7. December 2011 by admin.

From: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en551198

This application note provides an overview of current sensing circuit concepts and fundamentals. It introduces current sensing techniques and focuses on three typical high-side current sensing implementations, with their specific advantages and disadvantages.

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18. January 2011 by admin.

from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en555156

The BodyCom system is a new short-range wireless connectivity technology that uses the capability of the human body to transport a few signals that provide intuitive, simple, and safe communication between two electronically compatible devices.

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26. December 2010 by admin.

This Microchip application note discusses outdoor Line-of-Sight (LOS) and indoor antenna range for MRF24WB0MA and MRF24WB0MB modules with various modular certified antennas under specific infrastructure usage models. It also provides detailed information on the measured results and methodologies.

Download it at http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/AppNotes/01363A.pdf 

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21. November 2010 by admin.

Download the App Note from http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en549917

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15. November 2010 by admin.

Download it from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en551273

This application note details the practical considerations for more efficient use of the MCP1640 device in applications. It also gives ideas on how to increase battery life.

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20. October 2010 by admin.

From http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2629&param=en549353

Complete these 4 Easy Steps to Enter the Motor Control Tuning Guide Sweepstakes and Get Your 20% off Motor Control Development Tools Discount Coupon.

1) Register to receive a 20% off Microchip motor control development tools discount coupon.

2) Select and download the Application Note and Tuning Guide for your motor control application.

3) Use the New dsPIC^® DSC Motor Control Tuning Guides to adjust the software control parameters to your motor and application.

4) Return here to provide feedback on your tuning experience and be entered in a drawing to win a free tool!

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26. May 2010 by admin.

This Application Note covers the recharging of Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), and Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries. It will also cover the recommended charge profiles for the NiMH/NiCd and Li-Ion battery chemistries.

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15. May 2009 by admin.

From: http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/specially-priced-pickit-3-extreme-low-power-bundle-evaluate-microchip-technology039s-new-nanowatt-xl 

Specially priced PICkit 3 extreme low power bundle to evaluate Microchip Technology’s new nanoWatt XLP MCUs offered exclusively.

Committed to bringing engineers the newest technologies first, leading multi-channel electronics distributorNewark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, announces that it has partnered with Microchip Technology to offer a specially pricedPICkit 3™ nanoWatt XLP™ Technology bundlewith all the hardware, software and MCU samples needed to start designing products using the new nanoWatt XLP™ microcontrollers, which set a new low for power consumption in the industry.

Microchip’s  nanoWatt XLP portfolio consists of three new 8- and 16-bit PIC® MCU families and three other recent 8-bit families, providing designers with a rich and compatible low-power migration path that includes on-chip peripherals for USB and mTouch™ sensing solutions. This technology enables products to have longer operating lives using less power, or to require fewer battery changes.

Newark’s PICkit 3 nanoWatt XLP Technology bundle (07R8155) is priced at $99.99, and available for same day shipping, while supplies last, at www.newark.com.
It includes:

1. PICkit 3 Debug Express In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
2. PIC18F46J50 FS USB Demo Board
3. MPLAB® IDE and C-compiler software CD
4. CD containing white papers, application notes and data sheets
5. 1 sample each
   PIC18F14K50-I/SO
   PIC18F14K50-I/SS
   PIC16F722-I/SS
   PIC18F45K20-I/PT
   PIC18F46J11-I/PT
   PIC18F46J50-I/PT
6. USB cables

If purchased separately, these same items would cost over $115.00.

“We are pleased to partner with Newark to meet the needs of embedded designers with the lowest possible power consumption for today’s demanding battery-powered and power-constrained applications,” said Malcolm Campbell, Microchip’s Global Channel Sales director. “Through significant investment in our new nanoWatt XLP Technology, which combines enhanced design techniques and new features, Microchip has driven power consumption to new lows, surpassing the industry and becoming the new leader in low-power microcontrollers.”

“This is the latest example of how Newark and Microchip partner together to bring the newest technology to market,” comments Paul Buckley, Senior VP, Sales & Supplier Management, Newark. “We are proud to offer design engineers both innovation and value.”

Complete details about Newark’s exclusive development bundle can be found atwww.newark.com.

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