Demonstrating Secure Digital Flash Memory Card Functionality Using MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) - Step 1: Connect Hardware

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Connect Hardware

The hardware connections are simplified using the available hardware from Microchip and Mikroe. The PIC24FJ256GA7 Curiosity Development Board supports the microSD board but not the MCP2221A Breakout Module. Jumpers will be used to connect the PIC24FJ256GA7 Curiosity Development Board to the MCP2221A Breakout Module. We will cover the required hardware connections. 

Attach microSD Click™ board

Attach the microSD Click board™ into the mikroBUS™ A Interface of the PIC24FJ256GA7 Curiosity Development Board.

Do not insert the microSD card at this time.

Connect USB from PIC24FJ256GA7 Curiosity Board to Computer

Connect the USB from the PIC24FJ256GA7 Curiosity board to the computer.

Connect USB from MCP2221A Breakout Module to Computer

Attach a jumper wire from Curiosity board 3.3V to MCP2221A Breakout Module VDD.

Attach a jumper wire from Curiosity board 3.3V to MCP2221A Breakout Module VDD.
Attach a jumper wire from the Curiosity board GND to MCP2221A Breakout Module GND.
Attach a jumper wire from the Curiosity board RB7 to MCP2221A Breakout Module RX.
Attach a jumper wire from the Curiosity board RB8 to MCP2221A Breakout Module TX.
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