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Seeed Studio Studio MT3620 Grove Shield v1.0

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The Seeed Studio Studio MT3620 Grove Shield v1.0 is an add-on breakout board designed to expand the peripheral connectivity of the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit. It enables rapid integration of Grove modules, providing an I2C bus master, a 12-bit ADC, and various Grove connectors for simplified prototyping.

Features

  • Seamlessly integrates with the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit.
  • Facilitates quick connection of Seeed Studio Studio Grove modules for rapid prototyping.
  • Features an I2C bus master controller with a UART interface for expanded communication.
  • Includes a 12-bit ADC converter, compatible with the I2C interface, for analog sensor readings.
  • Provides 6 versatile Grove connectors: UART, I2C, Analog, and GPIO.

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Description

The Seeed Studio Studio MT3620 Grove Shield is an essential add-on board engineered to enhance the functionality of the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit. While the MT3620 Development Kit offers 2.54mm headers for hardware extension, this shield bridges the gap, allowing developers to directly connect a wide array of Seeed Studio Studio Grove sensor and actuator modules, significantly accelerating the prototyping phase.

Functionally, the shield acts as a robust interface, translating between the MT3620’s UART port and external I2C devices, such as I2C temperature sensors. Its core utility lies in simplifying external device connectivity via I2C. Furthermore, by integrating an I2C-compatible 12-bit ADC chip, the shield empowers developers to accurately acquire and process analog data from various analog sensors connected through its dedicated analog Grove port, making it ideal for IoT and embedded sensing applications.

Key Features

  • I2C bus master controller with UART interface for versatile communication.
  • Integrated 12-bit ADC converter, compatible with I2C, for precise analog data acquisition.
  • Specifically designed for the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit for seamless integration.
  • Utilizes Grove connectors, promoting a plug-and-play modular prototyping approach.
  • Equipped with a total of 6 Grove connectors, including 1x UART, 2x I2C, 1x Analogue, and 4x GPIO.

Applications

  • Rapid prototyping with Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit.
  • Integrating various Grove sensors and actuators into secure IoT solutions.
  • Developing embedded systems requiring I2C communication and analog input.
  • Educational projects focused on secure microcontroller development.
  • Custom IoT gateways and edge computing applications leveraging Grove modules.

Technical Specifications

CompatibilityAzure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit
Supply Voltage3.3 V (Minimum)
InterfacesI²C, UART, GPIO (via Grove connectors)
ADC Resolution12-bit
Connectors6x Grove (1x UART, 2x I2C, 1x Analogue, 4x GPIO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What development kit is the MT3620 Grove Shield compatible with?

This shield is specifically designed for the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit. It extends the kit's peripheral capabilities by providing a seamless interface to the Grove ecosystem, allowing developers to quickly integrate a wide range of sensors and modules for various applications using a plug-and-play approach.

What are the primary interfaces offered by the MT3620 Grove Shield?

The shield primarily offers an I2C bus master controller, accessible via a UART interface on the MT3620, and a 12-bit ADC converter. It provides versatile Grove connectors, including UART, two I2C, one Analog, and four GPIO, simplifying connection to various Grove modules and external devices.

How does the 12-bit ADC functionality work on this shield?

The MT3620 Grove Shield incorporates a 12-bit ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) chip that is compatible with the I2C interface. This allows the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit to accurately read analog data from external analog sensors connected through the designated Grove Analog port, facilitating precise environmental monitoring.

Can this shield be used with other development boards?

No, the MT3620 Grove Shield v1.0 is specifically tailored for the pinout and electrical characteristics of the Azure Sphere MT3620 Development Kit. While Grove modules are universal, the shield's interface and design are optimized solely for the MT3620 platform, ensuring correct voltage levels and signal integrity.

Package Includes

  • 1 x MT3620 Grove Shield v1.0

Additional Information

Weight 0.035 kg
Dimensions 12 × 8 × 3 cm