Choina Only! 70% Discount on PICkit 3 & Many More!

15. January 2012 by admin.

To usher in 2012 and the Year of the Dragon, the Dev Tools group and microchipDIRECT are jointly offering a special promotion on many popular Microchip development tools exclusively to engineers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan from now till February 6th, 2012.

Highlights of the sale include a never-before 70% discount on the PICkit 3 at RMB88 / US$13.99, the MPLAB ICD 3, Explorer 16, MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC18F MCUs, and analog boards at 40% discount.

To buy, first log on to the Microchip China Community site and register (www.microchip.com.cn/community <http://www.microchip.com.cn/community> ).  Discount codes will be emailed to the buyer and with the codes, he is now ready to purchase on microchipDIRECT.  The process is quick and easy.  

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DesignSpark launches chipKIT Challenge

4. January 2012 by admin.

Challenge your talent against other engineers worldwide to produce an energy efficient design solution using the Free DesignSpark PCB software and the chipKIT development board.

 

FREE chipKITTM Max32 dev kit for first 1,000 entries.

 

Achieve the most energy efficient design and you could win a share of $10,000 cash!

 

Plus, keep the DesignSpark community regularly informed through posts on the DesignSpark Project Pages and your updates will make you eligible for Community Choice Awards and random prize drawings!

 

Learn more at www.chipkitchallenge.com 

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Save up to 40%: End of Year Dev Tool Sale on Now

29. November 2011 by admin.

From: http://www.microchip.com/en_us/promo/yes2011/index.html

Use promo code YES2011 on microchipDIRECT to save on the following tools:

MPLAB^® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger

DV164035   $189.99

NOW $151.99

The MPLAB^® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger system is Microchip’s latest and most cost-effective high-speed emulator for Flash dsPIC^® Digital Signal Controller (DSC) and PIC^® microcontroller (MCU) devices. It debugs and programs with the powerful, yet easy-to-use MPLAB^® IDE graphical user interface. This debugger provides significant performance enhancements for embedded systems designers. Programming times are typically 15x faster than previous systems. A 40 MHz dsPIC33 and high-speed FPGA yield faster communications, downloads and debugging. For further technical descriptions, refer to www.microchip.com/icd3.

 

PICkit™ 3 Debug Express

DV164131               $69.99

NOW $55.99

The PICkit™ 3 allows affordable debugging and programming of PIC^® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC^® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB^® Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This kit includes the 44-pin demo board with a PIC18F45K20 microcontroller, a USB cable, and a CD that includes the user’s guide, tutorials and free software.

 

PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit

DM320004              $72.00

NOW $55.00

The PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit contains everything needed to begin development for Ethernet and USB Host/Device/OTG applications with the PIC32 microcontroller family. The board contains an RJ45 Ethernet connector, an on-board programmer/debugger, full size USB host connector, and USB Micro-B connector. The kit ships with an Ethernet cable and USB cables for each connector. Free design documentation, development software and code examples can be obtained from the Ethernet starter kit web page. The board also contains an expansion header for expanding development with boards such as the I/O Expansion Board (DM320002), Multimedia Expansion Board (DM320005) or a board created on your own.

 

Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H

DM330013              $24.99

NOW $18.00

The Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H is the perfect solution for those looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use 16-bit development platform. The USB-powered kit includes an on-board debugger/programmer and a DUT socket for easy device swapping. This kit also comes with the dsPIC33FJ64MC802 and PIC24HJ64GP502 devices.

 

Multimedia Expansion Board

DM320005              $249.99

NOW $150.00

The Multimedia Expansion Board (MEB) provides PIC32 Starter Kit, dsPIC33E USB Starter Kit or PIC24E USB Starter Kit users with an integrated yet flexible solution for development of high impact user interfaces. The board comes with a 3.2″ Color TFT touch-screen QVGA display, an on-board FCC certified WiFi^® module, a 24-bit stereo audio code, a three-axis accelerometer, a joystick and a MicroSD memory card slot.

 

MPLAB^® Starter Kit for PIC24F MCU

DM240011              $59.98

NOW $47.98

The PIC24F Starter Kit contains everything needed to experience the high performance and versatility of the PIC24F microcontroller family. It includes an on-board debugger, USB device and host connectors, a tri-color LED, a capacitive touch pad and an OLED display. Menu driven demonstration software supports data logging, thumb drive and graphics applications.

 

Accessory Development Starter Kit for Android™

DM240415              $79.99

NOW $65.00

The Microchip PIC24F Accessory Development Starter Kit For Android™ is a stand-alone board used for evaluating and developing electronic accessories for Google’s Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. It consists of the 16-bit PIC24F PIC^® MCU-based development board and a software library available via free download.

 

XLP 8-bit Development Board

DM240313              $125.00

NOW $80.00

The XLP 8-bit Development Board provides a low-cost, highly configurable development system for Microchip’s new line of eXtreme low power 8-bit PIC18F or PIC16F Enhanced core microcontrollers that allow for design of sleep currents down to 20 nA. The board supports development for the PIC18F87K22 or PIC16LF1947 MCUs, which highlight the capabilities of each product family.

 

F1 Evaluation Platform

DM164130-1          $39.99

NOW $31.99

The F1 Evaluation Platform is a demonstration/development tool for Enhanced Mid-Range PIC^® microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/PIC16F1XXX). Populated with a PIC16LF1937 featuring XLP technology, this platform consists of a 44-pin development board with prototyping space, 3V LCD glass, support for the motor control add-on (coming soon), and support for the PICkit™ 3 debugger and PICkit™ Serial Analyzer. This kit provides a platform for general purpose development, and includes demonstrations focusing on low power, LCD and motor control.

 

Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch™ Sensing

DM330015              $89.99

NOW $71.99

The Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch™ Sensing is a complete hardware and software tool suite for evaluating Microchip’s ultra-low cost motor control family of dsPIC^® DSCs. It contains a single board with a BLDC motor, capacitive-touch sliders and a built-in debugger.

 

MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board

MCP1640EV-SBC  $19.99

NOW $15.99

This evaluation board uses the MCP1640 in a high-efficiency (up to 96%), fixed frequency (500MHz), step-up DC-DC converter.

• Easy-to-use and minimum number of external components power supply solution for applications powered by one-cell, two-cell, or three-cell alkaline, NiCd/NiMH; one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries
• Selection of the best operating mode for efficiency (PWM/PFM)
• A wide input voltage range (0.35 to 5.5V) and low start-up voltage (0.65V)
• PCB layout recommendations for SOT23-6 and 2×3 mm-8 DFN packages
• Three common output voltages to evaluate: 2.0V, 3.3V and 5.0V enable selection (when disabled, the MCP1640 disconnects the path from input to output for “true disconnect”)

 

High Voltage Buck Converter 600 mA Demo Board

ADM00352             $19.99

NOW $15.99

The board demonstrates the MCP1640 in two boost-converter applications with multiple output voltages.

• Output Voltage set to 3.3V
• 600 mA Output Current
• Input Voltage Range 4V to 30V with 40V Transients
• EN Input Test Point

 

MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board

ADM00360            $14.99

NOW $11.99

Demo board supporting the development of MCP16301 high input voltage, 300mA, D2PAK buck converter.

• Output Voltage set to 3.3V
• 300 mA Output Current
• Input Voltage Range 4V to 26V
• EN Input Test Point
• Minimal Board Space Solution, Smaller than D2PAK Outline

 

MCP2200 USB to RS232 Demo Board

MCP2200EV-VCP  $23.99

NOW $19.99

The board demonstrates the MCP2200 USB to UART in an RS232 configuration. Additionally, the supplied software can be used to configure special features of the device.

• Powered via USB
• Test points for all GPIO pins
• RS232 device and 9-pin D-sub connector for connecting to RS232 applications
• Tx and Rx LEDs for indicating USB to UART traffic (when enabled)
• Software for configuring special features of the device

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Getting ready for the Fall Semester? Save with Academic Discounts

19. August 2011 by admin.

You can get a 26% discount from Microchip’s Academic program:
Contact them at Academic@microchip.com or visit: http://www.microchip.com/academic.

Academic Discounts 25% or more on Microchip Development Systems

• Orders placed on microchipDIRECT for email addresses with an “.edu”, “.k12”, “.ac”, etc in the domain name will receive an automatic discount of 25% off of list price on Microchip development tools.

• You can contact academic@microchip.com and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• You can contact academic.cn@microchip.com (for response in Chinese) and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• Use a Microchip Authorized Distributor and request your academic discount. To find a local distributor, visit www.microchip.com, or contact your local Microchip Sales Office.

To facilitate a lab or for other large orders you may contact academic@microchip.com for a quote on volume discount. Provide the details of your requirement, including contact and school or university information, development tools and quantities, and Microchip will evaluate your request and contact you.

Click here for help finding your tool.

Discounts on Microchip Training!
Sign up for a Microchip class or workshop to assist with your curriculum development or research project. For information about our Academic discount at Microchip’s Regional Training Centers, please contact your local RTC for more information. Free / discounted seats for educators are based on availability.

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LV-32MX v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount

10. August 2011 by admin.

LV-32MX v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount (expires 9/30/11)

V-32MX v6 by MikroElektronika is a full-featured development system used for developing and testing PIC32 MCU applications. With numerous built-in modules, such as TFT Color Display (320×240) with Touch Screen, Stereo Codec, CAN, Serial Flash, Serial EEPROM, and many others, the LV-32MX v6 development system offers many multimedia features for developing advanced graphic, audio, memory, and storage applications.

• 64 and 100-pin PIC32MX MCUs are supported on removable MCU cards (PIC32MX460F512L included)
• MMC/SD card slot for removable flash storage
• 85 LEDs indicate the logic state on all microcontroller pins
• 85 push buttons to excite microcontroller inputs
• All MCU pins routed to IDC10 connnectors for further expansion
• System can be easily configured by means of DIP switches

Use coupon code TPZM9K6 at http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?keywords=TMIK002

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Easy24-33 v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount

4. August 2011 by admin.

Easy24-33 v6 Development System is available now with 20% discount (expires 9/30/11) 

The Easy24-33 v6 is a general purpose development system for low pin count PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC DSCs. It accepts DIP packages from 14 to 28 pins and comes with a 24F16KA102 installed. Includes a boatload of on-board peripherals, integrated programmer/debugger and a large prototyping area. Demo versions of Mikro C, Basic, and Pascal compilers are included (6K program limit); the system is also compatible with MPLAB compilers and debuggers. This is the “Swiss army knife” of 16-bit development boards.

Features include:

• Every I/O pin connected to push button and LED
• I/O pins configurable with pull up/down resistors
• 2×16 character LCD w/ backlight
• Capacitive touch keypad
• 2 potentiometers
• Serial SRAM (64 Kbit) w/ SPI interface
• Serial EEPROM (1 Kbit) w/ I2C interface
• CAN transceiver and temp sensor
• UART/USB converter
• Connectors for USB, RS-232, and all port pins
• Large prototyping area
• Demo versions of Mikro C, Pascal, and Basic compilers (6K program limit)
• Supports optional ZigBee transceiver module (MRF24J40MA)

 

Use coupon code TPXM9L7 at http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?keywords=TMIK006

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View the ESC Training on demand & save 20%

23. May 2011 by admin.

Now through 6/30, get 20% off Microchip development tools when you download the coupon from http://www.microchip.com/en_us/events/ESCSV2011/ after viewing the On Demand versions of the live technical training from the 2011 Embedded Systems Conference in Silicon Valley.

Use code ESCSV2011W at checkout on http://www.microchipdirect.com/

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ESC San Jose: 20% off dev tools coupon

4. May 2011 by admin.

Now through 5/31, get 20% off Microchip development tools.

Use code ESCSV2011 at checkout on http://www.microchipdirect.com/

We love the Embedded Systems Conference!

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Save 15% Microchip products from

28. April 2011 by admin.

From Twitter:

Check out new products from @MicrochipTech  & more! Buy before 4/30 & save 15% when you use voucher code PRIVATE15 at checkout on http://www.newark.com/ 

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Bartek Explorer 16 Prototyping Extension Board GET 25% OFF thru 4/30/12

7. April 2011 by admin.

The Bartek Explorer 16 Prototyping Extension Board is available now with 25% discount (expires 4/30/11) on https://www.microchipdirect.com/Default.aspx

An excellent tool for prototyping digital and analog circuits with the Explorer 16 Development Board. Provides 830 tie points on a solder-less breadboard area with separate power and ground strips. Four jumper locations bring out the various power distribution points from the Explorer 16 including jumper access to the entire PICtail I/O bus. Includes a negative voltage generator (-5V or -3.3V) and a 70 piece wire kit.

Use coupon code TPXD4L7 at checkout.

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