Microchip evaluation kit giveaway

16 July 2014 News

Dataweek is offering readers the chance to win a Microchip F1 Evaluation kit, containing an F1 Evaluation Platform and PICkit3.

The F1 Evaluation Platform is a simple development tool for ‘Enhanced Mid-range’ PIC microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/PIC16F1XXX) and demonstrates their capabilities and low-power enhancements. Included with a PICkit3 in-circuit debugger for quick programming, this kit provides a platform for general purpose development and provides the ability to develop code for any PIC12F1XXX/PIC16F1XXX microcontroller.

Quick and easy development is ensured with integrated functionality including a prototyping area, LCD control, system current monitoring, temperature sensing, real-time clock, LED drive, button control and BLDC motor control. The kit also includes a USB cable, platform and demonstration guide, source code for included demonstrations and board schematics.

For the chance to win an F1 development tool, visit www.microchip-comps.com/dataweek-f1

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