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- Brand
- MICROCHIP
- Model
- MCP2150
- Industry
- Industrial
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- 2012-05-02
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Microchip MCP2120/MCP2150 Developer Kit User Manual
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.
MICROCHIP MCP2150 specifications
| 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 |
All MICROCHIP MCP2150 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What components are included in the MCP2120/MCP2150 Developer Kit?
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.
What baud rates does the MCP2150 support?
The MCP2150 supports UART baud rates of 9.6, 19.2, 57.6 and 115.2 kbaud, and infrared baud rates of 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 and 115.2 kbaud.
From: Microchip MCP2150 IrDA Protocol Stack Controller User Manual
Which pins select the serial baud rate?
The serial baud rate is selected by the state of the BAUD1 and BAUDO pins.
From: Microchip MCP2150 IrDA Protocol Stack Controller User Manual
What IrDA standards does the MCP2150 support?
It supports IrLAP, IrLMP, IrAS, TinyTP, and IrCOMM (9-line cooked service level).
What is the MCP2150?
The MCP2150 is an IrDA standard wireless connection controller that supports protocol stacks and bit encoding/decoding.