Replacing ASIC Functions with 8-bit PIC® and AVR® MCUs

This class covers an overview of new 8-bit peripherals and then several examples on how to use 8-bit MCUs in creative ways including replacing the functions of an ASIC. (Oct 2022)

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About this course

This class presents an overview of the many new peripherals available on 8-bit PIC® and AVR® MCUs. The basic functions of these peripherals are discussed followed by a series of examples that show how the peripherals can be used individually or cascaded to reduce the overhead on your MCU or ASIC.

Curriculum28 min

  • Syllabus
  • Course Introduction and Agenda 2 min
  • Overview
  • Why Use 8-bit PIC® and AVR® MCUs? 1 min
  • Custom Peripherals 5 min
  • Integrated Analog Peripherals 4 min
  • Examples
  • Sensor Node 4 min
  • Quadrature Encoder 2 min
  • One-Wire Communication 3 min
  • I/O Expander 2 min
  • LED Matrix Drive 3 min
  • Wrap-up
  • Summary 1 min
  • Additional Resources 1 min
  • Your Feedback
  • We need Your Feedback!

About this course

This class presents an overview of the many new peripherals available on 8-bit PIC® and AVR® MCUs. The basic functions of these peripherals are discussed followed by a series of examples that show how the peripherals can be used individually or cascaded to reduce the overhead on your MCU or ASIC.

Curriculum28 min

  • Syllabus
  • Course Introduction and Agenda 2 min
  • Overview
  • Why Use 8-bit PIC® and AVR® MCUs? 1 min
  • Custom Peripherals 5 min
  • Integrated Analog Peripherals 4 min
  • Examples
  • Sensor Node 4 min
  • Quadrature Encoder 2 min
  • One-Wire Communication 3 min
  • I/O Expander 2 min
  • LED Matrix Drive 3 min
  • Wrap-up
  • Summary 1 min
  • Additional Resources 1 min
  • Your Feedback
  • We need Your Feedback!