Microchip introduces the Curiosity development boards, a comprehensive range of MCU development platforms that cater to users of all levels, from beginners to experienced makers. These boards are specifically designed to harness the power of modern 8-, 16-, and 32-bit PIC MCUs.
The Curiosity platform provides a cost-effective solution for rapid prototyping, offering a rich set of features without the need for additional hardware. Each board comes with an integrated programmer/debugger, simplifying the development process and reducing the need for external tools.
One of the key advantages of the Curiosity platform is its IoT readiness. Out of the box, these boards are equipped with the necessary components and interfaces to seamlessly integrate into IoT designs. The platform offers various user interface options, such as mTouch capacitive sensing, on-board potentiometers, and physical switches, ensuring flexibility in design and usability.
Security is a critical aspect of IoT designs, and Microchip addresses this concern by offering select families of 16- and 32-bit PIC MCUs with integrated hardware cryptographic engines. This enables data encryption/decryption and authentication, providing a secure framework for IoT applications.
Furthermore, the Curiosity family supports a wide range of plug-and-play accessory boards using the mikroBUS interface by MikroElektronika. These accessory boards add additional functionality to the Curiosity platform, including wireless connectivity, sensors, display modules, interface modules, motor control, power management, HMI, and audio/voice capabilities.
With several Curiosity development boards available, supporting 8-, 16-, and 32-bit PIC MCUs, users have the flexibility to choose the board that best suits their project requirements. All Curiosity boards are compatible with the MPLAB X and MPLAB Xpress integrated development environments, ensuring a seamless development experience.
In conclusion, Microchip's Curiosity development boards provide a cost-effective, fully integrated solution for MCU development. With built-in programmer/debugger, IoT readiness, multiple user interface options, and support for a wide range of accessory boards, these platforms are ideal for both beginners and experienced makers looking to create innovative and feature-rich applications.
Various options support 8-, 16-, and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers
Integrated programmer/debugger with USB interface
Various user interface options: mTouch, user LEDs, RGB LEDs, analog potentiometers, and physical switches
Integrates seamlessly with MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB Xpress IDE, and Code Configurator
microBUS support with over 180 MikroElektronika Click™ add-on Click Boards™ available
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