The evaluation board can be powered with a standard 9V adapter or through Mini-USB. The board can be programmed with standard Microchip programming tools via a RJ11 or PICKIT3 interface. The board also contains LEDs, switch, configurable connectors, and potentiometers for easy development.
The dsPIC33EP128GS808 Development Board consists of a 80-pin microcontroller for operating on a standalone basis or interfacing with CAN/LIN/J2602 PICtail™ (Plus) Daughter Board. In the standalone mode, the board can be used for verifying the peripheral functionality. The board contains single order RC filters to emulate power supply functionality in open or closed loop mode along with ADC and PWM peripherals. The power supply transient behavior can also be simulated on the board. While interfacing with the PICtail™ (Plus) Daughter Board, the board can be used for dual channel CAN or LIN communication, without using the Explorer 16 board.