Need an Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller?ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/Market_Communication...volume market pricing, a full suite of drivers including those for the Windows®

In ThIs Issue

wwwmicrochipcom Microcontrollers bull Digital Signal Controllers bull Analog bull Memory bull Wireless

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To learn more about the expanded capabilities of the chipKITtrade Development Platforms visit httpwwwmicrochipcompagehandleren-uspress-releasemicrochip-and-digilent-announce-expanded-capabilithtml

Microchip and Digilent Create Network and Basic IO Shields Support Resources for the chipKITtrade and Arduinotrade CommunityShields and Support Resources Enable Hobbyists and Academics to Add More Features and Functionality to Projects Even If They Are Not EngineersMicrochip Technology Inc and Digilent Inc announced expanded capabilities for the 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller-based chipKITtrade Development Platform for the Arduinotrade community First the companies unveiled two shields for the chipKIT platform ndash the chipKIT Basic IO and Network Shields Secondly new online support resources for the community are now available including software library support for Ethernet CAN and USB as well as an online chipKIT forum and wiki The shields and online support resources enable users to take advantage of the high-performance 32-bit PICreg microcontroller-based chipKIT development platform to add more features and functionality to their projects even if they are not engineers

The chipKIT development platform is a 32-bit Arduino solution that enables hobbyists and academics to easily and inexpensively integrate electronics into their projects even if they do not have an electronic-engineering background The platform consists of two PIC32-based development boards and open-source software that is compatible with the Arduino programming language and development environment The chipKIT hardware is compatible with existing 33V Arduino shields and applications and can be developed using a modified version of the Arduino IDE and existing Arduino resources such as code examples libraries references and tutorials The chipKIT Basic IO Shield announced today is compatible with the chipKIT Uno32trade and Max32trade boards and offers users simple push buttons switches LEDs I2Ctrade EEPROM I2C temperature sensor and a 128 x 32 pixel organic LED graphic display The chipKIT Network Shield enables users to use the chipKIT Max32trade development board to implement 10100 Ethernet USB OTG and CAN communications

ldquoThe introduction of these two new shields for the chipKIT platform demonstrates Microchiprsquos and Digilentrsquos commitment to the Arduino communityrdquo said Fred Eady hobbyist and editor with Nuts amp Volts and SERVO Magazines ldquoNot only will users have additional IO functionality with the chipKIT Basic IO Shield they will be able to integrate advanced communications such as Ethernet CAN and USB into their projects with the Network Shieldrdquo

The chipKIT Basic IO Shield (part TDGL005) and chipKIT Network Shield (part TDGL006) can be purchased today

1 Microchip and digilent create network and Basic io shields support resources for the chipkittrade and arduinotrade coMMunity

2 need an analog resistive usB touch-screen controller

3 new coMpact high-efficiency rf power aMplifier for 5 ghz wi-fireg applications

need ultra-high-perforMance low noise auto-zero operational aMplifiers

4 Microchip introduces 150 Ma 16v voltage regulators with short-circuit current foldBack and a high psrr of 70 dB

5 does your design call for a utility-Band power-line soft-ModeM developMent kit

6 aBout retroBsd a port of Bsd unix to a Microchip pic32 Microcontroller

new Motor control kit offers advanced Bldc control

7 know More aBout Microchiprsquos Motor control starter kit with Mtouchtrade sensing solutions

8 save 20 on third-party tools offer ends 93011

9 try Microchipdirect prograMMing for free

10 Join Microchip technology at eMBedded systeMs conference 2011 in Boston

11 looking to enhance your eMBedded control designs

12 whats new in Microchip literature

13 whats new at Microchipdirect

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGYrsquoS microSOLUTIONS Monthly E-newsletter - September 2011

wwwmicrochipcom Microcontrollers bull Digital Signal Controllers bull Analog bull Memory bull Wireless 2

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Need an Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen ControllerController Available as Turnkey Chip or Board Product With Free Drivers for Most Major Operating Systems

Microchip announced the mTouchtrade AR1100 Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller Building upon the AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controller series the AR1100 controller is a high-performance USB plug-and-play device that offers advanced calibration capabilities as a USB mouse or single-input digitizer The new controller is available as a turnkey chip or board product supporting all 4-5-8-wire touch screens with free drivers for most major operating systems The AR1100 is an ideal solution for customers who want a drop-in touch controller to universally support their entire standard resistive-touch portfolio

Touch input is fast becoming a standard user interface Resistive touch provides the advantages of easy integration low total system cost and acceptance of finger glove or stylus input to meet the needs of applications such as medical devices industrial controls handwriting or signature capture and other touch-input mechanisms Additionally USB communication is the industry standard for attaching peripherals to a computer The AR1100 is an easy-to-integrate touch-screen controller that meets all of these needs in a single-chip solution It also features advanced calibration options for alignment and linearization enabling superior accuracy for 4- 5- and 8-wire touch screens as well as highly accurate button pressing for critical applications with tight spacing

In addition to the AR1100 controller Microchip announced enhancements to its AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controllers with new high-volume market pricing a full suite of drivers including those for the Windowsreg CE Linux and Androidtrade operating systems and a new minimum operating voltage down to 20 V The AR1000 is a turnkey analog resistive touch controller that targets low-cost embedded applications using I2Ctrade SPI or UART communications

The AR1100 controller is available in 20-pin SOIC SSOP and QFN packages The AR1100 is also available as a board product The mTouch AR1100 Development Kit (part DV102012) includes an AR1100 production-ready PCB with a USB cable and a 5-wire analog-resistive touch screen enabling designers to quickly connect and test this advanced touch-screen controller Samples of the controller can be ordered online

To learn more about DLMS visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=2926

New Compact High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fireg ApplicationsMicrochip announced the new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 80211an WLAN embedded applications The device operates on the 49 to 59 GHz band and offers a wide operating voltage of 33V to 5V The SST11CP15 features a high linear output power of 18 dBm at 25 percent EVM using 80211a OFDM 54 Mbps at 33V and 20 dBm at 50V and offers an output power of 23 dBm at mask compliance of 6 Mbps at 33V The device is offered in a compact 2 mm x 2 mm x 55 mm 12-pin QFN package It is ideal for 5 GHz WLAN applications where small size and high-efficiency operation are required such as in wireless multimedia and MIMO applications for broadband gateway and consumer-electronics equipment

The SST11CP15 meets the needs of designers who must reduce DC current consumption in their portable multimedia and MIMO applications With its high power-added efficiency the device reduces battery current drain and extends battery operation Its 49 to 59 GHz linear operation enables 80211an operation and increases data rates while its small size is ideal for space constrained applications

With the addition of the SST11CP15 to Microchiprsquos Wi-Fireg power amp portfolio Microchip now offers reliable high-efficiency operation across the 5 GHz band this meets customer demand for a broad portfolio of

reliable RF power amps with high power-added efficiencies

Developers can begin designing today with the SST11CP15 Evaluation Board (part 11CP15-QUBE-K)

The SST11CP15 RF power amplifier is available in a 2 mm x 2 mm x 55 mm 12-pin QFN package Samples are available online

To learn more about the MCP6V2X visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en555099

Need Ultra-High-Performance Low Noise Auto-Zero Operational Amplifiers Microchip announced the MCP6V2X family of operational amplifiers (op amps) The new devices feature a self-correcting auto-zero architecture which enables ultra-high precision including an input offset voltage of just 2 microvolts and a gain bandwidth product of 2 MHz With low noise of 50 nVroot Hz the MCP6V2X family is a lower-noise alternative to Microchiprsquos existing family of auto-zero op amps Their low 23V to 55V operating voltage allows batteries to be fully utilized and their rail-to-rail inputoutput structure allows for full-range use even in low-supply conditions The devices are available in a compact 8-pin MSOP package and are ideal for applications in the consumer industrial and medical markets such as sensor and signal conditioning and instrumentation

Applications that require low noise low-voltage operation ultra-high precision and low drift can benefit from the performance and features of the MCP6V2X family With their auto-zero architecture the devices offer very high accuracy over time and temperature and their lower noise provides for higher accuracy and repeatability Additionally the MCP6V2X familyrsquos low-voltage operation with rail-to-rail inputoutput enables greater dynamic range which leads to better performance across the entire operating-voltage range

The MCP6V26 is available in 8-pin SOIC 8-pin MSOP and 2 mm x 3 mm 8-pin TDFN packages The MCP6V27 is available in 8-pin SOIC 8-pin MSOP and 4 mm x 4 mm 8-pin DFN packages The MCP6V28 is available in 8-pin SOIC 8-pin MSOP and 2 mm x 3 mm 8-pin TDFN packages

Samples are available online

To learn more about the SST11CP15 visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en550465

Microchip Introduces 150 mA 16V Voltage Regulators With Short-Circuit Current Foldback and a High PSRR of 70 dB

Microchip announced the MCP1754MCP1754S low dropout regulators (LDOs) The devices feature a high PSRR of 70 dB at 1 kHz (typical) and a maximum output current of 150 mA at +125 degrees Celsius junction temperature Both LDOs offer a high input voltage of 16V and an output voltage range of 18V to 55V with standard output voltages of 2V 25V 28V 3V 33V 4V and 5V and output voltage tolerances of +-20 percent over the entire temperature range The MCP1754 provides enhanced features such as a shutdown input signal and a power-good output signal while the MCP1754S is the baseline version of the device These LDOs are ideal for electronic circuits such as in GFCI and AFCI circuit-breaker designs and in the automotive medical and consumer electronics markets such as in automotive power adapters cell phones and medical devices

Designers need a high-PSRR LDO to reject power-supply noise in sensitive electronic circuits and the MCP1754MCP1754S LDOs meet that need The devicesrsquo wide range of output-voltage options gives design engineers added flexibility and their small package size takes up less space on the board while reducing cost Additionally the LDOs can be used to power Microchiprsquos portfolio of PICreg microcontrollers as well as other MCUs

The MCP1754MCP1754S voltage regulators typically deliver 70 dB of ripple rejection at 1 kHz making the devices ideal for AC-sensitive applications such as GFCI and AFCI circuit-breaker designs With the addition of these new devices to Microchiprsquos broad line of LDOs engineers now have even more options to meet their needs

The MCP1754MCP1754S LDOs are available in 5-pin SOT-23 3-lead SOT-23a and 3-lead SOT-89 packages The devices are also available in 5-lead SOT-223 and 3-lead SOT-223 packages and in 8-lead 2 mm x 3 mm DFN packages

Learn more about the MCP1754 visit httpwwwmicrochipcomwwwproductsDevicesaspxdDocName=en555287

Does Your Design Call for a Utility-Band Power-Line Soft-Modem Development Kit

6 kbps Software Modem Enables Low-Cost Communication and Control in Utility Power Meter In-Home Energy Monitoring and Control and Smart-Grid Applications

The new Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtailtrade Plus Daughter Board Development Kit is compliant with the utility frequency band and enables products to communicate using the same wiring that provides power creating an instant network at a low system and deployment cost The kit provides communication over power lines using a Binary Phase Shift Keying modulation scheme with the onboard modem using the CELENEC A utility frequency baseband of 72 kHz for communication at a rate of 6 kilobits per second (kbps) Additionally the modem hardware is universal power-line compatible and can operate on 110V or 220V electrical systems The soft modem is based upon the scalable dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controller (DSC) architecture and interfaces with Microchiprsquos Explorer 16 Development Board It is supported with royalty-free schematics demo code and software in source-code format all of which is available for download online

The trend toward power-line communication is growing in response to increasing market demands for connected products Applications for power-line communication include utility power meters in-home energy monitoring and control and smart-grid applications Following the launch of its consumer-band PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit earlier this year the utility-band PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit comes with two nodes providing point-to-point communication out of the box meaning customers can have the daughter board running a selection of demos in a matter of minutes The BPSK scheme provides a robust modulation method that performs well in noisy environments and the data rate can be selected in software Additionally

having a large portfolio of dsPIC33F DSCs to choose from allows the customer to select a device that matches the requirements of their application and that optimizes performance and cost

Microchip is expanding its presence in communications and connectivity by offering its second low-cost power line carrier solution As demand for new utility meters and infrastructure continue to grow Microchip will support its customersrsquo needs by offering this Utility A-band design based upon the popular PICtail Plus and Explorer 16 development systems

The PLM PICtail Plus Daughter Board Development Kit (part AC164145) includes two daughter boards and two sets of high-voltage adapter cables It comes with royalty-free schematics demo code and software in source-code format and is supported by the free MPLABreg IDE The kit can be purchased today at microchipDIRECT

Learn more about the Power-Line Modem (PLM) PICtailtrade Plus Daughter Board Development Kit visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=1406ampdDocName=en555186

About RetroBSD A Port of BSD Unix to a Microchip PIC32 MicrocontrollerAbout RetroBSD A Port of BSD Unix to a Microchip PIC32 Microcontroller

By Serge Vakulenko

I started this work a year ago as a hobby project Now I can demonstrate a demo running real Unix on a tiny development board

The project is hosted on Google Code httpcodegooglecompretrobsd

The system is targeted to a market of small embedded systems Main features include

y Small resource requirements RetroBSD requires only 128 kbytes of RAM to be up and running user applications

y Memory protection Using hardware mechanisms kernel memory is fully protected from the user application

y Open functionality Usually a user application is fixed in Flash memory but in the case of RetroBSD any number of applications could be placed into the SD card and run as required

y Real multitasking Standard POSIX API is implemented (fork exec wait4 etc)

y Development system on-board It is possible to have a C compiler in the system and to recompile the user application (or the whole operating system) when needed

RetroBSD is based on 211BSD the last in the series of Berkeley Unixes for the PDP-11 architecture I ported the kernel C library and a set of basic utilities to the MIPS32 architecture using GCCLinux as a development environment I also created a PIC32 simulator based on the Virtual MIPS opensource project (httpcodegooglecompvirtualmips)

There exists a similar system named uCLinux that is widely used for similar purposes But uCLinux requires ten times more RAM than RetroBSD It also has a limited multitasking capability (no fork) no memory protection and no C compiler on-board

I believe that RetroBSD could be quite popular for small embedded systems For example itrsquos possible to make something like a lsquoUnix stamprsquo as opposed to the widely known Basic stamp

Read the full blog post athttpdevelopermipscom20110806about-retrobsd-a-port-of-bsd-

unix-to-a-microchip-pic32-microcontroller

New Motor Control Kit Offers Advanced BLDC Control Advanced motor control has traditionally required expensive development tools equipment and silicon to control the motor Microchiprsquos new Motor Control Starter Kit (MCSK) coupled with the new low cost dsPIC33FJ16 family is changing all of that The MCSK offers a simple low cost tool to learning sensorless brushless DC (BLDC) motor control techniques

BLDC motors eliminate the brushes of a traditional DC motor to achieve much higher reliability and long life In a simple brushed DC motor the brushes make contact with the rotor Eventually the brushes wear out and have to be replaced A brushless DC motor eliminates the brushes and is electrically commutated by a controller BLDC motors have three phases (or windings) that are energized in a specific pattern in order to spin the rotor (see diagram) The controller must change which phases are energized (and hence commutate) when the rotor reaches specific points in its rotation so the controller must always know the rotorrsquos position Typically a BLDC system uses sensors to detect the position of the rotor However these sensors introduce a point of failure to the system and also add costs for cabling and sensors A more advanced BLDC system uses feedback from the windings to calculate the position of the rotor and eliminates the sensors cutting costs and improving reliability While this sensorless technique isnrsquot new it can be difficult to understand and tricky to implement

Enter the new Motor Control Starter Kit (MCSK) from Microchip The inexpensive kit includes everything needed to learn sensorless BLDC motor control from the ground up Fully supported by Microchiprsquos MPLABreg IDE the MCSK comes with everything on the board an ultra low cost dsPIC33F controller USB programming and debugging a BLDC motor right on the board and lots of test points to probe signals It even has an mTouch slider for controlling the motorrsquos speed Source code is available for free Finally the board includes complete hardware documentation including schematics and bill of materials and is a great starting point for learning BLDC hardware design Available from Microchip Direct the Motor Control Starter Kit is truly the easiest and least expensive way to learn sensorless BLDC motor control

Learn more athttpwwwmicrochipcommcsk

The Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouchtrade Sensing Solutions is a complete hardware and software tool suite for evaluating Microchiprsquos ultra-low cost Motor Control Family dsPIC DSCs It provides a ready to use application that demonstrates integration of a noise sensitive mTouch application within a standard Motor Control environment

It contains a single board with a BLDC motor capacitive-touch sliders and a built-in debugger

The figure below shows an overview of the starter kit schematic which is based on the dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC The starter kit is preprogrammed with an application featuring integrated motor control and mTouch functionality

Motor Control Starter kit schematic

The powerful PWM module shown in the schematic allows easy control over the 3-phase BLDC motor The PWM module features three complementary output pairs hardware Fault shutdown programmable dead time among others A standard 3-phase inverter is used to interface the device and the motor Three ADC channels provide information of the motorrsquos BEMF by reading the voltage on the motor

Know more about Microchiprsquos Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouchtrade Sensing

Learn more about Microchiprsquos Motor Control Starter Kit with mTouch Sensing visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=1406ampdDocName=en554530

windings The dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC features three analog comparators One internal comparator is used to trigger the Fault function of the PWM module if an overcurrent condition occurs The advantage of the internal comparator is that different software thresholds can be used to implement overcurrent conditions on different motors

The demonstration application accepts user inputs from two sources the capacitive slider and the push button The devicersquos CTMU module works together with the AD Converter to sample and convert both the channels of the capacitive slider Three user LEDs are also available for various display combinations

Integrating Motor Control environment with mTouch application

The dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC runs at a maximum of 16 MHz and has sufficient resources to run the Motor Control Starter Kit demonstration application including the motor control and the mTouch features Capacitive touch applications require a noise free environment which is not the case of motor control applications where MOSFETs turn on and off continuously generating noise spikes on the power supply levels In such an environment it is important to take the capacitive slider measurements at a time when no MOSFETs are switching This is achieved by reducing the capacitance charging time to a minimum by increasing the charging current and synchronizing it to the PWM cycle The ADC module of the dsPIC33FJ16MC102 DSC allows simultaneous sampling of four different analog channels Because three channels are needed for the BEMF feedback from the motorrsquos phases one channel remains available for the CTMU module Both of the sliderrsquos channels are sampled and converted alternatively on subsequent PWM cycles

The CTMU module uses a trigger to start and stop charging of the sliderrsquos capacitors The trigger is configured in such a way that the ADC starts conversion a few nanoseconds after the capacitor has stopped charging This ensures that no PWM switching occurs while sampling the voltage on the capacitor However avoiding the PWM switching events in the charging period is also important This is easily achieved in this configuration since the duty cycle is usually much larger than the capacitor charging time After the ADC completes converting all four channels three BEMF signals and one of the capacitors the ADC interrupt is triggered and the capacitor is discharged to allow charging another one in the next cycle

The motor control application with mTouch on this starter kit is based on the application notes AN1160-Sensorless BLDC Control with Back-EMF Filtering Using a Majority Function and AN1250 Microchip CTMU for Capacitive Touch Applications

Save 20 on Third-Party Tools Offer Ends 93011

Easy24-33 v6 Development System

The Easy24-33 v6 Development System by MikroElektronika is a general purpose development system for low pin count PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC DSCs It accepts over 60 microcontrollers in DIP packages from 14 to 28 pins and has several useful peripherals on-board You can prototype many applications quickly with this versatile tool

Features include

y PIC24F16KA102 processor installed

y Multiple DIP sockets support over 60 MCUs

y Every IO pin connected to push button and LED

y IO pins configurable with pull updown resistors

y 2x16 character LCD w backlight

y Capacitive touch keypad

y 2 potentiometers for simulating AD input

y Serial SRAM (64 Kbit) w SPI interface

y Serial EEPROM (1 Kbit) w I2C interface

y CAN interface module (MCP2551)

y Temperature sensor

y USB to UART converter

y Screw terminals for all IO port pins

y Large prototyping area with VCC GND bus

y User manual schematic and library of example programs included

y Works with MPLABreg IDE tools or MikroElektronika tools

y Supports optional ZigBee transceiver module (MRF24J40MA)

LV32-MX v6 Development System

The LV32-MX v6 Development System from MikroElektronika is a full-featured development system for developing PIC32 MCU applications With numerous built-in modules such as TFT Color Display (320x240) with Touch Screen and Stereo Codec this tool can be used to develop advanced graphic audio memory and storage applications

Features include

y PIC32MX460F512L processor included

y TFT Color Display (320x240) with touch screen

y 2x16 character LCD display

y USB host and peripheral connectors

y MMCSD card slot for removable flash storage

y Serial Flash (8 Mbit) wSPI interface

y Stereo codec w headphone microphone jacks

y Temperature sensor (MCP9700A)

y Dual RS-232 connectors

y Joystick with center button

y All MCU pins routed to IDC10 connectors

Microchip makes a lot of great development tools but there are also plenty of unique and innovative tools created by Third-Party partners For a limited time find the two boards below and more for 20 off at microchipDIRECT until the end of September

To learn more and to purchase development boards for 20 off until the end of September visit httpwwwmicrochipcomstellentidcplgIdcService=SS_GET_PAGEampnodeId=1406ampdDocName=en553679

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In tough economic times companies often look for ways to trim expenses as a means to cope with a downturn in sales One of the areas often targeted for cutbacks is employee training There is not only the direct cost of the training to contend with but also travel expenses and time an employee spends away from the job During this challenging business climate however competitive pressures and technology changes donrsquot stop and it is training that can help a company be better positioned to take advantage of the potential upswing

Microchip with its global network of Regional Training Centers (RTCs) and third-party training partners is here to help companies stay competitive with cost-effective local training To help companies deal with issues of travel expense and time classes are given not only in Microchiprsquos facilities but are also taken on the road Customized

customer premise sessions can be scheduled offering the most convenience Time away can be managed more efficiently with the flexibility of half or full day class sessions

To be effective in teaching instruction must take into account the needs and expertise level of the attendee Microchiprsquos Regional Training Center classes are developed to provide a coordinated flow enabling engineers to implement a solution to their product development needs Instruction is developed and presented in product technology and implementation classes that are grouped into application based curriculum

Each curriculum flow enables the individual to engage with the training at a level that meets his or her current knowledge and needs The intent is to provide

Looking to Enhance Your Embedded Control Designstraining that is relevant to each attendee while eliminating the frustration often associated with attending classes that present too much known information or assume a level of knowledge beyond what the attendee currently possesses

Producttool classes provide knowledge on how Microchiprsquos products and development tools operate This knowledge provides the foundation upon which all application instruction is based Attendance at one of these classes can provide significant value through the reduction in time associated with instruction manuals and data sheet review or trial and error attempts to learn individually Market forces constantly press companies to add functionality and features to their products often outside their areas of core competence As a result engineers must continually broaden their knowledge base Microchiprsquos technology classes are intended to help engineers gain an understanding of a new field

Implementation classes combine elements of product and technology instruction to teach engineers how to design a real world application Classes at this level provide how-to instruction rather than what or why instruction

Microchip is currently offering classes in the following curriculum DSP Ethernet Human Interface Motor Control Power Management Signal Chain System Design and USB Future curriculum is expected to include CANLIN IrDAreg Lighting and RF

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For information on scheduling custom in-house training contact your local RTC directly or visit the Microchip RTC web site wwwmicrochipcomRTC

Whatrsquos New in Microchip Literature Visit our Technical Documentation page at wwwmicrochipcom to view the documents

The Microchip name and logo the Microchip logo dsPIC KEELOQ KEELOQ logo MPLAB PIC PICmicro PICSTART PIC32 logo rfPIC and UNIO are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA and other countries FilterLab Hampshire HI-TECH C Linear Active Thermistor MXDEV MXLAB SEEVAL and The Embedded Control Solutions Company are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA Analog-for-the-Digital Age Application Maestro CodeGuard dsPICDEM dsPICDEMnet dsPICworks dsSPEAK ECAN ECONOMONITOR FanSense HI-TIDE In-Circuit Serial Programming ICSP Mindi MiWi MPASM MPLAB Certified logo MPLIB MPLINK mTouch Octopus Omniscient Code Generation PICC PICC-18 PICDEM PICDEMnet PICkit PICtail REAL ICE rfLAB Select Mode Total Endurance TSHARC UniWinDriver WiperLock and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA and other countries SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the USA All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies copy 2011 Microchip Technology Incorporated Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved

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Data Sheet MCP3201 27V 12-bit AD Converter with SPI Interface Data Sheet

21290F

TC53 Data Sheet 21432D

25AA010A Data Sheet 21832F

25AA020A Data Sheet 21833E

TC1270A Data Sheet 22035DMCP6211S23459 - 20 MHz 25 mA Op Amps with mCal Data Sheet

22188C

MCP64011R1U24679 - 1 MHz 45 uA Op Amps Data Sheet

22229C

MCP1754MCP1754S - 150 mA 16V High Performance LDO Data Sheet

22276A

MCP6V2678 - 620 uA 2 MHz Auto-Zeroed Op Amps Data Sheet

25007B

MCP7940X I2Ctrade RTCC with SRAM Unique ID and Battery Switchover Data Sheet

25009B

PIC12LF1840T48A Data Sheet 41594AdsPIC33FJ32MC302304 dsPIC33FJ64MCX02X04 and dsPIC33FJ128MCX02X04 Data Sheet

70291F

dsPIC33FJ32GP302304 dsPIC33FJ64GPX02X04 and dsPIC33FJ128GPX02X04 Data Sheet

70292F

PIC24HJ32GP302304 PIC24HJ64GPX02X04 PIC24HJ128GPX02X04 Data Sheet

70293F

dsPIC33EPXXXMU806810814 and PIC24EPXXXGU810814 Data Sheet

70616D

Errata MCP9800123 Rev A SiliconData Sheet Errata 80331B

PIC18F1XK50 Errata 80411D

PIC18(L)F1XK22 Errata 80437E

PIC18(L)F2545K22 Errata 80498D

PIC18(L)F23244344K22 Errata 80512C

PIC18(L)F2646K22 Errata 80514C

PIC24FV32KA304 Family Errata 80522C

Programming Specification

PIC24FJXXXDA1DA2GB2GA3GC0 Programming Specification

39970C

PIC12(L)F1501JPIC16(L)F150X Programming Specification

41573C

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Touch input is fast becoming a standard user interface Resistive touch provides the advantages of easy integration low total system cost and acceptance of finger glove or stylus input to meet the needs of applications such as medical devices industrial controls handwriting or signature capture and other touch-input mechanisms Additionally USB communication is the industry standard for attaching peripherals to a computer The AR1100 is an easy-to-integrate touch-screen controller that meets all of these needs in a single-chip solution It also features advanced calibration options for alignment and linearization enabling superior accuracy for 4- 5- and 8-wire touch screens as well as highly accurate button pressing for critical applications with tight spacing

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