Getting Started

I know nothing about Microcontrollers so…where do I begin?

I know nothing about your products…where do I begin?

Why should I learn/teach Microchip products and technologies?

What development tools should I use?

Does Microchip provide discounts for Academics?

Does Microchip provide free software tools?

How will Microchip help me integrate their products into my curriculum?

I have more questions, where do I go?

Finding Silicon and Tools is as easy as 1-2-3!!

Find a Microcontroller or Digital Signal Controller!

Locate Hardware/Software Development Tools!

Order your silicon and/or Development Tools Online!

Microcontroller Product Selector (MPS)

Development Tools Selector (DTS)

Microchip’s direct outlet
microchipDirect

25% Discount for Academics!! (Find out more here)

Have a question that’s not answered here?

Contact Microchip’s Academic Program directly at Academic@microchip.com.

Contact our free 24/7 online technical support for any problems that may arise or recommendations.

FORUMS

Try Microchip’s online forums that cover a variety of topics including Development Tools, Microcontrollers, Memory Devices and much more!

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Answers

I know nothing about Microcontrollers so…where do I begin?

Click here for a series of videos and tutorials that cover the basics.

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Why should I learn/teach Microchip products and technologies?

Click here to view a video from Microchip CEO Steve Sanghi discussing this very topic.

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I know nothing about your products…where do I begin?

Click here to view a series of videos discussing Microchip’s Product Portfolio.

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What development tools should I use?

Hardware Development Tools:

Click here to find out more about Academic-friendly Hardware Development tools.

Software Development Tools (including Microchip’s FREE IDE and student version Compilers):

Click here to find out more about FREE software tools.

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Does Microchip provide discounts for Academics?

We sure do!!

Automatic 25% discount for Academics

Academics receive an automatic 25% discount off development tools (silicon not included) through microchipDirect when registered with a recognized Academic email domain (i.e. .edu).

Don’t have a recognized email domain? No problem!

Contact Microchip’s Academic Program at Academic@microchip.com for a 25% discount coupon when ordering through microchipDirect.

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Does Microchip provide free software tools?

Yes we do!!

FREE MPLAB IDE (if you’re programming in Assembly, this is all you need!)

FREE C Compilers (you will also need the FREE MPLAB IDE)

Look for the Lite version of the compiler in the “Downloads” section.

FREE Software Libraries

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How will Microchip help me integrate their products into my curriculum?

Microchip’s Academic Program offer’s the following:

Seeding Labs:

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We can provide silicon donations for your labs

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We will work with you to find the lowest cost development tools.

Many solutions available to reduce the time spent on developing new class content:

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We provide free training at our Regional Training Centers for Academics

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Regional Training Center course materials on a variety of topics available upon request. Includes presentation, labs, manuals and lab solutions.

Don’t Forget:

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25% Academic Discount when ordering Development Tools through www.microchipdirect.com.

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Free versions of all Microchip Software Development Tools

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World Class Support!

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Contact us directly at Academic@microchip.com

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www.microchip.com/forums

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www.microchip.com/support

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