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16-bit MCU and DSC Programmer’s Reference Manual
DS70157F-page 6 © 2005-2011 Microchip Technology Inc.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Microchip Technology focuses on products for the embedded control market. Microchip is a
leading supplier of the following devices and products:
• 8-bit General Purpose Microcontrollers (PIC
®
MCUs)
• 16-bit Digital Signal Controllers (dsPIC
®
DSCs)
• 16-bit and 32-bit Microcontrollers (MCUs)
• Speciality and Standard Nonvolatile Memory Devices
• Security Devices (KEELOQ
®
Security ICs)
• Application-specific Standard Products
Information about these devices and products, with corresponding technical documentation, is
available on the Microchip web site (www.microchip.com).
1.2 MANUAL OBJECTIVE
This manual is a software developer’s reference for the 16-bit MCU and DSC device families. It
describes the Instruction Set in detail and also provides general information to assist the
development of software for the 16-bit MCU and DSC device families.
This manual does not include detailed information about the core, peripherals, system integration
or device-specific information. The user should refer to the specific device family reference
manual for information about the core, peripherals and system integration. For device-specific
information, the user should refer to the specific device data sheets. The information that can be
found in the data sheets includes:
• Device memory map
• Device pinout and packaging details
• Device electrical specifications
• List of peripherals included on the device
Code examples are given throughout this manual. These examples are valid for any device in
the 16-bit MCU and DSC families.
1.3 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Microchip offers a wide range of development tools that allow users to efficiently develop and
debug application code. Microchip’s development tools can be broken down into four categories:
• Code generation
• Hardware/Software debug
• Device programmer
• Product evaluation boards
Information about the latest tools, product briefs and user guides can be obtained from the
Microchip web site (www.microchip.com) or from your local Microchip Sales Office.
Microchip offers other reference tools to speed the development cycle. These include:
• Application Notes
• Reference Designs
• Microchip web site
• Local Sales Offices with Field Application Support
• Corporate Support Line
The Microchip web site also lists other sites that may be useful references.
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