Choina Only! 70% Discount on PICkit 3 & Many More!

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.

Highlights of the sale include a never-before 70% discount on the PICkit 3 at RMB88 / US$13.99, the MPLAB ICD 3, Explorer 16, MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC18F MCUs, and analog boards at 40% discount.

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.  

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embOS for PIC32

5. December 2011 by admin.

From http://www.segger.com/embos-for-pic32-cpus-and-microchip-compiler.html

embOS for PIC32 was developed for and with Microchips’s compiler version 7.62.09 and supports all memory models offered by this compiler. It comes with easy to use start projects for Microchips’s MPLAB workbench.

embOS

Real time operating system

embOS is a priority-controlled real time operating system, designed to be used as foundation for the development of embedded real-time applications. It is a zero interrupt latency*, high-performance RTOS that has been optimized for minimum memory consumption in both RAM and ROM, as well as high speed and versatility. Throughout the development process of embOS, the limited resources of microcontrollers have always been kept in mind. The internal structure of embOS has been optimized in a variety of applications with different customers, to fit the needs of different industries. embOS is fully source-compatible on different platforms (8/16/32 bits), making it easy to port applications to different CPUs. Its’ highly modular structure ensures that only those functions that are needed are linked, keeping the ROM size very small. Tasks can easily be created and safely communicate with each other using a complete palette of communication mechanisms such as semaphores, mailboxes, and events. Interrupt Service Routines (ISRs) can also take advantage of these communication mechanisms.

* High priority interrupts are never disabled by embOS.

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Save up to 40%: End of Year Dev Tool Sale on Now

29. November 2011 by admin.

From: http://www.microchip.com/en_us/promo/yes2011/index.html

Use promo code YES2011 on microchipDIRECT to save on the following tools:

MPLAB^® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger

DV164035   $189.99

NOW $151.99

The MPLAB^® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger system is Microchip’s latest and most cost-effective high-speed emulator for Flash dsPIC^® Digital Signal Controller (DSC) and PIC^® microcontroller (MCU) devices. It debugs and programs with the powerful, yet easy-to-use MPLAB^® IDE graphical user interface. This debugger provides significant performance enhancements for embedded systems designers. Programming times are typically 15x faster than previous systems. A 40 MHz dsPIC33 and high-speed FPGA yield faster communications, downloads and debugging. For further technical descriptions, refer to www.microchip.com/icd3.

 

PICkit™ 3 Debug Express

DV164131               $69.99

NOW $55.99

The PICkit™ 3 allows affordable debugging and programming of PIC^® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC^® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB^® Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This kit includes the 44-pin demo board with a PIC18F45K20 microcontroller, a USB cable, and a CD that includes the user’s guide, tutorials and free software.

 

PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit

DM320004              $72.00

NOW $55.00

The PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit contains everything needed to begin development for Ethernet and USB Host/Device/OTG applications with the PIC32 microcontroller family. The board contains an RJ45 Ethernet connector, an on-board programmer/debugger, full size USB host connector, and USB Micro-B connector. The kit ships with an Ethernet cable and USB cables for each connector. Free design documentation, development software and code examples can be obtained from the Ethernet starter kit web page. The board also contains an expansion header for expanding development with boards such as the I/O Expansion Board (DM320002), Multimedia Expansion Board (DM320005) or a board created on your own.

 

Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H

DM330013              $24.99

NOW $18.00

The Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H is the perfect solution for those looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use 16-bit development platform. The USB-powered kit includes an on-board debugger/programmer and a DUT socket for easy device swapping. This kit also comes with the dsPIC33FJ64MC802 and PIC24HJ64GP502 devices.

 

Multimedia Expansion Board

DM320005              $249.99

NOW $150.00

The Multimedia Expansion Board (MEB) provides PIC32 Starter Kit, dsPIC33E USB Starter Kit or PIC24E USB Starter Kit users with an integrated yet flexible solution for development of high impact user interfaces. The board comes with a 3.2″ Color TFT touch-screen QVGA display, an on-board FCC certified WiFi^® module, a 24-bit stereo audio code, a three-axis accelerometer, a joystick and a MicroSD memory card slot.

 

MPLAB^® Starter Kit for PIC24F MCU

DM240011              $59.98

NOW $47.98

The PIC24F Starter Kit contains everything needed to experience the high performance and versatility of the PIC24F microcontroller family. It includes an on-board debugger, USB device and host connectors, a tri-color LED, a capacitive touch pad and an OLED display. Menu driven demonstration software supports data logging, thumb drive and graphics applications.

 

Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android™

DM240415              $79.99

NOW $65.00

The Microchip PIC24F Accessory Development Starter Kit For Android™ is a stand-alone board used for evaluating and developing electronic accessories for Google’s Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. It consists of the 16-bit PIC24F PIC^® MCU-based development board and a software library available via free download.

 

XLP 8-bit Development Board

DM240313              $125.00

NOW $80.00

The XLP 8-bit Development Board provides a low-cost, highly configurable development system for Microchip’s new line of eXtreme low power 8-bit PIC18F or PIC16F Enhanced core microcontrollers that allow for design of sleep currents down to 20 nA. The board supports development for the PIC18F87K22 or PIC16LF1947 MCUs, which highlight the capabilities of each product family.

 

F1 Evaluation Platform

DM164130-1          $39.99

NOW $31.99

The F1 Evaluation Platform is a demonstration/development tool for Enhanced Mid-Range PIC^® microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/PIC16F1XXX). Populated with a PIC16LF1937 featuring XLP technology, this platform consists of a 44-pin development board with prototyping space, 3V LCD glass, support for the motor control add-on (coming soon), and support for the PICkit™ 3 debugger and PICkit™ Serial Analyzer. This kit provides a platform for general purpose development, and includes demonstrations focusing on low power, LCD and motor control.

 

Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch™ Sensing

DM330015              $89.99

NOW $71.99

The Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch™ Sensing is a complete hardware and software tool suite for evaluating Microchip’s ultra-low cost motor control family of dsPIC^® DSCs. It contains a single board with a BLDC motor, capacitive-touch sliders and a built-in debugger.

 

MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board

MCP1640EV-SBC  $19.99

NOW $15.99

This evaluation board uses the MCP1640 in a high-efficiency (up to 96%), fixed frequency (500MHz), step-up DC-DC converter.

• Easy-to-use and minimum number of external components power supply solution for applications powered by one-cell, two-cell, or three-cell alkaline, NiCd/NiMH; one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries
• Selection of the best operating mode for efficiency (PWM/PFM)
• A wide input voltage range (0.35 to 5.5V) and low start-up voltage (0.65V)
• PCB layout recommendations for SOT23-6 and 2×3 mm-8 DFN packages
• Three common output voltages to evaluate: 2.0V, 3.3V and 5.0V enable selection (when disabled, the MCP1640 disconnects the path from input to output for “true disconnect”)

 

High Voltage Buck Converter 600 mA Demo Board

ADM00352             $19.99

NOW $15.99

The board demonstrates the MCP1640 in two boost-converter applications with multiple output voltages.

• Output Voltage set to 3.3V
• 600 mA Output Current
• Input Voltage Range 4V to 30V with 40V Transients
• EN Input Test Point

 

MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board

ADM00360            $14.99

NOW $11.99

Demo board supporting the development of MCP16301 high input voltage, 300mA, D2PAK buck converter.

• Output Voltage set to 3.3V
• 300 mA Output Current
• Input Voltage Range 4V to 26V
• EN Input Test Point
• Minimal Board Space Solution, Smaller than D2PAK Outline

 

MCP2200 USB to RS232 Demo Board

MCP2200EV-VCP  $23.99

NOW $19.99

The board demonstrates the MCP2200 USB to UART in an RS232 configuration. Additionally, the supplied software can be used to configure special features of the device.

• Powered via USB
• Test points for all GPIO pins
• RS232 device and 9-pin D-sub connector for connecting to RS232 applications
• Tx and Rx LEDs for indicating USB to UART traffic (when enabled)
• Software for configuring special features of the device

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Free shipping on Smallest, Lowest-Cost PIC32 Microcontrollers

24. October 2011 by admin.

From http://www.microchip.com/pagehandler/en-us/press-release/microchip-introduces-smallest-lowest-cost-pic32-mi.html

Microchip announced a new series of low pin count 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers (MCUs) that provide 61 DMIPS of performance in packages as small as 5 mm x 5 mm for space-constrained and cost-sensitive designs.  The PIC32 “MX1” and “MX2” MCUs are the smallest and lowest-cost PIC32 microcontrollers, and are the first PIC32s to feature dedicated audio and capacitive-sensing peripherals.  These new MCUs include a host of additional useful features that make them suitable for applications in the consumer, industrial, medical and automotive markets.

The PIC32MX110F016B and PIC32MX220F032 MCUs are available in 28-pin SPDIP, SSOP, SOIC and QFN packages; and in 44-pin QFN, VTLA and TQFP packages.  Pricing starts at $1.58 each, in 10,000-unit quantities.  Samples can be ordered today, athttp://www.microchip.com/get/EA7A.  Volume-production quantities of the MCUs can be purchased today, at http://www.microchip.com/get/99H0.  Enter coupon code “PIC32MX” in the coupon field and enjoy free shipping until November 7, 2011.

A 36-pin VTLA package option with a .5 mm pin pitch is available for limited sampling, today.  Industrial temperature range products with operation up to 85°C are available today, with 105°C options expected in late CQ4 2011.  Pricing for all of these devices starts at $1.58 each, in 10,000-unit quantities, as well. 

Microchip also unveiled the MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC32MX1XX/2XX MCUs (part #DM320013, $109.99), today.  The USB-powered kit features a PIC32MX220F032 with 32 KB of Flash and 8 KB RAM, as well as a 2” color TFT display (220 x 176 pixel), capacitive-touch slider and buttons, SD-card storage, and 24-bit audio playback.  Additionally, the newPIC32MX CTMU Evaluation Board (part # AC323027, $24.95) is available, as well as the new PIC32MX220F032D Plug-In Module (part # MA320011, $24.95) for the Explorer 16 Development Board.  All of these tools can be purchased today, at microchipDIRECT(http://www.microchip.com/get/HQP0).

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Low-Cost Controllerless (LCC) Graphics Webinar

13. October 2011 by admin.

View it now at http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2813&dDocName=en553667

Learn about the new Low-Cost Controllerless (LCC) Graphics PICtail Plus Daughter Board, which enables development of graphics solutions without an external graphics controller, thus reducing system BOM cost for many applications. The board is designed to attach to a PIC32 starter kit (DM320001, DM320003-2, DM320004) or an Explorer16 development board (DM240001) and one of Microchip LCD Modules including the Truly 3.2” QVGA board and the 4.3” WQVGA Powertip display panel

Posted in Graphics, Training & Education, 32-bit | Print | 1 Comment »

LV-32MX v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount

10. August 2011 by admin.

LV-32MX v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount (expires 9/30/11)

V-32MX v6 by MikroElektronika is a full-featured development system used for developing and testing PIC32 MCU applications. With numerous built-in modules, such as TFT Color Display (320×240) with Touch Screen, Stereo Codec, CAN, Serial Flash, Serial EEPROM, and many others, the LV-32MX v6 development system offers many multimedia features for developing advanced graphic, audio, memory, and storage applications.

• 64 and 100-pin PIC32MX MCUs are supported on removable MCU cards (PIC32MX460F512L included)
• MMC/SD card slot for removable flash storage
• 85 LEDs indicate the logic state on all microcontroller pins
• 85 push buttons to excite microcontroller inputs
• All MCU pins routed to IDC10 connnectors for further expansion
• System can be easily configured by means of DIP switches

Use coupon code TPZM9K6 at http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?keywords=TMIK002

Posted in MikroElektronika, LED, Serial EEPROM, Graphics, CAN, Limited-time Offer, 32-bit, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

Free Shipping on new 32-bit Arduino Boards!

1. June 2011 by admin.

FREE shipping coupon for the new chipKIT(tm) platform on microchipDIRECT.com, Enter code CHIPKIT; offer runs through June 30th, 2011.

http://www.microchipdirect.com/searchparts.aspx?q=chipkit&resperpage=10 

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Free On Demand Training from ESC

12. May 2011 by admin.

Check out the archives of the live training from the Embedded Systems Conference in Santa Jose May 3-5.

http://www.microchip.com/en_us/events/ESCSV2011/live.html

• Designing for Smart Energy and Low Power Applications
• Connectivity Solutions featuring USB and Ethernet
• Touch Sense and Graphics Solutions

• Wireless Solutions for Embedded Design
• Development Tools Featuring MPLAB® X IDE
• Smart Energy Monitoring Metering and Control

Posted in Wireless, WiFi, Ethernet, MPASM, Seminars & Confrences, Digital Power, Smart Energy, Embedded Systems Design, Tips & Tricks, Product Review, Programmer, Touch Sensing, 16-bit, dsPIC, Motor Control, 32-bit, PIC, ZigBee, Training & Education, USB, 8-bit, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

Free pass to the Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference in Melbourne, FL

11. February 2011 by admin.

Got this in an Email from Microchip.

You Are Invited - FREE Pass!

As an important member of the embedded community Microchip Technology Inc. invites you to join us at the Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference in Melbourne, FL at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place hotel on February 17, 2011. As our special guest you will be hosted to a FREE technical conference, exhibition, and even lunch.

Register Today! FREE to Attend. http://rtecc.com/conferences/view/46 

Stop by the Microchip booth for exciting demos! Don’t miss Microchip’s presentation at 10:15 am — The Increasing Role of Microcontrollers in Embedded Designs.

Microchip’s High Performance 32-Bit PIC MCUs

>High Performance 32-Bit MCU

• 80 MHz, 1.56 DMIPS/MHz CPU core
• Single cycle multiply and divide hardware
• Flash pre-fetch module, 256Byte cache
• Fast context switch and interrupt response
• 8 ch. DMA controller
• Key peripherals have dedicated DMA channels
• Atomic bit manipulation

Integrated MCU Features

• 10/100 Ethernet, CAN2.0b, USB host/device/OTG
• Nested vector interrupt controller
• 10-bit ADC, 1Msps, and +/-1 LSB
• 16-bit parallel master port for adding QVGA & memory
• POR, BOR, LVD, Pull-ups
• 2.3-3.6v operation, 5v tolerant I/Os

 

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Open source embedded GUI boards based on Microchip Graphics library

19. January 2011 by admin.

Get it at http://www.haidartechnology.com/GUI_Embedded_Boards.html

ezGUI-Lite is an advanced C programmable single computer board with touch screen operated graphical user interface. It is capable of driving any TFT QVGA (320X24) or WQVGA (480X272) LCD resolution with 18-bit or 24-bit digital RGB interface at 16 bpp color depth. Designed as fully-functional, compact industrial embedded computer powered by PIC32 Microchip microcontroller. This low-cost embedded computer is ideal for OEM applications where installation space is critical, such as embedded systems, scientific instruments, robotics, and portable data acquisition. The ezGUI-Lite can be commanded remotely from a host controller board or used stand-alone providing real-time control of dozens of analog and digital I/O lines.ezGUI-Lite comes loaded with Microchip Graphics (GUI) library, drivers, source code, sample code and more. It can be easily programmed using Microchip C32 C compiler (free download from Microchip website) and Microchip family of economical In-Circuit Emulators and programmers.

Posted in Haidar Technology, Graphics, Open Source, 32-bit | Print | 2 Comments »