Using C30 and a timer to interface dsPIC33 DSCs with UNI/O bus-compatible serial EEPROMs

As embedded systems become smaller, a growing need exists to minimize I/O pin usage for communication between devices. Microchip has addressed this need by developing the UNI/O bus, a low-cost, easy-to-implement solution requiring only a single I/O pin for bidirectional communication.

UNI/O bus-compatible serial EEPROMs can be used to enhance any application facing restrictions on available I/O. Such restrictions can potentially stem from connectors, board space, or from the master device itself.

The 11XXX family is the newest addition to Microchip Technology's broad serial EEPROM product line, and is compatible with the newly developed UNI/O bus.

The main features of 11XXX serial EEPROMs are:

? Single I/O pin used for communication
? EEPROM densities from 1Kbit to 16 Kbit
? Extremely small packages
? Bus speed from 10kHz up to 100kHz
? Wide voltage range from 1.8V to 5.5V
? Low-power operation
? Wide temperature range from -40°C to +125°C
? Over 1,000,000 erase/write cycles

This application note is part of a series that provide source code to help the user implement the protocol with minimal effort.

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