Atmel SAM4N Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE]
42104A-MCU-06/2013
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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3
1.1.
Features .............................................................................. 3
1.2.
Kit overview ......................................................................... 3
2. Getting started ......................................................................... 5
2.1.
Quick-start ........................................................................... 5
2.2.
Connecting the kit ................................................................. 5
2.3.
Design documentation and related links ..................................... 5
3. Xplained Pro ............................................................................ 6
3.1.
Embedded Debugger ............................................................. 6
3.2.
Hardware identification system ................................................. 6
3.3.
Power supply ....................................................................... 7
3.3.1.
Measuring SAM4N power consumption ......................... 7
3.4.
Standard headers and connectors ............................................ 7
3.4.1.
Xplained Pro extension header .................................... 7
3.4.2.
Xplained Pro power header ......................................... 8
4. Hardware user guide .............................................................. 9
4.1.
Connectors .......................................................................... 9
4.1.1.
I/O extension headers ................................................ 9
4.1.2.
Other headers ........................................................ 10
4.2.
Peripherals ......................................................................... 11
4.2.1.
Crystals ................................................................. 11
4.2.2.
Mechanical buttons .................................................. 12
4.2.3.
LED ...................................................................... 12
4.2.4.
Analog reference ..................................................... 12
4.3.
Embedded Debugger implementation ...................................... 12
4.3.1.
Serial Wire Debug ................................................... 12
4.3.2.
Virtual COM port ..................................................... 12
4.3.3.
Atmel Data Gateway Interface ................................... 13
5. Hardware revision history and known issues ........................ 14
5.1.
Identifying product ID and revision .......................................... 14
5.2.
Revision 2 .......................................................................... 14
6. Document revision history ..................................................... 15
7. Evaluation board/kit important notice .................................... 16
