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Picking my 16-bit Microcontroller / Digital Signal ControllerWhen selecting a 16-bit PIC24 Microcontroller or dsPIC® Digital Signal Controller, you should consider the following factors in your design:
* Microcontroller speed (MIPS, clock speed for communications channels, etc.)
* The memory sizes (program memory/ Flash, RAM, data EEPROM)
* The number of I/O pins required
* Peripherals needed (A/D, Input Capture, Output Compare, Motor Control PWM, SPI™, UART, etc.)
* Physical size (form factor/package)
* Analog Input Voltage levels
The required attributes for your 16-bit design are a critical factor in balancing the system cost/value for the solution required. The balance of the number of I/O pins, memory sizes, CPU/ clock speed and voltage and temperature operating ranges all contribute to the device cost.
There are several application notes that represent reference designs for using the 16-bit family of products. These reference designs provide examples of systems solutions and specific 16-bit PIC24 MCU or dsPIC DSCs to support your application’s solution. Visit the links on the left navigation bar for more details or more specifically the following links:● 16-bit Application Notes
● 16-bit Development Boards, Tools and Libraries
● Code Examples
● Getting Started Guides
Be sure to contact your local Microchip Sales office to discuss your product selection with one of our knowledgeable sales staff or Filed Applications Engineers (FAEs). They would be happy to help you with your 16-bit MCU or DSC selection.
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