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Atmel SAM C21 Xplained Pro User Manual

Atmel SAM C21 Xplained Pro
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SMART ARM-based MCUs
SAM C21 Xplained Pro
USER GUIDE
Preface
The Atmel
®
SAM C21 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a hardware platform to
evaluate the Atmel ATSAMC21J18A microcontroller.
Supported by the Atmel Studio integrated development platform, the kit
provides easy access to the features of the ATSAMC21J18A and explains
how to integrate the device in a custom design.
The Xplained Pro MCU series evaluation kits include an on-board
Embedded Debugger, and no external tools are necessary to program or
debug the ATSAMC21J18A.
The Xplained Pro extension series evaluation kits offers additional
peripherals to extend the features of the board and ease the development of
custom designs.
Atmel-42460C-SAM C21 Xplained Pro_User Guide-10/2015
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Atmel SAM C21 Xplained Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
MicrocontrollerATSAMC21J18A
ArchitectureARM Cortex-M0+
Operating Voltage3.3V
Flash Memory256 KB
SRAM32 KB
Clock Speed48 MHz
USB InterfaceYes
On-board DebuggerEDBG
Debug InterfaceSWD
DAC Channels1
Communication InterfacesI2C, SPI, UART
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Summary

Preface

Introduction

Features

Lists the key features of the ATSAMC21J18A microcontroller and evaluation kit.

Kit Overview

Provides a general overview of the SAM C21 Xplained Pro evaluation kit's purpose.

Getting Started

Xplained Pro Quick Start

Guides users through the initial steps to set up and explore the Xplained Pro platform.

Design Documentation and Relevant Links

Lists important documents, software, and resources for the SAM C21 Xplained Pro.

Xplained Pro

Embedded Debugger

Details the on-board Embedded Debugger (EDBG) and its interfaces for programming and debugging.

Hardware Identification System

Explains the system that identifies Xplained Pro compatible extension boards using an ID chip.

Power Sources

Lists and describes the available power sources for the SAM C21 Xplained Pro kit.

Xplained Pro Headers and Connectors

Details the various headers and connectors for interfacing with Xplained Pro extensions.

Xplained Pro Standard Extension Header

Describes the pinout and function of the standard 20-pin extension headers.

Xplained Pro Power Header

Details the pinout and function of the power header for connecting external power.

Hardware Users Guide

Power Distribution

Illustrates the power supply circuitry and how the kit is powered from different sources.

Connectors

Describes the various connectors and headers on the SAM C21 Xplained Pro board.

Xplained Pro Extension Headers

Details the pinouts and functions of the EXT1, EXT2, and EXT3 extension headers.

Arduino Connectors

Explains the implementation of Arduino shield connectors on the SAM C21 Xplained Pro.

VCC Selection Header

Describes the header used to select the target voltage (3.3V or 5.0V) for the board.

VREF Header

Describes the header for applying voltage references to ADC, DAC, and SDADC.

DAC Header

Details the 2-pin header for the DAC output of the ATSAMC21J18A.

Current Measurement Header

Explains the header for measuring MCU power consumption by inserting an ammeter.

Cortex Debug Connector

Details the 10-pin connector for external debuggers.

Peripherals

LED

Describes the status LED on the SAM C21 Xplained Pro board.

Mechanical Buttons

Details the reset and user configurable buttons on the board.

Crystals

Discusses the onboard and footprint for crystals used for clock sources.

CAN

Explains the CAN modules and transceiver on the board.

LIN

Describes the LIN transceiver and its availability on a 3-pin header.

Kit Modifications

Kit Modifications

Details resistors and jumpers for modifying board functionality and disconnecting pins.

Embedded Debugger Implementation

Serial Wire Debug

Explains the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface for programming and debugging.

Virtual COM Port

Details the Virtual COM Port functionality using the UART for communication.

Atmel Data Gateway Interface

Describes the Data Gateway Interface (DGI) for sending data to a PC.

Appendix

Getting Started with IAR

Guides users on configuring IAR Embedded Workbench for programming and debugging.

Connecting a SAM-ICE to an Xplained Pro Board

Explains how to connect an external debugger like SAM-ICE to the Xplained Pro board.

Hardware Revision History and Known Issues

Identifying Product ID and Revision

Explains how to find the product identifier and revision of Xplained Pro boards.

Revision 5

Details the fixes and changes implemented in Revision 5 of the hardware.

Revision 3

Describes Revision 3 and its quick fix for the 3.3V target supply problem.

Revision 2

Details Revision 2, its engineering samples, and known issues.

Document Revision History

Evaluation Board/kit Important Notice

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