Microchip Technology (Country Manager for Korea: Han Byung-don), a leading global provider of microcontroller, analog, and flash IP solutions, today introduced a new development tool at the industry's lowest cost that supports 3.3V 16-bit and 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) as well as 16-bit dsPIC® digital signal controllers (DSCs) in 28-pin SPDIP packages.

Characterized by its flexibility, the Microstick II tool is equipped with all the elements necessary for designers to embark on designs utilizing these MCUs and DSCs. This includes an integrated debugger and programmer, a user LED, a reset button, and a DUT socket for easy device swapping. Powered via USB, this tool can be used independently or connected to a prototype board and is supported by the MPLAB® Integrated Development Environment (IDE). By utilizing this tool, users can easily evaluate and develop Microchip's wide range of 16 and 32-bit products and easily find the best MCU or DSC for their desired application.

"With this tool, users will be able to more easily and economically embark on development work utilizing 16-bit and 32-bit PIC MCUs and 16-bit DSCs," said Sumit Mitra, Vice President of Microchip's High Performance Microcontroller business unit. "In addition, users can easily connect the Microstick II tool to standard prototyping boards to prepare for expansion and further development."

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The Microstick II tool (Part Number: DM330013-2) comes with a USB cable, two 1x14 header pins for use on a prototyping board, a sample MCU, and a sample DSC. This tool is currently available for purchase at http://www.microchip.com/get/6THR . For more information, please contact a Microchip sales representative or an authorized distributor worldwide, or visit the Microchip website ( http://www.microchip.com/get/1JJH ). The products mentioned in this press release can be purchased by visiting microchipDIRECT or contacting an authorized Microchip distributor partner.