Microchip Introduces Industry’s First Low Pin Count MCU Family With I3C Support
26 Setembro 2023 - 10:12AM
With the step-function increase in data collected and transmitted
from cloud-connected edge nodes, Improved Inter Integrated Circuit®
(I3C®) is rapidly becoming a more sustainable solution for
interfacing sensors with a high data rate and will help expand
capabilities in next-generation devices. Leading the way in I3C
integration, Microchip Technology
(Nasdaq: MCHP)
has released its
PIC18-Q20 family of
microcontrollers (MCUs), the industry’s first low pin count MCUs
with up to two I3C peripherals and Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO).
Available in 14- and 20- pin packages as small as 3 x 3 mm, the
PIC18-Q20 MCUs are a compact solution for real-time control, touch
sensing and connectivity applications. The MCUs offer configurable
peripherals, advanced communication interfaces and easy connection
across multiple voltage domains without external components.
With I3C functionality, flexible peripherals and
the ability to operate on three independent voltage domains,
PIC18-Q20 MCUs are well suited to be used in conjunction with a
primary MCU in a larger overall system. This family of MCUs can
perform tasks such as processing sensor data, handling low latency
interrupts and system status reporting that the main MCU cannot
perform as efficiently. While the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
runs at a different voltage domain, the I3C peripheral operates
from 1.0 to 3.6V. These low-power, small form factor MCUs can be
used in a wide range of space-sensitive applications and markets
including automotive, industrial control, computing, consumer, IoT
and medical.
“One of the main barriers to large-scale IoT
adoption is the cost of implementing an edge node. With the
PIC18-Q20 family of MCUs, Microchip is helping to break down that
barrier,” said Greg Robinson, corporate vice president of
Microchip’s 8-bit MCU business unit. “By introducing the industry’s
first low pin count MCU with I3C we are enabling flexible,
cost-effective scaling of IoT applications and embracing the new
standard communications interface.”
As the market shifts to demand higher performance
solutions with lower power and smaller size, I3C helps designers
and software developers address these potentially challenging
requirements. Compared to I2C, I3C offers higher communication
rates and lower power consumption, all while maintaining backward
compatibility with legacy systems. The I3C and MVIO functionality,
combined with Microchip’s configurable Core Independent Peripherals
(CIPs), allow for lower system costs, reduced design complexity and
a reduction in board space by replacing external level shifters
with on-chip multiple voltage domains. To learn more about
Microchip’s portfolio of PIC® MCUs, visit the
website and keep up with the latest company news
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Instagram.
Development Tools The PIC18-Q20
MCU family is supported by Microchip’s full development ecosystem
of hardware and software tools, including its MPLAB® X and MPLAB
Xpress Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and MPLAB Code
Configurator (MCC) Microchip’s development environment is
straightforward and makes it easier to implement and generate code,
allowing for a reduction in overall development time and reduced
financial investment.
Developers can get a quick start in evaluating I3C
and MVIO capabilities on the PIC18-Q20 using Microchip’s
PIC18F16Q20 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit—a compact, cost-effective
development board for rapid prototyping.
Pricing and Availability For
additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales
representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit
Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website,
www.microchipdirect.com.
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About Microchip
Technology: Microchip Technology Inc. is
a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control
solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive
product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which
reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market.
The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across
the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense,
communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with
dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the
Microchip website at
http://www.microchip.com/.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip
logo, MPLAB and PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip
Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All
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