DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
• Contestant Resource CD (Included in free contest sample kit, while supplies last.)
This CD contains a wealth of tools, libraries and educational resources to create an outstanding submission in minimal time. This CD is a must even if your intention is only to evaluate Microchip’s 16-bit product lines. It contains:
• A fully enabled C compiler. Full features are retained for the duration of the Contest (through October 2007). This beats buying one for $895!
• Microchip’s complete MPLAB Integrated Development
• Communication and File Management Stacks
• Math and DSP Libraries
• Links to downloadable advanced libraries (Software Modems, Speech Compression, much more - all free for you to use in the contest)
• Application Notes and code examples
• FilterLab and DSP visualization tools
• Self-education to ramp your learning on Microchip’s 16-bit products
• Data sheets and reference manuals for all the 16-bit parts
• Much more
• Coupons for Steep Discounts on Development Tools (Coupons included in free contest sample kit, while supplies last.) Now you can be set up with a full development environment including programmer, debugger, development board, C compiler, full access to libraries for under $100 USD. If you program with Microchip’s 8- or 16-bit Microcontrollers or dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers, you probably already have the tools you need but you may want to check out the coupons anyway. These and all the Microchip tools can also be purchased at regular price without the coupon at www.microchipdirect.com.
| Tool | Description | Who should Use | Discount Coupon # |
| 16-bit 28-Pin Starter Development Board | Evaluation tool for Microchip’s 16-bit digital signal controllers and microcontrollers. It supports all the eligible devices and also includes a Bread Board Area that supports the Bonus Devices. | Good choice for a contestant who does not wish to develop a processor board and who already has a debugger/programming tool. | Yes 50% Off |
| 16-bit 28-Pin Starter Development Board & MPLAB ICD2 Module Bundle | Includes the 16-bit starter board described above. It also includes the MPLAB ICD 2 module which is a low-cost development tool that connects between the PC and the designers target board, allowing direct in-circuit debugging/programming of a target PICmicro MCU or dsPIC DSC. | Good choice for a contestant who is new to Microchip and does not already have debugger/programming tool. This is a complete Development Environment for Microchip’s full line of 16-bit products. | Yes $99 Special Offer |
| Digital Filter Design Lite | This software makes designing and analyzing Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters easy. Enter frequency specifications and filter code and coefficients are generated automatically. Graphical output windows provide the desired filters characteristics. | Good choice for a contestant who intends to use digital filters on one of the dsPIC devices and does not have a digital filter design tool. | Yes 50% Off |
| 9V Power Supply for MPLAB® ICD 2 | This 9V power supply can be used with the PICSTART Plus (DV003001), the PRO MATE II (DV007003), and the MPLAB ICD 2 (DV164005). | This supply can be used to power the 16-bit 28-Pin Starter Board. The starter board can also be supplied from the USB port on the board. Good for Contestants who do not have a Host USB port available or an existing 9 volt supply. | Yes 50% Off |
Submission Deadline: October 16, 2007