The Core Independent Peripheral (CIP) is a term coined by Microchip Technology to describe an unusual control scheme whereby peripherals do not rely upon input from the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Microchip claims that these self-sustaining peripherals free up the CPU, increase power savings, reduce development time and are easily configured with Microchip graphical programming […]
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Microcontroller Top Talks in March on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around microcontrollers. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. I2C Communication for Honeywell pressure sensor – I am using a Honeywell pressure sensor to measure the pressure of air in a pipe. […]
In-circuit debugger improves interface options for MCU devices
The debugging process remains an important area where many embedded design engineers would like to see improvements. To address these needs and enhance the development experience, Microchip Technology Inc. introduces the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger. The low-cost PICkit 4 in-circuit programming and debugging development tool is meant to replace the popular PICkit 3 programmer by offering […]
New MCUs will power sensor nodes, next-generation Arduino boards
Whether it’s used as an initial introduction into embedded development, the main controller of a connected application or as an attach component to offload tasks from a larger system, the role of the 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) continues to expand. While inherently simple to understand and implement, additional hardware and software tools, such as Core Independent […]
Arm SoM integrates power management, NV boot memory, Ethernet PHY, DDR2
There is a great deal of design effort and complexity associated with creating an industrial-grade microprocessor (MPU)-based system running a Linux operating system. Even developers with expertise in the area spend a lot of time on PCB layout to guarantee signal integrity for the high-speed interfaces to DDR memory and Ethernet Physical Layer (PHY) while complying […]
Microcontroller Top Talks in December on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around microcontrollers. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. Open Source/Open Hardware MCU board with Eagle/Gerbers available? – I am looking for open source/open hardware projects that have Eagle source files […]
Rad hard performance at economical price from Microchip’s eight-bit MCU
Developing radiation-hardened systems for space applications has a history of long lead times and high costs to achieve the highest level of reliability for multi-year missions in a harsh environment. Today, NewSpace and other critical aerospace applications require faster development and reduced costs. To meet these needs, a new microcontroller (MCU) that combines specified radiation […]
Crypto device helps secure MCU designs and IP
From remote cyber-attacks to the creation of counterfeit products, security threats are wide-spread and affect all industries. When carried out, these threats can translate into substantial losses in service revenue, recovery costs and, perhaps most significantly, in brand equity. Implementing robust security into new and existing designs to protect Intellectual Property (IP) and enable trusted […]
8-bit MCUs combine CAN bus with peripherals providing deterministic response
Microchip’s PIC18 product line has been expanded to include a new line of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-based applications without the complexity of added software. A […]
USB 2.0 smart hub ICs let vehicles display phone/tablet GUI
With the rise of in-vehicle infotainment systems, car manufacturers need to provide a reliable, intelligent connection between the car’s display and one or more smartphones or tablets. Microchip Technology Inc. offers five new USB 2.0 smart hub ICs available in a variety of architectures, offer greatly increased flexibility to fit car manufacturers’ design needs and meet consumer […]
