mar 2011 microsolutions

In ThIs Issue

wwwmicrochipcom Microcontrollers bull Digital Signal Controllers bull Analog bull Memory bull Wireless

M a r 20

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To learn more about the new CAN PIC MCUs visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en550195

Need a CAN Microcontroller With Cost-Effective 8-bit PICreg MCUs Featuring 55V Operation and eXtreme Low Power

The New Controller Area Network (CAN) PIC MCUs Feature Industryrsquos Lowest Sleep Current Consumption (lt20 nA) and 16 MIPS performance Enable Capacitive Touch Sensing User Interfaces

Microchip announced the PIC18F ldquoK80rdquo 8-bit CAN microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring 18 ndash 55V operation and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology for the industryrsquos lowest sleep current consumption of less than 20 nA The new MCUs also feature an on-chip 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and a peripheral that enables mTouchtrade capacitive touch-sensing user interfaces They are ideal for applications in the automotive (eg body control modules automotive lighting doorseatsteeringwindow control HVAC control) industrial (eg security systems elevators and escalators) and medical (eg glucose meters patient-monitoring devices) markets

Manufacturers are under intense pressure to cut costs while delivering more sophisticated products The PIC18F K80 CAN MCU family enables smaller more cost-effective and robust control with its integrated CAN peripheral for automotive and industrial applications For medical applications that require low power and accuracy the MCUs deliver best-in-industry current ratings for longer battery life as well as the on-chip 12-bit ADC and touch-sensing peripheral for advanced sensors

The PIC18F K80 family was developed for designers who need to add cost-effective CAN communication to their applications with extremely low power sleep and active modes and robust operation up to 55V The new MCUs offer a migration path for our popular PIC18F4680 CAN family serving a wide spectrum of applications

Microchip also announced two PIC18 Explorer Board Plug-In Modules (PIMs) for the PIC18F66K80 ndash the 44-pin PIC18F46K80 (part MA180031) and the 64-pin PIC18F66K80 (part MA180032) PIMs For the implementation and evaluation of CAN Microchiprsquos ECANtradeLIN PICtailtrade (Plus) Daughter Board (part AC164130 AC164130-2) may be used in conjunction with its PIC18 Explorer or Explorer 16 development boards

Microchiplsquos complete suite of standard development tools is also available including the user-friendly MPLABreg IDE REAL ICEtrade and ICD3 tools and the MPLAB C18 and HI-TECH Creg compilers for PIC18 MCUs All of these tools can be ordered today at microchipDIRECT

1 The New CAN PIC MCUs

2 New Low-Power sINgLe-ChANNeL DACs

3 APPLICATIoN NoTe PrevIew seLeCTINg The rIghT BATTery sysTeM for PorTABLe APPLICATIoNs

4 LIThIUM-IoN BATTery ChArger sAfeTy feATUres

5 MICroChIP AND eNergIzer

6 reAL worLD PIC APPLICATIoN exAMPLes

7 JoIN MICroChIP AT These worLDwIDe eveNTs

8 15Th ANNUAL MAsTers CoNfereNCe

9 New MICroChIP TrAININg oPPorTUNITIes

10 whATs New IN MICroChIP LITerATUre

11 whATs New AT MICroChIPDIreCT

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGYrsquoS microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - March 2011

wwwmicrochipcom Microcontrollers bull Digital Signal Controllers bull Analog bull Memory bull Wireless 2

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Microchip Expands Non-Volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) FamilyLow-Power Single-Channel DACs Feature 8- 10- and 12-bit Voltage Options Integrated EEPROM in 2x2 mm DFN 6-pin SOT-23 PackagesMicrochip announced the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47061626 (MCP47X6) devices The low-power single-channel DACs feature buffered 8-10- and 12-bit voltage output options and integrated EEPROM and are offered in a miniature 2x2 mm DFN package as well as a 6-pin SOT-23 package The DACs are ideal for applications in the consumer markets such as wireless microphones and MP3 player accessories and industrial markets such as motor control flow measurement temperature control and light control

Integrated EEPROM enables DAC settings to be recalled at power up for added system flexibility The choice of 8- 10- or 12-bit resolution provides flexibility with regard to design requirements and cost while the buffered output voltage allows a selectable gain of 1 or 2 and provides a rail-to-rail output Low power consumption of 210microA extends battery life and the small packages reduce the amount of board space consumed

We have utilized our expertise in both memory and mixed-signal devices to provide added flexibility to our customers with the MCP47X6 DAC family The new DACs enable a decreased footprint with the 6-pin 2 mm x 2 mm DFN package option This expansion of our non-volatile DAC line will enable customers to continue developing more creative designs while meeting requirements for small size and low-cost

Microchip also announced the MCP47X6 PICtailtrade Plus Daughter Board (part ADM00317) The board contains the MCP4706 (8-bit) MCP4716 (10-bit) and MCP4726 (12-bit) DACs It allows a connection to either the Explorer 16 Starter Kit (part DV164033) for 16-and 32-bit PICreg microcontrollers (MCUs) or the PICkittrade Serial Analyzer (part DV164122) for reading and writing to the DAC registers using the PICkittrade Serial Analyzer PC software

To learn more about latest in Microchips Digital-to-Analog Converter family visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en552631




Application Note Preview Selecting the Right Battery System for Portable Applications Portable electronic devices have played an important role in a personrsquos daily digital life and have changed the way people live and work Commonly seen portable electronic devices are cellular phones media players digital cameras digital camcorders handheld GPS units digital readers and PDAs With the emerging technologies that are available today portable electronic designers are trying to integrate more features into thinner and smaller form-factors while maximizing the battery life

Battery Chemistries

There are three key attributes in a battery

1 Energy Density (Size and Weight)

2 ChargeDischarge Cycles (Life Cycle)

3 Capacity (operational duration without AC Adapter presence)

Like most engineering works the key attributes do not exist in the same technology There is always a trade-off between them In todayrsquos consumer portable world the product life cycle can be very short Thus the battery life cycle is a minimal concern for customers and manufacturers The operating duration package size and overall system weight become the most important factors when selecting the battery chemistry for a consumer portable application

Batteries usually occupy a considerable space and weight in todayrsquos portable devices The energy density for each chemistry dominates the size and weight for the battery pack Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) has advantages in both energy density weight and energy density volume among other available battery technologies

Alkaline

Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable but are commonly seen as a portable power source because itrsquos low self-discharge rate and always ready to use off the shelf Rechargeable Alkaline batteries are available but they are not very practical and reliable to use in a system due to its fast degradation after a few charge cycles

To read the full application note visithttpww1microchipcomdownloadsenAppNotes01088apdf

SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)

SLA batteries are mature and inexpensive battery solutions and have an advantage in low self-discharge rate However it is not an ideal candidate for portable applications due to its low energy density low chargedischarge cycles and it is not environmentally friendly

NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium)

NiCd batteries have the best chargedischarge cycles among rechargeable batteries and are good substitutes to Alkaline batteries because they employ the same basic voltage profile NiCd batteries are required to be exercised periodically due to the memory effect It is a very low-cost rechargeable solution because of the matured battery technology and simple charge algorithm

NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)

NiMH batteries are considered an improved version of NiCd batteries that provide higher energy density and environmentally friendly material Both NiMH and NiCd batteries have high self-discharge rate and are subject to memory effect Although NiMH and NiCd batteries share similar charge algorithm NiMH batteries require a more complex design due to the heat that NiMH batteries generate during charging and the difficult ndash ΔVΔt detection

Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion)

Li-Ion batteries have advantages in high energy density low-maintenance requirement relatively low self-discharge rate and higher voltage per cell The major drawbacks of Li-Ion batteries are higher initial cost and aging effect Li-Ion batteries age over time regardless of the usage Protection circuitry is required for Li-Ion battery to prevent over voltage during charge cycle and under voltage during discharge cycle

Li-Polymer

Li-Polymer batteries should be recognized as Li-Ion Polymer batteries It is designed as an improved version of Li-Ion with flexible form-factors and very low profile It is perfect for miniature applications such as Bluetooth headsets or MP3 players It has similar characteristics as Li-Ion and can be charged with the same algorithm




Stopping the Big Bang ndashLithium-Ion Battery Charger Safety FeaturesReading the news over the past few years rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have been in the headlines numerous times but most often they were the villains burning up someonersquos MP3 player or making fireworks out of a defenseless laptop While the electrifying headlines did not stem the use of Lithium-Ion in consumer electronics they highlighted the need for improved safety both in batteries and battery charging itself Safety features built into battery charging solutions are of particular interest as consumer electronics manufacturers do not necessarily have control over the batteries being used in their devices

There are numerous safety concerns in battery-powered applications and many of them can be addressed through selection of battery charge management devices with the right features First avoid an unstable environment by employing overcharging protection This feature prevents the battery from being charged at too high a voltage or too high a current Steer clear of rendering your battery useless with over discharge protection This prevents the battery voltage from going too low Damage can be significant when the charger andor the battery itself heat up too much Get around an overheating battery with over temperature protection Finally input voltage spikes and battery charger damage can be prevented with overvoltage protection

Various safety features in Microchiprsquos battery charge management devices not only help avoid system design issues but improve battery longevity For example highly accurate charge voltage and charge current can increase the percentage of available battery capacity for longer device usage Microchiprsquos

family of single- and dual-cell Li-Ion and LiFePO4 battery charge management devices address the need for reliable charging solutions by incorporating a variety of safety features Multiple voltage current timer termination etc options as well as the choice of using newer and safer LiFePO4 batteries make these chargers suitable for a wide range of applications from consumer to industrial

To learn more about the MCP73113 visithttpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en541458

MCP731131423 and MCP7321323 Features

y Li-Ion and LiFePO4 Charging y 130-1100 mA Charge Current y 05 Charge Voltage Accuracy y 1-2-Cell options y Overvoltage Protection y 3x3 mm DFN-10

Applications

y Low-Cost Li-IonLi-Poly Battery Chargers y MP3 Players y Digital Still Camera y Portable Media Players y Bluetooth Headsets y USB Chargers

Evaluation Boards

MCP73113 OVP Single Cell Li-Ion Battery Charger Evaluation Board

MCP73X23 OVP Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Charger Evaluation Board

MCP73213 OVP Dual Cell Li-Ion Battery Charger Evaluation Board

Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Safety Features and Considerations y High accuracy charge voltage regulation y 36V 41V 42V 435V 44V 72V 82V y 84V 87V and 88V battery reference voltage options y Constant current regulation y Minimum charge current termination y Built-in safety timer as secondary termination y Automatic Recharge y Thermal fold-back reduces charge current when die temperature rises above

threshold y Thermal shutdown suspends charge if die temperature exceeds 150degC y Built-in OVP shuts down the charger if input voltage goes over threshold




Microchip and EnergizerMaking Battery Powered eXtreme Low Power Applications Last Longerhellip

Working together Microchip and Energizer are driving new solutions for extremely low power applications Microchiprsquos PICreg MCUs with nanoWatt XLP Technology enable Sleep currents down to 9 nA and Run currents down to 50 μAMHz Energizer a leader in the manufacture and application of advanced consumer batteries offers a wide range of portable power solutions that provide improved capabilities for low power applications In addition Microchip and Energizer are working together to bring valuable application support to designers of low power applications

Low Power Design Resources

Microchip and Energizer through partnership are developing solutions in the following key areas

y Discharge characteristics of Energizerreg Alkaline and Ultimate Lithium Batteries in extremely low drain applications

y Discharge characteristics of Energizerreg Alkaline and Ultimate Lithium Batteries with single-cell boost devices (MCP16XX)

y Reference designs demonstrating Microchip and Energizer key advantages

y Reference materials to aid in battery powered application design

y Battery Life estimation tool modeled with Energizerreg Alkaline and Ultimate Lithium Batteries

Microchip nanoWatt XLP Technology

There are over 120 PIC MCUs with the worldrsquos lowest Run currents down to 50 μAMHz and XLP Technology featuring the worldrsquos lowest Sleep currents down to 9 nA BOR down to 45 nA Watchdog Timers down to 220 nA and RTCC down to 470 nA In addition to low power PIC MCUs in the XLP portfolio offer USB LCD and Touch Sensing For prototyping XLP Development Boards support extreme low power design and feature on-board sensors prototyping areas and expansion connectors to incorporate RF connectivity

XLP 16-bit Development Board (DM240311)

y Low-cost extreme low power 16-bit development board

y Supports the PIC24F16KA102 and PIC24FJ64GA102 families

y Multiple power sources power test points

y PICtailtrade connector for additional expansion such as the RF PICtail

To learn more about Microchip and Energizer visithttpwwwmicrochipcomxlp

Card

Energizer Advanced Batteries

Whether it is size capacity or longevity that is your primary design concern Energizer has advanced battery technologies to address your needs The Energizerreg MAX Alkaline AAAA offers a solution that is smaller lighter and thinner than AAA and at a 10 mW discharge has more than twice the energy of a CR2032 For long lasting applications the Energizerreg Ultimate Lithium AA and AAA batteries offer the best solution for high tech devices delivering long runtimes high pulse capability excellent low temperature performance and 15 year shelf life

Single Cell Boost Technology

Microchiprsquos MCP16402423 family of synchronous boost regulators allows you to run from a single primary cell until virtually drained saving footprint size extending battery life and reducing environmental impact The MCP16XX family achieves 96 efficiency while running and low currents in shutdown mode

For small footprint applications the MCP16XX family combined with the Energizerreg Max Alkaline AAAA cell provides more energy and higher rate capability than a standard CR2032 These characteristics are required for applications with radio frequency communications The ability to use one battery also decreases the PCB space requirements decreasing costs

Design Resources and SupportVisit the XLP design center at wwwmicrochipcomXLP for

y More XLP development tools y Low power app notes case studies tips and tricks and webinars y Complete list of XLP MCUs and datasheets y Videos showing XLP performance

Visit wwwmicrochipcommcp1640 or wwwmicrochipcommcp1624 for y Single cell booster data sheets y Application notes y Development tools

Visit the Energizer Technical Information site at dataenergizercom for y Product Datasheets y Battery Handbooks y Product Safety Datasheets y General Information

copy 2011 Energizer Energizer and other marks are trademarks owned by Energizer




Real World PICregApplication ExamplesPIC32 Solution for Electric Bycle Human Machine

Interface (E-Bike HMI)Benefits

y Utilizes LCD Display and Capacitive Touch

y Used for monitoring speed RPMs battery level diagnostics and other info

y Interfaces to the electric motor

An E-Bike is a bicycle with an electric motor that is used to power the vehicle E-Bikes can travel at speeds up to 20 mph and often include graphic displays with touch screen interfaces An inexpensive 32 inch QVGA TFT display and touch screen interface can be designed using PIC32 MCUs This application example provides a general design with links to free application notes and source code to implement the building blocks needed for this or other similar types of applications The PIC32MX5 has both the performance needed to process electric motor data and a rich set of connectivity features including UARTs SPIs USB and CAN

Devices that are well suited for e-bikes include PIC32MX575F256H and PIC32MX575F256L

Read more about the PIC32 solution for E-Bikes here

Learn more about E-Bike solutions visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=2860ampdDocName=en552360Learn more about Power Line Modem solutions visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=2859ampdDocName=en548501

Power Line Modem

Benefits

y Utilizes Power Line Carrier (PLC) Communication

y Used for Automatic Meter Reading Home Automation Lighting and other applications

y Supports BFSK BPSK and other modulation schemes

y Optional features include ZigBee Ethernet LCD and memory

Power Line Carrier (PLC) technology utilizes the power grid to support communication where additional wiring is not available or is too expensive to install Power Line Modems (PLM) operate by transmitting a modulated carrier signal on the AC wiring system PLMs can be used for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Home Area Networks (HAN) security alarm systems streetcampus lighting and a variety of other applications The dsPICreg Digital Signal Controller (DSC) general purpose family is well suited for low cost Power Line Modems due to its fast and efficient CPU DMA channels and small package footprints

Devices that are well suited for PLM applications include devices from the dsPIC33F General Purpose families such as the dsPIC33FJ32GP202 dsPIC33FJ32GP204 dsPIC33FJ32GP302 and dsPIC33FJ32GP304

Read more about the PIC32 solution for Power Line Modems here

reg




Whatrsquos New in Microchip Literature Visit our Technical Documentation page at wwwmicrochipcom to view the documents

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Join Jefferay Lawton Product Marketing Engineer as he presents ldquoSignal Chain Conditioning with Op Amps and ADCsrdquo Solar power chargers are convenient in that they provide a completely wireless power system Unfortunately the stacked efficiency of the various switching converters typically results in a loss of 20 to 30 percent Learn how converter topology efficiency can be increased while decreasing both cost and board space The secret is a unified system that handles maximum power conversion for the solar cells battery charging and load regulation This presentation will discuss the topology in depth including tradeoffs and the role of load regulation Register online at httpwwwecnmagcomtagsSectionsWebcasts

ECN WebcastOnline Until August 2011

Join Microchiprsquos Youbok Lee Technical Staff Engineer and Yang Zhen Sr Design Architecture and Applications Engineer as he presents ldquoDesigning High-Resolution Current Sensors for Measuring High-Speed Transient Currents with Wide Dynamic Rangerdquo on June 7 at 1110 am This session discusses the latest technologies for tracking high-speed transient currents in motor-control switching power supply and energy-metering applications The requirements of signal-conditioning and microcontroller peripherals for measuring bi-directional current flows with a very wide dynamic amplitude range will be presented along with design examples Register online at httpwwwsensorsmagcom

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Join Microchip at ESC Silicon Valley ESC brings together the largest community of designers technologists business leaders and suppliers all in one place It is the must-attend event for embedded systems engineers and is the place for the embedded community to meet identify solutions to immediate design challenges and meet in person the solution providers for your next project ESC Silicon Valley brings together system architects design engineers suppliers analysts and media from across the globe including Asia and the Pacific Rim Register online at httpsescembeddedcomsv2011

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Please take a moment to vote for Microchip httpinnovationedncomfinalists

Online voting is open now through March 31 The ldquowinnersrdquo will be announced on May 2 during ESC Silicon Valley



RETURN TO FRONT PAGEFor more information and to register online visit httpwwwmicrochipcomusmasters

Microchip Around Town ndash Get the latest updates by clicking HERE

Microchip MASTERs Conference Celebrates 15 years of Continuous Education

This August engineers from around the world will once again descend upon Phoenix for Microchiprsquos MASTERs Conference as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Conference The first MASTERs Conference was held back in 1997 and we have come a long way since then Just to give you an idea of how long ago that was in 1997 Clinton was president the Packers had won the super bowl we were still using Windows 95 and everyone was reading the first lsquoHarry Potterrsquo story The words ldquoBlogrdquo ldquoTwitterrdquo and ldquoiPodrdquo did not exist

The MASTERs Conference was born from an idea to bring Microchip engineers from our Headquarter facility and from our field offices together with our customers and Design Partners and create an environment where we could all learn more about Microchip products and embedded control topics in general That first year we offered 38 different classes and had about 190 attendees The conference ran for 2 days with optional classes on Saturday

Fast forward to today where we are already preparing for the 2011 MASTERs in August This year we will fill the largest hotel in Phoenix for the 4th consecutive year We will bring more than 250 Microchip engineers from all over the world together with more than 600 customers and design partners for 5frac12 days of technical training and offer more than 90 different classes The MASTERs Conference is one of the most unique well respected technical conferences Wersquove come a long way in 15 years and we hope you can attend this August to enjoy the MASTERs experience

For more information visit our website at wwwmicrochipcomusmasters or contact marystonemicrochipcom

Donrsquot miss the 15th Annual MASTERs Conference The Worldwide Training Event for Embedded Control Engineers

MASTERs Pre-Conference ndash August 22-23MASTERs Conference ndash August 24-27

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort Phoenix AZOnline Registration opens early April

Discounts for Early Bird Registration and more




For any training program to be effective it needs to provide the right information at the right time in the right place to the right people The more these conditions arenrsquot met the less effective the training becomes To help our customers get the most from the technical training we offer Microchip is rolling out two new training initiatives to supplement the courses given in our network of Regional Training Centers (RTC) and by third-party trainers

While classroom based training is a great opportunity to interact with a knowledgeable instructor its effectiveness can be hampered by the need to travel to the classroom If the knowledge you need is not available in a convenient location when you want it the costs and time associated with travel may make attendance impractical To help overcome this obstacle Microchip is now offering several RTC courses via the internet using Microsoftreg Live Meeting These are the same instructor led classes optimized for online delivery You donrsquot need to wait for a particular class to come to your town or travel to attend ndash take the class when you need it from the convenience of your office or home

To see the schedule of live online classes visit wwwmicrochipcomrtc and select Find classes gt Search in the By Location section of the search page

Select the Show Live Online Classes Only radio button and click Search After registering for a class your access code and instructions will be sent in the confirmation email

Microchip is currently in the process of creating self-paced instructional modules that can be taken ldquoon demandrdquo at your convenience If all you really need is some specific information or instruction on how to perform a simple task like how the UART operates or how to set a break point in MPLABreg IDE we urge you to try these modules The first of these will appear near the end of the year and will be focused on our new development platform MPLAB X

These new programs continue Microchiprsquos objective of giving our customers the freedom to innovate

Online Microchip Training Initiatives

For a complete list of classes and locations visit wwwmicrochipcomRTC

Want to learn from an expertThese classes include hands-on motor control development work so you can learn the theory and then put it into practice Additional classes are available that cover the device programming and peripheral usage C language and control techniques that are not specific to motor control

Training Opportunities From Microchip and Avnet Memec

Class Hours Hands On Abstract CityDate

MCT 0101 Overview of Intelligent Motor Control

4 No This class reviews common motor types control algorithms and motor interface design It serves as a broad introduction to Microchiprsquos motor control portfolio

Minneapolis Mar 23

Live Online Mar 26Live Online Jun 23

MCT 3101BLDC Control Techniques

7 Yes This class presents an in-depth analysis of Microchiprsquos BLDC motor control algorithms The class also provides an overview of the dsPICreg DSCs motor control peripherals Attendees will use the DMCI to modify algorithms and control the motor Sensors sensorless and field oriented control are all covered

Minneapolis Mar 24





The Microchip name and logo the Microchip logo dsPIC KEELOQ KEELOQ logo MPLAB PIC PICmicro PICSTART PIC32 logo rfPIC and UNIO are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA and other countries FilterLab Hampshire HI-TECH C Linear Active Thermistor MXDEV MXLAB SEEVAL and The Embedded Control Solutions Company are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA Analog-for-the-Digital Age Application Maestro CodeGuard dsPICDEM dsPICDEMnet dsPICworks dsSPEAK ECAN ECONOMONITOR FanSense HI-TIDE In-Circuit Serial Programming ICSP Mindi MiWi MPASM MPLAB Certified logo MPLIB MPLINK mTouch Octopus Omniscient Code Generation PICC PICC-18 PICDEM PICDEMnet PICkit PICtail REAL ICE rfLAB Select Mode Total Endurance TSHARC UniWinDriver WiperLock and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA and other countries SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companiescopy 2011 Microchip Technology Incorporated Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved

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Product Brief PIC16(L)F17821783 Product Brief 41410BPIC10(L)F320322 Product Brief 41566A

Data Sheet MCP65666R6U79 Open Drain Output Comparator Data Sheet

22143C

Low-Voltage Input Boost Regulator for PICreg Microcontrollers

41420C

PIC12(L)F1840 Data Sheet 41441AdsPIC30F2010 Data Sheet 70118JdsPIC30F6011A6012A6013A6014A Data Sheet 70143EdsPIC30F50155016 Data Sheet 70149EdsPIC33FJ32MC202204 and dsPIC33FJ16MC304 Data Sheet

70283H

Users Guide dsPICreg DSC Acoustic Echo Cancellation Library Users Guide

70134E

dsPICreg DSC Speex Speech EncodingDecoding Library Userrsquos Guide

70328B

Consumer-Band BPSK 72 kbps PLM PICtailtrade Plus Daughter Board Users Guide

70656A

Programming Specification

PIC16(L)F720721 Memory Programming Specification

41409B

PIC16F178X Memory Programming Specification 41457B

Errata PIC16(L)F72X Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80382J

PIC24F04KA201 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80474B

PIC16(L)F18261827 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80485G

PIC18F87J11 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80495D

MCP2200 Rev A2 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80499B

PIC16(L)F72XA Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification

80513B


80520A


80521A


Information Sheet

Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H Devices 51897CIntroducing the PIC24F32KA304 Plug-in Module 51945APIC32 Starter Kit Information Sheet 51952APIC32 USB Starter Kit II Information Sheet 51953A

FRM Section

PIC32 Family Reference Manual - Section 4 Prefetch Cache

80503D

Application Note

AN1353 Op Amp Rectifiers Peak Detectors and Clamps

01353A

AN1371 Microchip MiWitrade Pro Wireless Networking Protocol Application Note

01371A

AN1373 Using PIC32 MCUs to Develop GSMGPRSGPS Solutions

01373A

Migration Guide

PIC24FJXXGAXXX to PIC24FXXKAXXX Migration Guide 39990A




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Microchip Expands Non-Volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) FamilyLow-Power Single-Channel DACs Feature 8- 10- and 12-bit Voltage Options Integrated EEPROM in 2x2 mm DFN 6-pin SOT-23 PackagesMicrochip announced the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47061626 (MCP47X6) devices The low-power single-channel DACs feature buffered 8-10- and 12-bit voltage output options and integrated EEPROM and are offered in a miniature 2x2 mm DFN package as well as a 6-pin SOT-23 package The DACs are ideal for applications in the consumer markets such as wireless microphones and MP3 player accessories and industrial markets such as motor control flow measurement temperature control and light control

Integrated EEPROM enables DAC settings to be recalled at power up for added system flexibility The choice of 8- 10- or 12-bit resolution provides flexibility with regard to design requirements and cost while the buffered output voltage allows a selectable gain of 1 or 2 and provides a rail-to-rail output Low power consumption of 210microA extends battery life and the small packages reduce the amount of board space consumed

We have utilized our expertise in both memory and mixed-signal devices to provide added flexibility to our customers with the MCP47X6 DAC family The new DACs enable a decreased footprint with the 6-pin 2 mm x 2 mm DFN package option This expansion of our non-volatile DAC line will enable customers to continue developing more creative designs while meeting requirements for small size and low-cost

Microchip also announced the MCP47X6 PICtailtrade Plus Daughter Board (part ADM00317) The board contains the MCP4706 (8-bit) MCP4716 (10-bit) and MCP4726 (12-bit) DACs It allows a connection to either the Explorer 16 Starter Kit (part DV164033) for 16-and 32-bit PICreg microcontrollers (MCUs) or the PICkittrade Serial Analyzer (part DV164122) for reading and writing to the DAC registers using the PICkittrade Serial Analyzer PC software

To learn more about latest in Microchips Digital-to-Analog Converter family visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en552631





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Minneapolis Mar 23




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22143C


41420C


70283H


70134E


70328B


70656A



41409B



80382J


80474B


80485G


80495D


80499B


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80521A


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80503D

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Minneapolis Mar 23




Minneapolis Mar 24









22143C


41420C


70283H


70134E


70328B


70656A



41409B



80382J


80474B


80485G


80495D


80499B


80513B


80520A


80521A


Information Sheet


FRM Section


80503D

Application Note


01353A


01371A


01373A

Migration Guide


















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22143C


41420C


70283H


70134E


70328B


70656A



41409B



80382J


80474B


80485G


80495D


80499B


80513B


80520A


80521A


Information Sheet


FRM Section


80503D

Application Note


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