Getting started with USB-based microcontroller designs is easy with Microchip Technology’s new Starter Kits These low-cost kits demonstrate the basics of USB designs using 8-, 16- and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers.

The Low Pin Count USB Development Kit with PICkit™ 2 Debugger/Programmer (part # DV164126) includes populated and unpopulated reference-design boards, a PICkit 2 Debugger/Programmer, a CD with tutorials and other supporting materials. This tool complements the 8-bit PIC18F1XK50 microcontroller family.

The MPLAB® Starter Kit for PIC24F (part # DM240011) comes complete with everything that developers need to get started, including the USB-powered MCU board, the MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C30 C complier, documentation, sample projects with tutorials, schematics, and 16-bit compatible peripheral libraries. Microchip also provides free source code for USB software stacks and class drivers to enable designers to get a head start on the development of their USB applications.

The PIC32 USB Starter Board (part # DM320003) is a low-cost entry point into high-performance USB host, device and OTG development. Complementing the PIC32 USB Starter Board is a suite of free, downloadable tools (including the MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C32 C Compiler Student Edition); free software; and documentation (application notes, data sheets and a family reference manual). Application expansion boards are also being made available.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Microchip’s free USB Host Stack, Device Stack, USB OTG Stack, Class Drivers (HID, MSD, CDC, Custom), and File Management software supporting these kits are available now at www.microchip.com/USB.
• Visit the USB Design Center for all current application notes, software downloads, development tool support and complete product information: www. microchip.com/usb
• Certified drivers provided for Windows (including Vista), WinCE 5.0, and Linux

AVAILABILITY

The MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F (part # DM240011) and the low-cost PIC32 USB Starter Board (part # DM320003) are available now. The Low Pin Count USB Development Kit with PICkit™ 2 Debugger/Programmer (part # DV164126) is expected to be available third quarter 2008. Visit www.microchipDIRECT.com or contact your local Microchip Authorized Distributor or Sales Representative.

The Microchip name and logo, PIC and MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. PICkit is a trademark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.