New Configurable Logic Block (CLB) module affords tailor-made {hardware} options and helps eradicate the necessity for exterior logic elements
To handle the increasing want for growing ranges of customization in embedded functions, Microchip Know-how is providing a tailor-made {hardware} resolution with the launch of its PIC16F13145 household of microcontrollers (MCUs). Outfitted with a brand new Core Impartial Peripheral (CIP)—the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) module—the MCUs allow the creation of hardware-based, customized combinational logic features instantly inside the MCU. Due to its integration into the MCU, th permits designers to optimize the pace and response time of embedded management methods, eliminating the necessity for exterior logic elements and decreasing Invoice of Supplies (BOM) value and energy consumption. The method is additional simplified by a graphical interface instrument, which helps synthesize customized logic designs utilizing the CLB. The PIC16F13145 household is designed for functions using customized protocols, process sequencing or I/O management to handle real-time management methods within the industrial and automotive sectors.
“The Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) Module has been built-in into Microchip MCUs for greater than a decade and the brand new CLB module is the subsequent step within the evolution of our customizable logic providing, enabling this household of MCUs to be utilized in functions which can be usually the area of standalone programmable logic gadgets,” mentioned Greg Robinson, vice chairman of Microchip’s 8-bit microcontroller enterprise unit. “Few single-chip options in right this moment’s market deal with embedded engineers’ design challenges just like the PIC16F131 MCU household. The brand new MCUs deal with customized logic features, reduce energy consumption, simplify designs and may accommodate altering design necessities.”
For the reason that CLB’s operation will not be depending on the CPU clock pace, it improves the system’s latency and offers a low-power resolution. The CLB can be utilized to make logical choices whereas the CPU is in sleep mode, additional decreasing energy consumption and software program reliance. The PIC16F13145 MCUs additionally embrace a quick 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with built-in computation, an 8-bit Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converter, quick comparators, 8- and 16-bit timers and serial communication modules (I2C and SPI) to permit many system-level duties to be carried out with out the CPU. The household will likely be accessible in numerous packages from 8 pins as much as 20 pins.
Improvement Instruments
The PIC16F13145 household of MCUs is supported by the MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC), a free software program plug-in inside MPLAB X IDE which offers a simple GUI-based interface to configure the system and on-board peripherals, together with the CLB. This interface reduces growth time as the specified customized logic may be designed schematically with choices for a sophisticated person to make the most of {Hardware} Description Language (HDL). The brand new synthesizer is on the market in two choices: built-in into MCC and on-line at logic.microchip.com. The PIC16F131 Curiosity Nano Analysis Package affords full assist for designing with the PIC16F131 household and these options coordinate for a seamless embedded growth expertise and lowered time to market.
Pricing and Availability
PIC16F131 MCUs can be found beginning at $0.47 every in 10,000-unit portions. For added data and to buy, contact a Microchip gross sales consultant, approved worldwide distributor or go to Microchip’s Buying and Shopper Companies web site, www.microchipdirect.com.
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