20. February 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.mikroe.com/en/books/dspicbook/mikropascal/

Learn how to write your own program, debug it, and use it to start the microcontroller. We have provided plenty of practical examples with necessary connection schematics: temperature sensors, AD and DA converters, LCD and LED displays, relays, communications, and the book is constantly being updated with fresh examples. All code is commented in details to make it easier for beginners. Instruction set, operators, control structures, and other elements of PASCAL are thoroughly explained with many examples. Also, the book includes a useful appendix on mikroPascal for dsPIC development environment: how to install it and how to use it to its full potential.

Authors: Zoran Milivojević, Djordje Šaponjić

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19. February 2010 by admin.

From @FutureFAE on Twitter:

Hay all you dsPIC users! There’s a new version of the MPLAB C compiler for dsPICs and PIC24s. Share and enjoy!http://bit.ly/biKpWF

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14. January 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.element-14.com/community/docs/DOC-19713

Microchip continues to provide innovative products that are smaller, faster, easier to use and more reliable. The Flash-based PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) are used in an wide range of everyday products, from smoke detectors, hospital ID tags and pet containment systems, to industrial, automotive and medical products.PIC MCUs featuring nanoWatt technology implement a variety of important features which have become standard in PIC microcontrollers. Since the release of nanoWatt technology, changes in MCU process technology and improvements in performance have resulted in new requirements for lower power. PIC MCUs with nanoWatt eXtreme Low Power (nanoWatt XLP) improve upon the original nanoWatt technology by dramatically reducing static power consumption and providing new flexibility for dynamic power management.These Tips n’ Tricks can be applied to many applications to make the most of PIC MCU nanoWatt and nanoWatt XLP devices.

Posted in Tips & Tricks, element14, Low Power, 8-bit, PIC, 16-bit | Print | 1 Comment »

4. January 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.element-14.com/community/docs/DOC-19095 

The Explorer 16 is a low cost, efficient development board to evaluate the features and performance of Microchip’s new PIC24 Microcontroller, the dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) families, and the new 32-bit PIC32MX devices. Coupled with the MPLAB ICD 2 In Circuit Debugger or MPLAB REAL ICE, real-time emulation and debug facilities speed evaluation and prototyping of application circuitry.

The Explorer 16 44-pin (DM240002) features a Plug-In Module (PIM) for the PIC24FJ64GA004.

Posted in Newark, PIC, 16-bit, dsPIC, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

8. December 2009 by admin.

From http://www.xgamestation.com/view_product.php?id=47

If you’re looking for the ultimate PIC development kit then the XGS PIC 16-Bit is exactly what you’re looking for. Much more complete and powerful than the Uzebox and many times more powerful than the Arduino! Only $159.95!

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30. November 2009 by admin.

from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2042&param=en025217&link=Banner

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26. November 2009 by admin.

From: http://dkc1.digikey.com/us/en/mkt/mplab.html 

In celebration of this historic birthday event we want you to have an opportunity to get an exclusive Digi-Key ICD 3 kit at a special low price. This special edition starter kit contains one each of the following:
DM300027, DV164035,
DSPIC33FJ16GS502-I/SP,
DSPIC33FJ128MC202-I/SP,
& PIC24HJ128GP202-I/SP

Get your’s today! 

Posted in ICD, Digi Key, 16-bit, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

24. November 2009 by admin.

Check out http://www.engscope.com/pic24-tutorial/ from Engscope.

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20. November 2009 by admin.

From http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2867

Offer ends 12/31/09.

Posted in 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, Limited-time Offer, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

13. November 2009 by admin.

from http://www.electropages.com/viewArticle.aspx?intArticle=14210 

Now available from Farnell - Microchip’s PICKit 3-XLP bundle combines the PICKit Debug Express 3 with the PIC18F46J50 FS USB Demo Board, XLP PIC samples and a CD including a C compiler, applications notes and training videos. The PICkit 3-XLP bundle is all an engineer needs to evaluate the new NanoWatt XLP Technology from Microchip.    The next-generation nanoWatt XLP eXtreme Low Power microcontrollers lead the industry with sleep currents as low as 20nA.  These three new 8- and 16-bit MCU families join three other recent 8-bit families that are all part of Microchip’s nanoWatt XLP portfolio, providing designers with a rich and compatible low-power migration path that includes on-chip peripherals for USB and mTouch sensing solutions. This industry-leading combination of low power consumption and functionality makes these PIC MCUs ideal for any battery-powered or power-constrained application.

The Kit includes the following PIC MCUs: PIC18F14K50-I/SO , PIC18F14K50-I/SS, PIC16F722-I/SS, PIC18F45K20-I/PT, PIC18F46J11-I/PT and PIC18F46J50-I/PT.   The PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger / Programmer uses in-circuit debugging logic incorporated into each chip with Flash memory to provide a low-cost hardware debugger and programmer. In-circuit debugging offers the benefit of programming all PIC MCUs without the need for expensive sockets or adapters.   The PIC18F46J50 FS USB Demo Board is a USB 2.0 full speed and low speed demonstration and development board featuring the PIC18F46J50. This PIM is recommended as an initial stand-alone USB development platform for applications that will be using any of the PIC18F46J50 family microcontrollers. This board can also be used as a Plug-In Module (PIM) to the HPC Explorer Board or the PIC18 Explorer Board for additional functionality.   Also, included in the bundle are CDs containing the CCS compiler, HI-TECH PICC LITE C Compiler, datasheets, app notes, deep sleep training and NanoWatt XLP Demonstration videos, PIC Kit 3 User’s Guide and MPLAB IDE software, says the company.

Posted in Low Power, ICD, Farnell, USB, 16-bit, 8-bit, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »