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MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March 2006Looking for a flexible, cost-effectivesolution for Window Lift with Anti-Pinch?The APGRD002 Window Lift Reference Design serves as atarget board for LIN bus communication.Microchip’s new Window Lift Reference Design features the PIC16F688microcontroller, a 14-pin device, with a full H-bridge controller, 10-bit ADC andan integrated LIN Protocol module. This feature set combines to make anideal solution for window lift applications. The H-bridge controller and the 10bit ADC couple to provide bidirectional motor control with active feedback forimplementing the anti-pinch functionality. The integrated LIN protocol moduleallows for inter-system communication within the door module as well as themain body controller.The APGRD002 Reference Design Kit consists of aSwitch inputs,microcontroller, 5 volt regulator, relays and drivers,as well as LINinput conditioning circuitry, and network physical layercommands, can beinterface. Documentation is available on the CDused to control thetwo output relays for ROM for APGRD002; firmware, schematics, Gerberfiles, assembly diagrams and a bill of materials. Thedriving an H-bridgeMotor configuration firmware is designed for a Window Lift with Anti-Pinchapplication.or a simple Servocircuit.Available Application NotesAN893 - Low-cost Bidirectional Brushed DC Motor Control Using PIC16F684AN894 - Motor Control Sensor Feedback CircuitsAN898 - Determining MOSFET Driver Needs for Motor Drive ApplicationsAN905 - Brushed DC Motor FundamentalsFeatured PIC16F72PIC18F4331MCP201For more information p.comWeb LinksWindow Lift Reference DesignPICDEM MC DevelopmentBoardDoes your compact design require high-speed,low-density SPI serial EEPROMs?Introducing theworld’s first SPIserial EEPROMs ina miniature SOT-23package.The 25XX010A, 25XX020A and 25XX040A serial EEPROMs extendMicrochip’s SPI serial EEPROM product line into high-speed, low-densityapplications. They were developed using Microchip’s PMOS ElectricallyErasable Cell (PEEC) technology and provide data retention up to 200 yearsand the best endurance in the industry, with well over one million erase/write cycles in most applications.Until now, our SPI serial EEPROM product line supported the 4 Kb to 256Kb memory density range. These new devices extend this product line into1 and 2 Kb applications, and give you a high-speed version of Microchip’scurrent 4 Kb part in the 25XX040A. With speeds up to 10 MHz, the newEEPROMs enable you to take maximum advantage of the high-speedcapabilities of the SPI bus.In addition to the 6-pin SOT-23 and 8-pin DFN packages, all of the newEEPROMs are available in 8-pin SOIC, TSSOP, MSOP and PDIP packages.Because they are all offered in such a broad range of package options, thesenew devices provide an easy upgrade path for your applications requiringminimal amounts of memory with high speeds.Microchip’s SEEVAL 32 Serial EEPROM Designer’s Kit (Part # DV243002)supports development using the 25XX010A, 25XX020A and 25XX040Adevices. The kit is Windows - compliant and includes Microchip’s TotalEndurance modeling software, a SEEVAL 32 developer board and userinterface software, power supply, RS-232 serial cable, serial EEPROMsample pack and quick start user’s guide. It is available today atwww.microchipdirect.com for 99.99.For more information visit: www.microchip.com/25XX0X0AMicrocontrollers Digital Signal Controllers Analog Serial EEPROMsRETURN TO FRONT PAGE4

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March 2006Are you challenged to design smallerproducts that use fewer components,while providing highly accuratemeasurements and longer battery life?With its industry-leading lowcurrent operation, frequencyrejection and 22-bit resolution,the MCP3550 A/D converteris available in the small, 8-pinMSOP package that is ideal forspace-constrained applicationslike portable and batterypowered electronic devices.Microchip’s 22-bit MCP3550 A/D converter features integral nonlinearityof 2 ppm typical, power consumption of 0.6 mW maximum at 5 volts andoutput noise as low as 2.5 mV root mean square. The device rejects 50 or60 Hz noise greater than 120 dB, which makes its measurements imperviousto noise from power supplies in these line frequencies, giving you highlyaccurate measurements and a superior level of effective resolution.The MCP3550-50 (50 Hz rejection) has a sample rate of 12.5 samples persecond (sps), and the MCP3550-60 (60 Hz rejection) has a sample rate of15 sps. Both versions of the A/D converter offer auto calibration with everyconversion, and an extended temperature range of -40 to 125 C.This A/D converter targets a variety of applications, including: industrial(instrumentation, pressure sensors, weigh scales, handheld meters andmultimeters); medical (heart-rate monitors and blood-glucosemeters); consumer (weigh scales and handheld meters); andautomotive (sensor interfaces).Microchip offers the MCP3551 Delta-Sigma A/D ConverterPICtail Demonstration Board (Part # MCP3551DM-PCTL)to support development using the MCP3550 A/D converter.The board is available today at www.microchipdirect.comfor 40.Did you know?If you are registered onyou already have an account topurchase onOnce you register for samples, you can use thesame password and login to: Gain access to the world’s largest inventory of Microchipdevices and toolsView prices from 1 to 10,000 plus piecesPurchase thousands of Microchip devices in less than fullreel or tube quantitiesSchedule your shipmentsView your order history and re-order with just a few clicksDrop ship to many regions worldwideApply for a business credit line and place orders usingPO’s with a Microchip credit line*Apply for special pricing and quotes directly fromMicrochip’s local team*Login now to experience all these features andmany more atwww.microchipDIRECT.com*microchipDIRECT account required. Not available in all countries.For more information crocontrollers Digital Signal Controllers Analog Serial EEPROMsRETURN TO FRONT PAGE5

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March 2006Enjoy the benefits of 3V operation at twice the speed and at a cost 30% lessthan 5V microcontrollersIf your application requires a large memory and high pincount, these microcontrollers give you added I/Os, timers,a feature-rich peripheral set and the flexibility of field selfprogrammability.These devices canserve as cost-effectivesolutions for yourapplications that arewritten in C, requirean RTOS or use acommunications protocolstack such as TCP/IP.Microchip’s new PIC18F45J10 family offers some of the fastest 8-bitmicrocontrollers in the world! With 32 Kbytes of Flash program memoryin 28-pin packages, this family provides 40 MHz performance at 3V, andanalog-to-digital (A/D) converter, dual analog comparators, USART, SPI, I2C and PWM peripherals. These devices complete Microchip’s migration pathour 3V portfolio from 28 to 80 pins and from 16 Kbytes to 128 Kbytesof Flash program memory.The PIC18F45J10 family is general-purpose by design, and can be usedin an extremely wide range of markets and applications like consumerelectronics and instrumentation.Additional key features of the PIC18F45J10 family include:·16 or 32 Kbytes of Flash program memory and 1 Kbyte of RAM·10-bit ADC with 10 or 13 channels·One Enhanced Capture Compare PWM (ECCP) and up to two standaCCPs·Up to two SPI and two Master I2C serial communication ports·One enhanced USART and two comparators·One 8-bit and two 16-bit timerswww.microchip.comThe four PIC18F45J10/44J10/25J10/24J10devices provide a significantreduction in both cost andoperating voltage, whilemaintaining high performancelevels – something 5Vmicrocontrollers just can’t do!All four members of thePIC18F45J10 family are availablenow for general samplingand volume production. ThePIC18F24J10 and PIC18F25J10are offered in 28-pin QFN, SPDIP,SOIC and SSOP packages. ThePIC18F44J10 and PIC18F45J10are available in 40-pin PDIP, 44pin QFN and TQFP packages.In addition to maintainingcompatibility with Microchip’sfree MPLAB IDE IntegratedDevelopment Environment, which provides low-risk development andshortened design cycles by enabling a seamless migration path to awide range of code-compatible PIC microcontrollers, the PIC18F45J10microcontrollers are supported by the MPLAB C18 C Compiler, MPLAB ICD2 In-Circuit Debugger for debugging and emulation and the PICDEM 2Plus Development Board (part # DM163022). The PICDEM HPC ExplorerBoard (part # DM183022) was created specifically for evaluation andd ev e l o p m e n t with our high-end PIC18F 8-bit microcontroller family.Find out moreabout migratingfrom PIC18F toPIC18FXXJ Flashdevices by clickinghere!Download thePIC18FX4510 Family DataSheet by clicking here!For more information visit: www.microchip.com/HighPinRETURN TO FRONT PAGEMicrocontrollers Digital Signal Controllers Analog Serial EEPROMs6

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March 2006Did you know that USB PIC microcontrollers can perform as the sole controller inembedded applications?The new PIC18F4450/2450 full-speed USB microcontrollersintegrate USB as one of the primary serial interfaces, asopposed to the prevalent approach that adds a serial-to-USBpatch on top of a legacy design.New Flash PIC18F4450/2450 full-speed USBmicrocontrollers are full-speed USB 2.0 connectivitycertified and operate at 48 MHz for 12 megabits-persecond (Mbps) data transfer rates. These new devicesprovide a full-speed compatible migration, while maintaining a powerful 12MIPS RISC core, self-programmable Flash memory and the power-savingfeatures of our nanoWatt Technology — giving you a complete embeddedcontrol solution for industrial, medical and many other embeddedapplications that utilize USB.The majority of USB-capable microcontrollers on the market are optimizedexclusively for applications in personal computing (PC) peripherals andconsumer markets, leaving a real void for embedded designs. Microchip’sUSB PIC microcontroller family makes the benefits of full-speed USBavailable to a broader range of embedded applications that operate inharsh environments and only occasionally connect to personal computers.The PIC18F2450 is available in a 28-pin SOIC, SDIP and QFN package, whilethe PIC18F4450 is available in a 40-pin DIP; 44-pin TQFP and QFN package.Both USB PIC microcontrollers are available now for general sampling andvolume production and feature 16 Kbytes of self-programmable EnhancedFlash memory, which allows field upgrades for end applications via the USBport. Microchip’s advanced PMOS Electrically Erasable Cell (PEEC) Flashtechnology provides high endurance of up to 100,000 erase/write cyclesand long data retention of more than 40 years. In addition, their full-speedUSB 2.0 interface includes an on-board transceiver for direct data transfersto external peripherals with minimum CPU overhead. Other key featuresinclude: Three timers (2 x 16-bit, 1 x 8-bit) Programmable Brownout Reset and low voltage detect circuits Enhanced in-circuit debugging capabilities with up to three hardwarebreakpointsIf you are new to USB-application designs, you may be concerned about thequantity and quality of available firmware support. Rest assured, Microchiphas an extensive set of libraries for the most common application classes,including the Human Interface Device (HID), Communication Device Class(CDC) and custom drivers. Recognizing the need for migration from legacyapplications, Microchip has publishedapplication note AN956, “MigratingExample embedded applicationsApplications to USB from RS-232 UARTthat benefit from these full-speedwith Minimal Impact on PC Software”USB PIC microcontrollers include:at www.microchip.com/usb.industrial (manufacturing tools, dataloggers, scanners, smart displays,micro fuel cells, gambling-machineperipherals, RFID readers, robotcontroller interfaces, industrial timers,gas-flow analyzers, cable-test fixtures);medical (voice-activated applications,advanced wheelchairs, researchequipment automation); automotive(vehicle-network bus diagnostic tools,vehicle trace recorders [black boxes],ultrasonic sensors); battery-powered(handheld tools, sensors, securityapplications, remote controls, homeautomation); consumer (business-cardscanners, white-board digitizers, voicerecorders, uninterruptable power-supplysystems, MP3 players, fire alarms,security-system programmers).The new devices are supported byMicrochip’s MPLAB IntegratedDevelopment Environment (IDE),MPLAB C18 C Compiler, MPLAB ICD2 In-Circuit Debugger and MPLABPM3 Universal Device Programmer.In addition, the PICDEM Full-SpeedUSB Demo Board (part # DM163025),and MPLAB ICE 2000 and MPLAB ICEprocessormodules (part # PCM18XR0) easedevelopment with this family’sadvanced USB features and areavailable now. 768 bytes of RAM; 256 bytes of which can be a dedicated USB buffer AUSART for RS232 and RS485 serial interfaces 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with high accuracy ( /- 1 LSB) and up to13 input channelsFor more information visit: www.microchip.com/USB Capture/Compare/PWM module with 16-bit capture and resolutionRETURN TO FRONT PAGEwww.microchip.comMicrocontrollers Digital Signal Controllers Analog Serial EEPROMs7

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March trolTitleDurationCategoryTitleDurationDo I Filter Before, After or Never?20 minIntroduction to the Signal Analysis PICtail Daughter Board30 minSelecting the Ideal Temperature Sensor30 minBasic dsPIC DSC Development Tools25 minPredict the Repeatability of Your ADC to the BIT20 minIntroduction to MPLAB SIM Software Simulator25 minWhat Does “Rail-to-Rail” Operation Really Mean?20 minLithium-Ion Battery Charging: Techniques and Trade-offs20 minTechniques that Reduce System Noise in ADC CircuitsGet Started with the 64-/80-pin TQFP Demo Board20 minTips and Tricks Using MPLAB IDE v6.6130 min20 minIntroduction to the MPLAB Visual Device Initializer (VDI)30 minSmaller Packages Bigger Thermal Challenges20 minPIC10F Development Tools: Small Tools for Small Parts30 minSelect the Right Operational Amplifier for Your Filtering Circuits20 minIntroduction to MPLAB IDE25 minAmplify Sensor Signals Using the PGA20 minIntroduction to Microchip’s Development Tools25 minIntroduction to Mechatronics and the Mechatronic Design Center20 minSerial EEPROM Overview20 minDesigning Intelligent Power Supplies30 mindsPIC30F General Purpose Timers20 minDeveloping Intelligent Power Systems Using the MCP1630 High SpeedPWM20 minEmulating RS-232 Over USB Using the PIC18F4550Dev ToolsdsPIC DSC SPI Communication Module20 mindsPIC DSC UART Module20 min30 mindsPIC30F 12-bit ADC Module (part 1)20 minEMC Part 1: Introduction to Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)20 mindsPIC30F 12-bit ADC Module (part 2)20 minEMC Part 2: What is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)?20 mindsPIC30F Addressing Modes (part 1)20 minEMC Part 3: What are Electrical Fast Transients (EFT)?20 mindsPIC30F Addressing Modes (part 2)20 minThermistor Application for the New MCP6S9X PGA20 minIntroduction to dsPIC30F DSP Engine and ALU30 minWireless Communication using the IrDA Standard Protocol20 minIntroduction to dsPIC30F Interrupts25 minDriving Lumileds LEDs with Microchip Microcontrollers60 mindsPIC30F 10-bit ADC Module (part 1)20 minDesign Considerations When Adding CANbus to Your System20 mindsPIC30F 10-bit ADC Module (part 2)20 minMicrochip’s ENC28J60, World’s Smallest Ethernet Controller20 minIntroduction to dsPIC30F Architecture (Part 1)20 minSerial Communications: Using the dsPIC30F I²C Module30 minIntroduction to dsPIC30F Architecture (Part 2)20 minSerial Communications: Using the dsPIC30F CAN Module30 minIntroduction to dsPIC33F Architecture (Part 1)20 minAn Introduction to Controller Area Network (CAN)30 minIntroduction to dsPIC33F Architecture (Part 2)20 mindsPIC30F Quadrature Encoder Interface Module20 mindsPIC30F Motor Control PWM Module20 minThe LCD PIC Microcontrollers, PIC18F8490/6490, with 16 Kbytes ofFlash in 64- and 80-pin Packages20 minAC Induction Motor (ACIM) Control Using the PIC18FXX3120 minIntroduction to the dsPIC DSC20 minBrushless DC motor (BLDC) Motor Control Using PIC18FXX3120 min64 Kbyte Flash Microcontrollers in 28-/40-pin Packages; the PIC18F4620and PIC18F262020 minFor more information about Live WebSeminars or Archived WebSeminarsvisit: www.microchip.com/webseminarsRETURN TO FRONT PAGEwww.microchip.comProductsIntroduction to the PIC18 High Pin Count and High Density Family of Devices20 minControl the World with the World’s Smallest Microcontroller (PIC10F)30 minPeripheral Rich, Low Pin Count, PIC MCUs with nanoWatt Technology30 minMicrochip’s nanoWatt TechnologyMicrocontrollers Digital Signal Controllers Analog Serial EEPROMs45 minRETURN TO FRONT PAGE8

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY’S microSOLUTIONS eNEWSLETTER - March 2006What’s New in Microchip Literature?Document TypeClick on a Document Title to view the document.DS#Print/WebAN1012, PIC16HV785 Programmable Lithium and Nickel Battery Charger01012AwebAN1015, PIC16HV785 Programmable Lead Acid Battery Charger01015AwebAN1020, Using the MSSP to Interface Microwire Serial EEPROMs to PIC18 Devices01020BwebAN1023, Using the C18 Compiler and the MSSP to Interface Microwire EEPROMs with PIC18 Devices01023AwebAN879, Using the Microchip Ultra Low-Power Wake-Up Module - PIC16F68400879CwebCDTechnical Library CD-ROM 200600161RFor sale onmicrochipDIRECTConversionDocumentdsPIC30F to PIC24H Conversion Guidelines70173AwebdsPIC30F to dsPIC33F Conversion Guidelines70172AwebPIC18F87J10 Family Data Sheet - 64/80-Pin, High Performance, 1-Mbit Flash MCU with nanoWatt Technology39663CwebPIC18F2450/4450 Data Sheet - 28/40/44-Pin, High Performance, 12 MIPS, Enhanced Flash, USB MCU withnanoWatt Technology39760AwebPS810 Data Sheet - Li-Ion Single-Cell Fuel Gauge21904CwebPIC16F785/HV785 20-Pin Flash-Based 8-Bit CMOS MCU41249CwebTC1014/1015/1185 - 50 mA, 100 mA, 150 mA CMOS LDOs with Shutdown & Reference Bypass21335CwebTC1070/1071/1187 - 50 mA, 100 mA, 150 mA Adjustable CMOS LDOs with Shutdown21353CwebTC1072/1073 - 50 mA and 100 mA CMOS LDOs with Shutdown, Error Output and VR

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