Using MCP9808 with Arduino R4 Minima (RA4M1 Renesas Cortex-M4 Core).
Project Description
This project is implementing a simple example to test I2C interface on R4 Minima. The example uses Wire.h library to communicate through I2C with the sensor(MCP9808) and read temperature data.
Also SoftwareSerial.h is used to print data on the Serial Monitor. For this purpose a USB to UART converter is used (CP210x Silicon Labs).
Hardware Connections
Sensor MCP9808
- 3.3 V -> 3.3 V
- SDA->SDA
- SCL->SCL
- GND->GND
CP210x USB to UART Converter (CP2102N Silicon Labs)
In the code as TX and RX pins are defined:
#define RX_PIN 10
#define TX_PIN 11
- TX (Arduino) -> RX (CP2102N)
- RX (Arduino) -> TX (CP2102N)
- Common GND.
Components
https://store.arduino.cc/pages/uno-r4
https://www.mikroe.com/thermo-8-click
https://www.silabs.com/development-tools/interface/cp2102n-mini-development-kit?tab=overview
EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS
High-Resolution Thermal Sensing
This project explores the integration of the ultra-precise MCP9808 temperature sensor with the next-generation Arduino R4 UNO.
- MCP9808 Precision: Unlike standard thermistors, the MCP9808 is accurate to ±0.25°C with a resolution of 0.0625°C. The Arduino communicates with it over the I2C bus.
- R4 Performance Hub: The Arduino R4 WiFi, powered by the Renesas RA4M1 (48MHz), easily handles the high-precision floating-point math required for scientific-grade temperature logging without any latency.
Advanced Features
- Programmable Alerts: The sensor features a dedicated hardware "Alert" pin. The Arduino R4 uses Hardware Interrupts to instantly react if a critical temperature threshold is crossed, providing a fail-safe for sensitive equipment or incubators.