MRF24J40MA/MB PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board Information Sheet

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03/26/09
MRF24J40MA/MB PICtail™/PICtail Plus
Daughter Board
Overview
The MRF24J40MA/MB PICtail™/PICtail Plus Daughter Board is a demonstration and development
daughter board for the following modules:
• MRF24J40MA IEEE 802.15.4 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver module (AC164134-1)
• MRF24J40MB 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 20 dBm RF Transceiver module (AC164134-2)
The daughter board can plug into multiple Microchip Technology demonstration and development
boards. For example, the board is appropriate for 8-bit microcontroller development using the
PIC18 Explorer Board (DM183032) or for 16-bit microcontroller development using the Explorer 16
Development Board (DM240001).
User’s Guide
The MRF24J40MA/MB PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board User’s Guide (DS51867) is available for download at http://www.microchip.com/wireless. The User’s Guide contains more detailed
information on the features, operation, schematics and the PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Software
Sample source code is available from the Microchip Wireless Design Environment: Microchip
Wireless Media Access Controller (MiMAC) and Microchip Wireless Application Programming
Interface (MiApp), as described in application notes AN1283 and AN1284, respectively. A Quick
Start Guide is included in the software installation package that explains the installation and
operation of the demonstration program. The Quick Start Guide is available for download from the
Microchip web site http://www.microchip.com/wireless.
Operation
Programming and configuration options for the MRF24J40MA and MRF24J40MB transceiver
modules are provided in the MRF24J40 IEEE 802.15.4 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Data Sheet
(DS39776).
Sample source code is the best place to start. Refer to the compile options when enabling the
MRF24J40MA and MRF24J40MB transceiver modules.
IMPORTANT
The MRF24J40MB module contains a power amplifier (PA) and low noise amplifier (LNA). It is
important that the MRF24J40 be configured to control the PA and LNA. Refer to Section 4.2
External PA/LNA Control in the MRF24J40 IEEE 802.15.4 2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Data
Sheet (DS39776). When using the sample source code, refer to the compile options to enable
the PA and LNA.
CAUTION
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*DS51870A* DS51870A
Voltage and current to the MRF24J40MA/MB PICtail/PICtail Plus Daughter Board should be in
the range of 2.4-3.6V and capable of supplying 130 mA. Ensure that the daughter board is
plugged into a development/demonstration board that meets this power requirement; otherwise,
damage to the MRF24J40 may occur.
Jumper Configuration
Power Disconnect/Current Measure Jumpers (JP1/JP2) – Two, 2-pin headers are connected in
parallel. A shunt connects power to the MRF24J40 module. A current meter can be placed on the
header and the shunt removed to measure current consumption.
TIP: To prevent power interruption to the MRF24J40 module, keep the shunt on the header while
connecting the current meter. Once connected, remove the shunt to measure current.
INT2 Jumper (JP3) – For the PIC18 Explorer Board, jumpering JP3 with a shunt allows the
connection of RA5 to RB2/INT2 and enables push-button switch S2 to trigger an interrupt.