DT-AVR

Blue terminal (J7) is the input line for power supply

Neo Low Cost Nano System rev 1
DT-AVR Neo Low Cost Nano System
(LCNS) is a single chip module based on AT90USB162
microcontroller. DT-AVR Neo LCNS is equipped with
bootloader, thus doesn't require additional programming
device. By using bootloader in the DT-AVR NEO LCNS,
user can use the USB line as a communication line with the
computer, as well as using it for programming.
voltage.
VIN SLCT (J8) jumper is used to choose the power source,
via voltage regulator or directly from external source.
VIN SLCT (J8) Jumper Settings
1 3.3 – 5.5 Volt DC power supply (VIN)
2 (without voltage regulator)
1 6.5 – 12 Volt DC power supply (VIN)
2 (via voltage regulator)

Specification 3V3 SLCT (J9) jumper is used to select microcontroller's

1. Based on AT90USB162 microcontroller with 12 KB operating voltage (output from voltage regulator).
Flash memory (total 16 KB, 4 KB had been used for POWER SELECT (J6) jumper is used to adjust the USB
bootloader) and 512 byte EEPROM. voltage with microcontroller's operating voltage.
2. Equipped with bootloader that can be programmed
using Flexible In-System Programmer (FLIP) software Operating 3V3 SLCT (J9) & POWER SELECT (J6)
from Atmel. Voltage Jumper Settings
3. Has up to 21 Input/Output lines.
4. Equipped with USB serial communication line, that can J9
also be used as microcontroller programming line. 3.3 V
5. 8 MHz oscillator frequency. J6
6. Equipped with manual reset circuit. 3 2 1
7. Equipped with HWB button to enter bootloader J9
mode.
5V
8. Equipped with 3.3V and 5V regulators with maximum J6
current of 800 mA. 3 2 1
9. Requires 3.3 – 5.5 Volt DC (without voltage
regulator) or 6.5 – 12 VDC (via voltage regulator) Mini USB (J1) connector is a communication and
power supply input. bootloader programming line via USB.
Layout PORTB (J2) and PORTC (J3) headers are digital
input/output lines.
PORTB (J2) PORTC (J3)
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2

1
GND VCC GND 2 VCC
PB0 PB1
PB2 PB3 PC2
PB4 PB5 PC4 PC5
PB6 PB7 PC6 PC7
10

10
9

PORTD (J4) header can be used as digital input/output,

serial communications, and I2C line.
PORTD (J4)
1
2

GND VCC
PD0 PD1
RXD1 TXD1
PD4 PD5
PD6 HWB/PD7
10
9
RESET (S2) button is used to perform reset on the module.
HWB (S1) button is used along with RESET button to
access the bootloader mode.
To access the bootloader mode, connect the USB cable
first. Press and hold the HWB button. Press the RESET
button and then release it. Release HWB button
afterward. The module will be in bootloader mode and
can be programmed using Atmel FLIP. Bootloader mode
will be ended when RESET button is pressed or the
programming process is completed and the Start
Application button on the Atmel FLIP is clicked.
ISP HEADER (J5) is used as ISP programming line.
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2
4. Connect power supply source that suits the above
settings.
5. Put module in bootloader mode.
6. Run the Atmel FLIP program, select Device > Select,
select AT90USB162 > OK, select Settings >
Communication > USB, select Open.
7. Open DT-AVR NEO LCNS.hex file via menu File >
Load HEX file then click the RUN button on FLIP editor
and wait until the programming process is completed.
8. Click the Start Application button or press reset on the
DT-AVR Neo LCNS.
9. Run the DT-AVR NEO LCNS – LCMS 1.1.exe, click
Refresh button to enumerate all COM ports.
10. Choose the COM port connected with the module,
then click the Connect button.

MISO VCC 11. Click the Test Serial button. If there is no error, then
SCLK MOSI Send =0 receive =0, send =1 receive =1, etc. will be
displayed and is ended with “Serial communications
ISP_RST GND
OK”. Then click the OK button. The COM port will be
disconnected and enumeration will be done.
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6

12. After communication testing is finished, module will

Warning!
It's not suggested to program the ISP via ISP HEADER. If
the module is reprogrammed using ISP, then the
bootloader will be erased.
Other functions of the pin can be seen in the schematics
and datasheet.
(disable USB and) emit low pulse to PB0 up to PB7,
PC2, PC3 up to PC7, and PD0 up to PF7 alternately.
This testing can be examined via oscilloscope,
voltmeter, or connecting it to a series of LEDs so the
blinking process will be clearly visible.

CD/DVD Contents
1. Atmel Flexible In-System Programmer (FLIP)©
Software.
2. USB driver DT-AVR NEO LCNS-LCMS.inf (modified
from AT90USBXXX_CDC.inf from Atmel).
3. DT-AVR Neo LCNS Manual.
4. DT-AVR Neo LCNS Schematics.
5. DT-AVR NEO LCNS.c and DT-AVR NEO LCNS.exe test
program.
6. Application Notes (How2Use DT-AVR NEO LCNS).
7. Datasheet.
8. Innovative Electronics Website.

Installation Procedure
1. Connect USB cable to module and computer.
2. Set jumpers on VIN SLCT (J8), 3V3 SLCT (J11), and
POWER SELECT (J7) to the desired power supply
source and operating voltage configuration.
3. Connect the power supply source that suits the setting
on step 2.
4. When Windows® requests for driver installation,
direct it manually to DT-AVR NEO LCNS-LCMS.inf
(available in CD/DVD).
5. Pay attention to the COM number allocated by
Windows®.

Testing Procedure
The program included (DT-AVR NEO LCNS.hex) can be
used to test the module functions.
The steps are as follows:
1. Connect USB cable to module and computer.
2. Set jumpers on 3V3 SLCT (J11) and POWER SELECT
(J7) so that the operating voltage used is 5V.
3. Set jumper on VIN SLCT (J8) to match the power
supply source.
Trademark & Copyright
FLexible In-system Programmer is copyright by Atmel
Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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