CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of
microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today
announced the new Explorer 16/32 Development Board for designing
with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers. This new
board is offered at a reduced cost from Microchip's popular
Explorer 16 Development Board and comes with an integrated
programmer/debugger and several new features that address the
latest embedded systems design needs. The board provides a
flexible, convenient and easy-to-start tool while being backwards
compatible to the classic Explorer 16 Board.
The Explorer 16/32 Development Board serves as a platform for
customers to evaluate the 16-bit PIC24, dsPIC33 and 32-bit PIC32
families of devices through Processor Plug-In-Modules (PIMs) for
easy device swapping. It facilitates prototyping the end
application for proof of concept before migrating to the actual
design. The board features a mikroBUS™ interface to easily add new
functionalities using Click™ Boards from MikroElectronika. In
addition, the board also supports an integrated USB for both power
and communication, eliminating the need for an external power
adapter and communication accessory.
This new board is backwards compatible with the popular Explorer
16 Board which allows users to continue using existing code,
libraries, prototypes, PIMs, and PICtail™ Plus daughter cards
interfaced via a side PICtail Plus connector. The PICtail Plus
daughter cards interfaced via a vertical connector can be re-used
via the additional PICtail Plus Expansion Board.
"The Explorer 16 Development Board has been one of Microchip's
most popular development tools," said Terry
Schmidt, director of marketing for Microchip's MCU16
division. "Backwards compatibility was extremely important to
support our large 16- and 32-bit PIC MCU customer base. We
listened to our customers and incorporated many new features and
capabilities they requested such as an integrated
programmer/debugger and USB power. With hundreds of application
daughter cards, the possibilities with this board are endless."
For more information about the Explorer 16/32 development board,
visit: www.microchip.com/Explorer1632
Pricing and Availability
The Explorer 16/32 development kit (part# DM240001-3) includes
the main Explorer 16/32 Development Board as well as a
PIC24FJ1024GB610 Plug-In-Module and two USB cables. The
Plug-In-Module features a 16-bit PIC24FJ1024GB610 microcontroller
with 1 MB Flash, a superset of memory and functions for the
lower-power PIC24F family. This kit with PIM and cables is
available for $109.99
For those who already have a Processor PIM and USB cables, the
Explorer 16/32 Development Board (part# DM240001-2) is available at
a lower cost of $79.99.
An optional PICtail Plus Expansion Board (part# AC240100) is
also available to extend the Explorer 16/32 Development Board with
vertical PICtail Plus application daughter cards as well as
additional mikroBUS interfaces and a small prototyping area. It is
available for $39.99.
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales
representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit
Microchip's Web site at
www.microchip.com/Explorer1632
To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to
microchipDIRECT
(http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?Keywords=Explorer1632)
or contact one of Microchip's authorized distribution partners.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading
provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP
solutions, 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, the Microchip logo,
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