Temperature is a parameter that often needs measuring. It may be within an enclosure, on a PCB, remotely or even “wirelessly”. Wireless, in this case, does not necessarily mean a remote sensor communicating using radio frequencies, it can mean a pyroelectric sensor. Pyroelectric sensors are very long wavelength detectors which measure radiation in the 6-15μm […]
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IC series MCUs work at extended temperatures for vehicular apps
The 32-bit PIC32MZ EF microcontroller (MCU) family has been expanded to include an extended temperature portfolio and a high-speed variant (250 MHz) industrial temp portfolio. This is the first automotive-grade PIC32 MCU from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The PIC32MZ EF family features high core […]
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8-bit MCUs carry up to 8 kB of Flash in low pin-count packages
Microchip Technology Inc. has released a new generation of 8-bit tinyAVR MCUs. The four new devices range from 14 to 24 pins and 4 KB to 8 KB of Flash and are the first tinyAVR microcontrollers to feature Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The new devices will be supported by START, an innovative online tool for intuitive, […]
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Development boards sport PIC32 controllers for IoT, audio, Bluetooth apps
Two new low-cost rapid prototyping boards for 32-bit applications are now available from Microchip Technology Inc.[NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The PIC32MX and PIC32MZ Curiosity Boards include an integrated programmer debugger and are fully incorporated into Microchip’s MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE). The boards are designed for developing 32-bit applications and […]
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Seven-Port USB 3.1 Gen1 SmartHub IC handles USB Type-C
A next-generation hub integrated circuit (IC) for USB Type-C™ applications supporting seven ports is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The USB58xx and USB59xx next-generation families of SmartHubs…
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Non-volatile SRAM memory targets metering, automotive, industrial apps involving constant recording
A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. This new I2C EERAM memory is an…
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Bumpless control for power factor correction
It can be difficult to correct for power factor in converters that have different conduction modes. A special technique can make corrections smoothly. JOEL STEENIS, ALEX DUMAIS MICROCHIP…
Super-small MEMS oscillators cover 2 kHz-100 MHz range
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the availability of the DSC6000 family of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators. The new family is the…
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Development board handles 16/32-bit PIC processors
Microchip Technology Inc. today announced the new Explorer 16/32 Development Board for designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers. This new board is offered at a reduced cost…
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Chip makes secure connections to Amazon Web Services IoT cloud
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the industry’s first end-to-end security solution for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that…
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