH THE EXPLORER 16 DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This section describes how to use the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board with
the Explorer 16 Development Board.
After receiving the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board, program the 16-bit
PIC24FJ128 MCU on the Explorer 16 Starter Kit using the firmware provided. The user
can download the latest firmware from the Microchip website: www.microchip.com.
Step 1: Insert the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board to the Explorer 16
Development Board. Figure 1-2 shows the configuration when the board is
connected to the Explorer 16 Development Board.
Step 2: Program the Explorer 16 Development Board using the firmware provided
with this board. Figure 1-3 shows the connection of the MPLAB ICD2 with the
Explorer 16 Development Board for programming.
Step 3: Once the programming is done, disconnect the MPLAB ICD2 from the
Step 4: Now you can evaluate the performance of the DAC devices. The LCD on
the Explorer 16 Development Board will display instructions on how to select the
DAC device using the push button switches on the Development Board: (a) S3 for
MCP4726, (b) S6 for MCP4716, and (c) S5 for MCP4706. S4 is used to increment
the DAC code. If you hold down the S4 switch, the DAC code will increase
continuously until it reaches the maximum value, and then it starts from code 0
again. You can observe this event by simply connecting a voltmeter at the VOUT
pin while holding down the S4 switch.
All procedures are very intuitive and interactive using the Push button switches and by
following the instructions on the LCD. The user can observe the DAC output (VOUT)
changes using an oscilloscope or voltmeter by pressing the S4 switch. The firmware
provided is an example that can be used as reference for the users applications.

1.5 CONNECTING TO THE EXPLORER 16 STARTER KIT

1. Connect the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board to the J5 socket on the
Explorer 16 Development Board as shown in Figure 1-2.
MCP47x6
PICtail Plus
Daughter
Board
S3: Select MCP4726

S4: Increment DAC Code
S6: Select MCP4716
S5: Select MCP4706
Explorer 16 Development Board (P/N DV164033)
FIGURE 1-2: Connecting the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board to the
1.5.1 Programming the PIC24FJ128 MCU

The Explorer 16 Development Board contains the PIC24FJ128 MCU. The user can
download the firmware to the MCU using the MPLAB ICD2 (or ICD3) programmer.
1.5.1.1 THE PIC24FJ128 MCU FIRMWARE FOR THE MCP47X6 PICtail PLUS
DAUGHTER BOARD
The original firmware for the Explorer 16 Development Board is modified for the
MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board demonstration. The firmware uses most of
the original code for the Explorer 16 Development Board except the I2C peripheral
control routines for the PIC24FJ128 MCU.
The following four routines are added or modified from the original Explorer 16
Development Board firmware:
PIC24ExplDemo_MCP4726_Main.c
MCP47x6_I2C_Func.c
Banner_MCP4726_MCP4716_MCP4706.c
I2C_MCP4726.h
The source codes are compiled by using Microchips C30 Compiler and the hex code
is programmed to the MCU using the MPLAB ICD 2. Figure 1-3 shows the connection
between the MPLAB ICD 2 and the Explorer 16 Development Board. Figure 1-4 shows
the MPLAB IDE programming environment.

1.5.1.2 FIRMWARE FLOW CHART FOR THE MCP47X6 PICtail PLUS
DAUGHTER BOARD
Figure 1-5 shows the flow chart of the firmware. Once the MCU firmware is
programmed, the LCD will display instructions (with repeats) for the next steps. The
firmware uses four push button switches on the Explorer 16 Development Board. The
features of the switches are:
S3: Selecting MCP4726 (12-bit DAC). MCP4726 Output is available at VOUT 1
S4: Incrementing the DAC code using a write command (writing both DAC register
and EEPROM). The DAC output can be monitored at the VOUT terminal. See
Figure 1-6 for the VOUT waveform.
The Buzzer is connected to the MCP4726 output through JP2. Please disconnect JP2
if you dont need audible sounds.
The firmware is interactive with push button switches. Table 1-3 shows the details of
the switches that are used.
The user can switch to other devices by using the device selection push button
switches (S3, S6 and S5) any time. The DAC output can be updated with the S4. The
DACs configuration bit settings that are used in the firmware are:
Gain = 1x, Reference = Internal VDD
TABLE 1-3: SWITCHES FOR THE FIRMWARE CONTROL

Switch to
Device Selection increment the Output Configuration Bit
Device
Switch DAC Input Terminal Settings
Code
MCP4726 S3 VOUT 1
(12 bit DAC)
MCP4716 S6 S4 VOUT 2 Gain = 1x,
(10 bit DAC) VREF = VDD
MCP4726 S5 VOUT 3
(8 bit DAC)
1.5.1.3 DAC OUTPUT (VOUT)

The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board has three DAC output terminals for each
DAC device.
VOUT 1: Output from the MCP4726 (12-bit DAC)
The user can observe the DAC outputs at the VOUT test terminals using a digital
voltmeter or an oscilloscope. Figure 1-7 shows the I2C clock (SCL) and data (SDA)
signals, and DAC output waveform.
Note: The DAC code is also programmed in EEPROM. The DAC devices on the
MCP47x6 Daughter Board will hold the latest settings when the power
supply is removed. When power supply is back on again (Example:
Remove the board from the Explorer 16 Development Board and connect
again), the same DAC output voltage with the previous settings will be
immediately available at the DAC output terminal.

1.5.1.4 AUDIBLE BUZZER
The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board includes a buzzer. This buzzer is directly
connected to the VOUT of the MCP4726 (12-bit DAC). The user can disable the buzzer
by disconnecting JP2. The buzzer volume also can be adjusted by VR1.
MCP47x6 PICtail Plus

Explorer 16 Development Board Daughter Board
(P/N DV164033) (P/N ADM00317)
FIGURE 1-3: MPLAB ICD2 Connection to Explorer 16 Development Board with the MCP47X6
PICtail Plus Daughter Board for Programming.

FIGURE 1-4: MPLAB IDE Programming Environment.

POWER-UP START
LCD Display Instructions

Turn on LED D3
NO
Is Any Device Selected?
(S3: MCP4726, S6: MCP4716, S5: MCP4706)
YES
Turn on LED
(D9: MCP4726, D7: MCP4716, D3: MCP4706)
Is S4 Pressed?
YES
Send I2C Write Command for DAC Register and EEPROM

DAC Code = DAC Code + 1 LSB
Configuration Register Settings: VREF = Internal VDD, Gain = 1x
NO
DAC Code = FSR?
YES
Reset DAC Code to 0x00h
NO Is Any Device Selected?

(S3: MCP4726, S6: MCP4716, S5: MCP4706)
YES
Turn on LED
(D9: MCP4726, D7: MCP4716, D3: MCP4706)
FIGURE 1-5: Flow Chart for the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board Firmware.

I2C
Clock Signal
(SCL)
I2C
Data Signal
(SDA)
(a) Write command to write DAC Input Register and EEPROM

DAC Code = 0111-1110-0011 = 7E3(h) = 2019 (decimal)
V REF Dn 5 2019
Expected DAC Output = -------------------------
- = -------------------- = 2.465V
4096 4096
I2C
Clock Signal
(SCL)
I2C
Data Signal
(SDA)
(b) Fast Write Command

DAC Code = 0110-1101-1001 = 6F9 (hex) = 1753 (decimal)
V DD Dn 5 1753
Expected DAC Output = ------------------------ = -------------------- = 2.1398V
4096 4096
FIGURE 1-6: I2C Write Command Waveforms for the MCP4726, with VREF = VDD and Gain = 1x.

I2C
Clock Signal
(SCL)
A
A
I2C
Data Signal
(SDA)
VOUT
at VOUT Pin
A : Zoomed-in section for SCL and SDA signals.
Write Data (Dn) = 1111 - 01101111 (binary)

V DD Dn
V OUT = -----------------------
- = 4.823V for VDD = 5V
4096
FIGURE 1-7: I2C SCL, SDA, and VOUT Waveforms for the MCP4726 While Incrementing the DAC
Code by 1 LSB. The Fast Write Command is Used for this Example.

1.6 GETTING STARTED WITH PICKIT SERIAL ANALYZER

The user can connect the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board to the PICkit
Serial Analyzer by setting them up as shown in Figure 1-8.
The following describes how to use them together:
1. Connect the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Boards J2 pin socket to the
PICkit Serial Analyzer.
2. Connect a digital voltmeter to VOUT test terminals and VSS:
- VOUT 1 for MCP4726
MCP47x6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board
DAC analog
Output (VOUT)
PICkit Serial Analyzer
USB Cable: Connected between the PICkit Serial Analyzer and Personal Computer.
FIGURE 1-8: MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board with the PICkit Serial Analyzer.

1.6.1 PICkit Serial Analyzer PC Software Set-Up for the MCP47x6

Daughter Board
The following steps describe how to set up and use the PICkit Serial Analyzer PC
Graphic User Interface (GUI) to evaluate the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board.
1. Install the PICkit Serial Analyzer software onto your personal computer (PC).
2. Connect the USB cable between the PICkit Serial Analyzer and your PC.
3. Run the PICkit Serial PC Software. It will open up the graphic user interface
(GUI) as shown. Click the Next button and follow the instructions.
4. Select the Communication Mode type: I2C Master, and click the Next button.

5. Select either 100 kHz or 400 kHz, and click the Next button.
Note: The MCP47x6 devices support the I2C bus data rate up to 3.4 MHz, but the
current version of the PICkit Serial Analyzer supports the I2C bus data
rate up to 400 kHz only.
6. Select No on Enable Pull-ups, and click the Next button.
Note: The MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board has its own pull-up resistors,
therefore, you dont need additional pull-up resistors from the PICkit
Serial Analyzer.

7. Select the VDD voltage of the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board and click
the Next button.
Case 1: When you use VDD from the PICkit Serial Analyzer
If you choose PICkit Serial will power my device and 5 Volts as shown
below, the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board is powered by the 5V DC
(range between 4.85V ~ 5V) from the PICkit Serial Analyzer through the JP1
jumper. In this case, make sure that the JP1 jumper on the MCP47X6 PICtail
Plus Daughter Board is connected.
Case 2: When you use your own VDD

You can also provide your own VDD voltage by applying a VDD voltage at the VDD
terminal. In this case, make sure that the JP1 jumper is disconnected.

8. Click the OK button. You have made all of the PICkit Serial Analyzer
Configuration set-ups. You are now ready to program the MCP47X6 PICtail
Plus Daughter Board using the PICkit Serial Analyzer.

1.6.2 Creating Script Files

In order to create a communication between the PICkit Serial Analyzer and the
MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board, a script file is needed. The following
procedure shows how to create script files and how to use them.
Select Communication -----> Script ---> Script Builder.
Note: The MCP47X6 scripts are in a text file on the MCP47X6 PICtailTM Plus
Daughter Boards product web page. The scripts can be copied into the
PICkitTM serials CommScripts.txt file.

1.6.2.1 CREATING SCRIPT FILES TO PROGRAM DAC REGISTER AND
EEPROM
1. Click on WriteBlockAddrA8 in Example I2C Scripts column.
This will fill in the spaces under Script Detail column.
Modifying the Script Details Parameters:
2. Under the Script Detail column, select the item in the parameter box.
3. Right click the mouse button and an option box appears to the right of your
selection. This gives you the options that are available for the parameter
selected. Select the desired option.
4. Keep the parameters in the same order as shown below.
The following example shows how to create a script file for a Write command (DAC
register and EEPROM) for the MCP4726.
1. Choose these boxes and

right click the mouse but-
ton for options available.
2. You can also change the
values or delete the boxes.
3. Make sure the listed
parameters in the Script
Detail should be in the
exact order as shown here.
4. Change the parameter value.

Script Detail
I2CSTART *
I2CWRTBYT *
04 -----> This means there are four bytes to send
C0 -----> 1st Write Byte: Address byte = 1100-0000
60 -----> 2nd Write Byte:1100-0000 (Command + Config.)
FF -----> 3rd Write Byte: 1111-1111 (Data Byte)
F0 -----> 3rd Write Byte: 1111-0000 (Data Nibble +Dont care Nibble)
I2CSTOP *
Note: All the 8 parameters above must be listed in order. The parameters with * are not
modifiable. Address bits for the MCP4726 is (A2,A1,A0) = (0,0,0). You can
choose any data bit you want in the 3rd and 4th bytes. If you use the above write
data, the MCP4726 device will output:
V
DD
FFF(hex)(V)
VOUT = ------------------------------------------------- = VDD ( V )
4096

1st Write Byte
2nd Write Byte
3rd Write Byte
4th Write Byte
1.6.2.2 SAVING THE SCRIPT FILE AND PROGRAMMING DAC REGISTER

(WRITING BOTH DAC REGISTER AND EEPROM)
1. Change the 3rd and 4th data bytes, if desired, in the Script Detail column.
2. Type in any script name (i.e., MCP4726_WriteEE) in the space below the Script
Name menu.
3. Click Save Script button.
4. Click Execute Script button.
Note: At this point, the PICkit Serial transmits a write command of Write DAC
Register and EEPROM to the MCP4726 device (address = 000). The
saved file name will appear in Users I2C Scripts column and can be
reused at any time by selecting the file name.
5. The analog output voltage of the MCP4726 will be monitored at VOUT1 terminal
on the Daughter Board.
Note: When you click on the Execute Script menu, the Busy LED on the PICkit
Serial Analyzer will momentarily turn on and then turn off. If the LED
remains ON, a communications problem has occurred. Remove the PICkit
Serial Analyzer from the personal computer and recheck the parameter
value in the order of the parameters under the Script Detail column. Try
again until the Busy LED goes OFF after executing the write command.

1.6.2.3 CREATING A SCRIPT FILE TO PROGRAM THE DAC REGISTER WITH
FAST MODE COMMAND
1. Get a new script file by selecting the WriteAddrA8 from the Example I2C
Scripts column.
2. Modify the Script Detail column as shown below:
Script Detail
I2CWRTBYT *
I2CSTART *
03 -------> This means Master will send three bytes
C0 -------> 1st Write Byte: Address byte = 1100-0000
0F -------> 2nd Write Byte: 0000-FFFF (Data Byte)
FF -------> 3rd Write Byte: FFFF-FFFF (Data Nibble + Dont care Nibble)
I2CSTOP *
V DD Dn 5V 800 ( hex )
Now the device will output V OUT = ----------------------- = ---------------------------------- = 2.5V
4096 4096
3. Type in the script name (i.e., MCP4726_WriteF) in the space below the Script
Name menu.
4. Click the Execute Script button.
3 Bytes to Send
1st Write Byte
2nd Write Byte
3rd Write Byte

1.6.3 Verifying the EEPROM Data

One of the important features of the MCP4706 devices is the nonvolatile memory.
When the device is first powered up, it outputs an analog voltage corresponding to the
data in the EEPROM. The user can confirm this feature using the following procedures:
1. Program the EEPROM memory. Refer to Section 1.6.2.1 Creating Script
Files to Program DAC Register and EEPROM.
2. Remove power (VDD) from the MCP47X6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board, or
remove the daughter board from the PICkit Serial Analyzer.
3. Reconnect power (VDD) to the Daughter Board or reconnect the Daughter Board
to the PICkit Serial Analyzer.
4. You can confirm that the programmed DAC output at the DAC output terminal
(VOUT 1, VOUT 2, VOUT 3) by using a digital voltmeter.
1.6.4 Reading both the DAC Register and EEPROM data:

You can read back the DAC code stored in the DAC register and EEPROM with the
following steps:
1. Create a read command script file name as shown below and execute it.
2. The results (DAC code and EEPROM data) will appear on the PICkit Serial
Transactions page.

Requesting
6 Bytes
Written Data
using a Write Command
Reading Data
using a Read Command
EEPROM Data (Configuration bits + DAC Code)

DAC Register Data (Configuration bits + DAC Code)
1.7 EXAMPLES FOR OTHER DEVICES (MCP4706, MCP4716)

The examples shown in the previous sections use the I2C address bits of the MCP4726
(A2, A1, A0 = 0,0,0). The same procedure is also applicable for the remaining
two devices (MCP4706, MCP4716) by simply using the right address byte for each
device. Table 1-2 shows the address byte of each device. Refer to the
MCP4706/MCP4716/MCP4726 Data Sheet for the data format of each command.

1.8 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE USING THE PICKIT SERIAL ANALYZER

The following example shows how to set DAC code for the desired DAC output voltage
using the Fast Write command.
See the MCP4706/MCP4716/MCP4726 Data sheet for more details on the data
formats for each device.
1 1 0 0 A2 A1 A0 R/W * Factory Programmed Address Bits:

(A2, A1, A0) = (0,0,0) for MCP4726
Device Code Address Bits = (0,0,1) for MCP4716

= (0,1,0) for MCP4706
FIGURE 1-9: MCP47x6 Device Address Byte.
Targeted DAC Output = INL x Dn = 2.5V

INL = VREF/2N = 5V/2N
= 5V/4096 = 1.2207 mV for 12-bit DAC (MCP4726)
(a) MCP4726
2.5V 2.5V 11
D = ----------- = ------------------------- = 2048 = 2
n INL 1.2207mV
Start 0xC0 ACK 0 0 PD1 PD0 D11 D10 D9 D8 ACK D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 ACK STOP
(1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0)
0x08h 0x00h
11
Address Byte: = 2
when (A2 A1A0) = 000
(b) MCP4716
2.5V 2.5V 9
D = ----------- = ------------------------- = 512 = 2
n INL 4.8828mV
Start 0xC2 ACK 0 0 PD1 PD0 D9 D8 D7 D6 ACK D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 X X ACK STOP

(1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0)
0x08h 0x00h
Address Byte: 9
= 2
when (A2 A1A0) = 001
(c) MCP4706
2.5V 2.5V 7
D = ----------- = ------------------------------- = 128 = 2
n INL 19.53125mV
Start 0xC4 ACK 0 0 PD1 PD0 X X X X ACK D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 ACK STOP

(0 0 0 0) (1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0)
0x00h 0x80h = 27
Address Byte:
when (A2 A1A0) = 010
FIGURE 1-10: Fast Mode Write Command for Targeted VOUT = 2.5V when VREF = 5V.

NOTES:

BOARD USERS GUIDE
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts

A.1 INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the MCP47x6
PICtail Plus Daughter Board:
Board Schematic
Board Top Silk and Pads
Board Top Copper, Top Pads and Top Silk
Board Bottom Silk and Pads
Board Bottom Copper, Bottom Pads and Silk

A.2 BOARD SCHEMATIC

Schematic and Layouts
A.3 BOARD TOP SILK AND PADS

A.4 BOARD TOP COPPER, TOP PADS AND TOP SILK

Schematic and Layouts
A.5 BOARD BOTTOM SILK AND PADS

A.6 BOARD BOTTOM COPPER, BOTTOM PADS AND SILK

BOARD USERS GUIDE
Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM)
TABLE B-1: BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)

Qty Reference Description Manufacturer Part Number
7 C1, C3, C4, CAP.1UF 16V CERAMIC X7R 0603 Panasonic - ECG ECJ-1VB1C104K
C5, C6, C7, C8
1 C2 CAP 1.0UF 16V CERAMIC X5R 0603 Panasonic - ECG ECJ-1VB1C105K
1 J1 CONN HEADER 6 POS. 100 R/A TIN Molex/Waldom Electronics 22-05-2061
Corp
1 JMP1 CONN HEADER 3 POS. 100" STR Molex/Waldom Electronics 90120-0123
TIN Corp
3 JMP1, JP1, SHUNT LP W/HANDLE 2 POS. 30AU Tyco Electronics/Amp 881545-2
JP2 *Bag shunts with kit*
2 JP1, JP2 CONN HEADER 2 POS. 100 VERT Molex/Waldom Electronics 22-03-2021
TIN
1 PCB RoHS Compliant Bare PCB, - 104-00317
MCP4726, MCP4716 MCP4706
PICtailTM Plus Daughter Board
1 R1 RES 100 OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD Panasonic - ECG ERJ-3EKF1000V
2 R2, R3 RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 Panasonic - ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V
SMD
2 R4, R5 RES 10 OHM 1/10W 5% 0603 SMD Panasonic - ECG ERJ-3GEYJ100V
1 U2 8-/10-/12-Bit Voltage Output Microchip Technology Inc. MCP4706A2T-E/MA
Digital-to-Analog Converter with
EEPROM
EEPROM
EEPROM
10 Vout1,Vout2, PC TEST POINT COMPACT SMT Keystone Electronics 5016
Vout3, VSS,
EXT, VSS,
SDA, SCL,
VSS, AVDD
1 VR1 POT 5.0K OHM THUMBWHEEL Bourns Inc. 3352T-1-502
CERM ST
1 SP1 BUZZER PIEZO 3kHz 24mm PIC MT Mallory Sonalert Products, Inc. PK-21N30PQ
Note 1: The components listed in this Bill of Materials are representative of the PCB assembly. The released BOM
used in manufacturing uses all RoHS-compliant components.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision A (May 2011)

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Chapter 1. Quick Start Instructions

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MCP47X6 PICtail PLUS DAUGHTER BOARD

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Connector for PICkitTM Serial Analyzer

(a) Front View (b) Back View

Connector for Explorer 16 Development Board

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TABLE 1-1: TERMINAL FUNCTION TABLE

J1 Connector Connector for PICkitTM Serial Analyzer.

1.3 I2C ADDRESS BYTE FOR EACH DEVICE

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1.4 GETTING STARTED WITH THE EXPLORER 16 DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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1.5 CONNECTING TO THE EXPLORER 16 STARTER KIT

S3: Select MCP4726

Explorer 16 Development Board (P/N DV164033)

1.5.1 Programming the PIC24FJ128 MCU

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TABLE 1-3: SWITCHES FOR THE FIRMWARE CONTROL

1.5.1.3 DAC OUTPUT (VOUT)

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MCP47x6 PICtail Plus

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FIGURE 1-4: MPLAB IDE Programming Environment.

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LCD Display Instructions

Send I2C Write Command for DAC Register and EEPROM

Reset DAC Code to 0x00h

NO Is Any Device Selected?

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(a) Write command to write DAC Input Register and EEPROM

(b) Fast Write Command

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A : Zoomed-in section for SCL and SDA signals.

Write Data (Dn) = 1111 - 01101111 (binary)

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1.6 GETTING STARTED WITH PICKIT SERIAL ANALYZER

MCP47x6 PICtail Plus Daughter Board

PICkit Serial Analyzer

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1.6.1 PICkit Serial Analyzer PC Software Set-Up for the MCP47x6

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6. Select No on Enable Pull-ups, and click the Next button.

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