To meet the growing customization needs of embedded applications, Microchip Technology Inc. is proud to introduce the PIC16F13145 series of microcontrollers (MCUs). This family of MCUs introduces new core-independent peripherals (CIPs), configurable logic block modules, enabling designers to create custom hardware-based combinational logic functions directly within the MCU.
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This innovation enables designers to optimize the speed and response time of embedded control systems while eliminating the need for external logic components, effectively reducing bill of materials (BOM) cost and power consumption. The introduction of graphical interface tools further simplifies the process of custom logic design using CLB. The PIC16F13145 family of MCUs is designed for industrial and automotive applications utilizing custom protocols, task sequencing or I/O control in real-time control systems.
Greg Robinson, vice president of Microchip's 8-bit microcontroller business unit, said: "Configurable Logic Cell (CLC) modules have been included in Microchip MCUs for more than ten years, and the newly released CLB module is a new stage in the development of our customizable logic products. , enabling this series of MCUs to function in applications that typically fall into the realm of stand-alone programmable logic devices.
There are few single-chip solutions on the market today that solve embedded engineers' design challenges like the PIC16F131 family of MCUs. This new MCU can handle custom logic functions, minimize power consumption, simplify design, and adapt to changing design requirements. "
Because the operation of CLB does not depend on the clock speed of the CPU, it can improve system latency and provide a low-power solution. CLB can be used to make logical decisions while the CPU is in sleep mode, further reducing power consumption and software dependencies. The PIC16F13145 MCU also features a fast 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with built-in computing capabilities, an 8-bit analog-to-analog converter (DAC), fast comparators, 8-bit and 16-bit timers, and serial communication modules ( I2C and SPI), enabling it to perform many system-level tasks without a CPU. The series will be available in a variety of packages from 8-pin to 20-pin.
To support developers in their work, the PIC16F13145 family of MCUs is supported by the MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC). MCC is a free software plug-in in MPLAB X IDE that provides a simple GUI-based interface for configuring the device and onboard peripherals (including CLB).
This interface provides advanced users with the option to use a Hardware Description Language (HDL) to design the required custom logic via schematics, effectively reducing development time. There are two options for the new synthesizer: integrated into the MCC, and online at logic.microchip.com. To orchestrate a seamless embedded development experience and reduce time to market, the PIC16F131 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit provides comprehensive support for designing with the PIC16F131 family.