{"product_id":"avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano","title":"AVR128DB48devCAN Development Board (Curiosity Nano)","description":"\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--lead\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCuriosity Nano dev board with CAN integrated on the MCU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the Microchip AVR128DB48 microcontroller with native classic CAN 2.0 on-die. No MCP2515, no TJA1050 transceiver shield, no SPI budget spent on CAN arbitration. Programmed via on-board USB-UPDI; works in Microchip Studio and MPLAB X with full step-debug, no external programmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this controller vs. the conventional setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAN on the MCU\u003c\/strong\u003e — native classic CAN 2.0 controller on-die. Drop the MCP2515 from your prototyping stack; only a transceiver is needed for the physical layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuriosity Nano form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — familiar layout for AVR developers; on-board UPDI debugger over USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix UARTs, two SPI, two I²C\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad peripheral mix for industrial protocol work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-chip OPAMP\u003c\/strong\u003e — local analog signal conditioning without discrete op-amp chips. Useful for pressure-transducer \/ load-cell prototypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-Cross Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-phase AC zero-cross handling without a separate comparator network. Pairs with the asynchronous TCD timer for triac \/ phase-control experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-bit DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — analog setpoint output for closed-loop control prototypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–5.5 V — native interface to 3.3 V and 5 V logic without level shifters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-specs-prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMCU:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microchip AVR128DB48 (AVR core, 8-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash \/ SRAM \/ EEPROM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128 KB \/ 16 KB \/ 512 B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e native, classic CAN 2.0 (CAN-FD not supported — AVR128DB48 family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUART \/ USART:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPI:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI²C (TWI):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e on-chip OPAMP, Zero-Cross Detection, ADC with PGA, 12-bit DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimers:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCA (16-bit), TCB (multiple), TCD (asynchronous, motor-control oriented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming \/ debug:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-UPDI on-board; full step-debug in Microchip Studio \/ MPLAB X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curiosity Nano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and assembled in Pittsboro, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e full pinout, current budget, USB connector type, and Arduino board-manager URL available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes this replace an MCP2515?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. CAN is integrated into the MCU; no external SPI-to-CAN bridge needed. Only a transceiver is required for the physical layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes it support CAN-FD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo — classic CAN 2.0 only. For CAN-FD, look at the AVR DU family or an ARM alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I use Arduino shields physically?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHeaders are Arduino-compatible in layout. Library-level shield support depends on the AVR-core add-on you're using in the Arduino IDE (MegaCoreX, DxCore, or similar). Stick with Microchip Studio or MPLAB X if you need guaranteed AVR support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I step-debug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes — full step debugging via the on-board UPDI interface in Microchip Studio or MPLAB X. No external debugger needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pdp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this for production deployment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. Curiosity Nano format is for prototyping. Once your firmware is validated, lay out your own PCB with the bare AVR128DB48 MCU and the transceiver of your choice. The board's role is firmware-iteration speed, not BOM-level shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block\" id=\"section-compliance\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled in Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA. Components are sourced from global suppliers; final assembly, firmware, and QC happen in the NC workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curiosity Nano development board; Arduino-style header layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e ticket-based support direct from the people who built the hardware — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e available on request — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano\"\u003eopen a ticket\u003c\/a\u003e for the current scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"prose-block prose-block--docs\" id=\"section-docs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technical datasheet, installation guide, and warranty terms are available on request. Ticket-based support direct from the manufacturer in NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-buttons-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano\"\u003eRequest datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?product=avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano\u0026amp;type=quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SAM Controllers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44195446063301,"sku":"SAM-AVR128CAN-CN","price":49.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/4106\/1317\/files\/AVR128DB48devCANcopy_84dd1436-18ea-4843-918e-363b4c01d8bb.jpg?v=1730679924","url":"https:\/\/samcontrollers.com\/products\/avr128db48devcan-development-board-curiosity-nano","provider":"SAM Controllers Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}