Low power consumption in combination with advanced
analog and digital integration make the PIC16F178Xs ideal
for LED and other lighting applications, battery
management, digital power supplies, motor control, and
general-purpose applications.
Available in 28- and 40-pin packages, the MCU’s
intelligent analog integration paired with core independent
peripherals — inclusive of the PSMC, DACs, op-amps, high
speed comparators, and 12-bit ADC — enable self-sustaining smart control loops with minimal CPU
intervention. This allows for optimal application control
while freeing the CPU to provide incremental application
value such as system health monitoring, communications,
or human-interface control.
Initial evaluation and development of the PIC16F178X
family can quickly begin with the F1 PSMC 28-pin
evaluation board platform (US$19.99). Additionally, the
PIC16F178X family is supported by Microchip’s standard
suite of development tools, including the PICkit™ 3
(US$44.95), MPLAB REAL ICE (US$499.98), and MPLAB
ICD 3 (US$189.99).
1,200W MULTI-RANGE DC POWER
SUPPLIES
B&K Precision has expanded its 9115 series with the addition of two new multi-range programmable DC
power supplies: models 9115-AT and 9116. Like the 9115,
The 9115-AT provides
unique built-in automotive
test functions and the
9116 offers a higher
voltage range up to 150V,
making these new models
suitable for automotive, as
well as a variety of
benchtop or ATE system
applications.
The 9115-AT's special
built-in automotive test
functions can simulate common test conditions to ensure
reliability of electrical and electronic devices installed in
automobiles. Compliant to automotive standard’s DIN
40839 and ISO 16750-2, these power test waveforms
include: motor startup simulation, short voltage drop, reset
behavior voltage drop, and engine start routine with
cranking.
Front panel features from the 9115 carry over to the
9115-AT and 9116, which include a high resolution VFD
display, independent voltage and current control knobs,
cursors, and a numerical keypad for direct data entry. Both
new models also provide internal memory storage to save
and recall up to 100 different instrument settings,
sequence (list mode) programming, and configurable
overvoltage and overpower protection limits.
On the rear are standard USBTMC-compliant USB,
RS-232, GPIB, and RS-485 interfaces supporting SCPI
commands.
For ease of programming and remote control, the
9115 series now offers remote control software for front
panel emulation, generation and execution of test
sequences, and logging measurements via a PC.
The application software can also be integrated with
NI's Data Dashboard for LabVIEW app (available for
Android or iOS), allowing users to create custom
For more information, contact:
Microchip
Web: www.microchip.com
22 July 2014