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Microchip Technology Inc
has announced the
expansion of its 8-bit
PIC16F(LF)178X enhanced midrange
core microcontroller (MCU)
family to include advanced analog
and integrated communication
peripherals, such as on-chip 12-bit
Analog-to-Digital Converters
(ADCs), 8-bit Digital-to-Analog
Converters (DACs), operational
amplifiers, and high-speed
comparators, along with EUSART
(including LIN), I2C™ and SPI
interface peripherals. The MCUs
also feature the industry's best
level of advanced PWM control and
accuracy via the new
Programmable Switch-Mode
Controllers (PSMCs).
This combination of features
enables higher efficiency and
performance, along with cost and
space reductions in applications
such as closed-loop control in
power supplies, and lighting. The
"LF" versions of the MCUs feature
eXtreme Low Power Technology,
for active and sleep currents of just
32 µA/MHz and 50 nA,
respectively, helping to extend
battery life and reduce standby
current consumption. Low power
consumption and advanced analog
and digital integration make the
general-purpose PIC16F(LF)178X
MCUs ideal for LED lighting,
battery management, digital
power supply, motor control and
other applications.
Environmental concerns and
"green" initiatives have led to the
rise of new energy-consumption
legislation around the world. The
PIC16F(LF)178X MCUs enable
designers to create better products
that consume less power.
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