Microchip ATPROTO1-XPRO PROTO1 Xplained Pro Prototype Board
Description
SPIDER Automation Microchip ATPROTO1-XPRO PROTO1 Xplained Pro Extension Board is an essential prototyping accessory engineered for the Atmel/Microchip Xplained Pro evaluation platform. Providing a flexible workspace for custom circuitry, this board bridges the gap between standardized MCU evaluation kits and bespoke hardware additions.
The kit features a 10 × 20 square prototype pad area designed for easy soldering of through-hole and surface-mount device (SMD) components, coupled with a dedicated power interface board for external supplies. A convenient V-cut score allows engineers to separate the prototype and power boards if required. Furthermore, its pass-through Xplained Pro extension header and Auto-ID functionality ensure effortless software recognition and multi-board stacking.
Key Features
- Xplained Pro Standard: Direct connection to extension headers on any Xplained Pro MCU development board.
- Automatic Board Identification: Built-in Auto-ID support for instant recognition in Atmel Studio and Microchip IDEs.
- Square Prototype Pads: Features a 10 × 20 grid with 100mil pitch spacing tailored for easy SMD and through-hole soldering.
- Separable Power Interface: Dedicated power supply board connected via a V-cut line for flexible physical configuration.
- Pass-Through Expansion Header: Includes an onboard Xplained Pro header to daisy-chain additional extension boards.
- Comprehensive Software Support: Fully supported with ready-to-use application examples in the Atmel Software Framework.
- Flexible Peripheral Interfacing: Compatible with standard communication interfaces like UART, I2C, and SPI depending on MCU routing.
- Durable Build Quality: Compact, high-grade PCB designed for repeated benchtop prototyping and custom circuit testing.
Benefits
- Custom Circuit Integration: Eliminates messy standalone breadboards by mounting custom electronics directly onto the Xplained Pro ecosystem.
- Modular Versatility: V-cut scoring lets you customize the physical footprint of the prototype and power sections to fit project enclosures.
- Plug-and-Play Recognition: Auto-ID EEPROM saves configuration time by instantly identifying the module in your development environment.
Applications
- Custom Sensor Integration: Prototyping custom analog or digital sensor circuits to interface with Xplained Pro kits.
- Signal Conditioning & Filtering: Building dedicated operational amplifier, filter, or transistor driver stages.
- Embedded R&D Prototyping: Rapid proof-of-concept testing for microcontroller-based industrial and consumer electronics.
- Educational & Laboratory Work: Excellent hardware platform for student projects and engineering lab experiments.
- Multi-Board Stacking: Expanding a single MCU kit to support multiple peripheral modules simultaneously via pass-through headers.
- Power Distribution Testing: Evaluating custom voltage regulation and external power distribution circuits.
Package Includes
- 1 x MICROCHIP Expansion Board (PROTO1 Xplained Pro)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | SPIDER Automation / Microchip ATPROTO1-XPRO |
| Item Type | Microcontroller Prototyping Expansion Board |
| Platform Compatibility | Atmel / Microchip Xplained Pro Extension Headers |
| Prototype Grid Area | 10 × 20 Pads (100mil Pitch, Square Pads for SMD/Through-Hole) |
| Board Layout | Separable Prototype Board & Power Interface Board (V-Cut Score) |
| Identification | Auto-ID EEPROM for Board Recognition in Atmel Studio |
| Supported Software | Atmel Studio, Atmel Software Framework (ASF), Arduino Environments |
| Shipping Net Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 13 cm × 8 cm × 4 cm |
