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Introduction to PIC® Microcontrollers and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers

     
     
 

When you visit our website for the very first time, you may find Microchip’s diverse product portfolio overwhelming. This page is intended to provide resources for newer users to our products or to Microcontrollers and Digital Signal Controllers in General.

     
     
 

Introduction to Microcontrollers

     
     
 

What is a Microcontroller?

     
   

This video covers some of the most basic components that make up a Microcontroller such as the Central Processing Unit, Memory and Peripherals. A simple pushbutton example is used to demonstrate how adding a Microcontroller can enhance your application.

     
     
     
 

Introduction to PIC® Microcontroller and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controller Product Portfolio

     
     
 

PIC® Microcontrollers (MCU) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSC)…a quick overview

     
   

This video discusses the fundamental architectural characteristics of the PIC® MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs and related back to Microchip’s Product Map to help clarify family groupings.

     
     
 

Microchip’s Product Portfolio (3-part series)

   

This video series walks the viewer through Microchip’s entire product line using application examples to reinforce core concepts.

       
     

Microchip’s 8-bit MCU Portfolio

       
     

Microchip’s Analog, Interface and Memory Products

       
     

16 and 32-bit Products