What microcontollers are easy to use in a prototype?
I would like to be able to plug it right in to a breadboard.
It should also have a built-in A/D converter.
What microcontollers are easy to use in a prototype?
I would like to be able to plug it right in to a breadboard.
It should also have a built-in A/D converter.
Lots to chose from. Even a free assembler and debugger.
don
Google "PICAXE" By far the easiest way.
Dave.
Practically all of the 8-bit PICs (10,12,16,18 series) are available in DIP packages, and a fair number of the 16-bit (24,30,33)
Hmm; searching on Farnell ... I get 224 results for the various 8-bit series, 12 for the PIC24 and 37 for the PIC30/33. Those are all flash-based with ADC.
For the various Atmel chips with the same requirements (DIP, ADC, flash), I see 57 results.
So there's no shortage of options. Choosing the right part is a matter of the amount of RAM/ROM, clock speed, and which peripherals you need.
There are a number of PIC controllers from 8 pin DIP to 40 pin DIP available..
The Texas Instruments MSP430F2013 would be my favorite, in stock at Digikey:
Or check page 3, you can the development system for $20 and another three headers for $10 (with provisions to solder non-SMT board headers into these):
As I like to say, the good old days are right now :-)
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