Microchip MCP2221 Breakout Module ADM00559

MCP2221 USB to I²C/UART Protocol Converter Breakout Module

The ADM00559 from Microchip is a brilliantly small factor breakout board designed to show off the capability of the MCP2221 USB to I2C/UART/SMBus protocol converter. This board transfers data of a USB cable to your PC. Microchip provide a free software for you to be able to view and configure your data. The ADM00559's four GP signals can be configured for either GPIO functionality, dedicated function pins or alternate function pins.

Not to mention, Microchip also allows customisation of their software and custom tool creation through a DLL. You can find a download link below.

Features and Benefits:

• Access the UART & GP signals


• Small board with DIP form factor ( 2x 7-pin headers with 600mil spacing)


• PICkit Serial analyser compatible header


• Jumper-selectable I2C/SMBus on-board pull-up resistors.


• 3.3V or 5V jumper selectable VDD


• Mini USB makes for easy connectivity


• 500mA Can supply the rest of the system

Software:

Microchip has free software available for the ADM00559. It comes in a DLL file and can be customised to the users need. Once downloaded from the link below, unzip the file & install it. This software will allow you to control I/O and customize device configuration.

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/MCP2221_DLL(v2.2.1).zip

Whats in the box?

• 1x ADM00559 Breakout board


• 1x Mini-USB cable


• 1x Information sheet

I/O Peripherals - Microchip