Atmel STK520 User Guide

STK520 is a top module designed to add AT90PWM family support to the STK500 development board from Atmel Corporation. This user guide acts as a general getting started guide as well as a complete technical reference for advanced users.

Brand: Atmel
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 24
File format: PDF
File size: 765 KB
Published: 03 May, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 634F68FE5E8A2991A80194CC5869092A
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About this manual

The STK520 is a top module that expands the STK500 starter kit with support for AT9OPWM2 and AT9OPWM3 devices. It provides a ZIF socket for SO24 and SO32 packages, DALI hardware interface, and jumpers, LEDs, and test points for easy prototyping.

The guide covers connection to the STK500 board, programming options (in‑system, high‑voltage parallel, and serial), jumper settings, and troubleshooting. Schematics and technical specifications are included for advanced users.

What's inside

Introduction
Using the STK520 Top Module
Connecting the STK520 to the STK500 Starter Kit
Programming the AVR
Troubleshooting Guide
Technical Specifications
Technical Support
Complete Schematics

Specifications

Supported packages	SO24 & SO32
Supported devices	AT9OPWM2, AT9OPWM3
Debug connector	6‑pin JTAG MKI! emulator connector

Frequently asked questions

Can I mount both AT9OPWM2 and AT9OPWM3 on the STK520 at the same time?

No. The guide cautions that mounting both devices simultaneously may prevent either from working correctly.

What socket type does the STK520 use for the target device?

It uses a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that accepts SO24 and SO32 packages.

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