More engineers are taking advantage of USB as a standardized interface, in combination with other serial-interface protocols. The PIC18F1XK50 Microcontrollers include I2CTM, SPI and USART interfaces, ...

Microchip announces the 12-member PIC18F87J11 high-performance 8-bit microcontroller family, offering greater performance (up to 12 MIPS at 48 MHz), enhanced peripherals and lower standby power ...

Microchip Technology generates about 55% of its revenue from its micro controller product line. The company holds a commanding lead in 8-bit microcontrollers and a growing share in 16-bit and 32-bit ...

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications rely on a combination of analog functionality and digital control capability to meet a challenging ...

Eight-bit microcontrollers-called that because they operate on data eight bits at a time-continue to dominate the microcontroller market, although 32-bit controllers are showing faster market growth.

Mouser and Microchip have produced an eBook highlighting the value propositions and use cases for 8-bit MCUs entitled The Mighty 8-Bit Microcontroller. In automotive applications, 8-bit MCUs can be ...

Microcontrollers have come a long way, with 8-bit MCUs demonstrating tremendous resilience and application innovations through advances in memory, power consumption, packaging, and peripherals. 8-bit ...

The year Intel rolled out its first 8-bit microprocessor, Apollo 17 landed on the Moon. The Volkswagen Beetle became the best-selling car in history, surpassing the Ford Model T. And “The Godfather” ...

With the rise of the ARM processor architecture and the widespread adoption of 32-bit microcontrollers it would be all too easy to assume that as 32-bit chips fall in price and power then the argument ...

Some see the development world as being enamored by 32-bit architectures but 8- and 16-bit platforms have been around a long time and they are not going away. Microchip Technology is one of the ...