Microchip Technology Ltd

The imaging and video solution, PolarFire FPGA, has been announced by Microchip to address the challenges of developing complex computer algorithms which enable systems to capture and display information and high-resolution images. The PolarFire FPGA imaging and video solution delivers capabilities superior to alternative technologies to support resolution as high as 4K in small, low-power form factors necessary for a wide variety of imaging and video applications.

It has been announced that Microchip has developed what they believe to be the industry’s smallest IEEE 802.15.4-compliant module that combines an ultra-low-power microcontroller (MCU) with a sub-GHz radio, accelerating time to market and providing long-lasting battery life in wireless-networked sensors.

In partnership with Microchip, we are offering you the chance to win a Microchip MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger (PG164140). The MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger allows fast and easy debugging and programming of PIC and dsPIC flash microcontrollers, using the powerful graphical user interface of MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The MPLAB PICkit 4 programmes faster than its predecessor with a 32-bit 300MHz SAME70 MCU and comes ready to support PIC and dsPIC MCU devices.

From coffee makers to thermostats to irrigation systems, PIC microcontrollers (MCU) are at the heart of millions of embedded applications. As developers migrate next-generation PIC MCU-based applications to the cloud, they currently must overcome complexities associated with communications protocols, security and hardware compatibility.

An IEEE 802.15.4-compliant module that combines an ultra-low-power microcontroller (MCU) with a sub-GHz radio was unveiled this morning (February 26) at embedded world in Nuremberg. It accelerates time to market and provides long-lasting battery life in wireless-networked sensors.

A new Ethernet bridge which provides new options for embedded and automotive platform designers who are seeking Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) 3.1 Low-Power Sub-State (LPSS) L1.1 and L1.2 for power savings has been introduced by Microchip with the LAN7430/1.

As each new generation of devices scale, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs are increasing in complexity and resource utilisation, making designer productivity essential to accelerating time to market. Microchip Technology, via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, has announced the release of Libero SoC version 12.0.

It has been announced by Microchip, via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, that its AcuEdge ZLK38AVS Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) has introduced far-field voice pickup and the flexibility to build devices with multiple mic array configurations. The solution reduces BOM costs while addressing the requirements of small-form-factor designs. 

The zero-drift operational amplifier, MCP6V51, has been launched by Microchip. The new device provides ultra-high precision measurement while minimising the increasing influence of high-frequency interference. The MCP6V51 offers a wide operating range and on-chip Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) filters.

In partnership with Microchip, we are giving you the chance to win an ATmega4809 Xplained Pro (ATmega4809-XPRO). The ATmega4809 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a hardware platform for evaluating the ATmega4809 AVR microcontroller (MCU). Supported by the integrated development platform Atmel Studio, the kit provides easy access to the features of the ATmega4809 to fully understand how to integrate the device into a custom design.

“What’s the charge, officer?” But seriously, this USB-A power meter quickly measures your designs and prototypes accurately down to 3 decimals vs lower end 2 decimal devices today.

By unveiling the architecture for a new class of SoC FPGAs at the RISC-V Summit, Microchip, via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, announced an extension to its Mi-V ecosystem. The new family combines the industry’s lowest power mid-range PolarFire FPGA family with a complete microprocessor subsystem based on the open, royalty-free RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA).

It has been announced by Microchip, through its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, that it’s first Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) for 10G Passive Optical Network (PON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) implementation in compact form factor has been launched. The new PolarFire FPGA Burst Mode Receiver (BMR) solution also enables 10G PON solutions in Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) and 10Gb SFP (XFP) footprints.

The Microchip SAM L11 Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit is suitable for evaluating and prototyping with the ultra low power SAM L11 ARM Cortex-M23 based microcontrollers. The new SAM L11 MCU features Arm TrustZone for Armv8-M, a programmable environment that provides hardware isolation between certified libraries, IP and application code.

A new family of single-chip maXTouch touchscreen controllers has been announced by Microchip designed to address challenges in the design of modern automotive capacitive touch systems with screens up to 20” in size. As touchscreen displays in the car grow larger, drivers expect screens to operate with the same touch experience as mobile phones.

  Online electronics maker community, Electromaker.io, has announced a project-based competition for hobbyists with 100 Microchip AVR-IoT WG Development boards as prizes, Entrants will also win the chance to compete for a place at the 2019 Microchip Masters conference in Berlin.

Creating cloud-connected applications traditionally can require significant time and resources for embedded designers to develop necessary expertise in communications protocols, security and hardware compatibility. Developers often overcome these challenges with large software frameworks and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), which results in increased development time, effort, cost and security vulnerabilities.

Extending battery life in portable devices up to four times longer than traditional ultra-low quiescent (Iq) LDOs, Microchip has announced a linear Low Dropout (LDO) regulator. With an ultra-low Iq of 250nA versus the approximate 1uA operation of traditional devices, the MCP1811 LDO reduces quiescent current to save battery life, enabling end-users to recharge or replace batteries less often. The minimised power consumption enables portable electronic devices to run for months or even years on a single battery.

Have you ever wondered how to set up an LCD screen? Have you ever wanted to control an LCD screen with a PIC microcontroller?

Five new 1.8V temperature sensors have been announced by Microchip, including the tiny five-channel temperature sensor with standard lead spacing. The EMC181x temperature sensor family also introduces system temperature rate-of-change reporting, a feature that provides advanced warning on how the temperature of a system is fluctuating.