In ThIs Issue...

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs

JUN 20

10

1. Microchip provides industry’s Broadest Line of Low-power, high-perforMance 8-Bit MicrocontroLLers with 5v operation

2. Microchip announces certified eMBedded wi-fi® transceiver ModuLes with easier api interface to pic® MicrocontroLLers

3. Motor controL for hand-heLd power tooLs

Join the Microchip coMMunity on your favorite weBsites

4. Microchip unveiLs industry’s first ion and photo sMoke-detector ics with aLarM MeMory

extreMe Low power Mcus MaxiMize Battery Life

5. Microchip expands capaBiLities of Mtouch™ capacitive touch-sensing technoLogy

6. precision operationaL aMpLifiers: the right soLution for your design

7. Microchip integrates and siMpLifies graphics on pic24f MicrocontroLLers, provides up to 96 kB raM

8.speed deveLopMent of sophisticated graphicaL and touch-sensing huMan interface designs with 32-Bit Mcus

9.Mypic32.coM redesigned for you!

10.feature your cooL deMo software on pic18 starter kit

11. interact with Microchip at Mchp tuBe

12. Microchip around town: esc india

13.Microchip around town: 14th annuaL Masters conference

14.Looking to enhance your eMBedded controL designs?

15.what’s new in Microchip Literature?

16. new to Microchipdirect

Microchip Provides Industry’s Broadest Line of Low-Power, High-Performance 8-bit Microcontrollers with 5V OperationPIC18F “K22” Family Includes 16 Microcontrollers in 20- to 80-Pin Packages, With 1.8 - 5.5V Operation, Low Sleep and Dynamic Currents, Wide Variety of Peripherals Microchip Technology recently announced the industry’s broadest line of low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The PIC18F“K22” MCUs provide features such as operation from 1.8 to 5.5V, numerous communication channels, 8 to 128 KB Flash memory, and peripherals for mTouch™ capacitive touch-sensing applications. Other features include a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), multiple PWMs and additional timers. All of the new MCUs feature nanoWattXLPtechnology for eXtreme Low Power operation, with industry-leading sleep currents down to 20 nA. Additionally, the MCUs provide a greater than 50% improvement in active current, over previous generations.

The feature set of the PIC18F“K22” MCUs allows this family to be used in a wide variety of applications. The 5V capability of the family is ideal for applications that typically require robust operation or noise immunity. Battery-powered applications benefit from nanoWattXLPtechnology, which reduces current draw and therefore extends battery life. Example applications include those in the industrial (e.g. metering, electronic door locks, cargo tracking, lighting, alarm systems); appliance (e.g. smart energy, dishwashers, refrigerators, HVAC controls); medical (e.g. diagnostic devices, portable medical meters); and automotive (e.g. lighting, dashboard instrument clusters, keyless entry, interior controls, garage-door openers) markets, among others.

Plug-In Modules (PIMs) for the PIC18LF45K22 (part #MA160014, $25) and PIC18F87K22 (part #MA180028, $25) MCUs were also announced. The PIMs can be used with the PIC18ExplorerBoard (part #DM183032, $99.99). Designers can also use Microchip‘s complete suite of standard development tools, including the user-friendly and free MPLAB® IDE and corresponding suite of emulators, programmers and development boards, along with the MPLABC18 or HI-TECHC®compilers for PIC18 MCUs.

The PIC18FXXK22 MCUs are available in PDIP, QFN, SOIC, SSOP and TQFP packages of various sizes, in pin counts ranging from 20 to 80. Prices start at $0.60 each in high volume. Samples and volume-production quantities are available, today at www.microchip.com/sample

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/PIC18FK22

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 2

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip Announces Certified Embedded Wi-Fi® Transceiver Modules With Easier API Interface to PIC® MicrocontrollersDuring the EmbeddedSystemsConference in Chicago, Microchip announced its next-generation, agency-certified MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi® transceiver modules. The IEEE 802.11 module firmware has an easy-to-use API driver interface to Microchip’s free TCP/IP Protocol stack and 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers.

Embedded designers are increasingly leveraging the ubiquitous Wi-Fi infrastructure to enable wireless communication in a broad range of remote monitoring and control, and machine-to-machine applications, such as smart-energy monitors. Microchip’s low-power MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi modules enable the “Internet of Things” by removing the complexity and cost of developing RF circuitry and obtaining agency certification. Additionally, Microchip has improved its free TCP/IP stack, and offers free EZconfig and ZeroConfig utility protocols, to make commissioning and configuring Wi-Fi networks easy.

Formoreinformation,visitMicrochip'sWirelessDesignCenter:http://www.microchip.com/wireless

Microchip created the MRF24WB0MAPICtail™/PICtailPlusDaughterBoard (part #AC164136-4, $59.99) to enable development with the new Wi-Fi module. This daughter board plugs into the Explorer 16 and PICDEM.net™ 2 boards to allow easy, modular development with hundreds of 8-bit PIC18, 16-bit PIC24 and 32-bit PIC32 MCUs, as well as the dsPIC® DSCs. All of these tools are available today.

The MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi modules are available for $29.40 in single-unit quantities, via any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 3

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

microSOLUTIONS is distributed monthly.

HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED?

If you would like to be added to the mailing

list, CLICK HERE!

FacebookFanPages(click on the name to view)

MicrochipTechnologyInc.FanSiteMicrochipEnEspanolPIC32RegionalTrainingCentersAcademicSupportFanSite

LinkedInGroupsMASTERsProjectAnalog

Join the Community!

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/motor

Motor Control for Hand-Held Power ToolsThe dsPIC®DigitalSignalController(DSC)motorcontrolfamily has been widely adopted in hand-held power tool motor control due to the advanced motor control peripheral features, fast and efficient CPU and small, cost-effective package sizes. Flexible options for speed and position control support the demands for precision movement.

Microchip supports Brushless DC (BLDC)/Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) designs with low-cost hardware development tools paired with low-cost or free software tools. Reference design schematics, firmware, Gerber files and BOMs are provided as free downloads.

Devices that are well suited for Hand-Held Power Tool applications include devices from the dsPIC Motor Control and Power Conversion families such as the dsPIC33FJ12MC202 or the dsPIC33FJ32MC204.

View the Complete list of motor control and power conversion dsPIC products. Click HERE.

Available Development Tools:

PICDEMTMMCLVDevelopmentBoard(DSC)The PICDEM MCLV Development Board provides a cost-effective method of evaluating and developing sensored or sensorless BLDC motor control applications. The board supports Microchip’s 28-pin, PIC18F microcontrollers and dsPIC30F Digital Signal Controllers. The board is capable of controlling motors rated up to 48V and 2.2 Amps.

dsPICDEMMCLVDevelopmentBoardThe dsPICDEMTM MCLV Development Board provides a cost-effective method of evaluating and developing sensored or sensorless BLDC and permanent magnet synchronous motor control applications. The board supports Microchip’s 28-pin SOIC and 100-pin Plug-In-Modules with dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controllers. A dsPIC33FJ32MC204 based PIM (MA330017) is included. The board is capable of controlling motors rated up to 48V and 15 Amps, with multiple communication channels such as USB, CAN, LIN and RS-232.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 4

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip Unveils Industry’s First Ion and Photo Smoke-Detector ICs with Alarm MemoryLow-Power ICs Enable Smoke Detectors With 10-Year Battery LifeMicrochip announced the industry’s first Ion and photo smoke-detector ICs to offer alarm memory. The low-power RE46C162/3 Ion and RE46C165/6/7/8 (RE46C16X) photo smoke-detector ICs make it easy to quickly determine which detector in an interconnected loop

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2543&param=en541101&pageId=79&pageId=79

triggered an alarm. The ICs’ low energy use enables smoke detectors with a battery life of 10 years, and an interconnect filter enables a connection to other devices, such as CO detectors.

Homes often have interconnected smoke detectors, to remotely alert the resident about remote smoke events. When an alarm is falsely triggered, also known as “nuisance tripping,” it is difficult to determine which smoke detector set off the alarm. The alarm-memory feature available on the RE46C16X ICs enables the detector that caused the fault to be easily identified, which greatly reduces costs associated with installing and troubleshooting these types of smoke-detector systems. A charge-dump feature allows the alarm on all interconnected devices to stop sooner.

eXtreme Low PowerMCUs Maximize Battery Life

eXtreme Low PowerMCUs Maximize Battery LifePIC® MCUswith XLPTechnology

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 5

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip Expands Capabilities of mTouch™ Capacitive Touch-Sensing Technology Robust Capacitive Touch-Sensing Technology Now Works Through Metal and Gloves − Unaffected By Liquids

Microchip Technology announced the first and only technology in the industry to enable capacitive touch sensing with a metal front panel. Building upon the success of the initial release of mTouch™ capacitive touch-sensing technology, the royalty-free, robust technology now works through gloves and on surfaces that contain liquids,

and it enables Braille to be used on capacitive touch-sensing interfaces. Designers can integrate mTouch capacitive touch-sensing functionality with their existing application code in an 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontroller (MCU), thus reducing total system costs. Information on how to implement these new capabilities is available for download from Microchip’s online TouchSensingDesignCenter.

KeyAdvantagesofmTouchMetalOverCapTechnology: • In addition to plastic and glass, sense through stainless steel, aluminum and more

• Completely waterproof • Glove friendly • Can differentiate a soft touch from a hard touch

• Allows braille implementation

Formoreinformation,visitMicrochip'sTouchSensingDesignCenter:http://www.microchip.com/mtouch

MetalOverCapPrinciplePressing the two plates closer will increase the capacitance.

GettingStarted:AN1325:mTouch™MetalOverCapTechnology

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 6

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Precision Operational Amplifiers: The Right Solution for Your Design

Microchip’s opamp portfolio offers over 100 unique products spanning bandwidths from 10 kHz up to 60 MHz. All of Microchip’s op amps are designed on a low power CMOS process and support operating voltages as low as 1.4V. All amplifiers offer extremely low quiescent current for the given bandwidth and support rail-to-rail outputs, with almost all products also supporting rail-to-rail operation on the inputs.

For applications that require high precision amplifiers, Microchip offers a variety of low offset voltage amplifiers featuring EPROMtrimming, auto-zeroing and mCalTechnology. Let’s take a closer look at these various low offset voltage architectures.

The first architecture mentioned is the EPROMtrimmedamplifiers. These amplifiers use EPROM to correct the input offset voltage of the amplifier. This is done during the final test of the device at the Microchip factory and is a very cost effective way to provide an amplifier with low initial offset voltage. The other advantage of this architecture is that it does not require any customer inputs (the amplifier is trimmed at the factory and doesn’t require the customer to do anything). As you can imagine, the EPROM trimming does take up a certain amount of silicon area, and hence the EPROM trimmed devices can be somewhat limited in terms of what packages can be offered. Also, like a general purpose amplifier, this architecture will be sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature, changes in common mode or operating voltage.

The auto-zero architecture is a continuously self-correcting architecture that utilizes a null amplifier to correct the offset voltage of the main amplifier. This architecture enables ultra low offset error (about 100 times better then an EPROM trimmed amplifier), low offset drift, eliminates 1/f noise and provides superior PSRR and CMRR performance. Since this architecture is continuously self-correcting the input offset voltage, it is inherently insensitive to the environment. So changes over temperature, aging, changes in operating voltage,

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/opamp

etc will have very little effect on the accuracy of the auto-zero amplifier. Finally, the self-correcting circuitry is all contained on-chip, so no customer input is required. From the system level point of view, the device looks and functions just like a standard operational amplifier (only with exceptional performance).

mCalTechnology provides yet another means of enabling high precision operational amplifiers by implementing an on-board calibration circuit. Much like an EPROM trimmed device, this calibration results in very low initial offset voltages. However, unlike EPROM trimmed amplifiers, the on-board calibration circuitry will be active upon power up

or based on an external calibration pin. This enables the user to re-calibrate the amplifier as often as they like. By re-calibrating the amplifier somewhat frequently, the accuracy of the amplifier can become somewhat insensitive to the environment. For example, if a customer is very concerned about drift over temperature, they can minimize this drift error by re-calibrating the device every time the temperature changes by 5 degrees.

Microchip Technology offers a wide variety of operational amplifiers, including various architectures that address the need for high precision devices. These architectures include the use of EPROM trimming, the self-correcting auto-zeroing technique and the unique mCal Technology, which provides on-board calibration circuitry.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 7

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip Integrates and Simplifies Graphics on PIC24F Microcontrollers, Provides up to 96 KB RAMNew MCU Family Reduces Costs by Eliminating External RAM and Controllers for Graphics Displays, USB and Touch Sensing; Free Graphics Software Tools ProvidedMicrochip Technology announced the eight-member PIC24FJ256DA microcontroller (MCU) family, which integrates three graphics acceleration units and a display controller, along with 96 Kbytes of RAM. This integration reduces system costs and makes it practical to add advanced graphics displays for a wide range of embedded applications, by eliminating the need for external RAM and a display controller. Additional savings are achieved through the integrated peripherals for USB and capacitive touch sensing. To enable quick time to market, Microchip’sGraphicsDisplayDesignCenter provides a host of resources for application designers, such as the free and easy-to-use Graphics Library and Visual Design Tool.

With consumers now accustomed to advanced graphics and touch sensing in their portable electronics, designers must bring these interfaces quickly and at low cost to a vast array of embedded products. Building on its broad portfolio of 8-, 16- and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers for segmented and graphics display applications, Microchip’s PIC24FJ256DA family makes it feasible for designers to migrate beyond fixed-function, segmented LCDs to STN, TFT and OLED displays with up to VGA resolution. This family also features 24 channels of on-chip mTouch™capacitivetouchsensing, which enable a large number of buttons, sliders and keys. Additionally, the integrated Full-Speed USB Embedded Host, Device and On-the-Go module allows end users to easily upgrade software, log data and customize settings.

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/graphics

Example applications for the PIC24FJ256DA family include: consumer (thermostats, cordless phones, remote controls, gaming accessories); home appliance (coffee makers and other counter-top appliances, ovens, refrigerators, washing machines); industrial (points of sale, remote terminals); and portable medical (glucometers, blood-pressure monitors, portable ECGs).

Microchip provides a complete development platform − along with Webinars and hands-on training at its worldwide network of RegionalTrainingCenters – to make the design of embedded applications with modern graphical interfaces even easier. This platform comprises Microchip’s free and performance-optimized Graphics Library, which comes with the full source code, supports multiple fonts and languages, and includes a host of pre-made graphics objects. Complementing this Library is the free Graphics Display Designer software, which enables first-time users with a visual wizard for designing user interfaces. The Graphics Library also comes with pre-configured interfaces for capacitive-touch pads and sliders, and resistive touch screens. Both tools are fully compatible with Microchip’s free MPLAB®IntegratedDevelopmentEnvironment.

Rounding out this platform, Microchip created the PIC24FJ256DA210DevelopmentKit to enable out-of-the-box graphics development. This kit is available today for $399.99 (part #DV164039), and includes:

• PIC24FJ256DA210DevelopmentBoard, with capacitive-touch pads, USB Host and Device connectors, extra Flash and RAM to store more objects and fonts, an expansion slot for PICtail™ Plus daughter boards, and a display connector

• Microchip’s 3.2”QVGA and Prototype Graphics Display Boards

• MPLABICD3 for programming and debugging.

The PIC24FJ256DA210DevelopmentBoard can also be purchased separately for $89.99 (part # DM240312).

All eight members of the PIC24FJ256DAfamily are available for sampling and volume production, starting at $4.14 each in 10,000-unit quantities. The PIC24FJ128DA106, PIC24FJ256DA106, PIC24FJ128DA206 and PIC24FJ256DA206 MCUs are available in 64-pin TQFP and QFN packages. The PIC24FJ128DA110, PIC24FJ256DA110, PIC24FJ128DA210 and PIC24FJ256DA210 MCUs are available in 100-pin TQFP and 121-pin BGA packages.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 8

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Speed Development of Sophisticated Graphical and Touch-Sensing Human Interface Designs With 32-bit MCUsNew PIC32 Development Tools Support High-Performance Graphics, Audio, Wireless Networking, and Capacitive Touch-Sensing Buttons & Sliders

Microchip Technology announced two new development tools for adding advanced human interfaces to PIC32, 32-bit microcontroller-based designs. The MultimediaExpansionBoard enables development of highly interactive, graphics-based interfaces with network connectivity. The enhanced

mTouch™ Cap Touch Evaluation Kit adds a new board for implementing capacitive touch sensing with the PIC32.

Consumer and industrial customers want products with easy-to-use graphic interfaces, touch-screen controls, high-quality audio prompts, capacitive touch buttons / sliders and wireless connectivity. The PIC32 microcontroller line has expanded to serve these market requirements, and the two new kits make it easy and cost effective for embedded designers to develop a broad range of consumer and industrial applications that require intuitive human interfaces.

The MultimediaExpansionBoard is a modular add-on to any PIC32 Starter Kit, which have been purchased by thousands of embedded designers. The board demonstrates how to implement a flexible graphics display strategy that is not dependent on controller-based QVGA Display Modules, which are

Formoreinformation,visit:http://www.microchip.com/PIC32

frequently obsoleted. It also includes a high-quality 24-bit stereo audio codec line out, headphone and microphone jacks, integrated FCC-certified Wi-Fi®, an on-board 3-axis accelerometer and a 5-position joystick. No other manufacturer offers such a complete multimedia development system for this class of 32-bit microcontroller.

The enhanced mTouch Cap Touch Evaluation Kit includes a new board for development with the PIC32. It comes equipped with capacitive touch-sensing keys and sliders, which allows designers to evaluate this interface in their applications using the Windows® OS-based mTouch Diagnostic Tool. This software tool provides an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) for developing cap-touch buttons and sliders, and is included in the free MPLAB® Integrated Development Environment. The additional software libraries, source code and other support materials that come with the board further shorten development cycles and reduce design costs.

When combined with its other included boards, the enhanced mTouch Cap Touch Evaluation Kit allows designers to evaluate all of Microchip’s 8-, 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers, providing a scalable capacitive touch sensing development platform for a wide range of design needs.

The MultimediaExpansionBoard (part #DM320005, $249.99) and the enhanced mTouch Cap Touch Evaluation Kit (part # DM183026-2, $99.95) are both available today. Select a PIC32 Starter Kit to pair with your Multimedia Development Board, by visiting the PIC32ToolsPage.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 9

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Recently, myPIC32.com has been re-launched as a site for our community of designers to share their ideas with the world. Project containers allow for uploading software, block diagrams, Bills of Materials, schematics, prototype photos, and videos. An active community of designers discuss their ideas and projects, and help each other with hardware and software development. If you’re interested in seeing what PIC32 can do, and what creative minds have made happen, visit www.myPIC32.com today!

myPIC32.com Redesigned for You!

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 10

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Share your creative ideas on how to showcase the USB, touch sensing, accelerometer and OLED display on the new PIC18StarterKit.

Feature Your Cool Demo Software on the PIC18 Starter Kit

Foradditionaltermsandconditions,visit:www.microchip.com/PIC18starter

GetYourCodeFeatured:1) Use the PIC18 Starter Kit from Microchip to develop cool new demos.2) Submit your code by June 30th, 2010 to PIC18starter@microchip.com. Include your name, company name and a short description of the demo.3) Several winners will be chosen. Their demo code will be included on the SD card that ships with the next version of the PIC18 Starter Kit and will be available for download on the www.microchip.com/PIC18starter website! Your name and company name can be included.

USB•TouchSensing•LowPower•SDMemoryCard•Accelerometer•OLEDDisplay

AboutthePIC18StarterKit:• Functions as a USB mouse, joystick or mass storage device all using the on-board capacitive touch sense pads • Includes a MicroSD™ memory card, potentiometer, acceleration sensor and OLED display • On-board debugger and programming • Completely USB-powered • Demonstrates PIC18 Family: - PIC18F46J50 8-bit MCU - 64 KB Flash and 4 KB RAM - nanoWatt XLP for extreme low power - mTouch™ capacitive touch sensing - USB communication • Microchip’sFREEdownloadableUSBbootloaderandsoftwareframeworkavailableat: www.microchip.com/USB

SubmissionRestrictions:1) Code runs without modifications to board.2) Code should be loadable using the SD card bootloader. 3) Demo cannot destroy, delete or format the existing SD card data. It can read, write and erase files that the demo itself creates but should not touch the other files.4) Code must be functional and deemed relevant and appropriate to be featured on the PIC18 Starter Kit.

All winners will be notified by August 15th, 2010.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 11

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip’s Academic Program team has launched a YouTube-based show called “MCHPTube”. MCHP Tube is an online video newscast for all things Microchip with a focus on Academia. Here you’ll find the latest information on new products, technologies and software/hardware development tools from both Microchip and Third-party sources.

It will be a monthly show targeting academics worldwide and will be divided into four sections as follows:

Headliners – we will discuss new academic-friendly development resources brought to you by Microchip and our authorized Design Partners.

UniversityStudentProject – students can submit a video featuring a student project based on Microchip products.

AskMicrochip – viewers can ask a question and a qualified Microchip support person will answer it.

WhereintheWorldisMarcMcComb? – Marc is Microchip’s academic sales engineer and in each edition will talk about new products and tools that are a good fit for academics.

To submit a video on a student project or ask a question for the “Ask Microchip” section, email us at mchptube@microchip.com.

You can also visit www.microchip.com/mchptube for more information on the show.

Interact with Microchip at“MCHP Tube”

MCHP Tube provides the opportunity for Students, Teachers and Professors to interact with Microchip directly!!

Clickontheimageabovetoviewthe3rdepisodeofMCHPTube.ToviewMicrochip’sYouTubechannel,clickHERE.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 12

RETURNTOFRONTPAGERegisteronline,todayat:http://www.esc-india.com/

Microchip Around Town – Get the latest updates by clicking HERE!

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 13

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

Microchip's 14th Annual MASTERs (Microchip's Annual Strategic Technical Engineering Review) Conference takes place this August, so be sure to register online at www.microchip.com/usmasters. This is Microchip’s largest Conference and draws an audience of over 600 customers, Design Partners, Academic Partners, Third Party Partners & engineers from around the globe. We are offering more than 80 different engineer-to-engineer technical training classes to prepare embedded systems designers with extensive product and technology information.

Microchip’s MASTERs takes place at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort from August 23rd-28th. Pre-Conference days are on the 23rd and 24th for those engineers that want to get ahead with in-depth training on tools, devices and applications. For the first time ever, we will also be offering optional night classes such as; “What’s new in Analog & Interface Products”, “16-bit & 32-bit/MPLAB C Compiler Q&A”, “Digging deeper into the PICkit3 debugger”, “From concept to prototype in 15 minutes using Flowcode”, and other additional topics as well.

The Conference also offers many other activities throughout the week. Beginning Wednesday we will have an “Ask the Experts” area where you can get answers to all your technical questions and see product demos, a Development Tools store where you can purchase discounted tools and a Microchip merchandise store to buy logo items such as shirts and gifts. We will also have a Cyber Café setup with computers and wireless internet connections so that you check your emails in between classes or in the evenings. During class breaks and in the evenings you can browse our Exhibitor Lobby and discuss your needs with a select group who will have demos, literature and technical experts waiting to help you.

After dinner each night we will be offering events for kids and adults alike. Bring your families along and enjoy the Hovermouse competition, have fun with the “Shadow Wall,” build a robot or a beer boat to race, take a virtual Fab Tour, watch “Jesterz” comedy club perform and play endless Wii games. We will also be offering a daily Meet & Greet for any attendee guests that are not going to classes and would like some snacks, drinks and suggestions on what to do during the day while they are visiting Arizona.

We look forward to seeing you at the MASTERs in Arizona this year. We’re also offering the 2010 MASTERs Conference in Korea, China and India as well. Check our website at www.microchip.com/masters for details and dates.

Registeronline,todayat:http://www.microchip.com/usmasters

Microchip Around Town – Get the latest updates by clicking HERE!

August 23-28, 2010 Phoenix, Arizona

MASTERsMASTERs14th Annual

Technical Training Conference for Embedded Control Engineers

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 14

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

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 don’t 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 Microchip’s 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. Microchip’s 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 training that is relevant to each attendee while eliminating the frustration often associated with attending classes that present too much known information or assume a level of knowledge beyond what the attendee currently possesses.

Product/tool classes provide knowledge on how Microchip’s products and development tools operate. This knowledge provides the foundation upon which all application instruction is based. Attendance at one of these classes can provide significant value through the reduction in time associated with

Looking to Enhance Your Embedded Control Designs?

Foracompletelistofclassesandlocations,visitwww.microchip.com/RTC

instruction manuals and data sheet review or trial and error attempts to learn individually. Market forces constantly press companies to add functionality and features to their products often outside their areas of core competence. As a result, engineers must continually broaden their knowledge base. Microchip’s technology classes are intended to help engineers gain an understanding of a new field.

Implementation classes combine elements of product and technology instruction to teach engineers how to design a real world application. Classes at this level provide how-to instruction rather than what or why instruction.

Microchip is currently offering classes in the following curriculum: DSP, Ethernet, Human Interface, Motor Control, Power Management, Signal Chain, System Design and USB. Future curriculum is expected to include CAN/LIN, IrDA®, Lighting and RF.

With a worldwide network of Regional Training Centers and certified third-party trainers, Microchip makes it easy to enhance your technical skills, with locations in nearly every metropolitan area across the world!

For those organizations who desire to have a number of employees attend a course at the same time, Microchip can customize any curriculum to meet your specific needs. Our instructors arrive at your location with all presentation materials and equipment, making it easy for your whole team to benefit from a specific course topic in one setting. In addition to the instruction, most Regional Training Center classes offer the opportunity to purchase a set of the development tools used in the class at a discounted price.

If the class you are interested in is not scheduled in your area, you can sign up to receive an alert when a session is scheduled.

For information on scheduling custom in-house training, contact your local RTC directly or visit the Microchip RTC web site: www.microchip.com/RTC

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 15

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

What’s New in Microchip Literature? Visit ourTechnicalDocumentation page at www.microchip.com to view the documents.

The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, dsPIC, KeeLoq, KeeLoq logo, MPLAB, PIC, PICmicro, PICSTART, rfPIC and UNI/O are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. FilterLab, Hampshire, HI-TECH C, Linear Active Thermistor, MXDEV, MXLAB, SEEVAL and The Embedded Control Solutions Company are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. Analog-for-the-Digital Age, Application Maestro, CodeGuard, dsPICDEM, dsPICDEM.net, dsPICworks, dsSPEAK, ECAN, ECONOMONITOR, FanSense, HI-TIDE, In-Circuit Serial Programming, ICSP, Mindi, MiWi, MPASM, MPLAB Certified logo, MPLIB, MPLINK, mTouch, Octopus, Omniscient Code Generation, PICC, PICC-18, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICkit, PICtail, PIC32 logo, REAL ICE, rfLAB, Select Mode, Total Endurance, TSHARC, UniWinDriver, WiperLock and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies. © 2010, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Printed in the U.S.A., All Rights Reserved.

Doc.Type Doc.Title DSNo.

ApplicationNote mTouch™ Conductive Noise Immunity Techniques 01317A

DataSheet 24AA256 Data Sheet 21203Q

25AA1024 Data Sheet 21836H

25AA512 Data Sheet 22021F

24AA02E48/025E48 Data Sheet 22124D

25LC1024 Data Sheet 22064D

25LC512 Data Sheet 22065C

PIC16F630/676 Data Sheet 40039F

PIC18F/LF1XK50 Data Sheet 41350D

PIC18F4XK22 Family Data Sheet 41412B

MCP1623/24 Low-Voltage Input Boost Regulator for PIC® MCUs Data Sheet 41420A

ProductBrief PIC16F/LF151X Product Brief 41424A

ProgrammingSpecification

PIC12F/HV609/PIC16F/HV610 Flash Programming 41284E

PIC18F1XK50/18LF1XK50 Memory Programming 41342E

InfoSheet PIC24FJ256GB210 Plug-in Module Manual 51908B

User'sGuide MPLAB® Starter Kit for dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers User’s Guide 51700B

XLP 16-bit Development Kit User's Guide 51873B

dsPIC® DSC DTMF Generation Library User's Guide 70334B

FRMChapter PIC24F Family Reference Manual - Sect. 32 High-Level Device Integration 39719D

PIC24F Family Reference Manual - Sect. 11 Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) 39724B

PIC32MX Family Reference Manual - Section 14. Timers 61105E

dsIC33F Family Reference Manual - Section 17. UART 70188D

Doc.Type Doc.Title DSNo.

Errata PIC16F716 Errata 80184F

PIC16F631/677/685/687/689/690 Errata 80243M

PIC18F1XK50/LF Errata 80411C

PIC18F24K20/25K/44K/45K Errata 80425F

dsPIC33FJ12GP201/202 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification 80462D

dsPIC33FJ32MC202/204 and dsPIC33FJ16MC304 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification 80463C

dsPIC33FJ64MCX06A/X08A/X10A and dsPIC33FJ128MCX06A/X08A/X10A Family Silicon Errata and Datasheet Clarification

80464C

dsPIC33FJ64MCX06A/X08A/X10A and dsPIC33FJ128MCX06A/X08A/X10A Family Silicon Errata and Datasheet Clarification

80465C

PIC16F1934/36/37 Errata 80479C

PIC16F/LF1826/27 Errata 80485C

PIC16F/LF1933 Errata 80490C

PIC18F/LF25/45K22 Errata 80498A

MCP2200 Rev. A0 Errata 80499A

PIC16F/LF1938/1939 Errata 80501A

PIC24FJ256GB210 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification 80504A

PIC24FJ256DA210 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification 80505A

PIC18F87K22 Family Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification 80507A

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - June 2010

www.microchip.com Microcontrollers•DigitalSignalControllers•Analog•SerialEEPROMs 16

RETURNTOFRONTPAGE

What’s New @ microchipDIRECT

Are you having problems getting inventory? Buy Direct From Microchip Technology using microchipDIRECT Microchipoffersthemostcomprehensiveon-lineresourceforpricing,ordering,inventoryandsupportdirectlyfromMicrochipTechnology.microchipDIRECToffers...

• The largest inventory of Microchip products • Secure ordering using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) • Competitive pricing on all Microchip and third party products • Apply for a Microchip business account and credit line • High volume price quotes • Assign PO and internal part numbers to your orders • Schedule and change order delivery dates up to 12 months out • Change/add multiple ship to locations to your account • Check order history and delivery status on- line and much more ...

www.microchipDIRECT.com

Would you also like secure programming directly from Microchip? microchipDIRECTallowsyou,regardlessofordersize,tohaveyourapplicationcodeprogrammedintoaPIC®microcontrollerpriortodelivery.

• Receive low-cost and secure microcontroller programming directly from the Microchip factory with ink dotting, labeling and tape and reel options

• Seamlessly integrated into your microchip DIRECT account • Code Verification Service prior to production • Cost-effective • No unit minimum order requirements • Quick-turn fulfillment (programmed orders typically ship within 48 hours)

www.microchipdirect.com/programming