15. January 2012 by admin.

To usher in 2012 and the Year of the Dragon, the Dev Tools group and microchipDIRECT are jointly offering a special promotion on many popular Microchip development tools exclusively to engineers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan from now till February 6th, 2012.

To buy, first log on to the Microchip China Community site and register (www.microchip.com.cn/community <http://www.microchip.com.cn/community> ).  Discount codes will be emailed to the buyer and with the codes, he is now ready to purchase on microchipDIRECT.  The process is quick and easy.  

Posted in 8-bit, Chona, 16-bit, 32-bit, microchipdirect, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

10. January 2012 by admin.

From: http://www.mouser.com/microchipdesigncontest/

Enter your toy or game into the Paper Design and/or Hardware Design category for a chance to win some great prizes like an iPad2 or $150 Gift Card!* Recommended for design engineers of all ages.

Paper Design category

No purchase necessary.

Develop conceptual design, including a title, abstract,
block diagram and/or high-level schematic.

Submit via registration site.

1st Prize = $150 Gift Card
2nd Prize = $100 Gift Card
3rd Prize = $50 Gift Card

Hardware Design category

Purchase the PIC10F322 Development Board
(AC103011-P) from Mouser.

Working hardware in prototype form with an
accompanying bill-of-materials (BOM) and schematics.

Submit via registration site.

1st Prize = 16GB iPad2 with case
2nd Prize = Bose Noise Cancellation Headphones
3rd Prize = Amazon Fire

Paper/Hardware Design Requirements

Use the Microchip PIC10F322 development board

Use at least one of these new peripherals:
• Configurable Logic Cell (CLC)
• Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG)
• Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO)

Must be technically feasible, must draw electric current, and must not exceed $400 in value for the BOM (not including the PIC10F322 development board).

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7. January 2012 by admin.

From: http://www.em.avnet.com/evs/home/0,1707,RID%253D0%2526CID%253D50625%2526CCD%253DUSA%2526SID%253D32214%2526DID%253DDF2%2526LID%253D32233%2526BID%253DDF2%2526CTP%253DEVS,00.html

Register today to have an Avnet representative contact you to schedule this On-Ramp Technical Session.

Microchip has created a solution that allows a product to get the maximum power out of a solar panel to power a remote application. The Maximum Power Point Converter (MPPC) is essentially a DC-to-DC converter. The DC input voltage is the solar panel, the output voltage is a DC voltage, and it can either run the application or recharge a battery. The Avnet Memec FAE team has been trained to educate customers on this solution. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Microchip’s MPPC can help maximize the use of solar energy in your next design.
Agenda

• Overview of solar power design considerations
• Benefits of Maximum Power Point Conversion
• Microchip solution: combination of MCU and software
• Solution demonstration

Posted in Solar, Avnet, Avnet Memec, Training & Education | Print | 1 Comment »

4. January 2012 by admin.

Start the new year with some new knowledge!

Microchip Live Online training courses scheduled between now and March 31, 2012 are 50% off the registration fee. Use offer code O44mf8Ofl during checkout!

http://techtrain.microchip.com/rtcv2/

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4. January 2012 by admin.

Challenge your talent against other engineers worldwide to produce an energy efficient design solution using the Free DesignSpark PCB software and the chipKIT development board.

FREE chipKITTM Max32 dev kit for first 1,000 entries.

Achieve the most energy efficient design and you could win a share of $10,000 cash!

Plus, keep the DesignSpark community regularly informed through posts on the DesignSpark Project Pages and your updates will make you eligible for Community Choice Awards and random prize drawings!

Learn more at www.chipkitchallenge.com 

Posted in Digilent, Elektor Magazine, Circuit Cellar, Contest, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

26. December 2011 by admin.

The ICP2GANG-DS Production Quality ICSP Secure GANG Programmer is a 4-channel in-circuit programmer (expandable up to 64 channels) that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs Microchip® 8-bit PIC MCUs and serial EEPROMs. The secure programming feature dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files, and also limits how many times the hex file can be programmed. It features ultra fast programming, 250mA Vdd drive current (per channel), programmable Vdd (2.0 to 5.5V) and Vpp (2.0 to 13.5V), programmable delay between Vdd and Vpp (0.1 to 250 ms), programmable clock/data speed (500KHz to 2.5 MHz), on-board 1MByte flash memory (per channel) and Windows® DLL functions and command-line interface for high volume automatic programming.

Save 30% when you purchase this item on microchipDIRECT (expires 12/31/11)

Posted in GANG Programmer, Softlog | Print | 1 Comment »

17. December 2011 by admin.

The RS232 Gateway to Ethernet provides an easy Ethernet connection using RS-232 communications. It allows the use of a TCP/IP stack, without licensees, supporting HTTP, TFTP, DHCP, socket-level UDP and TCP. Supports full TCP/IP access with very little effort, saving development costs.

Integrates with a host system though high level AT commands, and offers a web server with up to 29 variables, Dedicated Port Mode, transparent communication by serial channel as Server and Client Mode. Includes capability to send unlimited emails with attached text files. The RJ45 connector on board is EMI protected with LED indicator. Fully equipped with AC/DC power supply and RS-232 cable.

Save 20% when you purchase this item on microchipDIRECT (expires 12/31/11)

Posted in IPLogika, RS-232, Ethernet | Print | 1 Comment »

16. December 2011 by admin.

The SEC4CH-DS Secure Programming Upgrade can be applied to any Softlog ICP2GANG programmer. It dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files, and also limits how many times the hex file can be programmed. The secure programming upgrade must be installed by a user with administrative (ADMIN) privileges, and internet access is required. Once installed, the programmer can be delivered to a contract manufacturer or other un-privileged user. Programming is then controlled by environment files created by the ADMIN with strong encryption.

Save 50% when you purchase this item on microchipDIRECT (expires 12/31/11)

Posted in Softlog | Print | 1 Comment »

14. December 2011 by admin.

From: http://www.em.avnet.com/evs/home/0,1707,RID%253D0%2526CID%253D50625%2526CCD%253DUSA%2526SID%253D32214%2526DID%253DDF2%2526LID%253D32233%2526BID%253DDF2%2526CTP%253DEVS,00.html

Register today to have an Avnet representative contact you to schedule this On-Ramp Technical Session.

This On-Ramp Technical Session will provide an overview of common motor types, applications, common motor control algorithms and motor interface design, including motor control peripherals, motor position detection and driver electronics. Design topics include basic motor theory and vocabulary. The motor types discussed include DC Brush Motors, DC Brushless Motors, Stepper Motors, Switched Reluctance Motors and AC Induction Motors.

Agenda

• Quick review of motor terminology
• Requirements and solutions for different motor types
  • Brush motors
  • Brushless motors
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous
  • ACIM
  • Stepper motors
  • Switch reluctance motors
• Demo of Microchip Motor Control Development Tools
• • High Voltage Kit (DM330023)
  • Low Voltage Kit (DM330021)
  • Stepper Motor Kit (DM330022)

Posted in Avnet, Training & Education, Motor Control | Print | 1 Comment »

12. December 2011 by admin.

The SEC-DS Secure Programming Upgrade can be applied to any Softlog ICP2 programmer. It dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files, and also limits how many times the hex file can be programmed. The secure programming upgrade must be installed by a user with administrative (ADMIN) privileges, and internet access is required. Once installed, the programmer can be delivered to a contract manufacturer or other un-privileged user. Programming is then controlled by environment files created by the ADMIN with strong encryption.

Save 50% when you purchase this item on microchipDIRECT (expires 12/31/11)

Posted in Softlog | Print | 1 Comment »