Real-time clock/calendars for car radios

Microchip Technology has announced the MCP794XX range, six real-time clock/calendars (RTCCs) suitable for use in consumer electronics such as car radios and home appliances, including microwaves.

News from Electronicstalk, 15 November 2010

MCUs target energy-monitoring applications

Microchip Technology has launched the 8-bit PIC18F87J72 microcontroller (MCU) range for single-phase, multi-function smart-metering and energy-monitoring applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 30 September 2010

Microchip launches high-density microcontrollers

Microchip has introduced two high-density 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for advanced sensor, instrumentation and measurement applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 21 September 2010

Microstick enables design with microcontrollers

Microchip's Microstick development board provides a complete solution for designing with its 16-bit PIC24H microcontrollers and dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), in a 20 x 76mm footprint.

News from Electronicstalk, 22 July 2010

Microchip enhances touch-sensing technology

Microchip has built upon the initial release of its Mtouch capacitive touch-sensing technology so that it works through metal, gloves and on surfaces that contain liquids.

News from Electronicstalk, 16 June 2010

8-bit MCUs suit medical and automotive markets

Microchip Technology has introduced the PIC18F K90 and the PIC18F K22 families of 8-bit microcontrollers for home automation, appliance and industrial applications as well as medical and automotive.

News from Electronicstalk, 8 June 2010

LIN transceiver for automotive sensor applications

Microchip has announced the MCP2003 and MCP2004 standalone LIN transceivers for automotive applications including rain sensors, sunroofs, window lift and other sensor/actuator-based systems.

News from Electronicstalk, 19 May 2010

Microchip offers miniature microcontroller package

Microchip has added a new member to its eight- and 14-pin PIC16F61X 8-bit PIC microcontroller (MCU) range, targeting cost-effective general-purpose applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 28 January 2010

Microchip MCUs have enhanced mid-range core

Microchip has announced the PIC16(L)F1826 and PIC16(L)F1827 general-purpose 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) - the latest PIC MCUs to feature the company's enhanced mid-range core.

News from Electronicstalk, 17 December 2009

Microchip MCUs feature NanoWatt XLP technology

Microchip has announced two new families of 16-bit PIC24F microcontrollers (MCUs) - the PIC24FJ64GA104 and the PIC24FJ64GB004.

News from Electronicstalk, 19 November 2009

• Microchip sensor gives +0.25C temperature accuracy

• Microchip launches Ethernet interface controller

• Microcontrollers optimise program code

• MCUs have typical sleep currents of less than 20nA

• Microchip MCUs feature Nanowatt XLP technology

• Microchip introduces AC/DC reference design

• Microchip unveils PICDEM lab development kit

• I2CTM Eeprom devices operate at 1.5V

• Eeprom devices feature extended unique identifier

• Microchip uses light-guides for interactive model

• Microchip offers Mtouch touch-sensing technology

• Microchip announces MCU development tool

• Microchip unveils Picdem Touch Sense 2 Demo Board

• Miniature drivers get closer to MOSFETs

• USB microcontrollers run from 8 to 32bit

• Serial EEPROMs have single I/O bus interface

• High-voltage devices expand LDO applications

• Digital signal controllers target audio

• 32bit microcontrollers add USB On-The-Go

• Personalised website cuts to the chase

• Charger chips switch between power sources

• Package puts graphics on MCU-based systems

• Microcontroller family expands to 32bit sphere

• Pulsewidth modulator closes feedback loops

• EEPROM devices handle 125C temperatures

• Wiki site focuses on all things Microchip

• Smaller drivers minimise gate bounce

• Motor control algorithm is free to download

• Memory-rich MCUs take on LCD duties

• Microchip tops the billion dollar mark

• Microchip leads in 8bit revenue

• Charge-management controllers run from USB

• Microcontroller family adds low-cost option

• Analyser simplifies serial interfacing

• ADC raises resolution with six pins

• Microchip forms specialist medical products group

• Transceiver, stack and analyser cover ZigBee

• Flash MCUs offer an analogue angle

• Tiny 8bit MCUs take Ethernet onboard

• CAN microcontrollers boast big memories

• Controllers take security features onboard

• Digital signal controller adds more memory

• Distribution network expands demand creation

• Flash MCUs ease serial to USB migration

• ROM-based MCUs cut costs for high-volume designs

• Pumps provide efficient backlighting power

• 22bit delta-sigma convertor is small and frugal

• Digital signal controllers advance PWM control

• Voltage supervisors add attractive features

• Charger chip raises thermal efficiency

• Serial EEPROMs reach megabit size

• Meter chips master power measurement

• Digital signal controllers remove DSP complexity

• Power management ICs combine three functions

• Serial EEPROMs transfer data faster

• Kit gets started with PIC microcontrollers

• Avnet joins global distribution network

• Library turns digital signal controllers to speech

• Embedded Ethernet controller shrinks to 28 pins

• Op amps aim for industrial applications

• MCU adds advanced analogue for power control

• Demo kit is easy intro to Zigbee systems

• Lead free packaging complies with RoHS

• Digital temperature information for protection

• Digital signal controller shrinks into tiny QFN

• Algorithm secures battery connections

• Budget development for low-pin-count MCUs

• CAN microcontrollers have more memory

• Flash microcontrollers have both ends covered

• One-time programmable MCUs upgrade to Flash

• Programmer covers the full range

• Boost controllers step up to a wide range

• Web-based design centre aids motor control

• Battery monitor moves in on mobile devices

• Speedy serial EEPROMs cut size and power

• Small-footprint MCUs save more power

• Dual LDOs have microprocessor reset option

• Faster throughput for single-chip CAN controller

• Development kit checks out radio MCUs

• Software predicts EEPROM wear-out

• PIC micro tops 8bit market

• Budget intro to high-pin-count MCUs

• MCUs take low-power radio links onboard

• Digital control for the analogue world

• Battery management chip dedicated to NiMH cells

• Convertor switches modes to suit conditions

• Flash MCUs take motor control onboard

• Single-chip convertors outperform LDOs

• World's smallest claim for serial EEPROMs

• Power management takes controllers to new lows

• LINbus interface transceiver takes power onboard

• Frugality first for 12bit ADC

• Fan managers save power and cut acoustic noise

• Shrinking serial EEPROMs

• Demo board aids program, debug and more

• Low quiescent current for performance comparators

• Battery-charger ICs prolong cell life

• Debugger and programmer in one for Flash MCUs

• More Flash for microcontrollers

• Demo board aids mixed-signel MCU development

• You can't find a smaller more powerful CAN device

• BiCMOS op amps feature low offset voltage

• World's first serial EEPROM supporting ACR SIG