Microchip Technology Makes It Easy to Create Electronic Utility Meter Applications with New Online Design Center; Design Center Provides Technical Resources To Develop Energy, Water, Gas and Heat Meters.CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Microchip Technology  Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a manufacturer of microcontroller, memory and analog semiconductors, founded in 1989 when Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQin full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MCHP MCHP Maryland Children's Health Program MCHP Microchip Technologies (stock symbol) MCHP Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (American Honda Motor Co. & Climate Energy, LLC) MCHP Maine Community Heritage Project ), a leading provider of microcontroller A single chip that contains the processor (the CPU), non-volatile memory for the program (ROM or flash), volatile memory for input and output (RAM), a clock and an I/O control unit. and analog semiconductors, today launched its new online Utility Meter A utility meter is any of the following metering devices used on utility mains:
(2) To insert an RFID tag beneath the skin of an animal. It is expected that some day, humans will be microchipped. .com/meter). This comprehensive Web site provides engineers with technical tools and resources needed to create accurate, reliable and low-cost utility metering applications, including energy, water, gas and heat meters. "Microchip continues to see a growing opportunity in electronic metering applications worldwide -- and our new Utility Meter Design Center helps simplify the metering design process and speed the design cycle for our engineering customers," said Bryan Liddiard, vice president of marketing at Microchip. "Microchip offers a broad product portfolio that includes devices dedicated to metering applications and innovative solutions that address critical design features, such as accurate power measurement, low-cost display interfaces, low power consumption, remote communication and billing." Microchip's Utility Meter Design Center features charts that take the user through all of the building blocks and considerations in creating a utility metering design, whether it is gas, water, heat or power. An "Introduction to Metering" supports those who are new to electronic design, offering an overview of the migration from mechanical meter designs to electronic-based solutions. The design center also features complete access to all of Microchip's metering application notes, reference designs, and other technical documentation to help engineers get their products to market more quickly and efficiently. In a separate announcement today, Microchip introduced the MCP (1) See Microsoft certification. (2) (MultiChip Package) A chip package that contains two or more chips. It is essentially a multichip module (MCM) that uses a laminated, printed-circuit-board-like substrate (MCM-L) rather than ceramic (MCM-C). 3905 and MCP3906 -- fully functional, stand-alone energy-measurement integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. that output average and instantaneous real power. When these energy-measurement front ends are paired with a PIC (1) (Programmable Interrupt Controller) An Intel 8259A chip that controls interrupts. Starting with the 286-based AT, there are two PICs in a PC, providing a total of 15 usable IRQs. (R) microcontroller, engineers have a complete, highly accurate solution for single-phase energy measurement in residential power meters and industrial applications. Microchip's PIC18F8490 and PIC16F917 series of 8-bit microcontrollers provide high performance and cost-effective solutions for metering applications. Both devices offer Flash program memory, low power consumption, and integrated liquid-crystal-display control with a variety of features and package options. In addition, Microchip offers evaluation and reference design boards specifically tailored for the creation of metering designs. The MCP3905/MCP3906 Energy Meter Reference Design Board (Part No. MCP3905RD-PM1) is available today for $45, and the MCP3905/MCP3906 Evaluation Board (Part No. MCP3905EV) for $75. For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's Web site at www.microchip.com/meter. About Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Ariz., Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip Web site at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo and PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Note: Photo available through editorial contact. |
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