Even in this age of low cost 32-bit microcontrollers, 8-bit microcontrollers remain relevant and continue to be used in new designs. Microchip Technology’s Curiosity board is a cost-effective, fully integrated, 8-bit development platform targeted at first-time users, makers, and those seeking a feature-rich, rapid prototyping board. It includes an integrated programmer/debugger and requires no additional hardware to get started. The Curiosity HPC is a great tool to evaluate Microchip’s modern, 8-bit PIC microcontrollers. Out of the box, the development board offers several options for user interface including physical switches and an on-board potentiometer. A full complement of accessory boards is available via two MikroElectronika Mikrobus™ interface sockets provided on the HPC. HPC Curiosity Board Details
The HPC Curiosity board provides both 28-pin and 40-pin sockets for 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers. Two unique PDIP sockets are surrounded by dual-row expansion headers, which allow for connectivity to all pins on the PIC MCUs. A PIC16F18875 40-pin microcontroller is populated in the center of the demo board and is initially connected to the pushbuttons, potentiometer, reset button, LEDs (D2-D5), and mikroBUS™ headers.
Getting Started with the Curiosity HPC Board