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I2c Questions

I seemed to be having issues with I2C BlinkM's I keep adding the control to the layout and connect the blink M to one of the i2C ports and it disconnects the EZB, every single time. To make sure I have connected the wires correctly could someone point me to a call out that has the break down of the I2C ports, i.e +,-,c,d

Thanks in advance.


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Thanks Jeremie, I'll give it a try today!

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@Jeremie,

I need your input:

Q1) I traced the EZB pcb and it seems EZB does not have pull-ups on SDA, SCL lines, neither a resistor in series, can you confirm this ?

Regarding the Pull-Up values, several times I've used 4.7K with STM32F103, STM32F205 and other 3.3v micro-controllers. When adding 2 devices with same values 4.7K brings down to 2.35K and still works, but if i bring down below <1.5K i had problems.

I know there are other factors:

  1. cable length (let's assume we are using normal distances 30 cms)
  2. I2c Bus speed

Q2) EZB I2c BUS Speed ? *** EDIT: The default value is 100 kbit/s and can be configured in the ARC

Q3) I never heard before the recommendation for 330 to 1K, Isn't the value too low ?

Q4) Can you explain why the recommendation is different for EZB when compared to other/same 3.3 micro-controllers ? *** EDIT 2: STM32F205 (EZB microcontroller) http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/389/stm32f205rb-956262.pdf page 114 When you have long wires, the series resistors limit the slew rate, but i believe we don't need them.