Microchip Releases PIC16F13145 Family of MCUs

Microchip Know-how is providing a tailor-made {hardware} answer with the launch of its PIC16F13145 household of MCUs. Outfitted with a brand new Core Unbiased Peripheral (CIP)—the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) module—the MCUs allow the creation of hardware-based, customized combinational logic capabilities immediately inside the MCU. As a result of of its integration into the MCU, the permits designers to optimize the pace and response time of embedded management techniques, eliminating the necessity for exterior logic parts and decreasing Invoice of Supplies (BOM) price and energy consumption. The method is additional simplified by a graphical interface instrument, which helps synthesize customized logic designs utilizing the CLB. The PIC16F13145 Family of MCUs household is designed for purposes using customized protocols, process sequencing or I/O management to handle real-time management techniques within the industrial and automotive sectors.

“The Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) Module has been integrated into Microchip MCUs for more than a decade and the new CLB module is the next step in the evolution of our customizable logic offering, enabling this family of MCUs to be utilized in applications that are typically the domain of standalone programmable logic devices,” stated Greg Robinson, vp of Microchip’s 8-bit microcontroller enterprise unit. “Few single-chip solutions in today’s market address embedded engineers’ design challenges like the PIC16F131 MCU family. The new MCUs handle custom logic functions, minimize power consumption, simplify designs and can accommodate changing design requirements.”

For the reason that CLB’s operation just isn’t depending on the CPU clock pace, it improves the system’s latency and gives a low-power answer. The CLB can be utilized to make logical selections whereas the CPU is in sleep mode, additional decreasing energy consumption and software program reliance. The PIC16F13145 MCUs additionally embody a quick 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with built-in computation, an 8-bit Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converter, quick comparators, 8- and 16-bit timers and serial communication modules (I2C and SPI) to permit many system-level duties to be carried out with out the CPU. The household shall be obtainable in varied packages from 8 pins as much as 20 pins.

Improvement Instruments

The PIC16F13145 household of MCUs is supported by the MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC), a free software program plug-in inside MPLAB X IDE which gives a simple GUI-based interface to configure the system and on-board peripherals, together with the CLB. This interface reduces growth time as the specified customized logic may be designed schematically with choices for a complicated person to make the most of {Hardware} Description Language (HDL). The brand new synthesizer is on the market in two choices: built-in into MCC and on-line at logic.microchip.com. The PIC16F131 Curiosity Nano Analysis Package presents full assist for designing with the PIC16F131 household and these options coordinate for a seamless embedded growth expertise and decreased time to market.

Pricing and Availability

PIC16F131 MCUs can be found beginning at $0.47 every in 10,000-unit portions. For extra info and to buy, contact a Microchip gross sales consultant, licensed worldwide distributor or go to Microchip’s Buying and Consumer Providers web site, www.microchipdirect.com.