Microchip Technology EV09H41A

Overview

EV09H41A from Microchip Technology is a dsPIC33CK512MP608 General Purpose Plug-In Module (PIM) designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the dsPIC33CK512MP608 16-bit digital signal controller on the Explorer 16/32 Development Board. It provides 100-pin PIM connector mapping, integrated USB Type-C™ interface with VBUS sensing and control, mikroBUS™ A/B headers, LCD interface support, and on-board peripherals including LEDs, switches, potentiometer, temperature sensor (TC1047A), and EEPROM.

For engineers reviewing the EV09H41A datasheet, EV09H41A pinout, EV09H41A application, or EV09H41A equivalent, this module serves as a rapid prototyping platform for motor control, power conversion, and embedded signal processing applications requiring real-time PWM, analog acquisition, and mixed-signal I/O validation against the dsPIC33CK512MP608 MCU.

Technical Context

The EV09H41A implements a hardware abstraction layer between the dsPIC33CK512MP608 TQFP-80 device and the Explorer 16/32 base board via a standardized 100-pin PIM interface. It routes all critical MCU signals-including dual mikroBUS™ interfaces (A/B), USB Type-C™ D+/D−, CC1/CC2 sense lines, LCD control (RS/E/RW/D0–D7), PWM outputs (PWM1H/L through PWM8H/L), and analog inputs (potentiometer, TC1047A, multiple ADC channels)-while preserving native pin functionality per Table 1 and Table 2 of DS50003189A.

Power delivery includes dedicated VDD_PIM and VSS rails with local decoupling (0.1 µF ×5, 1 µF ×1), VCAP core capacitor support (P85), ENVREG regulator connection (P86), and VBUS enable control (P96_VBUSON). Signal integrity is maintained through direct pin-to-net mapping without level-shifting or buffering-enabling accurate timing validation and debug visibility using ICSP™ (P26/P27) and shared I²C (P56/P57).

Key Specifications

Availability

EV09H41A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for embedded motor control development, digital power supply design, and industrial HMI prototyping requiring stable component supply and full compatibility with Microchip's Explorer 16/32 ecosystem.

Supply support for EV09H41A includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology Inc. is a U.S.-based semiconductor company specializing in microcontrollers, analog devices, FPGAs, and development tools for embedded control applications.

The EV09H41A belongs to Microchip's Plug-In Module (PIM) product line, designed to accelerate evaluation and firmware development for dsPIC® DSCs by providing standardized, socketed, and feature-rich hardware interfaces to flagship development boards.

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the EV09H41A?

The EV09H41A is a dsPIC33CK512MP608 General Purpose Plug-In Module intended for rapid evaluation and firmware development on the Explorer 16/32 Development Board. It enables engineers to validate real-time control algorithms, analog signal chain performance, USB Type-C™ connectivity, and mikroBUS™ peripheral integration using the full I/O capability of the dsPIC33CK512MP608 MCU without custom PCB design. The EV09H41A delivers production-relevant signal routing and power architecture for immediate lab use.

Which development board is required to use the EV09H41A?

The EV09H41A is mechanically and electrically designed exclusively for use with the Microchip Explorer 16/32 Development Board (DM320001 or DM320004). It plugs directly into the PIM socket on that board and relies on its power regulation, programming interface (ICSP™), and expansion connectors. The EV09H41A does not operate standalone and requires the Explorer 16/32 base board to provide system clock, debug access, and host communication paths.

Does the EV09H41A support USB Type-C™ functionality out of the box?

Yes, the EV09H41A supports full USB Type-C™ functionality including VBUS detection (P1), CC1/CC2 line sensing (P32/P33), and programmable VBUS output enable (P96_VBUSON) to control external USB power delivery. The dsPIC33CK512MP608 MCU on the module implements USB device stack firmware, and the physical D+/D− lines (P89/P90) are routed with controlled impedance. No additional level-shifting or transceivers are needed for basic USB enumeration and data transfer.

How are mikroBUS™ interfaces implemented on the EV09H41A?

The EV09H41A features two independent mikroBUS™ sockets (A and B), each with complete SPI (SCK/MISO/MOSI), I²C (SCL/SDA), PWM, INT, AN, RST, and +3.3 V/−GND routing. mikroBUS™ A uses RP45/RB13 (PWM), RP67/RD3 (CS), RP66/RD2 (INT), RP95/RD4 (RST), and RP51/RC3 (MOSI), while mikroBUS™ B uses RP78/RD12 (PWM), RP23/RB7 (CS), RP18/RB13 (INT), RP19/RC6 (RST), and RP53/RC5 (MOSI). All signals map directly to dsPIC33CK512MP608 pins per DS50003189A.

Can the EV09H41A be used for LCD display development?

Yes, the EV09H41A supports parallel 8-bit LCD interfacing with dedicated signals for RS (P44), E (P81), R/W (P82), and data lines D0–D7 (P93, P94, P98, P99, P3, P4, P5, P100). These map directly to RE13–RE15, RC0–RC3, and RE10–RE12 pins of the dsPIC33CK512MP608. The module includes no onboard LCD controller or display, but provides verified signal routing and timing-compatible net names (e.g., P44_LCDRS) for immediate integration with standard character or graphic LCD modules.