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Microchip Technology dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Brings 30 MIPS to a 6x6 Mm, 28-Pin Package

Posted on: Thursday, 7 October 2004, 06:00 CDT

High-performance device offers powerful digital signal control function to space-limited designs

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the first Digital Signal Controller (DSC) in a 6x6 mm, 28-pin, QFN package. With 30 Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) of performance, this small-packaged device gives engineers, with limited board space, a powerful, thermally efficient design option.

With the same powerful performance as the dsPIC30F2010, the dsPIC30F2010MMG can create smart nodes, can put the processor closer to sensors, or can offload the overburdened central processors, in a broad range of embedded systems. Additionally, the QFN package offers thermal characteristics needed in a small design space.

The dsPIC30F2010MMG offers the same powerful performance as the dsPIC30F2010, but comes in a space-saving 28-pin QFN package. This small package size can put the processor closer to sensors, or offload the overburdened central processors in a broad range of embedded systems. Additionally, the QFN package offers thermal characteristics needed in a small design space.

The rich peripheral set of the dsPIC30F2010MMG permits a significantly reduced board component count. The DSCs' mixed-signal capabilities, such as low-voltage detect and a wide voltage range (2.5V to 5.5V) are advantages in many noisy analog environments.

"This 6x6 mm, QFN DSC is in a performance category that is dominated by devices with 100 pins plus, in large packages," said Sumit Mitra, vice president of Microchip's Digital Signal Controller Division. "In applications where space savings translates into end-product market viability or a competitive edge, the 28-pin dsPIC30F2010MMG offers many unique benefits."

Unique offerings

Microchip's dsPIC30F2010MMG offers Enhanced Flash self-programming capability for remote upgrades to the Flash program memory, allowing code revisions in end-users' applications. Enhanced Flash provides flexibility, reduced development time, increased manufacturing efficiency and faster time to market.

Additional features include:

-- 12 Kbytes of on-chip Flash program memory

-- 512 Bytes of on-chip data RAM

-- Advanced Pulse Width Modulation

-- 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with 500 Ksps conversion rate

The dsPIC30F2010MMG includes a variety of communication modules, such as: addressable UART modules, 3-wire SPI(TM) interface and I2C(TM) interface support.

Development Tools, Application Libraries and Reference Designs

All dsPIC DSCs are supported by Microchip's high-performance development systems, including: MPLAB(R) Integrated Development Environment (IDE), MPLAB C30 C Compiler, MPLAB ICD 2 In-Circuit Debugger, MPLAB Visual Device Initializer and MPLAB ICE 4000 In-Circuit Emulator (ICE).

Pricing & Availability

The dsPIC30F2010MMG is available today for sampling and for volume production. For pricing or additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's Web site at www.microchip.com/dspic.

About dsPIC DSC

The dsPIC DSC is a 16-bit (data) modified Harvard RISC machine that combines the control advantages of a high-performance 16-bit microcontroller with the high computational speed of a fully implemented digital signal processor (DSP) to produce a tightly coupled single-chip, single-instruction stream solution for embedded systems design. All dsPIC DSCs integrate Flash program memory and most have EEPROM data storage.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip Website at www.microchip.com.

Note: The Microchip name and logo, dsPIC and MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. I2C is a registered trademark of Philips. SPI is a registered trademark of Motorola. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

NOTE TO EDITORS: In the product name "I2C," the "2" is superscript.

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