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Microchip introduces cost-effective 8-bit PIC microcontroller family with intelligent analog and core independent peripherals
PIC16F170X/171X MCUs reduce design complexity and system B M cost !it" integrated p #mps$ %ero Cross &etect and Perip"eral Pin 'elect
1 April 2 1!" #ew $elhi" India %#A&$A'( )C*P+ Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced from EE ive! and the Em"edded #ystems $onference in #an %ose, $alifornia the PIC1,-./011 2 and PIC1,-./01112 family of &-"it microcontrollers 'M$(s), *hich com"ine a rich set of intelligent analog and core independent peripherals, along *ith cost-effective pricing and e2treme .ow Power -2.P/ technology. +vaila"le in ,--, ./-, .&-, and -/0---pin pac1ages, the ,,-mem"er PI$,2F,3/40,3,4 family of M$(s integrate t*o 5p +mps to drive analog control loops, sensor amplification and "asic signal conditioning, *hile reducing system cost and "oard space. These ne* devices also offer "uilt-in 6ero $ross 7etect '6$7) to simplify T8I+$ control and minimise the EMI caused "y s*itching transients. +dditionally, these are the first PI$,2 M$(s *ith Peripheral Pin #elect, a pin-mapping feature that gives designers the flexi"ility to designate the pinout of many peripheral functions. The PI$,2F,3/40,3,4 are general-purpose M$(s that are ideal for a "road range of applications, such as consumer 'home appliances, po*er tools, electric ra9ors), porta"le medical '"lood-pressure meters, "lood-glucose meters, pedometers), E7 lighting, "attery charging, po*er supplies and motor control. :atch a "rief video on these ne* M$(s; http(33www4microchip4com3get3,$)5 <ie* a short presentation; http(33www4microchip4com3get316#7 The PI$,2F,3/40,3,4 family features $ore Independent Peripherals, such as the $onfigura"le ogic $ell '$ $), $omplementary 5utput =enerator '$5=) and >umerically $ontrolled 5scillator '>$5). These ?self-sustaining? peripherals ta1e &-"it PI$@ M$( performance to a ne* level, as they are designed to handle tas1s *ith no code or supervision from the $P( to maintain operation. +s a result, they simplify the implementation of complex control systems and give designers the flexi"ility to innovate. reducing external components, saving code space and adding functionality. The $ $ peripheral allo*s designers to create custom logic and interconnections specific to their application, there"y The $5= peripheral is a po*erful *aveform generator that can generate complementary *aveforms *ith fine control of 1ey parameters, such as phase, dead-"and, "lan1ing, emergency shut-do*n states and error-recovery strategies. It provides a cost-effective solution, saving "oth "oard space and component cost *hen driving FETs in halfand full-"ridge drivers for control and po*er-conversion applications, for example. The >$5 is a

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programma"le precision linear freAuency generator, ranging from B, C9 to D// 1C9E. It offers a step up in performance, *hile simplifying designs reAuiring precise linear freAuency control, such as lighting control, tone generators, radio-tuning circuitry and fluorescent "allasts. The ne* M$(s feature up to .& FG of self-read0*rite Flash program memory, up to . FG of 8+M, a ,/-"it +7$, a D-0&-"it 7+$, $apture-$ompare P:M modules, stand-alone ,/-"it P:M modules and high-speed comparators '2/ ns typical response), along *ith E(#+8T, I.$H and #PI interface peripherals. They also feature 4 P technology for typical active and sleep currents of Iust JD K+0MC9 and J/ n+, respectively, helping to extend "attery life and reduce stand"y current consumption. ?The PI$,2F,3/40,3,4 M$(s deliver a rich set of analog and digital peripherals, along *ith 4 P performance at cost-effective price points,? said #teve 7reho"l, vice president of MicrochipLs M$(& 7ivision. ?:ith features such as internal 5p +mps, 6$7, Peripheral Pin #elect, $ $, $5= and >$5, these M$(s reduce design complexity and cost for a *ide variety of general-purpose applications.? $evelopment support The PI$,2F,3/40,3,4 family is supported "y MicrochipLs standard suite of *orld-class development tools, including the PIC8it9 5 'part M P=,2-,J/), )P.A: IC$ 5 'part M 7<,2-/JD), PIC8it 5 .ow Pin Count $emo :oard 'part M 7M,2-,J/-N), PIC$;)9 .ab $evelopment <it 'part M 7M,2J/-D) and PIC$;) 2 Plus 'part M 7M,2J/..-,). The )P.A: Code Configurator is a free tool that generates seamless, easy-to-understand $ code that is inserted into your proIect. It currently supports the PI$,2F,3/-0/&, and is expected to support the PI$,2F,3,J0,2 in +pril, along *ith all remaining M$(s in this family soon thereafter. Microchip also has several online design centres that provide resources for *or1ing *ith the Core Independent Peripherals and Intelligent Analog integrated on these 8-bit )icrocontrollers. Microchip also offers online design centres to assist in the creation of Intelligent .ighting and *ome Appliance applications. +dditionally, MicrochipLs engineers *rote tech "riefs to help designers get the most out of the =ero Cross $etect and Peripheral Pin &elect features on these M$(s. Availability The PI$,2' )F,3/J0,3/-0,3/D M$(s are availa"le no* for sampling and production in ,--pin P7IP, T##5P, #5I$ and OF> '- x - x /.N mm) pac1ages. The PI$,2F,3/30,3/&0,3/N M$(s are availa"le no* for sampling and production in ./-pin P7IP, ##5P, #5I$ and OF> '- x - x /.N mm) pac1ages. The PI$,2F,3,J0,2 M$(s are availa"le no* for sampling and production in .&-pin P7IP, ##5P, #5I$, OF> '2 x 2 x /.N mm) and (OF> '- x - x /.D mm) pac1ages. The PI$,2F,3,& M$(s are expected to "e availa"le for sampling and production in May ./,-, in .&-pin P7IP, ##5P, #5I$, OF> '2 x 2 x /.N mm) and (OF>

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'- x - x /.D mm) pac1ages. The PI$,2F,3,30,N M$(s are expected to "e availa"le for sampling and production in May ./,-, in -/0---pin P7IP, TOFP and (OF> 'D x D x /.D mm). It *ill "e supplied in ,/,///-unit Auantities. For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised *orld*ide distri"utor, or visit MicrochipLs *e"site at http(33www4microchip4com3get3*!0> and http(33www4microchip4com3get3!0>P. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to

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