PIC microcontrollers allow easy migration.(INNOVATIONS AND INNOVATORS)

Microchip Technology's four Flash 8-bit PIC microcontrollers offer a cost-effective and code-compatible migration path from existing 8- and 14-pin package options to 20-pin microcontrollers with a richer set of peripherals. These microcontrollers provide engineers with enhanced features such as steering-capable pulse-width mod-ulation (PWM) and a synchronous serial port with address-masking for [I.sup.2]C, while offering additional program and data memory.

Engineers are faced with a continuous challenge of designing smaller products with more functionality in a shorter time. Additionally, consumers expect higher quality levels, lower cost and longer battery life. Microchip's PIC 16F685/687/ 689/690 come with smaller 4x4 QFN package options, easy migration from other PIC microcontrollers to shorten the design time, and several new enhancements to increase functionality while reducing total system cost. …

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