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Get 20% off these user interface tools thru 1/31/09!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Redeem these codes at http://www.microchipdirect.com

Coupon Code

Part #

Tool

Description

AX78F7J

AC164125

Speech Playback PICtail Plus Daughter Board

The Speech Playback PICtail Plus Daughter Board is designed to allow a customer to evaluate and develop speech recording and playback applications using Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM). The daughter board is designed to interface with both the PICtail interface used on many PIC16 and PIC18 evaluation boards and the PICtail Plus card edge connector used on PIC24 and dsPIC evaluation boards. Users can reference AN643 for information on implementing an ADPCM solution. 

DG7394W

AC164127

Graphics PICtail Plus Daughter Board

The Graphics PICtail™ Plus Daughter Board 2 is a demonstration board for evaluating Microchip Technology’s graphic LCD display solution and Graphics Library for 16-bit microcontrollers. It is an expansion board compatible with the Explorer 16 Development Board (DM240001).

A33332E

AC164129

Audio PICtail Plus Daughter Card

The Audio PICtail Plus Daughter Board is used with the Explorer 16 Development Board and the 16 bit 28 pin Starter Board to facilitate rapid implementation, development and testing of full duplex speech and audio applications with dsPIC DSC and PIC24.

HDD6172N

DM163030

PICDEM LCD 2 Demonstration Board

The PICDEM LCD 2 Demonstration Board shows the main features of Microchip’s 28, 40, 64 and 80-pin LCD Flash PIC microcontrollers including the LCD voltage booster and contrast controller. It is populated with the PIC18F85J90. Other devices are supported via a transition socket and are available separately. A sample LCD glass display is included for custom prototyping. The glass features 7-segment displays, wipers, thermometers, star bursts, and other common icons.

T62376A

DM164125

PICDEM Touch Sense 1 Development Kit

The PICDEM™ Touch Sense 1 Development Board and Diagnostic Tool provides a platform to introduce users to Microchip’s Capacitive mTouch™ Sensing Solutions. This board is a completely sealed application example using three different touch sensor configurations in the form of a Directional pad, Keypad and Slider section. 

T83ED2W

DM164128

PICDEM Touch Sense 2 Demonstration Board  

The PICDEM Touch Sense 2 Demonstration Board provides a complete platform introducing Microchip’s mTouch Sensing Solutions employing the 16-bit PIC24F MCU. It features the Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for fast capacitive touch sensing without additional external components.

AQ83LK4

DM183033

Internet Radio Demonstration Board 

The Internet Radio Demonstration Board uses the PIC18F67J60 8-bit microcontroller with integrated 10Base-T MAC and PHY to connect to SHOUTcast servers and stream MP3 data to an audio decoder. This demonstration board implements the basic features of an internet radio, such as volume control and station selection.

D63UH74

DM240001

Explorer 16 Development Board

The Explorer 16 is a low cost, efficient development board to evaluate the features and performance of Microchip’s new PIC24 Microcontroller, the dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families, and the new 32-bit PIC32MX devices.

T387YEZ

DM240011

MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F

The PIC24F Starter Kit contains everything needed to begin exploring the high performance and versatility of the PIC24F microcontroller family. This inexpensive kit includes an integrated in-circuit debugger and programmer, USB device and host connectors, tri color LED, capacitive touch pad and an OLED display. Menu driven demonstration software supports data logging, thumb drive, and graphics applications to test the PIC24F MCU.

A56724P

DM330011

MPLAB Starter Kit for dsPIC DSCs 

The MPLAB Starter Kit for dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers is a complete hardware and software tool suite for exploring applications based upon Microchip’s dsPIC DSCs. With a built-in debugger on the board, simply install the software and connect the USB cable to the PC. Start up MPLAB IDE and you are in full control, able to run the sample programs, and to download and test your own applications. 

DV534T2

GPIODM-KPLCD

 GPIO Expander Keypad and LCD Demo Board 

 The GPIO Expander Keypad and LCD Demo Board is designed to demonstrate the use of the MCP23S08/17 (SPI interface) and the MCP23008/17 (I2C interface) devices in a keypad and LCD example. The MCP23X17 (16-bit) devices interface to a 2×16 LCD module and the MCP23X08 (8-bit) devices interface to a 4×4 keyed matrix.

 

  

20% Discount found in Focus On: MCUs Newsletter

Offer ends June 2009. Availble only through http://www.microchip.com.  

Free Embedded Books! Just Post a Review on Amazon

Newnes has more books and ebooks to give away in hopes of receiving good reviews on Amazon. If you receive the book and like it… please post a review. (You need to have purchased something from Amazon previously to post a review).The available books/ebooks are as follows:

  • Shearer: Power Management in Mobile Devices
  • Gislason: ZigBee Wireless Networking
  • Davis: MSP430 Microcontroller Basics
  • Jack: Video Demystified 5E
  • Aiello: Ultra Wide Band Systems
  • Chandra: Wireless Security Know It All
  • Alexander: Optimizing and Testing WLANS
  • Pavlidis: Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit Design
  • Goransson: Secure Roaming in 802.11 Networks
  • Ibrahim: Advanced Projects in PIC 

Contact Rachel for details.  Thanks!

Special pricing available for Educators and Students

(Referenced from Microchip’s Academic web site @ www.microchip.com/academic)

Academic Discounts 25% or more on Microchip Development Systems

• Orders placed on microchipDIRECT for email addresses with an “.edu”, “.k12”, “.ac”, etc in the domain name will receive an automatic discount of 25% off of list price on Microchip development tools.

• You can contact university@microchip.com and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• You can contact academic.cn@microchip.com (for response in Chinese) and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• Use a Microchip Authorized Distributor and request your academic discount. To find a local distributor, visit www.microchip.com, or contact your local Microchip Sales Office.

To facilitate a lab or for other large orders you may contact university@microchip.com. for a quote on volume discount. Provide the details of your requirement, including contact and school or university information, development tools and quantities, and Microchip will evaluate your request and contact you.

Found an 8-bit coupon code on Facebook

Looking for a 20% discount on some of our 8-bit tools? 
http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=74&redirects=8bit, which says:
Get a 20% Discount off of our most popular 8-bit demo boards at Microchip Direct!
PIC18 Explorer – DM183032
PICKit2 Starter Kit – DV164120

Offer ends June 2009! Enter coupon code XEC472A at checkout.

MPLAB ICD 2 LE for $40 while quantities last!

Year End Offer for Educators and Students!

Get Microchip’s MPLAB ICD 2 LE (Limited Edition) in circuit debugger DV164015

Originally $100, now only $40, while quantities last!

-Works just like the MPLAB® ICD 2
-Features run, Halt, Single-step, Memory Read/Verify
-Communicates and powered via USB
-No Power-thru target
-6-pin ICSP Support
-Attractive, slim PICkit™ 2-like enclosure

How do you order?

-Place order on microchipDIRECT for Part Number DV164015 by clicking HERE.
-Original price is $100. Upon check out, your price is $40
-Offer thru www.MicrochipDIRECT.com only

However….
If your check out price is NOT $40, then enter this coupon number:  ASD2008. If your check out price is STILL not $40, send an email to academic@microchip.com and we will help you.

Terms: - Microchip Terms and Conditions apply - Applicable taxes and shipping will be added - Item price of $40 includes any/all discounts - Orders must be placed by Dec. 31, 2008 - While quantities last - Orders are Non-cancelable/Non-returnable

Thanks Carol for sending this over.

CCS PIC16F818 Development Kit

Want to learn C on a PIC MCU? Get started with 101: C on PIC16F818 Development Kit including the “C What Happens” book by David Benson. Discount URL: http://www.ccsinfo.com/product_info.php?products_id=16F818kit&navcode=/101CC2&navecode/101CC2=

32-bit Programming Book Discount

The new “Programming 32-bit Microcontrollers in C: Exploring the PIC32” is getting good reviews on the Microchip PIC32 forum.  For a limited time, get a 20% discount using code 92777 at www.newnespress.com.

Touch Sense Coupon

Use coupon code mTouch4U on www.microchipdirect.com to get 20% off the mTouch dev boards like http://www.microchipdirect.com/productsearch.aspx?Keywords=picdem+touch+sense.  Saw it in the ad.

Motor Control Tools Giveaway

Enter to win your share of $5,000 in motor control development tools when you complete this survey! 

Tool give-aways include:
 
DM240001 Explorer 16 Development Board
 
DM300020 MC1 Development board for dsPIC30F users
 
AC164128 Motor Control Interface board
 
DV164005 ICD2 without power supply
 
SW006012 C30 C compiler
 
WS183021 Motor Control Workshop in a Box