All items tagged with Microchip (71)

Microchip Launches New Generation of 8-bit AVR MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

November 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Launches New Generation of 8-bit AVR MCUs with Core Independent Peripherals

Microchip Technology released a new generation of 8-bit tinyAVR MCUs. The four new devices range from 14 to 24 pins and 4 KB to 8 KB of Flash and are the first tinyAVR microcontrollers to feature Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The new devices will be supported by Atmel START, an innovative online tool for intuitive, graphical configuration of embedded software projects.

Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C

November 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces First Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC for USB Type-C

With USB Type-C products gaining ground fast, not all applications require the full spec of USB 3.1 Gen2 and 10Gbps data rates. For those simple connectivity applications with legacy equipment, Microchip introduced a next-generation hub integrated circuit (IC) for USB Type-C applications supporting seven ports. The USB58xx and USB59xx next-generation families of SmartHubs are the first seven-port USB 3.1 Gen1 hub ICs available in the market today and offer simpler designs and cost savings over previous solutions.

New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss

October 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss

A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, low-cost non-volatile SRAM (NVSRAM) that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data. The new EERAM memory is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.

Microchip Introduces Industry’s Smallest Package and Lowest Power MEMS Oscillators in DSC6000 Family

September 27, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces Industry’s Smallest Package and Lowest Power MEMS Oscillators in DSC6000 Family

The new DSC6000 family of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators from Microchip provides semiconductor-grade reliability and frequency stability over a wide temperature range. Clock reference applications include wearables, IoT and under-bonnet automotive products, allowing less than half the current consumption of the lowest-power quartz-based oscillators. The new devices are able to withstand x500 more shock and x5 more vibration than a quartz oscillator.

New Microchip Development Board for Designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers

September 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Microchip Development Board for Designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers

Microchip Technology announced the new Explorer 16/32 Development Board for designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers. This new board is offered at a reduced cost from Microchip’s popular Explorer 16 Development Board and comes with an integrated programmer/debugger and several new features that address the latest embedded systems design needs. The board provides a flexible, convenient and easy-to-start tool while being backwards compatible to the classic Explorer 16 Board.

Microchip Introduces New Low Power PIC32 Family With Core Independent Peripherals

June 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces New Low Power PIC32 Family With Core Independent Peripherals

For applications demanding low power and longer battery life in automation, remote controls and wearable devices, the new Microchip PIC32MM MCU family has sleep modes down to 500 nA. Applications with space constraints will benefit also from the small 4x4mm package options. The PIC32MM devices include core independent peripherals, designed to offload the CPU for lower power and flexible system design, such as Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) and Multiple-output Capture Compare PWMs (MCCPs) which help enable sensorless BLDC motor control applications.

Microchip Announces Next-Generation Bluetooth 4.2 Solutions with Easy-to-Use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability

June 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces Next-Generation Bluetooth 4.2 Solutions with Easy-to-Use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability

Microchip Technology announced two next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions with an easy-to-use ASCII-style command interface that makes the devices easy to configure and eliminates any complicated code compiling. The RN4870 and RN4871 support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 specification and have a Bluetooth stack on board with a scripting engine to enable standalone operation and eliminate microcontroller (MCU) use for simple applications.

Microchip’s New Digital-to-Analog Converters Retain Settings Without Power Via Integrated EEPROM

December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip’s New Digital-to-Analog Converters Retain Settings Without Power Via Integrated EEPROM

Microchip announced the expansion of its Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP48FXBXX families of low-power, single and dual-channel, 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution devices, featuring Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI). The six-member MCP48FEBXX DAC family offers integrated EEPROM to save DAC settings at power-down.

Microchip Releases Next-Generation Bluetooth LE 4.2 Compliant Solutions

November 5, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Releases Next-Generation Bluetooth LE 4.2 Compliant Solutions

Microchip Technology announced its next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) solutions with compliant silicon, modules and software. Qualified to the latest Bluetooth 4.2 standard, the IS1870 and IS1871 Bluetooth LE RF ICs, along with the BM70 module, expand Microchip’s existing Bluetooth portfolio and carry both worldwide regulatory and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certifications.

Microchip Expands High-Performance 32-bit MCU Family With Integrated Floating Point Unit Series

September 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Expands High-Performance 32-bit MCU Family With Integrated Floating Point Unit Series

Microchip is now offering the new PIC32MZ family of 32-bit MCUs as an ideal foundation for high-end and next-generation applications, including wireless audio projects. The new 48-member series supports an extensive DSP instruction set and integrates 2MB Flash, 18 MSPS 12-bit ADC, FPU, Crypto Engine, Hi-Speed USB, 10/100 Ethernet, CAN and rich peripheral options.

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