RS adds devices to Microchip Technology offering
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PIC microcontroller Nanowatt XLP family
RS Components has announced the addition of more than 1,100 devices into its Microchip Technology range, including the PIC microcontroller Nanowatt XLP family.
The company said this means RS can offer up-to-date Microchip microcontrollers and development kits to design engineers direct from stock in Europe.
The product introductions include Microchip's PIC microcontroller Nanowatt XLP family, which is said to offer very low sleep-current consumption.
XLP technology is said to provide design engineers with a rich and compatible low-power migration path that includes on-chip peripherals for USB and mTouch.
Features of the PIC MCUs with Nanowatt XLP technology include sleep currents down to 20nA, real-time clock currents down to 500nA and watchdog timer currents down to 400nA, making the range ideal for battery-powered or power-constrained applications.
Microchip has integrated all three features into its 8-bit and 16-bit XLP series, providing more freedom for designers who need products to operate longer while using less battery power.
Supporting PIC MCUs with Nanowatt XLP technology are three PIMS (Plug-in Modules) that fit into Microchip's existing 8-bit/16-bit Explorer Boards.
RS has also increased its range of Microchip development kits and accessories available direct-from-stock.
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