XMEGA Ready

with bootloader

Powerful new AVR XMEGA devices just got a new friend. With XMEGA-Ready you will have a stable and compact solution for jump-start with your development.

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XMEGA-Ready Board is a small board with the ATxmega128A1 microcontroller.
A USB to serial UART interface FT232R is available on-board and can be easily connected to a PC.
Board comes preprogrammed with bootloader, so you will be able to program the chip without the programmer.
On-board prototyping area allows you to easily place your components on the board itself, and create a fully functional device.
The board can be powered with the 7-23V AC or 9-32V DC power supply via a screw terminal.

What is XMEGA-Ready?

XMEGA-Ready Board is a complete solution for fast and simple development of embedded applications using new Atmel® ATxmega128A1 device connected to 8Mhz oscillator.

Programming and debugging

Using on-board connectors you can connect External programmer and JTAG, thus enabling in-circuit debugging and firmware programming.

Power supply

A voltage regulator is available on-board, so that no additional regulation is needed.

Connectivity

Every pin of the on-board device can be connected with external circuits using connection pads. The user is allowed to add various electronic components. VCC and GND lines are also availiable.

Why is this board great for me?

Powerful MCU

Having lots of MIPS power, just enough flash and RAM, and rich set of inegrated modules, ATxmega128A1 is ideal choice for both beginners and pros.

Great Compiler Support

mikroElektronika AVR compilers will give you a head start when you develop your project. Many available libraries and examples promise fast code development.

Comes with Bootloader

You won’t have to spend a dollar more on external programmers, because chip with bootloader can program itself with your new program. Very handy, isn’t it?

Where can I find the bootloader?

Download free bootloader firmware for your XMEGA-Ready Board and mikroBootloader application for uploading your project’s HEX code via XMEGA Bootloader.

What's on XMEGA-Ready

A low-power, high-performance and peripheral rich AVR® based MCU ATxmega128A1.

Power supply 7-23V AC or 9-32V DC is provided via a screw terminal.

The USB UART module features FT232RL - an interface between a USB device and the microcontroller.

Connectors for in-circuit debugging and programming with AVR ISP and JTAG.

The microcontroller is connected to the 8Mhz oscillator which provides external clock.

Reset circuit is connected to the MCLR Pin of the MCU. A Power LED indicates the power state of the board.

Prototype Area enables users to add various electronic components. VCC and GND lines are also provided.

Connection pads are connected to every pin of microcontroller can be used for further connecting.

All MCU pins are marked on the board. These marks describe connections, modes, and some other notes.

How do I use bootloader?

1. Connect with MCU

Reset the board and and click on ‘Connect With MCU’ within 5s timeframe to force the chip into bootloader mode.

2. Load your HEX

Click on ’Browse for HEX’ button and find the desired HEX file you want to program your XMEGA-Ready board with.

3. Start bootloading

Click on ‘Begin Uploding’ button to start the process. After uploading is completed, reset the chip to start your new program.

More detailed steps are described in How To Use XMEGA-Ready Booloader manual.

What compiler do I need for this board?

XMEGA-Ready board is completely supported by all mikroElektronika AVR compilers. Having smart code optimization, you can rely on rich set of libraries and comprehensive Help file to get started in no time.

AVR compilers

- mikroC PRO for AVR (from version 3.50)
- mikroBasic PRO for AVR (from version 3.50)
- mikroPascal PRO for AVR (from version 3.50)

Where can I download examples?

We present you with set of examples that demonstrate basic possibilities of the board and will give you a few ideas what can you do using many provided compiler libraries.

XMEGA-Ready Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I power the board from USB?

No. USB connector can only be used for communication. Board is designed to use on-board power regulator for stable and reliable power supply.

Do I have to use bootloader?

No, you don’t. Bootloader is delivered with the chip so that people without external programmer can still uploade their code and have no further expenses.

I have trouble working with board

If you cannot find enough information in the documentation, you have a suggestion or you want to report a malfunction, feel free to contact our Technical Support Team.