Microchip, in cooperation with NASA, has launched SuitSat-1, based on the PIC18 microcontroller. Actually, it's a pretty cool embedded systems...

Microchip, in cooperation with NASA, has launched SuitSat-1, based on the PIC18 microcontroller. Actually, it's a pretty cool embedded systems project... http://Microcontroller.com/news/microchip_SuitSat1_NASA.asp Regards, Bill Giovino Executive Editor http://Microcontroller.com

Hi all, I want to be able to use Ethernet in my projects but I'm so overwhelmed by its complexity that I don't know where to go. I've read...

Hi all, I want to be able to use Ethernet in my projects but I'm so overwhelmed by its complexity that I don't know where to go. I've read and watch most of the information at microchip.com. I'm aware of the new PICs that have a MAC built-in and the ENC28J60. I'm also aware of the TCP/IP stack and the rest of the ... stuff (DHCP, ARP, etc.). The reason I say "I'm aware" is because I d...

I've been looking at the PIC24 and PIC32 compilers from Microchip lately. These are based on the gnu toolchain. Their PIC24 compiler works for...

I've been looking at the PIC24 and PIC32 compilers from Microchip lately. These are based on the gnu toolchain. Their PIC24 compiler works for a month in a full-featured manner, and after that it goes down to a "student edition" that has most optimizations disabled. Once you pay megabucks you get them back. I initially thought this wasn't a violation because I assumed they wrote their own ...

I am trying to program a dsPIC33F chip with a programmer from microchip (ICD3 debugger and programmer), and I am also using the explorer...

I am trying to program a dsPIC33F chip with a programmer from microchip (ICD3 debugger and programmer), and I am also using the explorer 16 development board also sold by microchip. So far, all I have is MPLAB as the development environment but my back ground in assembly language is very weak. I am looking for a C compiler that it's free or reasonable in price to be able to program the dsPIC33...

Microchip has introduced - get this, gang - a 6-PIN MICROCONTROLLER! It's got some flash, and a comparator. You can examine it...

Microchip has introduced - get this, gang - a 6-PIN MICROCONTROLLER! It's got some flash, and a comparator. You can examine it here: http://microcontroller.com/news/Microchip_PIC10F.asp - Bill Giovino Executive Editor http://Microcontroller.com

HI All, Has anybody C codes for an Microchip 18FXXX CAN BUS Bootloader? Thanks in Advance..

HI All, Has anybody C codes for an Microchip 18FXXX CAN BUS Bootloader? Thanks in Advance..

We are using the Microchip MRF24JA40 802.15.4 RF transceiver, might look into Atmel's AT86RF231 and Freescale's MC13202 as well. We have one...

We are using the Microchip MRF24JA40 802.15.4 RF transceiver, might look into Atmel's AT86RF231 and Freescale's MC13202 as well. We have one working board talking to a Microchip pre-made module, but two non-working boards. The only difference is the crystal. The working one is 5 mm SMD and the non-working one is 11 mm 2 pins. Could it be so sensitive to crystal selection? Do we need to p...

Hi, Has anyone used Microchip's MCP2150 IrDA protocol chip succesfully? I am using it on a product with a Vishay TFDU4300 IR transceiver and...

Hi, Has anyone used Microchip's MCP2150 IrDA protocol chip succesfully? I am using it on a product with a Vishay TFDU4300 IR transceiver and I get some frustrating results. It basically works, but getting a connection is not easy and often takes several attempts. Sometimes I turn it on, enable the IrDA interface and it works first time. Other times the PC software just won't connect. When i...

How can we easily implement SPI using Microchip PIC16C5X series devices, using some GPIO. If firmware achievable to implement a slave/master...

How can we easily implement SPI using Microchip PIC16C5X series devices, using some GPIO. If firmware achievable to implement a slave/master interface. Thanks for everyones input here....!

Anyone know a C89 compiler for the Microchip 16F684? I have the code for a fully-portable C89 program that I want to run on it. Martin

Anyone know a C89 compiler for the Microchip 16F684? I have the code for a fully-portable C89 program that I want to run on it. Martin

Hello from the Eighth Doctor I just received my sample order of 3 devices of the PIC10F202 (DIP-8 package), from Microchip today. Has anyone...

Hello from the Eighth Doctor I just received my sample order of 3 devices of the PIC10F202 (DIP-8 package), from Microchip today. Has anyone had any prior experience with this particular device? Or perhaps the PIC12 family? According to Microchip the PIC10, is a member of the PIC12 family. I'm not sure what they mean by this. What I am curious is how the devices were programmed, and wh...

http://microcontroller.com/news/microchip_pic24.asp Up to 40MIPS performance, up to 256Kbytes Flash, a 23-bit address bus, and Microchip's...

http://microcontroller.com/news/microchip_pic24.asp Up to 40MIPS performance, up to 256Kbytes Flash, a 23-bit address bus, and Microchip's benchmarks show that it's faster than the Infineon C16X. A parts selection matrix is included. - Bill Giovino Executive Editor http://Microcontroller.com

Hi guys, I would like to know if the SPI ports are fully compatible between Freescale and Microchip ? I understand that SPI has become a...

Hi guys, I would like to know if the SPI ports are fully compatible between Freescale and Microchip ? I understand that SPI has become a "de facto" standard in the industry. The serial signals goes up to 10 Mbps, which is enough for my app, and saves data/control buses. Am I wrong to assume that SPI is always implemented the same way, and fully compatible between any chip ? I think ...

Hello. Myapp is for a PSC motor controller (speed and direction) there are many app notes for various chips eg Microchip AN967 gives decent...

Hello. Myapp is for a PSC motor controller (speed and direction) there are many app notes for various chips eg Microchip AN967 gives decent details, code and so on. I am used to 8051 and with the given data from Microchip appnote AN967 would be able to impliment a similar control system. I went to my chip vendor who suggested instead of staying with the 8051 family to try Cypress PSOC ...

Microchip Technology has introduced the ENC28J60, a 28-pin 10Base-T Stand-Alone Ethernet controller with SPI interface. A free TCP/IP stack...

Microchip Technology has introduced the ENC28J60, a 28-pin 10Base-T Stand-Alone Ethernet controller with SPI interface. A free TCP/IP stack is also available for PIC microcontrollers. http://microcontroller.com/news/microchip_ethernet.asp -Bill Giovino Executive Editor http://Microcontroller.com

Does anyone have any experience with the Microchip PKE Reference Design Kit (APGRD001)? If so, please reply. I have a number of...

Does anyone have any experience with the Microchip PKE Reference Design Kit (APGRD001)? If so, please reply. I have a number of questions. Thanks.

I uses to use PROCMD.EXE to incircuit program my Microchip OTP's under DOS as a 16bit version. To support new flash devices I had unfortunately...

I uses to use PROCMD.EXE to incircuit program my Microchip OTP's under DOS as a 16bit version. To support new flash devices I had unfortunately to upgrade to the new 32bit Windows version. But even with new Computers this new command line tool is by far to slow. I takes me over 4 seconds to initiate a program command (without downloading). prior this update the program process started im...

We use the 16C63A a lot, does anyone have a simple answer to what the next chip after this one would be? I would like to get the exact same...

We use the 16C63A a lot, does anyone have a simple answer to what the next chip after this one would be? I would like to get the exact same footprint and operation specs only in a flash part. I am curious why Microchip doesn't give a migration path list on their website, they have so many models, a tree showing compatability or near compatability (at least footprint wise) would be a grea...

Is there a tool to program Microchip PIC's from command line?

Is there a tool to program Microchip PIC's from command line?

Hi, Until now I only used microchip controler for project like IO device serial control, RF transmitter decoder software with sampling and...

Hi, Until now I only used microchip controler for project like IO device serial control, RF transmitter decoder software with sampling and CRC correction. Paging decoder for POCSAG and FLEX, modem control software and other small projects. At this moment I'm designing a new "universal" controler board with the next IO / options. microchip 18F6525 controler TQFP64 housing dual spi fl...