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To get started you will need to have software tools, hardware tools, samples and documentation.

To find the applicable tools, you can navigate to the product device page, and click on the Tools tab. There you see the recommended tools for this device, both software and hardware tools.

Step 1: Download Software Tools

Most tools require software to get started. To find the applicable tools, you can navigate to the product device page, and click on the Tools tab. There you see the recommended tools for this device, both software and hardware tools.

If applicable for this device, you’ll find the software in the list. Click on the link, go to the software tools page, and the files will be downloadable there.

Recommended Software Tools:

 
QTouch Library 4.4Details

QTouch® Library to support AT91SAM and AVR microcontrollers

 
QTouch ComposerDetails

supporting AT91SAM and AVR microcontrollers

Step 2: Get Hardware Tools

If you need hardware tools in addition, find the applicable tool in the list, click on the link and go to the Tools detail page.

If distributors have this tool in stock, you’ll see a link like below on the Check Distributor Inventory. By clicking on this you can find the distributors to contact. Note that the Distributor Inventory check is NOT exhaustive. Your distributor may have this tool in stock, even if this link does not show up. You can find your local distributor contact by selecting your country here.

Alternatively, if the tool is available through the Atmel Store, you will see a Buy Tool link. By clicking here, you will be taken to the respective tool page on the store where you can proceed with the purchase process.

Recommended Hardware Tools:

 
QT600Details

QT600 Kit Including USB Bridge, MCU Cards, and Touchpad Cards

 
AVRTS2080ADetails

QTouch® Libraries Development Kit with ATmega88 QTouch

 
AVRTS2080BDetails

QTouch® Libraries Development kit with ATtiny88 QMatrix

 
EVK-mXT224ADetails

EVK-mXT224A

 

Step 3: Get Samples

If sample devices are not included in the hardware tools, you may need to request or purchase samples to work with. The Request Samples link will direct you to complete a form requesting samples. In addition, you can find your local distributor contact by selecting your country here.

Step 4: Get Documentation

Get the most out of your microcontroller with the free application notes and datasheets containing detailed and application specific information. Here you will get quick-start guides, migration notes, design considerations, peripheral drivers, and other useful code examples. Relevant application notes can be found on the product device page, in the Documents tab.

Additional Resources

Knowledge Base with FAQ and Online Tools Help
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Application notes and other documentation
Get the most out of your microcontroller with the free application notes and datasheets containing detailed and application specific information. Here you can get quick-start guides, migration notes, design considerations, peripheral drivers, and other useful code examples.

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