30. November 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.microchip.com/en_US/promo/yes2010/index.htmlEnter the promotional code YES2010 during checkout to get 20% off selected MPLAB^® IDE Starter Kits, debuggers, compilersand analog tools from now through January 7, 2011 on www.microchipDIRECT.com

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25. November 2010 by admin.

Get it at http://www.eetimes.com/electrical-engineers/education-training/tech-papers/4208967/Why-NanoAmps-Matter-in-Low-Power-Design

Abstract: The demand for extremely low-power technologies was born from necessity; starting with the fabrication process and moving all the way to application areas. Particularly, energy sensitive applications are now driving demand for unprecedented hours of service from a single battery that is measured in years rather than in days or months. Meeting this demand requires integrated devices that are not only developed in synergy with the characteristics of battery power, but also with an understanding of how the application will operate in order to achieve 10, 15 or even 20 years of operation without replacing the primary cell. This white paper describes the benefits of low-power design technology and applicable scenarios.

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21. November 2010 by admin.

Download the App Note from http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en549917

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15. November 2010 by admin.

Download it from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en551273

This application note details the practical considerations for more efficient use of the MCP1640 device in applications. It also gives ideas on how to increase battery life.

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12. November 2010 by admin.

30% off Registration to the 2010 Energy Harvesting & Storage Conference in Boston November 16-17: Enter Code: EHUMT

The show is co-located with the Wireless Sensors, Networks & RTLS USA Show.

https://www.idtechex.com/energyharvestingandstorageusa10/register.asp?cartpageid=20&productcategoryid=202 

Microchip will be exhbitiing at the Energy Harvesting show.

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9. November 2010 by admin.

View it at https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=229355&sessionid=1&key=3EEE4218DB2FC5724218F9C18F854702&partnerref=ednwbcstpg&sourcepage=register

Smart energy meters for the smart grid are just one example of how important it will be to measure power usage at the application. Alternative energy sources like solar and wind require power metering, and so do car charging ports for tomorrow’s electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. In addition, server farms will need to be able power usage at the server rack level to accurately charge their customers for server power costs. All of these come back to smart energy ICs that can measure and communicate power usage. EDN technical editor Margery Conner hosts a webinar panel discussion featuring senior industry experts in key aspects of Smart Energy. Join us, register today! Presenters Include: 
For more information on our speakers, click here. Dave Freeman 
Texas Instruments Fellow, 
Engineering Manager - Power Management 
Texas Instruments Jordan Husney 
iDigi Solutions Architect, 
Digi International 

Clayton Pillion 
Marketing Manager - 
Smart Energy Solutions Group 
Microchip Technology Inc. 

Moderator: 
Margery Conner 
Technical Editor, 
EDN 

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5. November 2010 by admin.

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The Embedded.com European Newsletter is offering its readers the chance to win a PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Kit which can be used to evaluate the features and performance of the PIC24FJ256DA210 with integrated graphics, mTouch and USB. This kit is an ideal platform for new graphical human interface developers. 

The kit bundles four major components and other accessories including the PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Board (DM240312), 3.2 Truly 240×320 TFT Display Board (AC164127-4), Graphics Display Prototype Boards - 3x (AC164139), MPLAB ICD-3 Debugger with USB Cable (DV164035), 9V Power Supply (AC162039), USB A-miniB Cable and Serial Cable.

This offer is limited to readers based in Europe. For your chance to win a PIC24FJ256DA210 Development Kit click here and enter your details in the online entry form.

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2. November 2010 by admin.

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