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Microchips 3-Phase BLDC Fan Motor Driver is Industrys First With Resistor-Programmable, Sensorless Sinusoidal Architecture
Fully Integrated, Single-Chip, Low-Cost Device Comes in Ultra-Thin, 3x3 mm UDFN Package; Quietly and Efficiently Drives Fans in Portable-Computing Applications
Microchip expanded its sinusoidal, sensorless, 3-phase BLDC fan motor driver portfolio with the MTD6505 the industrys first and only standalone, resistor-programmable driver that enables the selection of multiple back-EMF coefficient ranges. This unique feature allows engineers to design for a wide variety of 3-phase BLDC fan characteristics with a single device, thus saving time and money by standardizing multiple product lines on one driver and very few external components. Additionally, the low-cost driver comes in a 3x3 mm UDFN package with a 0.5 mm thickness for space-constrained applications, such as thin laptops and tiny BLDC fans. To enable high energy efficiency and quiet operation with low acoustic noise and mechanical vibration, the MTD6505 includes a 180-degree sinusoidal drive. Being a sensorless driver means that the MTD6505 eliminates the need for an external HallEffect sensor, reducing both cost and board space. Additionally, the driver provides a number of on-chip protection features to preserve the motors life and avoid harmful operating conditions, including thermal shutdown, over-current limiting and lock-up protection. Microchips customers have been asking for a small, thin, singlechip device that can drive a broad range of 3-phase BLDC fan motor applications and the MTD6505 is the most cost-effective, complete and flexible single-chip device on the market. Microchip also announced the MTD6505 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board (part # ADM00345), which is expected to be available in January. This demo board comes with a 3-phase BLDC fan and three MTD6505 plug-in modules. Additionally, a free GUI is available for download that simplifies fan monitoring and control with the onboard PIC microcontroller. The MTD6505 motor driver is available today for samples in a 10-pin UDFN package.
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MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGYS microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - December 2011
Have a Need for a Low-Cost Development Tool for 16- and 32-bit PIC MCUs, 16-bit dsPIC DSCs?
Flexible Microstick II Tool Features Integrated Programmer and Debugger; Enables Designers to Quickly Start Development
Microchip announced the lowest-cost development tool supporting 3.3V 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs), as well as 16-bit dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) in 28-pin SPDIP packages. The flexible Microstick II tool features everything designers need to get started designing with these MCUs and DSCs, including an integrated debugger and programmer, user LED, reset button, and DUT socket for easy device swapping. The USBpowered tool can be used standalone or plugged into a prototyping board for extremely flexible development, and is supported by the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This tool makes it easy to evaluate and develop with Microchips broad range of 16- and 32-bit products, enabling developers to find the best MCU or DSC for their applications. With this tool, Microchip has made it even easier and lower cost to start developing with 16and 32-bit PIC MCUs, and 16-bit DSCs, additionally, customers can easily plug the Microstick II tool into a standard prototyping board for expansion and further development. The Microstick II tool (part # DM330013-2) ships with a USB cable, two 1x14 header pins for proto board use, sample MCUs, and sample DSCs.
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Do you want Simplicity in Your Secure Remote Keyless Entry Designs?

Single-Chip Architecture Provides eXtreme Low Power MCU, 418/434/868 MHz RF Transmitter and KEELOQ Technology for a Broad Range of Remote-Access Applications
Microchip announced the PIC12LF1840T48A the first in a family of single-chip devices that integrate an eXtreme Low Power (XLP), 8-bit PIC microcontroller with a sub-GHz RF transmitter. The PIC12LF1840T48As combination of features in a single, 14-pin TSSOP package makes it ideal for space-, power- and cost-constrained applications, such as remote keyless entry fobs for automobiles, garage doors and home security systems, as well as a broad range of other home and building automation systems. Additionally, the device is optimized to run Microchips royalty-free KEELOQ advanced code-hopping technology, a proven security technology used worldwide by leading manufacturers. In addition to being optimized for secure wireless communication, the PIC12LF1840T48A is designed to maximize battery life via an extremely low operating voltage of 1.8V. Furthermore, the XLP microcontroller has extremely low sleep current consumption, and is efficiently integrated with the transmitter to enable fast wake-up and send functionality that takes full advantage of the MCUs 8 MIPS operation. Microchip has built on our knowledge and experience in security and authentication to provide a new level of integrated performance and low power consumption, by combining our XLP PIC12LF1840 microcontroller with a highly efficient sub-GHz RF transmitter, we are now able to provide a complete singlechip remote control solution with KEELOQ security capabilities. The AN1393 Using the PIC12LF1840T48A Microcontroller With Integrated Sub-GHz Transmitter application note is available for download today, to assist engineers in developing their remote-control designs. The PIC12LF1840T48A is available in a 14-pin TSSOP package, in 10,000-unit quantities. Samples are available today.
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Microchips New Silicon Temp Sensor Guarantees High Accuracy and Resolution Across a Wide Temperature Range in Small Packages
Sensor Provides +/- 0.5 Degrees Accuracy and 12-bit Resolution From -20 to +100 Degrees Celsius; Offered in Packages as Small as 2x3 mm DFN
Microchip announced the MCP9808 silicon temperature sensor, which serves a broad range of applications by guaranteeing high accuracy of 0.5 degrees from -20 to +100 degrees Celsius, along with high temperature resolution of 12 bits (0.0625 degrees Celsius/LSB). The MCP9808 comes in small MSOP and 2x3 mm DFN 8-pin packages, for space-constrained applications. Additional features include shutdown, an under/over-temperature monitor and a critical-temperature alert. Many applications require high accuracy over a variety of temperatures, such as thermostats (-20 to +45C), personal computers (+85C) and industrial/automotive (+125C). With its extremely high accuracy levels over a wide temperature range, the MCP9808 is well suited for all of these applications and more. Additionally, many applications can benefit from reduced energy usage via accurate temperature monitoring and control that enables more efficient operation. With its shutdown and temperature monitoring/alert features, the MCP9808 can help adjust the real-time power utilization of everything from residential HVAC systems to industrial equipment. Specifically, its shutdown feature reduces power consumption in both line- and battery-powered systems. The on-chip over/under temperature monitor can improve system performance through thermal optimization. Finally, the MCP9808s critical-temperature alert can increase the systems life by preventing harmful operating temperatures. Todays announcement demonstrates Microchips never-ending drive for excellence, with the release of one of the industrys highest accuracy silicon temperature sensors. This device also offers designers an enormous amount of flexibility, by providing a wide variety of features that can be used to optimize their systems. The MCP9808 is available today for samples and volume production, in 8-pin MSOP and 2x3 mm DFN packages, in 5,000-unit quantities.
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Microchip Expands Stand-Alone Real-Time Clock/Calendar Device Family

New, Battery-Backed RTCC Devices Include Faster, 10 MHz SPI Interface, Watchdog Timer, Event Detects and More Memory
Microchip announced a new family of stand-alone Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) devices. The MCP795WXX/BXX RTCC devices have a 10 MHz SPI interface, non-volatile memory and an effective combination of features at a price lower than most competitors devices, including those with fewer features. The new devices reduce component counts and costs for applications in the smart-energy (e.g., thermostats, power meters and commercial refrigeration); home-appliance (e.g., coffee makers, stoves and microwave ovens); automotive (e.g., dashboard controls, car radios and GPS); consumer-electronic (e.g., office equipment and video systems); and communications markets (e.g., radios, cordless phones, and network systems), among others. The MCP795WXX/BXX RTCC devices feature millisecond alarms and a 10 MHz SPI interface that supports very fast data access, resulting in longer MCU sleep and power-down modes, and less power draw from the battery. Other low-power features include two event-detect inputs that draw minimal current in the RTCC device, but wake the MCU when events such as a switch press or system tampering have occurred. Additionally, the devices include three types of non-volatile memory EEPROM, SRAM and a Unique ID which can be ordered blank or with a pre-programmed MAC address, as a standard product to further reduce component counts and lower costs associated with serialized programming. Along with the automatic battery switchover for backup power, a power-fail time stamp logs the time and duration of any power failure and, for accurate timekeeping over a broad temperature range, the devices feature a wide digital-trimming range that compensates for crystal frequency drift over temperature. In designs where a second low-frequency crystal is used, a boot-clock option provides a 32 kHz clock at power-up, reducing the need for a second crystal. With the new SPI RTCC devices, Microchip offers customers a high-quality timekeeping solution that also meets many of their other system requirements. This is made possible by leveraging Microchips core competencies and integrating an effective combination of features into a single device at a lower cost, which can be passed on to customers. The MCP795XX SPI RTCC PICtail Plus Daughter Board (part # AC164147) will be available for purchase in January 2012. The board will work with Microchips Explorer 16 Development Board (part # DM240001) and PIC18 Explorer Board (part # DM183032) to enable designers to demonstrate the MCP795WXX/BXX RTCC devices in their applications. The MCP795WXX RTCC devices are available today in 14-pin SOIC and TSSOP packages. Samples can be ordered today.
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Take a Look at the Worlds First Ionization Smoke-Detector IC With Programmable Calibration and Feature Selection
Smoke-Detector ASIC is Also First With Horn Synchronization and Auto Alarm Locate; Has More Options for Hush and Interconnect Operation
Microchip announced the RE46C180 the worlds first ionization smoke-detector IC with programmable calibration and programmable feature selection, and the first with horn synchronization and auto alarm locate. This ASIC also has expanded options for implementing hush operation, and more options for interconnect operation including with carbon-monoxide detectors. These features enable designers to develop and manufacture a broad range of residential and commercial smoke detectors using a single IC and PCB. Smoke-detector designers are looking to eliminate the costs of manual calibration and feature selection, while enabling the use of a single IC and PCB for all models, via electronic programming. The RE46C180 provides programmable calibration, which reduces component counts and makes it easier to set up smoke detectors during manufacturing. Additionally, its programmable features allow one IC to be used for multiple smoke-detector models, including models with different battery types, horn patterns and other features. Manufacturers also want to provide smoke-detector users with additional features. The RE46C180s horn synchronization enables designers to easily synchronize temporal horn patterns in multiple-detector systems a first for residential systems. Auto alarm locate enables the users of multiple-detector systems to quickly identify the smoke detector causing the alarm and assess the threat. The addition of the industrys first ionization smoke-detector IC with programmable calibration and features demonstrates Microchips continued commitment to innovate for the smoke-detector market. Microchip already offers a broad line of PIC microcontrollers, horn drivers, smokedetector ICs, and signal-chain and power-management products, providing a complete portfolio of smoke-detector solutions for everything from residential detectors to programmable commercial detection systems. The RE46C180 is available today for sampling and volume production, in 16-pin PDIP and SOIC packages.
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Do You Need DSCs & MCUs That Bring 70 MIPS Performance and Cap Touch for Your Cost-Sensitive Designs?
The New dsPIC33E and PIC24E Devices Enable Advanced Features for User-Interface, General-Purpose and MotorControl Applications
Microchip announced the expansion of its enhanced core 16-bit dsPIC33 and PIC24 E Digital Signal Controller (DSC) and microcontroller (MCU) families to include on-chip op amps and Microchips Charge Time Measurement Unit peripheral (CTMU), enabling advanced features in userinterface, intelligent-sensing, general-purpose and motor-control applications at a low cost. The new devices are pin compatible with existing 16-bit dsPIC33 and PIC24 products for easy migration, and are available in multiple package options, including the new, ultra small 5 mm x 5 mm 36-pin VTLA package. With 70 MIPS of DSP performance and a 6-channel Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) peripheral, the dsPIC33 and PIC24 E devices provide advanced motor control and high-speed application execution. This results in more efficient, smaller and lower-cost designs, as a single DSC or MCU can be used to control the entire system. The on-chip op amps can be used in a variety of sensing applications where signal conditioning is needed, and reduce the need for external components, helping to reduce overall design cost and size. The CTMU peripheral, used in mTouch capacitive touch-sensing, simplifies the addition of innovative and reliable user interfaces, including keypads, buttons and sliders. Our new dsPIC33 and PIC24 E devices provide high performance and innovative features at a lower cost than previously possible. These new dsPIC33 and PIC24 E devices are among the most capable and cost-effective controllers on the market. The dsPIC33EP64MC504 (part # MA330028) and PIC24EP64MC204 Motor-Control Plug-In Modules (part # MA240028) for Microchips dsPICDEM Low Voltage (part # DM330021), and High Voltage Motor Control Development Kits (part # DM330023), are available today. The dsPIC33EP64MC50X DSC is available in 28-pin SOIC, SPDIP SSOP and QFN packages. , The dsPIC33EP64MC20X DSC is available in 44-pin VTLA, TQFP and QFN packages. The PIC24EP64MC20X MCU is available in 64-pin TQFP and QFN packages. Samples of these devices are available today. The dsPIC33EP64GP50X DSC and PIC24EP64GP20X MCU are available for limited sampling in a 36-pin VTLA package, today.
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Wi-Fi control a RC car using Flyport and Microsoft Kinect

Driving a car using body movement, from anywhere over Internet
This futuristic application is an example of the Flyport embedded module with Wi-Fi features. Flyport is a smart module with an open source framework, openPICUS, programmable with a free IDE. The module is able to run applications and manage connectivity, all in one. In this application Flyport is connected to the car DC motors, using the PWM pins and it receives commands over Wi-Fi about direction and speed. The control occurs via Microsoft Kinect optical sensor, recognizing the depth of the left foot (to drive) and the hand positions (driving direction) gives us a realistic guide without any physical sensor or marker. The data is sent through a TCP connection, using the ubiquitous Wi-Fi infrastructure, to the Flyport who then proceeds to implement, through the PWM signals, the two engines (one for steering and one with H-bridge for the acceleration). The result is a futuristic interaction between people and embedded, or physical, world. Flyport enables a new scenario of embedded applications or controls, where the natural interface is the body movement. But Flyport is also more than this: it offers a powerful integrated webserver. You can create web pages and interact with the real world through a universal interface: your favorite web browser. Flyport supports also Jquery to let you create stunning graphic apps that you can control also with your iPhone or iPad. Flyport is the new powerful protagonist for high end embedded applications: easy to use, no programmer needed, freeRTOS onboard. Join the openPICUS community today, free code, libraries and forum. Do you need a reliable LAN connection for your application, but you are looking for the same advantages of Flyport? FlyportLAN will be available from January 2012! Flyport module combines Processor power (Microchip PIC24FJ256) with Connectivity (Microchip Wi-Fi certified transceiver) and provides the following services: Webserver, TCP Socket, UDP Socket, SMTP Client, SNTP Client. A wide range of wireless applications can be easily developed and run on Flyport with openPicus IDE. FlyPort Features: yy Microchip PIC 24F 16 bit processor yy Microchip Wi-Fi Module MRF24WB0MA/RM (PCB antenna or uFL) yy openPICUS Free IDE yy Wireless stack and application run on the microcontroller yy 802.11 b/g/n WiFi certified yy Serial bootloader yy Webserver, email client, SNTP SMTP TPC/UDP socket , , yy 5V or 3,3V power supply yy 26 pins, most of them are remappable at Runtime yy Very compact 35X48X7 mm
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