9. March 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.kanda.com/products/QuantumBase/QB-ICD2.html

PIC-ICD2 Plus debugger and programmer is directly compatible with Microchip’s original MPBA-ICD2 and with it you can do everything you can do with the original MPLAB-ICD2, including PIC Programming. PIC-ICD2 is a low cost, real-time debugger and programmer for all PIC16F, PIC18F and dsPIC DSCs.
Programs can be downloaded and executed in real time and examined in detail with the debug functions of MPLAB. Watches can be set on variables and breakpoints can be set from symbolic labels in C or assembly source code, to allow single steppping through C source lines or into assembly code. 

PIC-ICD2 can also be used as a development programmer for supported PIC MCUs. 

The secret behind In Circuit Debugging is two dedicated hardware lines (microcontroller pins used only during debugging mode) that control In Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) of the device and, afterwards, debugging through proprietary, on-chip firmware. 

The ICD 2 debug features are built into the microcontroller and activated by programming the debug code into the target processor. There is some shared overhead expense that includes one stack level, some general purpose file registers and a small area of program memory.

Posted in ICD, Kanda Systems Ltd., 8-bit, PIC, 16-bit, dsPIC | No Comments »

23. February 2010 by admin.

From Avent’s Power Design Solutions Guide.

Increase efficiency and lower cost using digital power conversion from Microchip. Together with Avnet Memec, Microchip is offering qualified registrants a dsPIC Digital Power Conversion Design Kit. Offer ends May 3, 2010.

 dsPIC DIGITAL POWER CONVERSION DESIGN KIT OFFER 
Together with Avnet Memec, Microchip is offering qualified registrants a dsPIC Digital Power Conversion Design Kit. This kit include a Buck/Boost Converter PICtail™ Plus Daughter Board (AC164133), 16-bit 28-pin Starter Board (DM300027), PICkit™ 3 Debug Express (DV164131) and samples of the dsPIC33FJ16GS502-I/SP. Click the Register link at the bottom of this page to qualify for a kit.

More About Digital Power Conversion
Traditional power conversion products, such as light ballasts, inverters and AC-DC/DC-DC power supplies have employed an analog control loop for basic control of the PWM module, integrated circuits (ICs) and power devices. In these types of power products, additional digital control and communication performed by a microcontroller has been layered on top. In digital power conversion, however, the analog control loop is replaced with a digital control loop, and the PWM module is typically integrated into the same microcontroller that is performing the high-level control and communication.

By using digital loop control to implement power conversion, developers can realize many benefits. These benefits are enabled by the ability to perform power-conversion control via reprogrammable software, as well as the performance and features offered by a digital solution.

Designers using new, flexible DSCs for digital power conversion are experiencing newfound abilities to innovate. For more information on Digital Power Conversion Solutions from Microchip, visit www.microchip.com/SMPS.

Posted in Avnet, Digital Power, 16-bit, dsPIC, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

20. February 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.mikroe.com/en/books/dspicbook/mikropascal/

Learn how to write your own program, debug it, and use it to start the microcontroller. We have provided plenty of practical examples with necessary connection schematics: temperature sensors, AD and DA converters, LCD and LED displays, relays, communications, and the book is constantly being updated with fresh examples. All code is commented in details to make it easier for beginners. Instruction set, operators, control structures, and other elements of PASCAL are thoroughly explained with many examples. Also, the book includes a useful appendix on mikroPascal for dsPIC development environment: how to install it and how to use it to its full potential.

Authors: Zoran Milivojević, Djordje Šaponjić

Posted in Pascal, MikroElektronika, DSP, 16-bit, dsPIC, Books | 1 Comment »

19. February 2010 by admin.

From @FutureFAE on Twitter:

Hay all you dsPIC users! There’s a new version of the MPLAB C compiler for dsPICs and PIC24s. Share and enjoy!http://bit.ly/biKpWF

Posted in Complier, Twitter, 16-bit | 1 Comment »

14. January 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.element-14.com/community/docs/DOC-19713

Microchip continues to provide innovative products that are smaller, faster, easier to use and more reliable. The Flash-based PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) are used in an wide range of everyday products, from smoke detectors, hospital ID tags and pet containment systems, to industrial, automotive and medical products.PIC MCUs featuring nanoWatt technology implement a variety of important features which have become standard in PIC microcontrollers. Since the release of nanoWatt technology, changes in MCU process technology and improvements in performance have resulted in new requirements for lower power. PIC MCUs with nanoWatt eXtreme Low Power (nanoWatt XLP) improve upon the original nanoWatt technology by dramatically reducing static power consumption and providing new flexibility for dynamic power management.These Tips n’ Tricks can be applied to many applications to make the most of PIC MCU nanoWatt and nanoWatt XLP devices.

Posted in Tips & Tricks, element14, Low Power, 8-bit, PIC, 16-bit | 1 Comment »

4. January 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.element-14.com/community/docs/DOC-19095 

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. Coupled with the MPLAB ICD 2 In Circuit Debugger or MPLAB REAL ICE, real-time emulation and debug facilities speed evaluation and prototyping of application circuitry.

The Explorer 16 44-pin (DM240002) features a Plug-In Module (PIM) for the PIC24FJ64GA004.

Posted in Newark, PIC, 16-bit, dsPIC, Development Tool | No Comments »

8. December 2009 by admin.

From http://www.xgamestation.com/view_product.php?id=47

If you’re looking for the ultimate PIC development kit then the XGS PIC 16-Bit is exactly what you’re looking for. Much more complete and powerful than the Uzebox and many times more powerful than the Arduino! Only $159.95!

Posted in XGS, 16-bit, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

30. November 2009 by admin.

from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2042&param=en025217&link=Banner

Posted in 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, Microchip, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

26. November 2009 by admin.

From: http://dkc1.digikey.com/us/en/mkt/mplab.html 

In celebration of this historic birthday event we want you to have an opportunity to get an exclusive Digi-Key ICD 3 kit at a special low price. This special edition starter kit contains one each of the following:
DM300027, DV164035,
DSPIC33FJ16GS502-I/SP,
DSPIC33FJ128MC202-I/SP,
& PIC24HJ128GP202-I/SP

Get your’s today! 

Posted in ICD, Digi Key, 16-bit, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

24. November 2009 by admin.

Check out http://www.engscope.com/pic24-tutorial/ from Engscope.

Posted in Tutorials, 16-bit | 1 Comment »