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Explorer 16 / 32 Development Tools

Microchip presents a perfect platform for discovering the full capabilities of PIC® MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs

Image of Microchip Explorer 16/32 Development BoardThe Explorer 16 / 32 development board is a flexible development system for Microchip’s 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers. It is a refreshed and cost-effective version of the Explorer 16 development board and supports devices from the PIC24 and PIC32 MCU families and dsPIC® DSC families as processor plug-in modules (PIMs), allowing the user to develop various applications quickly.

The Explorer 16 / 32 development board provides a perfect platform to prototype applications using several function expansion capabilities through its wide ecosystem support. The board can be a starting point for all embedded projects by developing a rapid proof of concept before migrating to an actual design.

Features
  • 100-pin, plug-in module socket
  • Integrated PICkit™-on-board (PKOB) programmer / debugger
  • MPLAB® ICD3 and MPLAB REAL ICE™ in-circuit debugger / programmer support for advanced operations
  • Wide ecosystem with mikroBUS™, PICtail™ Plus, and Pmod™ interfaces
  • Alphanumeric LCD, push buttons, LEDs, potentiometer, temperature sensor, debug connectors, and more
  • Multiple power options
    • USB power for convenience
    • 9 VDC to 15 VDC supply for higher power requirement
  • Communication
    • USB host / device support
    • Serial (UART / I2C) communication via on-board USB-serial bridge

Explorer 16/32 Development Tools

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EXPLORER 16/32 DSPIC/PIC24/PIC32DM240001-3EXPLORER 16/32 DSPIC/PIC24/PIC3217 - Immediate$1,348.81View Details
EXPLORER 16/32 DSPIC/PIC24/PIC32DM240001-2EXPLORER 16/32 DSPIC/PIC24/PIC3211 - Immediate$1,461.92View Details
Published: 2016-09-13

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Publish Date: 2016-10-31

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