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AFE_NXP_Arduino 2.0.4
Analog Front-End (AFE) device operation sample code for Arduino
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Analog Front End device operation sample code for Arduino
An Arduino library for NXP Analog Front End device with sample code.
This library provides simple API to get analog input channels.
Include device name header file (NAFE13388_UIM.h or NAFE33352_UIOM.h) to use those class libraries.
This repo shoiws some basic operations of NAFE13388_UIM as well as practical samples to work with RTD, thermocouple and loadcell.
3 types of Arduino UNO boards: R3, R4 Minima and R4 WiFi are supported.
Note
For any type of Arduino board and NAFE13388-UIM/NAFE33352-UIOM board connection, DON'T PLUG ARDUINO SHIELD SOCKET DIRECTLY!!
The 3.3V supply pin should be disconected to protect Arduino suppy circuit.
Please refer to pictures in later in this page.
Example sketches can be built and run on any of those boards.
Next is a sample of the basic operation of NAFE13388-UIM measureing analog voltage on AI1P and AI1N terminal.
To try this sample code, set jumper plug on J91 to short AICOM and GND.
The analog input terminals are available as picture below.
Next is a sample of the basic operation of NAFE33352-UIOM measureing analog voltage beween AI1P and VCM with DAC working to output voltage or current.
Followings are pictures of UIM with UNO R3, UNO R4 Minima and UNO R4 WiFi boards.
On every picture, showing the hardware setting of..
NAFE13388-UIM 8 Channels Universal Input AFE Evaluation Board with Arduino UNO R3
NAFE13388-UIM 8 Channels Universal Input AFE Evaluation Board with Arduino UNO R4 Minima
NAFE13388-UIM 8 Channels Universal Input AFE Evaluation Board with Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
Note
For proper voltage signal interfacing, connection between Arduino MCU board and NAFE13388-UIM board need to be modified. Remove 3.3V supply pin to let UIM to support 5V signaling.
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3.3V supply pin is lifted at pin extender
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Diagram of 3.3V and 5V supply rails on NAFE13388-UIM board's schematic
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Using 5V supply on IOREF pin from Arduino board_
NAFExx388-EVB 8 Channels Universal Input AFE Evaluation Board with Arduino UNO R3
Analog-Front-End chip: NAFE13388
| Type# | Features | Interface |
|---|---|---|
| NAFE13388 | Highly Configurable 8 Channel ±25 V Universal Input Low Power Analog Front-End | SPI (mode1) |
| NAFE73388 | Highly Configurable 8 Channel ±25 V Universal Input Low Power Analog Front-End | SPI (mode1) |
| NAFE33352 | Software Configurable Input and Output Analog Front End | SPI (mode1) |
| NAFE93352 | Software Configurable Input and Output Analog Front End | SPI (mode1) |
| Name | Header file | Features | Interface | Evaluation board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAFExx388-EVB | NAFE13388.h | General purpose evaluation board for NAFE13388 | SPI (mode1) | NAFE13388-UIM 8-Channel Universal Input AFE Arduino® Shield Board |
| NAFE13388-UIM | NAFE13388_UIM.h | AFE Arduino shield type evaluation board | SPI (mode1) | NAFE13388-UIM 8-Channel Universal Input AFE Arduino® Shield Board |
| NAFE33352-EVB | NAFE13388_UIM.h | AFE Arduino shield type evaluation board | SPI (mode1) | Software Configurable Universal AIO-AFE Evaluation Board |
| [NAFE33352-UIOM]() | NAFE13388_UIM.h | AFE Arduino shield type evaluation board | SPI (mode1) | [NAFE33352-UIOM Universal Input/OUTPUT AFE Arduino® Shield Board]() |
How to setup? --> https://youtu.be/UEOFC0TwA6c

Examples are provided as scketch files.
After library install, Choose menu on Arduino-IDE: File→Examples→AFE_NXP_Arduino→ sketch for your try
Sketch|Target|Feature|NOTE —|—|—|— NAFE13388_1_0_simple_SCSR|NAFE13388-UIM |**Simple** sample to get 2ch inputs| NAFE13388_1_1_simple_SCSR_using_DRDY_signal|NAFE13388-UIM |**Simple** sample to get 2ch inputs using DRDY signal|Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_2_0_multichannel_read_MCMR|NAFE13388-UIM |Get 8ch inputs using Multi-Channel Multi-Read command| NAFE13388_2_1_multichannel_read_MCMR_using_DRDY|NAFE13388-UIM |Get 8ch inputs using Multi-Channel Multi-Read command| Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_3_0_multichannel_read_MCCR_using_DRDY|NAFE13388-UIM |Get 8ch inputs using Multi-Channel Continuous-Read command| Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_4_0_LVMUX_multichannel_read_MCCR_using_DRDY|NAFE13388-UIM |Get 8ch inputs and LVMUX inputs (supply voltage, etc)|Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_5_0_RTD_4_wire|NAFE13388-UIM |Practical sample to measure temperature by 2 RTDs using internal current excitation source|Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_6_0_Thermocouple|NAFE13388-UIM |Practical sample to measure temperature by thermocouple with on-board RTD |Need to short pins between D2 and D4 NAFE13388_7_0_LoadCell|NAFE13388-UIM |Practical sample to measure loadcell output using internal voltage excitation source |Need to short pins between D2 and D4
| Sketch | Target | Feature | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFE33352_1_0_ADC_and_DAC | NAFE33352-UIOM | A sample of ADC and DAC operation | Need to short pins between D2 and D4 |
| NAFE33352_2_0_AIO_input | NAFE33352-UIOM | A sample of AIO (Analog Input/Output) channel used as an input | Need to short pins between D2 and D4 |
For details of the library, please find descriptions in this document.