MikroElektronika - Start USB for AVR - Small development board with Atmel AT90USB162

With this new AVR board, you can build lots of
USB devices, and have fun along the way. Build your
home-made USB flash stick, USB datalogger, or even USB MP3
player. Just place your additional components on the protyping
areas, and it easily becomes a complete device.

What is Start USB for AVR?

Start USB for AVR Board is a small development board featuring Atmel® AT90USB162 device with fast USB 2.0 support. It features connection pads for all MCU pins, as well as two prototyping areas for placing additional devices.

In-System programming

Microcontroller on-board comes with fast hardware USB bootloader which eliminates the need for external programmers.

Debugging

You can also program/debug your code using parallel programming interface.

Prototyping Areas and Expandability

Because of the small footprint and a great connectivity potential of the board, Start USB for AVR board can add USB communication ability to your prototype device.

You can use two convenient prototyping expansion areas to place your components.

Key Features

It can be used as a final product, as a standalone device
Board features AT90USB162 device with USB 2.0 support
PD5 and PD6 LEDs can be used as indicators of activity

On-board miniUSB connector, oscillator and reset circut, as well as power indicator LED provide all you need for quick start
All MCU pins are availabe through connection pads

Key Benefits

Affordable price
Board can become plug-n-play HID USB device with no drivers required
In-System programming eliminates the need for external programmers

Best supported with mikroElektronika AVR compilers
Two additional prototyping areas can be used to place additional components making the board a fully functional final device

How do I use the bootloader?

StartUSB for AVR comes with AT90USB162 microcontroller, which supports fast In-Serial USB Programming. Simply download Atmel Flip Bootloader software from the download link and follow operation instructions. Unless you need to use In-Circuit debugger, this is the best solution for fast and easy downloading of your new .HEX into the MCU. For more information on how to use the application, please read StartUSB for AVR User Manual.