Microchip expands PIC portfolio

NEW DELHI: Microchip Technology has announced the launch of two new 8-bit families that expand its portfolio of PIC MCUs (Peripheral Interface Controller) with Core-Independent Peripherals (CIPs).

Microchip Technology is a microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions provider.

"Eight-bit MCUs can be used in a much broader range of applications, due to the growing number of interconnected CIPs that combine to perform functions autonomously, without the core. Because these functions are deterministically and reliably performed in hardware instead of software, CIPs enable system performance that is far beyond typical 8-bit MCUs while simplifying the design experience and reducing memory cost," a release said.

Additionally, these two new families are available in 8 to 40-pin packages, reducing board space while serving a wide 1.8 to 5.5V operating range.

Both families offer the Peripheral Pin Select feature, which enables flexible pin mapping and PCB routing to minimise EMI and crosstalk.

"These two new families are the latest examples of Microchip's leadership in the 8-bit MCU market, with the continued expansion of innovative CIPs and intelligent analog that enable functions and capabilities far beyond what traditional 8-bit MCUs could perform," said Steve Drehobl, Vice-President of Microchip's MCU8 Division.

"These families also exemplify Microchip's 'Flexible Intelligence Made Easy' philosophy, as they provide designers with a broad range of intelligent and configurable peripheral options in many low pin count packages and a wide operating voltage range. Development is made easy via our comprehensive platform of software and hardware tools, integrated under our singular MPLAB X IDE."