The AVR and PIC MCU brands represent two dominant architectures in the embedded design universe. With a combined 45 years' experience developing commercially available and cost-effective 8-bit MCUs, Microchip is the supplier of choice for many due to its strong legacy and history of innovation in 8-bit. Microchip’s portfolio of 8-bit AVR and PIC MCUs is not only the industry's largest; the more than 1,200 MCUs offer class-leading flexibility and performance in areas of utmost importance to modern embedded designers.
Key Elements Include:
- Autonomous Peripherals
- Core Independent Peripherals & Event System
- Low Power Performance
- picoPower® & XLP technologies
- Industry-leading Robustness
- Best-in-class EMI/EMC performance
- Easy Development
- Graphical configuration of complex systems
PIC and AVR microcontrollers are finding their way into new applications like smartphones, audio accessories, video gaming peripherals and advanced medical devices. Microchip provides solutions for the entire performance range of 8-bit microcontrollers, with easy-to-use development tools, complete technical documentation and post design-in support through a global sales and distribution network.
Focus Products
PIC16F17XX Product Family:
- AN1673 - Using the PIC16F1XXX High-Endurance Flash Block
- AN1468 - Peripheral Brief: Programmable Switch Mode Controller (PSMC)
- TB3098 - PIC16F170X Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) Technical Brief
- TB3099 - Extending Relay Life by Switching at Zero Cross
PIC16F18xxx Product Family:
- AN1468 - Peripheral Brief: Programmable Switch Mode Controller (PSMC)
- AN1303 - Software Real-Time Clock and Calendar Using PIC16F1827
- AN1366 - KEELOQ Receiver Using The Capture Compare (CCP) Module
ATmega328PB Product Family:
ATTiny:
- Family Overview (104)
- Atmel AT01486: Low Cost Capacitive Touch TV Control Keypad
- AT12489: Getting Started with Atmel ATtiny 102 and ATiny 104
Quick Start Development
- Hardware – Xpress & Curiosity, Xplained, Curiosity HPC, Explorer 8
- Software – MPLAB Code Configurator, START
Videos
8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs
