Demonstrate Low Power with XLP Development Boards

XLP 16-bit Development Board (PIC24F16KA102, PIC24FJ64GA102, PIC24FJ64GB002 Families)

DM240311

The XLP 16-bit Development Board (DM240311) provides a low-cost, highly configurable development system for Microchips new line of extreme low power 16-bit PIC24F microcontrollers which feature sleep currents down to 20nA. The board support development on PIC24F16KA102, PIC24FJ64GA102 and PIC24F64GB002 families of MCUs. The board can be powered by over five sources including batteries and energy harvesting modules and supports a variety of common components that can be selectively enabled.

XLP 8-bit Development Board (PIC16 and PIC18 Families)

DM240313

The XLP 8-bit Development Board provides a low-cost, highly configurable development system for Microchips new line of extreme-low-power 8-bit PIC18 F or PIC16F Enhanced core microcontrollers that allow for design of sleep currents down to 20 nA. The board supports development for the PIC18F87K22 or PIC16LF1947 MCUs, which highlight the capabilities of each product family. The board can be powered by five different power sources including batteries or energy harvesting modules (sold separately), and it supports a variety of common components that can be selective enabled. The board is also expandable through the on-board PICtail connector that permits the addition of capabilities such as RF connectivity.

Development Boards for XLP MCUs

MPLAB Starter kit PIC18 MCU (PIC18F46J50 Family)

DM180021

The PIC18 Starter Kit (DM180021) contains everything needed to experience the high performance and versatility of the PIC18F46J50 family. It includes an on-board debugger/programming capability as well as USB communication, a capacitive touch pad, potentiometer, acceleration sensor, MicroSD™ memory card, and an OLED display. The board can function as a USB mouse, joystick or mass storage device (thumb drive) all using the on-board capacitive touch sense pads.

F1 Evaluation Platform (PIC16F1937 Family)

DM164130-1

The F1 Evaluation Platform is a demonstration/development tool for Enhanced Mid-range PIC microcontrollers (PIC12F1xxx/PIC16F1xxx). Populated with a PIC16LF1937 featuring XLP technology, this platform consists of a 44-pin development board with prototyping space, 3V LCD glass, support for the Motor Control add-on (coming soon), and support for PICkit 3 & PICkit Serial. This kit provides a platform for general purpose development, and includes demonstrations focusing on low Power, LCD, and motor control.

PICkit 2 28-Pin Demo Board (PIC16F72x Family)

DM164120-3

The DM164120-3 is a small demo board that comes populated with Microchips PIC16F886 28-pin microcontroller and includes a generous prototyping area. This kit also includes two bare boards for those interested in customizing their development. The 28-pin board also comes bundled with the PICkit Serial Analyzer if you order DV164122 (PICkit Serial Analyzer Kit). To evaluate the PIC16F72x family, you also need to order a 28-pin sample to populate on this board.

PICDEM Lab Development Kit (PIC16F182x Family)

DM163035

The PICDEM Lab Development Board is designed to provide a comprehensive development and learning platform for virtually all of Microchips Flash-based 6-, 8-, 14-, 18-, and 20-pin, 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers. Geared toward first-time PIC Microcontroller users and University students, the PICDEM Lab Development Board is supplied with five of our most popular 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers and a host of discrete components used to create a number of commonly used circuits. Expansion headers provide complete access/connectivity to all pins on the connected PIC Microcontrollers and all mounted components.

Low Pin Count USB Development Kit w/ PICKit 2 (PIC18F14K50 Family)

DV164126

The Low Pin Count USB Development Kit provides an easy, low cost way to evaluate the functionality of Microchips PIC18F14K50 and PIC18F13K50 20-pin USB microcontrollers. The all-inclusive kit contains the hardware, software, and code examples necessary to bring your next USB design from concept to prototype. Created with the USB novice in mind, the kit includes Getting Started with Microchips Low Pin Count USB Solutions, a self-directed course and lab material designed to ease the learning curve associated with adding USB connectivity to embedded systems.

PIC18F4XK20 Starter Kit (PIC18F46K20 Family)

DM164124

The PIC18F4XK20 Starter Kit (DM164124) is a demonstration and development platform for Microchips K20 series microcontrollers. The board provides a platform to highlight this new family’s benchmark for lower power consumption, low-cost and high-performance operation. It includes the development board, PICkit 2 Development Programmer/Debugger, and programming lessons.

PICDEM PIC18 Explorer Board , PIC18F87K22 Plug In Module & PIC18F46J11 Plug In Module

DM183032

MA180028

MA180023

The PICDEM PIC18 Explorer (DM183032) low-cost demo board is the main board you need to evaluate Microchips PIC18 MCU families. The PIC18 Explorer features a PIC18F8722 microcontroller, which is the superset of our traditional PIC18 general purpose 5V family. Also, the board comes with the PIC18F87J11 processor PIM which is the superset of our PIC18 J-series of 3V MCUs for cost sensitive applications. The single development board supports dozens of the general purpose PIC18 families using various processor Plug-In Modules (PIMs).

The PIC18F87K22 Processor Plug-In Module (MA180028) includes a 80-pin PIC18F87K22 that can be plugged into the PIC18 Explorer Board for evaluation of this XLP MCU family.

The PIC18F46J11 Processor Plug-In Module (MA180023) includes a 44-pin PIC18F46J11 that can be plugged into the PIC18 Explorer Board for evaluation of this XLP MCU family.

PIC18F46J50 FS USB Development Board / Plug In Module

MA180024

The PIC18F46J50 FS USB PIM Demo Board (MA180024) is a full speed USB demonstration and development board featuring the PIC18F46J50. The board can be operated either standalone or as a Plug-In Module (PIM) plugged into the PIC18 Explorer Board (DM183032). The PIC18F46J50 FS USB PIM Demo Board comes with the RJ-11 to ICSP adapter (AC164110) allowing the microcontroller to be reprogrammed with either RJ-11 or 6-pin inline programmers.

Explorer16 Development Board & PIC24F16KA102 Plug In Module

DM240001 or

DM240002

MA240017

The Explorer 16 Development Board is a low-cost modular development system for Microchips 16-bit microcontrollers. It comes in two versions. DM240001 ships with the 100-pin PIMs and DM240002 ships with the lower pin-count 44-pin PIMs.

The PIC24F16KA102 Plug-in Module (MA240017) comes fitted with a PIC24F16KA102 device in a 28-pin SOIC package. Use it as a plug-in module with the Explorer 16 Board for development of your extreme low-power, touch-sense or general purpose control applications.

Processor Extension Pak for PIC24F16KA102 Family

Explorer16 Development Board & PIC24FJ64GA104 PIM

DM240001 or
DM240002

MA240020

The Explorer 16 Development Board is a low-cost modular development system for Microchips 16-bit microcontrollers. It comes in two versions. DM24001 ships with the 100-pin PIMs and DM24022 ships with the lower pin-count 44-pin PIMs.

This plug-in module (MA240020) comes with a 44-pin PIC24FJ64GA104 MCU sample. Use this PIM with the Explorer 16 Development Board.

Explorer16 Development Board & PIC24FJ64GB004 PIM & USB PICtail Plus Daughter Card

DM240001 or
DM240002

MA240019
AC164131

The Explorer 16 Development Board is a low-cost modular development system for Microchips 16-bit microcontrollers. It comes in two versions. DM24001 ships with the 100-pin PIMs and DM24022 ships with the lower pin-count 44-pin PIMs.

This plug-in module (MA240019) comes with 44-pin PIC24FJ64GB004 MCU sample. Use this PWIM with Explorer 16 Development Board.

This PICtail Plus board (AC164131) enables USB hardware connectivity when using an Explorer 16 and USB- capable plug-in module. Provides support for USB device, host, and on-the-go development.