POT 3 CLICK
PID: MIKROE-3691
Weight: 23 g
POT 3 Click is a Click board™ with the accurate selectable reference voltage output. By employing a
high-quality 11mm, metal shaft potentiometer, this Click board™ can provide very accurate voltage
output. The onboard high-resolution 12-bit ADC can detect even the smallest move, faithfully
capturing the smoothness of the slider movement, while digitizing its position. POT 3 Click is also
equipped with the SMD jumper, which allows the maximum reference voltage to be selected
between two typically used values: 2.048V or 3.3V. The output is buffered with a rail-to-rail buffering
operational amplifier, which provides constant input and output impedance.
POT 3 Click is supported by a mikroSDK compliant library, which includes functions that simplify
software development. This Click board™ comes as a fully tested product, ready to be used on a
system equipped with the mikroBUS™ socket.
With the ability to adjust the voltage on the AN pin very accurately, this Click board™
can be used for development of applications that require voltage reference other than
what is commonly available as an output from a dedicated IC. The output from the
potentiometer is buffered by the high-performance rail-to-rail operational amplifier,
which ensures clean and low-noise signal to the MCP3201 and VO pin of the Click
Board. This Click board™ can be used in any application that requires an analog or
digitized control voltage, or it can be used to build HMI applications, adding them an
accurate potentiometer.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This Click board™ uses a very simple design: the MCP1501, a precision voltage
reference IC from Microchip is used to provide the voltage of 2.048V. This voltage is
routed to the small SMD jumper labeled as VREF SEL. By moving the jumper to the 2V
position, 2.048V will be applied to one end of the potentiometer. Otherwise, the
potentiometer will be connected to the 3.3V rail of the mikroBUS™. The other end of the
potentiometer is tied to GND, allowing to select voltage from 0V to VREF (from 0 to
2.048V or from 0 to 3.3V ranges). The adjustable voltage is available on both AN pin of
the mikroBUS™ and to the + input pin of the MCP3201.
The potentiometer itself is labeled as RK1191110001. It is a high-quality potentiometer
from Alps Alpine. This company is otherwise known for their high-quality
electromechanical components, used in many industries. The potentiometer has a
carbon-based resistive surface with the resistance of 10 kΩ. It is a single-turn linear
potentiometer, with 50% of resistance achieved when in the middle position. Its turning
knob is not fixed: the potentiometer has 15mm shaft and a turning knob with the
matching shape is delivered in the package with the Click board™.
The output of the potentiometer is fed to the non-inverting input of the OPA344, a rail-torail single supply operational amplifier, from Texas Instruments. This operational
amplifier is a perfect choice for this design, as it allows rail-to-rail operation, uses a
single power supply of 5V, and has a stable unity gain. The OPA344 is used as a buffer,
providing a constant input and output impedance. Without buffer, variable impedance
would affect the reference voltage. The reference voltage IC can provide less than 10
mA, with the significant voltage drop for output currents exceeding 2 mA. Therefore, the
OPA344 ensures good stability of the circuit.
The second section of this click board™ consists of the MCP3201 IC, a well known 12bit ADC from Microchip. The potentiometer end terminals are connected between GND
and the VREF, while the buffered voltage from the wiper is connected to the IN+ pin of
the MCP3201. VREF is also connected to the reference voltage input pin of the
MCP3201. That way, the whole range of the ADC is always used, regardless the
chosen VREF voltage. The MCP3201 has its SPI lines routed to the mikroBUS™ so
that the values can be read easily by the MCU.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Measurements
Applications
It can be used for development of different types of HMI
applications where the potentiometer can be used to provide fine
control the movement or to change the intensity of a LED segment
in fine steps, backlight amount of a TFT screen, etc.
On-board
modules
MCP1501, a precision voltage reference IC from Microchip;
OPA344, a single-supply, rail-to-rail operational amplifier from
Texas Instruments. MCP3201 IC, 12-bit ADC from Microchip
Key Features
Precise and buffered reference voltage output, selectable maximum
value for the adjustable voltage reference, high-quality linear
potentiometer from Alps Alpine.
Interface
Analog,SPI
Click board
size
L (57.15 x 25.4 mm)
Input Voltage
3.3V,5V
PINOUT DIAGRAM
This table shows how the pinout on POT click 3 corresponds to the pinout on the
mikroBUS™ socket (the latter shown in the two middle columns).
Notes
Pin
Pin
Regulated Voltage Out
VO
1
AN
PWM
16
NC
NC
2
RST
INT
15
NC
Chip Select
CS
3
CS
RX
14
NC
Serial Clock
SCK
4
SCK
TX
13
NC
Serial Data Out
SDO
5
MISO
SCL
12
NC
NC
6
MOSI
SDA
11
NC
Power Supply
3.3V
7
3.3V
5V
10
5V
Ground
GND
8
GND
GND
9
GND
Notes
Power Supply
Ground
ONBOARD SETTINGS AND INDICATORS
Label
Name
Default
LD1
PWR
-
JP1
VREF SEL
Left
Description
Power LED Indicator
Voltage reference level selection: left position
2.048V, right position 3.3V
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
We provide a library for the POT 3 Click on our LibStock page, as well as a demo
application (example), developed using MikroElektronika compilers. The demo can run
on all the main MikroElektronika development boards.
Library Description
This library allows user to check the output voltage (VOUT) of the POT 3 Click board.
User can get the output voltage as 12-bit digital value (ADC only), or as averaged value
calculated to millivolts (ADC + calculations). The AD converted value can be read as
one conversion sample, or as averaged value with desired number of conversions. For
more details check documentation.
Key functions:
uint16_t pot3_read_adc( void ) - This function reads the result of AD conversion.
uint16_t pot3_get_vout( uint8_t vref_sel, uint16_t nSamples ) - This function returns VOUT
value calculated to millivolts, with desired number of AD conversions included in calculations.
Examples description
The application is composed of three sections :
System Initialization - Initializes peripherals and pins
Application Initialization - Initializes SPI driver
Application Task - (code snippet) - Reads VOUT value calculated to millivolts with 2000 conversions
included in one measurement cycle. The reference voltage (VREF) of 2V is selected as default value
for calculations. Results will be sent to the uart terminal every 10us * number of conversions
void applicationTask()
{
voltage_mv = pot3_get_vout( _POT3_VREF_2V, 2000 );
WordToStr( voltage_mv, text );
mikrobus_logWrite( "** VOUT : ", _LOG_TEXT );
mikrobus_logWrite( text, _LOG_TEXT );
mikrobus_logWrite( " mV", _LOG_LINE );
mikrobus_logWrite( "*******************************", _LOG_LINE );
}
The full application code, and ready to use projects can be found on our LibStock page.
Other mikroE Libraries used in the example:
Conversions
SPI
UART
Additional notes and informations
Depending on the development board you are using, you may need USB UART
click, USB UART 2 click or RS232 click to connect to your PC, for development systems
with no UART to USB interface available on the board. The terminal available in all
MikroElektronika compilers, or any other terminal application of your choice, can be
used to read the message.
MIKROSDK
This Click board™ is supported with mikroSDK - MikroElektronika Software
Development Kit. To ensure proper operation of mikroSDK compliant Click board™
demo applications, mikroSDK should be downloaded from the LibStock and installed for
the compiler you are using.
For more information about mikroSDK, visit the official page.
https://www.mikroe.com/pot‐3‐click/8‐15‐19
11mm Size Metal Shaft Reflow Type RK119 Series
Number of resistor elements
Single-unit
Mounting direction
Vertical type
Fixing method of bushing
Guide
Shaft types
Flat
Length of the shaft
15mm
Detent
Without
Total resistance
10kΩ
Resistance taper
1B
Switch travel
0.5mm
Operating temperature range
-40℃ to +85℃
Electrical
Performance
Total resistance
tolerance
±20%
Rated power
0.05W
Maximum operating 10V DC
voltage
Residual resistance
50Ω max.
Insulation resistance 100MΩ min. 250V DC
Mechanical
Performance
Voltage proof
300V AC for 1 minute or 360V for 2s
Total rotational
angle
300°(+10, -5)°
Rotational torque
7.5±3.5mN·m
Stopper strength
0.5N·m
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Vibration
10 to 55 to 10Hz/min., the amplitude is 1.5mm for all the
frequencies, in the 3 direction of X, Y and Z and for 2 hours
respectively
Durability
Operating life
15,000 cycles
Specifications
Contact
Single pole and single throw
switches
arrangement
Travel
0.5±0.3mm
Operating force
5±2N
Operating life
20,000 times
Ratings
0.1A 5V DC (1mA 5V DC min. rating)
Contact resistance
100mΩ for initial period,
200mΩmax. after operating life.
Insulation resistance 100MΩ min. 250V DC
Voltage proof
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Export
300V AC for 1 minute or 360V AC for 2s
480
480
Dimensions
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Land Dimensions
Viewed from mounting side.
Packing Specifications
Tray
Number of packages 1 case / Japan
(pcs.)
1 case / export
packing
Export package measurements (mm)
480
480
300×240×270
Soldering Conditions
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1. Heating method
Double heating method with infrared heater.
2. Temperature measurement
Thermocouple 0.1 to 0.2 Φ CA (K) or CC (T) at soldering portion (copper foil surface). A heat resisting
tape should be used for fixed measurement.
3. Temperature profile
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
No. of reflows
260℃
230℃
180℃
150℃
2 min.
3s
40s
4 min.
2 time max.
1. When using an infrared reflow oven, solder may sometimes not be applied. Be sure to use a hot air
reflow oven or a type that uses infrared rays in combination with hot air.
2. The temperatures given above are the maximum temperatures at the terminals of the potentiometer
when employing a hot air reflow method. The temperature of the PC board and the surface temperature of
the potentiometer may vary greatly depending on the PC board material, its size and thickness. Ensure
that the surface
temperature of the potentiometer does not rise to 250℃ or greater.
3. Conditions vary to some extent depending on the type of reflow bath used. Be sure to give due
consideration to this prior to use.
Reference for Hand Soldering
Tip temperature
350±10℃
Soldering time
3(+1, 0)s
No. of solders
1 time
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