Robust device operation in demanding environments is aided through several traps to check CPU operation in addition to an independently clocked watchdog and oscillator failure backup scheme. Power can also be managed by PLL control, 32KHz mode and a rapid start internal RC oscillator mode. This offers tremendous flexibility, reduces development time and manufacturing cycles, and improves time to market. ICSP also enables reduced cost of field upgrades, system calibration during manufacturing, the addition of unique identification codes to the system and calibration of the system in the field. The dsPIC product family will be employed on Microchip s 0.5 micron Flash process technology that provides industry-leading endurance.
Microchip plans to meet or exceed all automotive quality and reliability requirements.
Development Tools Microchip is offering a comprehensive package of development tools and libraries to support the dsPIC architecture. In addition, the company is partnering with many third-party tool manufacturers for additional dsPIC support. It is highly optimizing and takes advantage of many dsPIC architecture features to provide efficient software code generation. Engineers can design and develop code for DSPs in the same design environment they have used for microcontrollers, eliminating the substantial DSP learning curve. Evaluation Kit to support its dsPIC architecture.