Wide Range of Peripherals
* 2 potentiometers connected to the A/D converter inputs
* Photoresistor connected to the A/D converter input
* Microphone with preamplifier connected to A/D converter input
* Sockets for three types of serial EEPROMs (I2C - 24xx, MicroWire - 93xx, SPI - 25xx), 24LC01
* RS232 connector (9-pin) and level converter
* USB-to-serial module UMS1 (with FTDI FT232) socket
* IR transmitter and receiver
* 4-digit 7-segment LED display
* LED bargraph (10 positions)
* Intelligent alphanumerical LCD display interface
* 1 individual (non-multiplexed) LED
* 8 pushbuttons
* Piezo-buzzer (connected to the PWM output pin)
* Crystal oscillator 3.2768 MHz
* Circuits neccessary for an additional crystal or RC oscillator
* Reset pushbutton
* Stabilized 5 Volt power supply
* All I/O pins can be connected to the board auxiliary circuits listed above or, via a ribbon cable, to external circuitry.
* Built-in support of In-Circuit Serial Programming (using PRESTO or other ICSP-capable PIC programmer) and monitoring (INSIDER).
Code Examples in Assembler and C
There are more than 20 code examples available - most of them in three versions:
* PIC16 Assembler (for PIC16F877A and compatibles)
* PIC18 Assembler (for PIC18F4520 and compatibles)
* C language (for PIC16F877A and compatibles)
These examples start with very basic programs for first-time user (Wire, Blink, ...), continue with simple programs controlling the peripherals and include also complex programs like Piano or Sound Recorder.
No hidden compiler cost! Code examples in assembler are to be be compiled by free Microchip MPLAB™ development system while the C examples require the free PICC Lite™ compiler by Hi-Tech Software.
Additional Information
PVK40 Users Manual (pdf)