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PIC microcontrollers reach into 32-bit processing

Microchip’s PIC32 microcontroller family brings 32-bit processing options to the PIC line of processors. Microchip based the processors on the upgraded MIPS32 M4K core, and they maintain compatibility ...
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PIC Microcontrollers with Integrated FPGA Features in TME

The new PIC16F131xx microcontrollers in TME’s offer from Microchip are ideal for the evolving and miniaturizing electronic equipment market, offering efficient power management and predictable ...
Electronic Design

VOLTAGE COMPARATORS: The Most Misunderstood and Underutilized Peripheral in Microcontrollers

Voltage comparators began appearing in single-chip microcontrollers (MCUs) in the late 1990s. At the time, the change was viewed as a simple cost reduction. Comparators required less silicon, while ...
Electronic Design

MCUs Sport Flash And Added Comparators

Expanding the company's MCU product line, the PIC16F87XA family of eight-bit flash microcontrollers feature two additional analog comparators. The PIC16F873A and 16F874A feature 4K x 14 bits of flash ...