This document is the user guide for MCP2120/2150 developer board, introduces the features and characteristics of the development board, and how to use the development board
This guide introduces the MCP2120/MCP2150 Developer Kit, lists the kit contents, and references related documentation. It describes the two developer boards, their hardware features, and the system configurations that can be used for infrared communication demonstrations.
The manual includes step‑by‑step tutorials for both the MCP2120 and MCP2150 boards, instructions for using PICDEM 1 or PICDEM 2 boards as host controllers, and detailed hardware descriptions with schematics and jumper settings.
| Power supply | 9 V input, 750 mA regulator |
|---|---|
| UART interface | DB‑9 connector for RS‑232 levels |
| TTL UART header | Four‑pin header for TTL level signals |
| Power indicator | Green LED |
| IR transceiver options | Two selectable transceiver configurations via jumpers |
| Device disable jumper | Jumper to disable MCP2120 operation |
The kit includes two MCP2120 developer boards, one MCP2150 developer board, two serial cables, a 9 V power supply with cord, a pair of 18‑inch power jumper cables, a sample kit with one MCP2120 device and one MCP2150 device, and the user guide.