Microchip Technology dsPIC33CK256MC005 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit

Microchip Technology dsPIC33CK256MC005 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit (EV08P02A) is a compact development platform for evaluating the dsPIC33CK256MC005 Digital Signal Controller (DSC). The Microchip kit features a 100MHz DSC with 256KB ECC Flash, 16KB RAM, advanced analog peripherals, and high-speed Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) capabilities. The kit includes an onboard programmer and debugger, eliminating the need for external tools during development. Compatibility with Curiosity Nano expansion boards, Click boards™, and touch adapters enables rapid prototyping for motor control, sensing, digital power, and embedded control applications.

Features

Onboard high-performance 100MHz dsPIC33CK256MC005 DSC with 256KB of ECC Flash and 16KB of RAM in a 48-pin TQFP package
One user LED (yellow)
One user push button
Onboard debugger
Board identification in MPLAB X IDE
Supports programming and debugging
One power/status LED (green)

One logic analyzer (DGI GPIO)
Virtual COM port (CDC)
USB-powered board
Adjustable target voltage
MIC5353 Low-Dropout (LDO) regulator controlled by the onboard debugger
1.8V to 3.6V output voltage range
500mA maximum output current (limited by ambient temperature and output voltage)

Applications

General-purpose embedded control systems
Industrial sensing and monitoring
Real-time control applications requiring high-performance digital signal processing
Motor control development and evaluation
Touch-enabled embedded interfaces when used with compatible Microchip touch expansion hardware

Power conversion and power supply control systems
Custom embedded system prototyping using Curiosity Nano expansion boards and Click board™ add-ons
Sensor data acquisition and processing applications utilizing the 12-bit, 2Msps ADC and Core-Independent Peripherals (CIPs)