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Get connected to Ethernet with the 16-bit PIC24 microcontroller

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New PIC10F in 2x3 DFN package

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New low-cost, high-performance PIC18F devices

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Production Programming service through microchipDIRECT

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New low-power, CAN-enabled PIC® microcontrollers in small packages

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The Industry’s first 1.5A LDO with shutdown, user-programmable power good and bond wire compensation on a single chip

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PIC18F4450: Enhanced Flash microcontroller with low-power features for your USB designs

Microchip is hiring

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Microchip around town

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Microchip’s Regional Training Centers

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What’s new in Microchip literature?

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Web site highlights

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The advantages of Ethernet connectivity for data distribution, remote monitoring and remote control of embedded applications are widely acknowledged. Ethernet’s infrastructure, performance, interoperability, scalability and ease of development are unrivalled amongst communication standards. Microchip is unveiling embedded Ethernet solutions that meet market demands and requirements.

Since the introduction of the ENC28J60 10BASE-T Ethernet controller, Microchip has helped connect your embedded system to Ethernet. With the production of the EthernetPICtail™PlusDaughterBoardand the release of an enhancedTCP/IPStack, the Microchip Ethernet solution has been extended to the 16-bit PIC24 Microcontroller (MCU) and dsPIC®DigitalSignalControllers (DSCs).

For the past several months Microchip’s ENC28J60 has been available with a TCP/IP stack to support PIC18 devices and development boards. Last month, Microchip introduced the Ethernet PICtail Plus Daughter Board and version 3.75 of the TCP/IP Software Stack, to complete the Ethernet connectivity chain for the PIC24 MCU and dsPIC DSC product lines.

EthernetPICtail™PlusandExplorer16DevelopmentBoardThe Ethernet PICtail Plus Daughter Board is populated with the 28-pin ENC28J60 Ethernet controller, which interfaces to the RJ-45 female connector, enabling the development board for Ethernet. The Ethernet PICtail Plus Daughter Board is designed to be plugged into Microchip’s Explorer 16 Development Board (DM240001) for use with the PIC24F, PIC24H and dsPIC33F devices. Together, these development tools provide the hardware required to evaluate and develop code for an embedded Ethernet design.

The Ethernet PICtail Plus Daughter Board and Explorer 16 Development Board are available for purchase at www.microchipDIRECT.com for $39.99 and $129.99 respectively.

Get connected to Ethernet with the PIC24 MCUMicrochipTCP/IPStack–FreeDownloadCommunication over the Internet is accomplished implementing the TCP/IP protocol. The Microchip TCP/IP software stack is free and has recently been updated to include Microchip’s PIC24F, PIC24H, dsPIC30F and dsPIC33F 16-bit families. The stack is a suite of programs that provide services to all TCP/IP-based applications. The stack is modular in design and is written in the ‘C’ programming language. Effective implementations can be accomplished in roughly 28 Kbytes of code, leaving plenty of code space on cost-effective, high-density microcontrollers for your application. Supported protocols include, ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, FTP and TFTP.

ENC28J6010BASE-TEthernetControllerMicrochip’s ENC28J60 is a 28-pin, IEEE 802.3-compliant stand-alone Ethernet controller with on-board MAC & PHY, 8 Kbytes of dual-port SRAM. With a small package size, including a 6x6 mm QFN, the ENC28J60 provides a low pin count, cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for remote communication with embedded applications. Features include:

• IEEE 802.3 compliancy, providing a readily understood standard and technology for rapid product development

• Programmable filtering to minimize host micrcontroller processing

• 10 Mbps SPI Interface uses an industry-standard 4-wire interface for low pin count packages and for use with many MCUs

• Programmable 8 KB dual-port SRAM buffer to provide memory for packet storage, retrieval and modification to eliminate requirement from host MCU

Formoreinformation,visittheEthernetApplicationDesignCentertodayathttp://www.microchip.com/TCPIP

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Now you can bring programmability and versatility to a wide range of low-cost, non-traditional applications for digital intelligence.All members of Microchip’s 6-pin PIC10F microcontroller family are now available in tiny 2 mm x 3 mm Dual Flat No-lead (DFN) packages for space-constrained applications. Additionally, three members of Microchip’s 8-pin Baseline PIC® microcontroller family are also available in a 2x3 DFN, providing additional I/O and functionality with the same footprint.

This small packaging requires 30 percent less board space than the current SOT-23 and provides a reduced height, which is often critical in handheld electronics. Additionally, these families provide ease-of-use and quick development via a simple and easy-to-learn instruction set, and inexpensive and simple tools. Key features of the 6-pin PIC10F200/202/204/206/220/222 and 8-pin PIC12F508/509/510 microcontrollers include:

• Available 8-bit analog-to-digital converter

• Available comparator(s)

• Precision internal oscillator operating at up to 8 MHz

• 1.125 ms Device Reset Timer (DRT)

• 256 to 1K instructions (x12-bit program words) of Flash program memory

• 16 to 41 bytes of data RAM

• 25 mA source/sink current I/O

• Low-power (100 nA) sleep current

• Wide operating voltage range from 2.0V to 5.5V

• One 8-bit timer and one Watchdog Timer

• In Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) technology for programming after placement on a board

• Power-on reset and power-saving Sleep mode

Looking for an ultra-small 8-bit microcontroller?

The PIC10F and Baseline PIC microcontrollers are well suited for any space-constrained application requiring integrated intelligence. MP3 players and cell phones are good examples of applications where these microcontrollers often perform peripheral functions, such as flashing an LED, power on/off control or battery authentication.

These microcontroller families are supported by Microchip’s world-class development tools, including the free MPLAB® Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software and all of Microchip’s programmers. Additionally, the PICkit™ 2 Starter Kit (DV164120) makes it easy to get started with Microchip’s low pin count microcontrollers for only $49.99.

In RoHS-compliant 2x3 DFN packages, the PIC10F and Baseline PIC microcontrollers are available now for general sampling. Volume production is available now for all six members of the PIC10F family, while the Baseline PIC12F508/12F509/12F510 microcontrollers in 2x3 DFN packaging are expected to be available for volume orders in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Formoreinformation,visithttp://www.microchip.com/StartNow

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Now you can use a C compiler and sophisticated communication peripherals on our high-performance PIC18 microcontrollers!ThePIC18“J-series”microcontrollersprovidecost-competitive,high-performanceproducts,redefiningthepriceperformanceratiofor8-bitmicrocontrollers.Microchip’s PIC18FJ10 J-series of devices offer a new benchmark in low prices for high-performance, general-purpose applications. The J-series of devices brings high performance (10 MIPS), Microchip’s reliability and quality to cost-sensitive applications.

Microchip’s 8-bit microcontroller portfolio provides solutions for demanding high performance and low cost in your general purpose applications including: Consumer: wireless internet-enabled appliance, hands-free cell phone adapter, white goods, game controller, MP3 player, HDTV, ZigBee™ Technology, digital phone Industrial: TCP/IP interface, home-alarm/security-system keypad, server power supply and temperature controller, power metering, security panels, power supplies, strip-light controller, data logging Communications: GSM energy meter, broadband tester, telecom rack controller Automotive: seat controller, car alarm, monitor for 32-bit microcontrollers Medical: hematology analyzer, patient monitor and disabled door access.

These families represent Microchip’s 3V General Purpose portfolio, ranging from 28 to 80 pins and from 16 to 128 KB of Flash. The PIC18F87J10 family has scalable Flash memory, from 32 to 128 KB with the exact same peripheral set and pinout. With a flexible selection of pin count, program memory and peripherals, this family features the lowest-priced devices in the PIC18 family – making it ideal for cost-sensitive applications!

Does your application require 10 MIPS performance but your bill-of-materials can’t afford a high-performance microcontroller?

Like the rest of the PIC18 family, the J-series features socket, software and peripheral compatibility, providing scalability for complex embedded designs. In addition, the J-series is ideally suited for applications requiring scalable memory and pin counts, giving you added I/Os, timers, a feature-rich peripheral set and the flexibility of field self-programmability with Flash program memory. These microcontrollers can serve as cost-efficient solutions for general-purpose applications that are written in C, require an RTOS or use a complex communications protocol stack.

These General Purpose J-series devices feature:

• 2.0 to 3.6 voltage range

• High Performance: 10 MIPS, 40 MHz at 3 volts

• 10 MIPS performance for less than $1.50 (at 10K units volume)

• Complete 3V General Purpose Portfolio 28 to 80 pins, 16 to 128 KB Flash

• 3V applications enable cost, performance/speed and run-time power consumption advantages

• Embedded control peripherals including ADC, Capture/Compare/PWM, timers

• Communication peripherals including EUSART, MSSP for I²C™ and SPI communication

• Self-programming Flash ideal for applications with up to 1,000 re-writes, more than enough for most applications

• Ideal for non-battery applications

• 32 kHz internal oscillator

• Flash memory can easily be used to emulate EEPROM

“We are excited to provide our customers with a new benchmark in price performance with the PIC18 J-series products. To enable our customers to aggressively compete in complex, cost-sensitive applications, the J-series devices provide high performance at very attractive prices.”

Mitch Obolsky, Vice-president, Advanced Microcontroller Architecture Division, Microchip Technology

Formoreinformation:DownloadthePIC18F87J10DatasheetDownloadthePIC18F45J10Datasheet

Visitthe3VDesignCenteratwww.microchip.com/3volts

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Need a low-cost service to program your PIC® microcontrollers? With no minimum order quantity required, Microchip’s Production Programming Service through microchipDIRECT is your answer!

Now you can enjoy quick and inexpensive production programming of Microchip’s PIC® microcontrollers through microchipDIRECT.

The process is simple. Once you upload your application code into your secure FTP account, place your PIC microcontroller order through microchipDIRECT, apply the appropriate code to your order and Microchip does the rest.

Working directly with Microchip gives you more control of your project development by eliminating unnecessary steps within your design cycle and ultimately provides you with fast time-to-market.

Microchip’s Production Programming Service allows you to upload your application code and request verification sample orders, so that you may make certain your code works properly with the associated PIC microcontrollers within your platform. Once you have completed the verification process, you can place orders through microchipDIRECT and have your PIC microcontrollers programmed with your code as part of your order.

Custom labeling and ink-dot capabilities NOW AVAILABLE!

Benefits of Production Programming through microchipDIRECT:• Seamlessly integrated

into your microchipDIRECT account

• Code verification service prior to production

• One-stop point-of-purchase for product and production programming

• Cost-effective

• No unit minimum order requirements

• Quick-turn fulfillment (programmed orders typically ship within 48 hours)

• Available to all customers through microchipDIRECT

Formoreinformation,visithttp://www.microchip.com/Programming

To meet the stringent design requirements placed on our customers, the following innovative programming options are offered:

FLASH (ELECTRICALLY REPROGRAMMABLE): Flash PIC microcontrollers allow erasing and reprogramming of the program memory in the microcontroller. Reprogrammability offers a highly flexible solution to today’s ever-changing market demands and can substantially reduce time-to-market. You can program your systems late in the manufacturing process or update systems in the field. This allows easy code revisions, system parameterization or customer-specific options with no scrappage. Reprogrammability also reduces the design verification cycle.

ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE (OTP): OTP PIC microcontrollers are manufactured in high volumes without customer-specific software and can be shipped immediately for custom programming. This is useful if you need rapid time-to-market and flexibility for frequent software updates.

IN-CIRCUIT SERIAL PROGRAMMING™ (ICSP™): Microchip’s Flash and OTP PIC microcontrollers feature ICSP capability, which allows the microcontroller to be programmed after being placed in a circuit board, offering tremendous flexibility, reduced development time, increased manufacturing efficiency and improved time-to-market. This popular technology enables reduced cost of field upgrades, system calibration during manufacturing and the addition of unique identification codes to the system. Requiring only two I/O pins for most devices, Microchip offers the most non-intrusive programming methodology in the industry.

SELF-PROGRAMMING: Some of Microchip’s Flash microcontroller families, like the PIC16F87X family, feature a self-programming capability to enable remote upgrades to the Flash program memory and the end equipment through a variety of mediums, ranging from Internet and modem to RF and infrared. To setup for self-programming, the designer programs a simple boot loader algorithm in a code-protected area of the Flash program memory. Through the selected medium, a secure command allows entry into the microcontroller through the USART, I²C™ or SPI serial communication ports. The boot loader is then enabled to reprogram the microcontroller Flash program memory with data received over the desired medium. Self-programming is accomplished without the need for external components and without limitations on the microcontroller’s operating speed or voltage.

QUICK-TURN PROGRAMMING (QTP): Microchip offers a QTP programming service for factory production orders. This service is ideal for customers who choose not to program a medium-to-high unit volume in their own factories, and whose production code patterns have stabilized.

SERIALIZEDQUICK-TURNPROGRAMMING(SQTPSM):SQTP is a unique, flexible programming option that allows Microchip to program serialized, random or pseudo-random numbers into each device. Serial programming allows each device to have a unique number that can serve as an entry-code, password or identification number.

MASKEDROM: Microchip offers masked ROM versions of many of its most popular PIC microcontrollers, giving customers the lowest cost option for high-volume products with stable firmware.

microchipDIRECT

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Microchip now offers more memory in low-power, CAN-enabled PIC® microcontrollers with small package sizes.Four new members of the PIC18F4685 family of high-performance, low-power 8-bit microcontrollers are now available to support Controller Area Network (CAN) applications. With the largest amount of program memory available on any PIC18 microcontroller, these devices offer 80 or 96 Kbytes of Flash and integrated EEPROM memory to easily accommodate the growing complexity of CAN applications. Additionally, you can benefit from the small 28- and 44-pin package sizes of this family for space-constrained applications.

This family of devices offers the advantages of all PIC18 microcontrollers – namely, high computational performance at an economical price – with the addition of high-endurance, Enhanced Flash program memory. In addition to these features, the PIC18F2682/2685/4682/4685 family introduces design enhancements that make these microcontrollers a logical choice for many high-performance, power-sensitive applications.

As industry-standard CAN protocols grow in size, there is less code space for the application program. The PIC18F4685 offers enough code space for both the CAN protocol and advanced applications. And, each microcontroller in this family features Microchip’s ECAN™ module, an easy-to-use scalable CAN 2.0B solution with the ability to switch between standard CAN operations and FIFO mode.

A broad range of applications can take advantage of the reliable, highly noise immune CAN protocol via the PIC18F4685 family, including automotive (suspension, steering, airbags, climate control, collision avoidance/backup warning systems, infotainment, wireless receiver modules) and industrial (remote sensors and actuators).

Key features of the PIC18F2682/2685/4682/4685 devices include:

• 96 or 80 Kbytes of Flash program memory

• 1 Kbyte of data EEPROM

• 28- or 44-pin packages

• 3.3 Kbytes of RAM memory

• 10-bit ADC with 8 or 11 channels

• One Enhanced Capture Compare PWM (ECCP) and one standard CCP

• One SPI and MI2C serial communication port

• One enhanced USART for RS-232, RS-485 and LIN serial interfaces

• Two analog comparators

• One 8-bit and three 16-bit timers

• Programmable Brownout Reset and Low-Voltage Detect circuits

• Internal oscillator with eight user-selectable frequencies, ranging from 31 kHz to 8 MHz

All four Flash microcontrollers are supported by Microchip’s world-class development tools, including the MPLAB® Integrated DevelopmentEnvironment(IDE) and MPLABICD2In-CircuitDebugger. ThePICDEM™CAN-LIN 2 Demonstration Board (par t# DM163011) shows the functionality of the integrated CAN module features on these devices and is available now for $199.

The PIC18F2682/2685/4682/4685 microcontrollers are available now for general sampling and volume-production ordering The PIC18F4685/4682 come in 44-pin TQFP and 40-pin PDIP packages, and the PIC18F2685/2682 are available in 28-pin SOIC and PDIP packages, all of which are RoHS-compliant.

Does your low-power CAN application require much larger code space for advanced features?

Formoreinformation,visithttp://www.microchip.com/PIC18F4685

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system applications. Its adjustable output voltage feature helps to reduce inventory levels. The overtemperature and short circuit current-limiting provide additional protection for the LDO during system fault conditions.

Applications for the MCP1727 include high-performance embedded processors and next-generation logic cores like those found in computer applications (PC motherboards, add-in cards, graphics processor cards); consumer applications (game consoles, liquid crystal display projection devices, high-end television devices, digital set-top boxes); as well as industrial and power-supply applications (Switch Mode Power Supply [SMPS] post-regulators and automated control).

Formoreinformation,visittheMCP1727websiteatwww.microchip.com/MCP1727

Introducing the industry’s first 1.5A LDO with shutdown, user programmable power good and bond wire compensation on a single chip. The push for smaller geometry-processing technology has created a new class of advanced CPUs and logic cores that require higher operating currents and lower core voltages. Microchip’s new MCP1727 is equipped to power these types of systems.

The MCP1727 is a 1.5A Low Dropout (LDO) linear regulator that provides high-current and low-output voltages in a very small package. The MCP1727 comes in a fixed (or adjustable) output voltage version, with an output voltage range of 0.8V to 5.0V. The 1.5A output current capability, combined with the low-output voltage capability, make this device a good choice for new sub-1.8V output voltage LDO applications with high-current demands.

The MCP1727 is stable using ceramic output capacitors that inherently provide lower output noise and reduce the size and cost of the entire regulator solution. Only 1 μF of output capacitance is needed to stabilize the LDO.

Using CMOS construction, the quiescent current consumed by the MCP1727 is typically less than 140 μA over the entire input voltage range, making it attractive for portable computing applications that demand high-output current. When shut down, the quiescent current is reduced to less than 0.1 μA.

The MCP1727 also has an output voltage sense feedback pin that is used for bond wire compensation. This allows the device’s bond wire to compensate for output voltage changes, enabling faster, more accurate output voltage regulation. The power good output with user-programmable delay gives you the flexibility to program system delays across a wider time frame for a range of

Do you need cost-effective LDOs that provide low-output voltages and high-output currents in small, thermally-efficient packages?

Today’s most advanced embedded processors require features such as shutdown, user programmable power good, and fast, accurate output-voltage regulation to ensure system performance. The MCP1727 meets all of these demands, and helps you achieve maximum design goals with minimum financial investment.

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The PIC18F4450 is the most cost-effective, full-speed USB device offering from Microchip. This newly released family offers the advantages of high computational performance at an economical price, with the addition of high endurance, Enhanced Flash program memory.

In combination with a wide variety of on-chip peripherals and nanoWatt Technology power management, the PIC18F4450 provides a complete embedded-control solution for designers working with USB in industrial, medical and many other embedded applications.

The PIC18F4450 family is a great choice for your USB design and features:

• Full-Speed USB 2.0 (12 Mbps) • 16 KB Enhanced Flash • 28/40-pin packages • Pricing starting at $2.99 each in 10,000 quantities

Looking for a high-performance,Enhanced Flash microcontroller with low-power features for your USB designs?

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.microchip.com/USB

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Microchip is hiring! For more information about available positions, please

visit our web site or send your resume to resumes@microchip.com today!

www.microchip.com/careersThings are upside-down at Microchip Technology. Actually, it’s the company’s organizational chart that has been turned on its head. Steve Sanghi, CEO, says “I do this to show that I work for our employees.” It is at the employee level where work gets done and decisions are made.

The lower you go, the more you know. That person who is closest to the issue is in the best position to make a decision. While the organizational chart is inverted, the Company as a whole has both feet firmly planted on the ground, its head on straight and has an abundance of opportunities.

This strategy of employee empowerment is one of the unique ways Microchip carries out its business. The Company has realized significant success since being spun-off from General Instruments in 1989.

We design jobs and provide opportunities that promote employee teamwork, productivity, creativity, pride in work, trust, integrity, fairness, involvement, development and empowerment. We base recognition, advancement and compensation on an employee’s achievement of excellence in team and individual performance.

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Microchip Around TownMicrochip is also participating in the following events:Embedded Systems ConferenceWednesday, Sept. 27 Boston, MAhttp://www.embedded.com/esc/boston/

Principal Applications Engineer, Keith Curtis, is scheduled to present a paper entitled, “Designing Multitasking Embedded Firmware” on the “Up-to-the-Minute Design Solutions” track. This two-part presentation will take place from 8:30 AM to 10 AM. and 11 AM to 12.:30 PM. Learn a top-down design methodology for real-time control applications that are capable of executing multiple functions at one time – also known as “multi-tasking.” The methodology presented emphasizes modular design, code reuse and a self-documenting design flow that makes updates and bug fixes simple and quick. Best of all, this methodology does not require any special software or design tools.

Darnell Group Digital Power Forum September 18–22, 2006Richardson, TXhttp://www.darnell.com/digitalpower/schedule

Principal Applications Engineer, Keith Curtis, is scheduled to present a paper entitled, “Advances in Microcontroller Peripherals Facilitate Current Mode for Digital Power Supplies,” on Wednesday, September 20 from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

From 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM, join Applications Engineer, Justin Milks, as he presents a paper entitled, “Small Microcontrollers Add Big Functionality.”

Power Systems WorldOctober. 24–26, 2006Long Beach, CA http://home.powerelectronics.com/conference/Tuesday_Oct_24_2006

Product Marketing Manager, Bill Hutchings, is scheduled to present a paper entitled, “Achieving High-Performance, Reliable Digital Power Supplies,” on October 24 during the 8:30AM to 9:30 AM session. Learn practical tips to achieve these goals, beginning with the selection of the appropriate hardware architecture.

Steve Bowling, Technical Staff Engineer, is scheduled to present a paper entitled, “Adding Intelligence to Lighting Applications,” at the same time. Learn how the addition of a small, low-cost microcontroller increases lighting system control and efficiency, and provides many other benefits for lighting systems.

Electronica Embedded ConferenceNovember 13–15, 2006Munich, Germany http://www.global-electronics.net

Fanie Duvenhage, Engineering Group Manager for Microchip’s Security, Microcontroller and Technology Development division, is scheduled to present a paper entitled “Small Microcontrollers Provide Cost-Effective Housekeeping for Large Systems.” Learn practical examples of the functions that small microcontrollers can perform in larger computing systems to reduce total system cost and provide a more flexible alternative to general system management functions.

Join Principal Applications Engineer, Keith Curtis, as he presents a paper entitled, “Multitasking Without an RTOS,” which demonstrates a design methodology for writing multi-tasking embedded firmware and techniques for building and testing the blocks in order to explore integration testing and examine the conversion of the finished blocks into library functions.

Toregistervisithttp://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf_registration.htm

Are you interested in advanced motor-control techniques for your designs? Mark your calendar for February 6, 2007 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and attend the Motor & Drive Systems pre-conference workshop presented by Microchip’s Technical Training Manager, John Magrane. This workshop features example motor control applications for variable-speed, brushless DC, AC-induction and switched-reluctance motors using Microchip’s 8- and 16-bit PIC® microcontroller, dsPIC® digital signal controller and analog products. The workshop provides a review of many PIC microcontroller architectures, with emphasis on peripherals that are specifically integrated for motor control. Learn techniques and algorithms for forced commutation, variable-speed control, noise reduction, extending speed range with phase-advance phase control, sensorless control and much more. Attendees receive several Microchip motor control development tools, including a demonstration board, a copy of the MPLAB® IDE Integrated Development Environment, Microchip’s Motor Control Graphical User Interface, a demonstration version of the MPLAB C30 C compiler and additional firmware.

Are you interested in dramatic energy savings for your motor-driven equipment? Learn how sensorless Field Oriented Control (FOC) can be implemented to improve motor performance and efficiency at a very low cost, as Jorge Zambada, Microchip’s Applications Engineer, presents “Low-Cost, High Efficiency Sensorless FOC for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors.” This presentation shows how using devices like Microchip’s dsPIC® digital signal controllers, sensorless FOC can be implemented at a very low cost, resulting in highly efficient motor-control applications with improved energy efficiency.

Early Bird Registration before January 12th - $495After January 12th - $695Save $200 per registration with team discounts

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Are you looking to enhance your knowledge base and design skill sets? New design methodologies, board-level “tips and tricks” and hands-on development tool training can make you more productive, while increasing your own professional value. If additional training interests you, then Microchip may be able to help with our global network of Regional Training Centers (RTCs) that provide workshops and seminars on a year-round basis. Each RTC offers a multitude of courses on a regular basis to fit your demanding schedule. You can benefit by learning in small hands-on classroom settings that focus on your specific needs.

Developed and taught by engineers, Microchip’s technical training provides the specific knowledge and tools for designers at any experience level. Attendees walk away armed with specific skills that can be applied immediately, increasing their own design productivity.

The RTCs offer a variety of highly targeted design topics that can help you add functionality to your current applications and take full advantage of new or unfamiliar technologies, applications or device peripherals. These classes can help you stay ahead of the competition in the world of embedded control and stay ahead of industry trends and design techniques. Class sizes allow plenty of time for one-on-one interaction with our expert instructors.

For those organizations who desire having 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.

Who Should Attend?■ Design engineers of any experience level or discipline who have a

need for embedded control in their products

■ Engineering managers seeking to stay current with the latest technologies and techniques available to their engineering staff

Microchip offers basic, intermediate and advanced classes in a wide range of topics.

Why Should I Attend?■ Increase your design skills and productivity

■ Help solve your toughest business issues: enjoy faster time-to-market, lower total system cost and reduced development risk

■ Curriculum created by engineers for engineers

■ Substantial discounts offered on development systems

How do I Register? YoumayregisteronlineforanyoftheRTCclasses.Afteryouhavecompletedtheonlineregistrationform,anE-mailconfirmationissenttoyouwithin24hours.Foracomprehensivelistofclasses,pleaseclickhere.

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What’s New in Microchip Literature? Click on a Document Title to view the document.

Doc. Type Doc. Title DS Number Printed/Web

Application Note

AN1044, Data Encryption Routines for PIC24 and dsPIC® DSC Devices DS-01044A Web

AN1047, Buck-Boost LED Driver Using the PIC16F785 MCU DS-01047A Web

AN1050, A Technique to Increase the Frequency Resolution of PICmicro® MCU PWM Modules DS-01050A Web

Data Sheet

16K SPI Bus Serial EEPROM (25AA160A/B; 25LC160A/B) DS-21807C Web

1.5A, Low-Voltage, Low-Quiescent Current LDO Regulator (MCP1827; MCP1827S) DS-22001A Web

PIC18F4321 Family Data Sheet DS-39689B Web

PIC16F688 14-pin Flash-based 8-bit Data Sheet DS-41203C Web

PIC16F883/884/886/887 Data Sheet DS-41291B Web

dsPIC30F5011, dsPIC30F5013 Data Sheet DS-70116F Web

On-chip Code Protection Data Sheet DS-70180A Web

Errata

PIC16F688 Rev. A Silicon/Data Sheet Errata DS-80181E Web

PIC12F683 Rev. A Silicon/Data Sheet Errata DS-80196E Web

PIC16F684 Rev. A Silicon/Data Sheet Errata DS-80197E Web

PIC18F6627/6722/8627/8722 Rev. A1 Silicon Errata DS-80221C Web

PIC18F6527/6622/8527/8622 Rev. A1 Silicon Errata DS-80253B Web

PIC18F2455/2550/4455/4550 Data Sheet Errata DS-80278A Web

PIC18F2682/2685/4682/4685 Rev. A1 Silicon Errata DS-80284A Web

PIC18F4321 Silicon Errata DS-80285A Web

PIC18F85J90 Family Data Sheet Errata DS-80286A Web

PIC18F2455/2550/4455/4550 Rev. B4 Silicon Errata DS-80287A Web

Programming Spec. dsPIC33F/PIC24H Flash Programming Specification DS-70152C Web

User’s Guide

44-pin Demo Board User’s Guide DS-41296A Web

MCP7382X Evaluation Kit User’s Guide DS-51267B Web

MCP7386X Battery Charger Evaluation Board User’s Guide DS-51475C Web

Voltage Supervisor SOT-23 Evaluation Board User’s Guide DS-51510B Web

MCP212X Developer’s Daughter Board DS-51571B Web

MCP4XXX Digital Potentiometer Daughter Board User’s Guide DS-51621A Web

White Paper CodeGuard™ Security: Protecting Intellectual Property in Collaborative System Designs DS-70179A Web

Packaging Packaging Specification DS-0049AH Web

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