Microchip releases development board for 16-bit MCUs, DSCs

Microchip has released a new development board with integrated debugger for its 16-bit PIC24H microcontrollers and dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H development board is designed to give engineers, educators, students and hobbyists a low-cost platform to develop and experiment with smart-sensor and embedded-control applications.

Key highlights:

• Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H development board works with the 16-bit PIC24HJ64GP502 and the dsPIC33FJ64MC802 DSC, which blends DSP and MCU resources into a single architecture.
• Features integrated USB programmer/debugger, which shortens learning curves.
• Can be used stand-alone or plugged into a prototyping board, for maximum flexibility.
• The dsPIC33FJ64MC802 DSC and PIC24HJ64GP502 microcontroller are both included in the kit. 

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