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Microchip and Digilent Create Network and Basic I/O Shields, Support Resources for the chipKIT and Arduino Community
Shields and Support Resources Enable Hobbyists and Academics to Add More Features and Functionality to Projects, Even If They Are Not Engineers
Microchip Technology Inc., and Digilent, Inc. announced expanded capabilities for the 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller-based chipKIT Development Platform for the Arduino community. First, the companies unveiled two shields for the chipKIT platform the chipKIT Basic I/O and Network Shields. Secondly, new online support resources for the community are now available, including software library support for Ethernet, CAN and USB, as well as an online chipKIT forum and wiki. The shields and online support resources enable users to take advantage of the high-performance, 32bit PIC microcontroller-based chipKIT development platform to add more features and functionality to their projects, even if they are not engineers. The chipKIT development platform is a 32-bit Arduino solution that enables hobbyists and academics to easily and inexpensively integrate electronics into their projects, even if they do not have an electronic-engineering background. The platform consists of two PIC32-based development boards and open-source software that is compatible with the Arduino programming language and development environment. The chipKIT hardware is compatible with existing 3.3V Arduino shields and applications, and can be developed using a modified version of the Arduino IDE and existing Arduino resources, such as code examples, libraries, references and tutorials. The chipKIT Basic I/O Shield announced today is compatible with the chipKIT Uno32 and Max32 boards, and offers users simple push buttons, switches, LEDs, I2C EEPROM, I2C temperature sensor, and a 128 x 32 pixel organic LED graphic display. The chipKIT Network Shield enables users to use the chipKIT Max32 development board to implement 10/100 Ethernet, USB OTG and CAN communications. The introduction of these two new shields for the chipKIT platform demonstrates Microchips and Digilents commitment to the Arduino community, said Fred Eady, hobbyist and editor with Nuts & Volts and SERVO Magazines. Not only will users have additional I/O functionality with the chipKIT Basic I/O Shield, they will be able to integrate advanced communications such as Ethernet, CAN and USB into their projects with the Network Shield. The chipKIT Basic I/O Shield (part # TDGL005) and chipKIT Network Shield (part # TDGL006) can be purchased today

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Need an Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller?

Controller Available as Turnkey Chip or Board Product, With Free Drivers for Most Major Operating Systems
Microchip announced the mTouch AR1100 Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller. Building upon the AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controller series, the AR1100 controller is a high-performance, USB plug-and-play device that offers advanced calibration capabilities as a USB mouse or single-input digitizer. The new controller is available as a turnkey chip or board product, supporting all 4-/5-/8-wire touch screens, with free drivers for most major operating systems. The AR1100 is an ideal solution for customers who want a drop-in touch controller to universally support their entire standard resistive-touch portfolio. Touch input is fast becoming a standard user interface. Resistive touch provides the advantages of easy integration, low total system cost and acceptance of finger, glove or stylus input, to meet the needs of applications such as medical devices, industrial controls, handwriting or signature capture, and other touch-input mechanisms. Additionally, USB communication is the industry standard for attaching peripherals to a computer. The AR1100 is an easy-to-integrate touch-screen controller that meets all of these needs in a single-chip solution. It also features advanced calibration options for alignment and linearization, enabling superior accuracy for 4-, 5- and 8-wire touch screens, as well as highly accurate button pressing for critical applications with tight spacing. In addition to the AR1100 controller, Microchip announced enhancements to its AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controllers, with new highvolume market pricing, a full suite of drivers including those for the Windows CE, Linux and Android operating systems, and a new minimum operating voltage down to 2.0 V. The AR1000 is a turnkey analog resistive touch controller that targets low-cost embedded applications using I2C, SPI or UART communications. The AR1100 controller is available in 20-pin SOIC, SSOP and QFN packages. The AR1100 is also available as a board product. The mTouch AR1100 Development Kit (part # DV102012) includes an AR1100 production-ready PCB, with a USB cable and a 5-wire analog-resistive touch screen, enabling designers to quickly connect and test this advanced touch-screen controller. Samples of the controller can be ordered online.

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New Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi Applications

Microchip announced the new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 802.11a/n WLAN embedded applications. The device operates on the 4.9 to 5.9 GHz band, and offers a wide operating voltage of 3.3V to 5V. The SST11CP15 features a high linear output power of 18 dBm at 2.5 percent EVM, using 802.11a OFDM 54 Mbps at 3.3V, and 20 dBm at 5.0V, and offers an output power of 23 dBm at mask compliance of 6 Mbps, at 3.3V. The device is offered in a compact, 2 mm x 2 mm x .55 mm, 12-pin QFN package. It is ideal for 5 GHz WLAN applications where small size and high-efficiency operation are required, such as in wireless multimedia and MIMO applications for broadband gateway and consumer-electronics equipment. The SST11CP15 meets the needs of designers who must reduce DC current consumption in their portable multimedia and MIMO applications. With its high power-added efficiency, the device reduces battery current drain and extends battery operation. Its 4.9 to 5.9 GHz linear operation enables 802.11a/n operation and increases data rates, while its small size is ideal for space constrained applications. With the addition of the SST11CP15 to Microchips Wi-Fi power amp portfolio, Microchip now offers reliable, high-efficiency operation, across the 5 GHz band, this meets customer demand for a broad portfolio of reliable RF power amps, with high power-added efficiencies. Developers can begin designing today with the SST11CP15 Evaluation Board (part # 11CP15-QUBE-K) The SST11CP15 RF power amplifier is available in a 2 mm x 2 mm x .55 mm, 12-pin QFN package. Samples are available online.
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Need Ultra-High-Performance, Low Noise, Auto-Zero Operational Amplifiers?

Microchip announced the MCP6V2X family of operational amplifiers (op amps). The new devices feature a self-correcting auto-zero architecture, which enables ultra-high precision, including an input offset voltage of just 2 microvolts and a gain bandwidth product of 2 MHz. With low noise of 50 nV/root Hz, the MCP6V2X family is a lower-noise alternative to Microchips existing family of auto-zero op amps. Their low 2.3V to 5.5V operating voltage allows batteries to be fully utilized, and their rail-to-rail input/output structure allows for full-range use, even in low-supply conditions. The devices are available in a compact, 8-pin MSOP package, and are ideal for applications in the consumer, industrial and medical markets, such as sensor and signal conditioning and instrumentation. Applications that require low noise, low-voltage operation, ultra-high precision and low drift can benefit from the performance and features of the MCP6V2X family. With their auto-zero architecture, the devices offer very high accuracy over time and temperature, and their lower noise provides for higher accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, the MCP6V2X familys low-voltage operation with rail-to-rail input/output enables greater dynamic range, which leads to better performance across the entire operating-voltage range. The MCP6V26 is available in 8-pin SOIC, 8-pin MSOP and 2 mm x 3 mm 8-pin TDFN packages. The MCP6V27 is available in 8-pin SOIC, 8-pin MSOP and 4 mm x 4 mm 8-pin DFN packages. The MCP6V28 is available in 8-pin SOIC, 8-pin MSOP and 2 mm x 3 mm 8-pin TDFN packages. Samples are available online.
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Microchip Introduces 150 mA, 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB
Microchip announced the MCP1754/MCP1754S low dropout regulators (LDOs). The devices feature a high PSRR of 70 dB at 1 kHz (typical), and a maximum output current of 150 mA at +125 degrees Celsius junction temperature. Both LDOs offer a high input voltage of 16V and an output voltage range of 1.8V to 5.5V, with standard output voltages of 2V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3V, 3.3V, 4V and 5V, and output voltage tolerances of +/-2.0 percent over the entire temperature range. The MCP1754 provides enhanced features, such as a shutdown input signal and a power-good output signal, while the MCP1754S is the baseline version of the device. These LDOs are ideal for electronic circuits, such as in GFCI and AFCI circuit-breaker designs, and in the automotive, medical and consumer electronics markets, such as in automotive power adapters, cell phones and medical devices. Designers need a high-PSRR LDO to reject power-supply noise in sensitive electronic circuits, and the MCP1754/MCP1754S LDOs meet that need. The devices wide range of output-voltage options gives design engineers added flexibility, and their small package size takes up less space on the board, while reducing cost. Additionally, the LDOs can be used to power Microchips portfolio of PIC microcontrollers, as well as other MCUs. The MCP1754/MCP1754S voltage regulators typically deliver 70 dB of ripple rejection at 1 kHz, making the devices ideal for AC-sensitive applications, such as GFCI and AFCI circuit-breaker designs. With the addition of these new devices to Microchips broad line of LDOs, engineers now have even more options to meet their needs. The MCP1754/MCP1754S LDOs are available in 5-pin SOT-23, 3-lead SOT-23a and 3-lead SOT-89 packages. The devices are also available in 5-lead SOT-223 and 3-lead SOT-223 packages and in 8-lead 2 mm x 3 mm DFN packages. Samples are available online.

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Does Your Design Call for a Utility-Band Power-Line Soft-Modem Development Kit?
6 kbps Software Modem Enables Low-Cost Communication and Control in Utility Power Meter, In-Home Energy Monitoring and Control, and Smart-Grid Applications
The new Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit is compliant with the utility frequency band and enables products to communicate using the same wiring that provides power, creating an instant network at a low system and deployment cost. The kit provides communication over power lines using a Binary Phase Shift Keying modulation scheme, with the onboard modem using the CELENEC A utility frequency baseband of 72 kHz, for communication at a rate of 6 kilobits per second (kbps). Additionally, the modem hardware is universal power-line compatible, and can operate on 110V or 220V electrical systems. The soft modem is based upon the scalable dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controller (DSC) architecture and interfaces with Microchips Explorer 16 Development Board. It is supported with royalty-free schematics, demo code and software in source-code format, all of which is available for download online. The trend toward power-line communication is growing in response to increasing market demands for connected products. Applications for power-line communication include utility power meters, in-home energy monitoring and control, and smart-grid applications. Following the launch of its consumer-band PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit earlier this year, the utility-band PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit comes with two nodes, providing point-to-point communication out of the box, meaning customers can have the daughter board running a selection of demos in a matter of minutes. The BPSK scheme provides a robust modulation method that performs well in noisy environments, and the data rate can be selected in software. Additionally, having a large portfolio of dsPIC33F DSCs to choose from allows the customer to select a device that matches the requirements of their application, and that optimizes performance and cost. Microchip is expanding its presence in communications and connectivity by offering its second low-cost power line carrier solution. As demand for new utility meters and infrastructure continue to grow, Microchip will support its customers needs by offering this Utility A-band design based upon the popular PICtail Plus and Explorer 16 development systems. The PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit (part # AC164145) includes two daughter boards and two sets of high-voltage adapter cables. It comes with royalty-free schematics, demo code and software in source-code format, and is supported by the free MPLAB IDE. The kit can be purchased today, at microchipDIRECT.

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About RetroBSD: A Port of BSD Unix to a Microchip PIC32 Microcontroller

About RetroBSD: A Port of BSD Unix to a Microchip PIC32 Microcontroller
By Serge Vakulenko I started this work a year ago as a hobby project. Now I can demonstrate a demo, running real Unix on a tiny development board. The project is hosted on Google Code: http://code.google.com/p/ retrobsd/. The system is targeted to a market of small embedded systems. Main features include: y Small resource requirements: RetroBSD requires only 128 kbytes of RAM to be up and running user applications y Memory protection: Using hardware mechanisms, kernel memory is fully protected from the user application y Open functionality: Usually, a user application is fixed in Flash memory, but in the case of RetroBSD, any number of applications could be placed into the SD card, and run as required y Real multitasking: Standard POSIX API is implemented (fork, exec, wait4 etc) y Development system on-board: It is possible to have a C compiler in the system, and to recompile the user application (or the whole operating system) when needed RetroBSD is based on 2.11BSD: the last in the series of Berkeley Unixes for the PDP-11 architecture. I ported the kernel, C library and a set of basic utilities to the MIPS32 architecture, using GCC/Linux as a development environment. I also created a PIC32 simulator based on the Virtual MIPS opensource project (http://code.google.com/p/ virtualmips/). There exists a similar system named uCLinux that is widely used for similar purposes. But uCLinux requires ten times more RAM than RetroBSD. It also has a limited multitasking capability (no fork), no memory protection and no C compiler on-board. I believe that RetroBSD could be quite popular for small embedded systems. For example, its possible to make something like a Unix stamp, as opposed to the widely known Basic stamp.
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New Motor Control Kit Offers Advanced BLDC Control

Advanced motor control has traditionally required expensive development tools, equipment, and silicon to control the motor. Microchips new Motor Control Starter Kit (MCSK) coupled with the new low cost dsPIC33FJ16 family is changing all of that. The MCSK offers a simple, low cost tool to learning sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor control techniques. BLDC motors eliminate the brushes of a traditional DC motor to achieve much higher reliability and long life. In a simple brushed DC motor, the brushes make contact with the rotor. Eventually the brushes wear out and have to be replaced. A brushless DC motor eliminates the brushes and is electrically commutated by a controller. BLDC motors have three phases (or windings) that are energized in a specific pattern in order to spin the rotor. (see diagram) The controller must change which phases are energized (and hence commutate) when the rotor reaches specific points in its rotation, so the controller must always know the rotors position. Typically a BLDC system uses sensors to detect the position of the rotor. However, these sensors introduce a point of failure to the system and also add costs for cabling and sensors. A more advanced BLDC system uses feedback from the windings to calculate the position of the rotor and eliminates the sensors, cutting costs and improving reliability. While this sensorless technique isnt new, it can be difficult to understand and tricky to implement. Enter the new Motor Control Starter Kit (MCSK) from Microchip. The inexpensive kit includes everything needed to learn sensorless BLDC motor control from the ground up. Fully supported by Microchips MPLAB IDE, the MCSK comes with everything on the board: an ultra low cost dsPIC33F controller, USB programming and debugging, a BLDC motor right on the board, and lots of test points to probe signals. It even has an mTouch slider for controlling the motors speed. Source code is available for free. Finally the board includes complete hardware documentation, including schematics and bill of materials and is a great starting point for learning BLDC hardware design. Available from Microchip Direct, the Motor Control Starter Kit is truly the easiest and least expensive way to learn sensorless BLDC motor control.
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Know more about Microchips Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch Sensing
The Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch Sensing Solutions is a complete hardware and software tool suite for evaluating Microchips ultra-low cost Motor Control Family dsPIC DSCs. It provides a ready to use application that demonstrates integration of a noise sensitive mTouch application within a standard Motor Control environment. It contains a single board with a BLDC motor, capacitive-touch sliders and a built-in debugger. The figure below shows an overview of the starter kit schematic which is based on the dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC. The starter kit is preprogrammed with an application featuring integrated motor control and mTouch functionality. windings. The dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC features three analog comparators. One internal comparator is used to trigger the Fault function of the PWM module if an overcurrent condition occurs. The advantage of the internal comparator is that different software thresholds can be used to implement overcurrent conditions on different motors. The demonstration application accepts user inputs from two sources: the capacitive slider, and the push button. The devices CTMU module works together with the A/D Converter to sample and convert both the channels of the capacitive slider. Three user LEDs are also available for various display combinations. Integrating Motor Control environment with mTouch application The dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC runs at a maximum of 16 MHz, and has sufficient resources to run the Motor Control Starter Kit demonstration application, including the motor control and the mTouch features. Capacitive touch applications require a noise free environment, which is not the case of motor control applications where MOSFETs turn on and off continuously, generating noise spikes on the power supply levels. In such an environment, it is important to take the capacitive slider measurements at a time when no MOSFETs are switching. This is achieved by reducing the capacitance charging time to a minimum, by increasing the charging current, and synchronizing it to the PWM cycle. The ADC module of the dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC allows simultaneous sampling of four different analog channels. Because three channels are needed for the BEMF feedback from the motors phases, one channel remains available for the CTMU module. Both of the sliders channels are sampled and converted alternatively on subsequent PWM cycles. The CTMU module uses a trigger to start and stop charging of the sliders capacitors. The trigger is configured in such a way that the ADC starts conversion a few nanoseconds after the capacitor has stopped charging. This ensures that no PWM switching occurs while sampling the voltage on the capacitor. However, avoiding the PWM switching events in the charging period is also important. This is easily achieved in this configuration since the duty cycle is usually much larger than the capacitor charging time. After the ADC completes converting all four channels, three BEMF signals and one of the capacitors, the ADC interrupt is triggered and the capacitor is discharged to allow charging another one in the next cycle. The motor control application with mTouch on this starter kit is based on the application notes AN1160-Sensorless BLDC Control with Back-EMF Filtering Using a Majority Function and AN1250 Microchip CTMU for Capacitive Touch Applications
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Motor Control Starter kit schematic The powerful PWM module shown in the schematic allows easy control over the 3-phase BLDC motor. The PWM module features three complementary output pairs, hardware Fault shutdown, programmable dead time, among others. A standard 3-phase inverter is used to interface the device and the motor. Three ADC channels provide information of the motors BEMF by reading the voltage on the motor

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Save 20% on Third-Party Tools! Offer Ends 9/30/11

Microchip makes a lot of great development tools, but there are also plenty of unique and innovative tools created by Third-Party partners. For a limited time find the two boards below and more for 20% off at microchipDIRECT until the end of September. Easy24-33 v6 Development System The Easy24-33 v6 Development System by MikroElektronika is a general purpose development system for low pin count PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC DSCs. It accepts over 60 microcontrollers in DIP packages from 14 to 28 pins, and has several useful peripherals on-board. You can prototype many applications quickly with this versatile tool. LV32-MX v6 Development System The LV32-MX v6 Development System from MikroElektronika is a full-featured development system for developing PIC32 MCU applications. With numerous built-in modules, such as TFT Color Display (320x240) with Touch Screen and Stereo Codec, this tool can be used to develop advanced graphic, audio, memory, and storage applications.

Features include: y PIC24F16KA102 processor installed y Multiple DIP sockets support over 60 MCUs y Every I/O pin connected to push button and LED y I/O pins configurable with pull up/down resistors y 2x16 character LCD w/ backlight y Capacitive touch keypad y 2 potentiometers for simulating A/D input y Serial SRAM (64 Kbit) w/ SPI interface y Serial EEPROM (1 Kbit) w/ I2C interface y CAN interface module (MCP2551) y Temperature sensor y USB to UART converter y Screw terminals for all I/O port pins y Large prototyping area with VCC, GND bus y User manual, schematic and library of example programs included y Works with MPLAB IDE tools or MikroElektronika tools y Supports optional ZigBee transceiver module (MRF24J40MA)

Features include: y PIC32MX460F512L processor included y Every I/O pin connected to push button and LED y I/O pins configurable with pull up/down resistors y TFT Color Display (320x240) with touch screen y 2x16 character LCD display y USB host and peripheral connectors y MMC/SD card slot for removable flash storage y CAN interface module (MCP2551) y Serial Flash (8 Mbit) w/SPI interface y Serial EEPROM (1 Kbit) w/ I2C interface y Stereo codec w/ headphone, microphone jacks y Temperature sensor (MCP9700A) y Dual RS-232 connectors y Joystick with center button y All MCU pins routed to IDC10 connectors y User manual, schematic and library of example programs included y Works with MPLAB IDE tools or MikroElektronika tools

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In tough economic times, companies often look for ways to trim expenses as a means to cope with a downturn in sales. One of the areas often targeted for cutbacks is employee training. There is not only the direct cost of the training to contend with, but also travel expenses and time an employee spends away from the job. During this challenging business climate, however, competitive pressures and technology changes dont stop and it is training that can help a company be better positioned to take advantage of the potential upswing. Microchip, with its global network of Regional Training Centers (RTCs) and third-party training partners, is here to help companies stay competitive with cost-effective, local training. To help companies deal with issues of travel expense and time, classes are given not only in Microchips facilities, but are also taken on the road. Customized customer premise sessions can be scheduled offering the most convenience. Time away can be managed more efficiently with the flexibility of half or full day class sessions. To be effective in teaching, instruction must take into account the needs and expertise level of the attendee. Microchips Regional Training Center classes are developed to provide a coordinated flow, enabling engineers to implement a solution to their product development needs. Instruction is developed and presented in product, technology and implementation classes that are grouped into application based curriculum. Each curriculum flow enables the individual to engage with the training at a level that meets his or her current knowledge and needs. The intent is to provide

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MCP3201 2.7V 12-bit A/D Converter with SPI Interface Data Sheet TC53 Data Sheet 25AA010A Data Sheet 25AA020A Data Sheet TC1270A Data Sheet MCP621/1S/2/3/4/5/9 - 20 MHz, 2.5 mA Op Amps with mCal Data Sheet MCP6401/1R/1U/2/4/6/7/9 - 1 MHz, 45 uA Op Amps Data Sheet MCP1754/MCP1754S - 150 mA, 16V, High Performance LDO Data Sheet MCP6V26/7/8 - 620 uA, 2 MHz Auto-Zeroed Op Amps Data Sheet MCP7940X I2C RTCC with SRAM, Unique ID and Battery Switchover Data Sheet PIC12LF1840T48A Data Sheet dsPIC33FJ32MC302/304, dsPIC33FJ64MCX02/X04 and dsPIC33FJ128MCX02/X04 Data Sheet dsPIC33FJ32GP302/304, dsPIC33FJ64GPX02/X04, and dsPIC33FJ128GPX02/X04 Data Sheet PIC24HJ32GP302/304, PIC24HJ64GPX02/X04, PIC24HJ128GPX02/X04 Data Sheet dsPIC33EPXXXMU806/810/814 and PIC24EPXXXGU810/814 Data Sheet MCP9800/1/2/3 Rev. A Silicon/Data Sheet Errata PIC18F1XK50 Errata PIC18(L)F1XK22 Errata PIC18(L)F25/45K22 Errata PIC18(L)F23/24/43/44K22 Errata PIC18(L)F26/46K22 Errata

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