CPLD-like functionality on MCU from Microchip

CPLD

Aiming at motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications, they seek to combine Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD)-like programmable logic and an MCU in a single, low-power device.

Note that the devices have the option to load the CLB at power‑up or reset. This allows the logic to initialise independent of the CPU highlights Microchip.

“Our new product development isn’t based on keeping pace with competitors, it’s based on efficiently solving real-world design challenges,” said Greg Robinson, corporate VP of Microchip’s MCU business unit.

“By enabling CPLD‑like functionality on a low‑power, cost‑effective microcontroller, these two families give engineers an easy way to add programmable logic to their designs.”

Logic

The difference between the two? The PIC16F13276 family has 32 logic elements and the PIC18‑Q35 has 128 logic element.

The idea is to enable engineers to implement parallel, deterministic logic alongside embedded control on a single chip.

Microchip says this integrated approach can replace separate CPLD and MCU designs, which will reduc BOM. And also board space and overall system complexity.

You can read more about the PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 on the Microchip website.

The PIC16F13276 MCUs are available starting at $0.32 at volume. And the PIC18‑Q35 devices are available starting at $0.62 at volume

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