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Figure 2.2 : Microcontroller [15]
2.2.3 SK40C
SK40C is a start up kit for beginner to design and test a system. In this
project, SK40C suitable to fulfil this project as the circuit compatible with various
input and output. SK40C is another enhanced version of 40 pins PIC microcontroller
start up kit. It is designed to offer an easy to start board for PIC MCU user. However,
all interface and program should be developed by user. This board comes with basic
element for user to begin project development [13].
For this project, this start-up kit is chosen because this is the most suitable
circuit design that fit this project and yet, easy to understand.
These are some features of SK40C [10]:
1. ICSP connector for UIC00A - simple and fast method to load program.
2. Perfectly fit for 40 pins 16F and PIC18F PIC.
3. 2 programmable switch.
4. 2 LED indicators.
5. Exchangeable crystal where the frequency of crystal can be varied.
6. Existing pad for 16 x 2 characters LCD display.
7. UART connection to interface with other controller or even computer.