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Written by Paolo Xausa
PK-HC08QY4 User's Manual
Contents
1. Overview
What is the PK-HC08QY4 Starter Kit?
What is the MON08 Interface?
PK-HC08QY4 Board Layout
CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment
Recommended Reading
Software Upgrades
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2. Getting Started
PK-HC08QY4 Components
Host System Requirements
Installing the Software
Installing Metrowerks CodeWarrior IDE
Installing SofTec Microsystems Additional Components
Installing the Hardware
Application Tutorial
Additional Examples
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3. Hardware Features
Introduction
MCU Section
USB to MON08 Interface
Demo Section
Prototype Area
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4. Debugging Features
Creating Your Own Application
Using the Project Wizard to Create Your Application Skeleton
Starting your first Debugging Session
Using Existing Projects with PK-HC08QY4
Limitations
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Notes and Tips
Entering Debug Session with CodeWarrior
Halt Debugging Handling
Breakpoints and Swi Instruction
Interrupt Execution during Steps
Reading Peripheral Status
Internal RC Oscillator Calibration
DataBlaze Programming Utility
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5. Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Communication Can’t Be Established with PK-HC08QY4
Stepping Execution is Slow
Communication Lost During Debugging
Getting Technical Support
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Appendix A. Electrical and Physical Specifications
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