Microchip Technology PIC32CM PL10 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit

The Microchip Technology PIC32CM PL10 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit (EV10P22A) is a compact hardware platform designed for evaluation and development using the Microchip PIC32CM PL10 microcontroller. It integrates an onboard Nano debugger that enables programming and debugging without external tools, supporting development with MPLAB® Tools for VS Code® and the MPLAB Harmony framework.

The board provides USB Type-C connectivity for both power and data communication, along with a virtual serial port via USB CDC for system interaction. It supports an adjustable target voltage range from 1.8V to 5.1V, enabling compatibility with various application requirements. Hardware peripherals include user LEDs, a mechanical switch, a capacitive touch button, and a 32.768kHz crystal for timing applications. The Curiosity Nano edge connector enables expansion and compatibility with base boards, while the breadboard-friendly layout and castellated edges support rapid prototyping and integration into embedded system designs.

Features of PIC32CM PL10 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit

The PIC32CM PL10 Curiosity Nano kit supports embedded development with integrated debugging and connectivity. It provides configurable power, peripheral interfaces, and expansion options for prototyping and system evaluation. Let’s go through its features in detail:

Microcontroller Integration and Development Support

The board integrates the PIC32CM6408PL10048 microcontroller and includes an onboard Nano debugger for programming and debugging. It supports development using MPLAB tools for VS Code and MPLAB Harmony, enabling firmware development, debugging, and system evaluation without requiring additional external programming hardware.

Debugging and Communication Interfaces

The onboard Nano debugger provides programming and debugging capabilities without external hardware. USB CDC support enables a virtual serial port for communication with host systems. Board identification features assist integration within development environments.

Power Management and Voltage Configuration

The board is powered through a USB Type-C interface and supports an adjustable target voltage range from 1.8V to 5.1V. A dedicated header allows alternative VDDIO2 supply configuration, enabling flexibility in power design.

Peripheral Integration and User Interaction

Hardware peripherals include a green power/status LED, a yellow user LED, a mechanical switch, and a capacitive touch button. The 32.768kHz crystal provides timing support for low-power and real-time applications. 

Expansion and Prototyping Capability

The Curiosity Nano edge connector enables compatibility with base boards and expansion modules. The board features a breadboard-compatible layout, staggered pin headers, and castellated edges, supporting rapid prototyping and surface-mount integration. 

Applications

The PIC32CM PL10 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit is used in capacitive touch applications for developing user interface controls in embedded systems. It is suitable for appliances and industrial designs operating in electrically noisy environments, where stable signal processing is required. The board can function as a companion microcontroller to larger MCUs or MPUs, supporting auxiliary control and peripheral management tasks. In battery-powered devices, it enables the development of low-power embedded systems with efficient energy usage. The kit supports rapid prototyping, firmware development, and testing across applications requiring reliable sensing, control, and communication in compact embedded designs.