PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Nano + Touch Evaluation Kit

Introduction

The Microchip EV23Z30A is a Curiosity Nano evaluation kit built around the PIC32CM GC00 microcontroller family. It provides a ready-to-use hardware platform for working with the mounted PIC32CM5112GC00048 target MCU, combining onboard programming and debugging with touch-interface and basic user-interface hardware.

Its integrated Nano debugger is a notable practical feature, allowing development work to begin without requiring separate external programming or debugging equipment.

What it does

The EV23Z30A supports evaluation and firmware development for the PIC32CM GC00 MCU through its onboard programming and debugging capability. Debug connectivity also includes a USB CDC virtual serial port and one DGI GPIO channel.

The board includes two USB Type-C connectors and supports an adjustable target-voltage range of 1.8 V to 3.6 V. Its target-voltage output can supply up to 500 mA.

For direct interaction during development, the kit provides a yellow user LED, a mechanical user switch, and a touch button. A 32.768 kHz crystal is also included. The Curiosity Nano Edge connector provides an expansion connection for integrating the board with compatible hardware.

Applications

• PIC32CM GC00 firmware development and debugging
• Evaluation of the PIC32CM5112GC00048 microcontroller
• Touch-button interface prototyping
• USB CDC virtual serial-port testing
• Basic LED and switch user-interface experiments
• Development setups requiring a 1.8 V to 3.6 V target supply

Design considerations

The target MCU is already mounted on the board, so the kit is intended as an evaluation and development platform rather than a standalone MCU component. Its onboard Nano debugger simplifies initial programming and debug connections, while the two USB Type-C connectors should be considered when planning host connectivity and power arrangements.

Target voltage is adjustable from 1.8 V to 3.6 V, with up to 500 mA available from the target-voltage output. Designs connecting external circuitry through the Curiosity Nano Edge connector should remain compatible with the selected target-voltage setting and available current budget.

The included touch button, mechanical switch, and user LED offer immediate hardware interfaces for firmware testing. The board’s 32.768 kHz crystal may also be relevant where an external low-frequency clock source is needed during evaluation.

Availability and further information

The Mouser Electronics source link and datasheet link on this page provide further information on the EV23Z30A, including board details, connections, and development features.