Microchip Technology has announced the PIC16F17576 microcontroller (MCU) product family, which includes low-power peripherals and can precisely analyze volatile analog signals.
PIC16F17576 MCUs provide a low-power comparator and voltage reference that can function in sleep mode.
This allows for continuous analog measurements while requiring less than 3.0 µA of current. The Analog Peripheral Manager (APM) manages which peripherals are active, reducing total energy usage and allowing battery-powered applications to effectively monitor signals without consuming too much power.
PIC16F17576 MCUs provide a low-power comparator and voltage reference that can function in sleep mode. This allows for continuous analog measurements while requiring less than 3.0 µA of current.
The Analog Peripheral Manager (APM) manages which peripherals are active, reducing total energy usage and allowing battery-powered applications to effectively monitor signals without consuming too much power.
PIC16F17576 MCUs, designed for applications that analyze volatile analog signals, include operational amplifiers (op amps) and software-controlled gain ladders.
This feature allows a single operational amplifier to transition between several gain levels, reducing noise while preserving precision and power economy. The MCUs are equipped with up to four op amps and a 12-bit differential ADC with automated averaging, allowing for precise signal measurement across a wide variety of inputs.
Key Applications
PIC16F17576 MCUs are ideal for measuring analog signals in a variety of applications, including environmental and industrial monitoring, smart home and building automation. Vibration and strain measurement, flow metering, gas detection, cold asset tracking, and motion sensing are some of the key applications.
Leadership Comments
“Sensor systems can quickly become complex, often requiring multiple analog components that add board size, cost and power draw,” said Greg Robinson, corporate vice president of Microchip’s MCU business unit. “With the integrated analog features in our low-power PIC16F17576 MCUs, we’re cutting that complexity. You can eliminate parts and reduce power consumption, cutting costs and simplifying the overall design process.”
Development Tools
PIC16F17576 MCUs are supported by MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and MPLAB Code Configurator which allows designers to easily manage the functionality of the APM and analog peripherals. The devices are compatible with Microchip’s Curiosity Nano EV14L29A development board and MPLAB PICkit™ development tools.
Pricing and Availability
PIC16F17576 MCUs are available starting at $.57 each in 10,000-unit quantities. 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.
PIC16F17576 microcontroller (MCU) product family
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