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Innovation in the latest meter designs are being driven by a number of factors including the migration from mechanical meters to smart meters, the need to provide advanced intelligence and two-way communications and the demands of the emerging smart grid. Designing solutions for this rapidly evolving market also requires keeping up with the latest government regulations, technology innovations, competitive products and end-customer expectations.

We understand the challenges you are facing with your metering designs. Our solutions are used in millions of meters worldwide to increase accuracy and reliability while lowering total system costs. We provide products, a variety of development resources and technical support to assist you with developing engaging energy management solutions that are designed to monitor and control the use of valuable energy resources. 

Explore Our Solutions for These Applications:


Smart Electric Meters

  • Single-phase and polyphase meters
  • Energy measurement
  • Communications

Gas, Water and Heat Flow Meters

  • Low-power design
  • Long battery life
  • Flow measurement

Power Monitoring

  • Accurate energy measurement
  • Multiple calibration offerings
  • Customizable software

We offer an extensive array of 8-, 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers, 16-bit Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), energy measurement ICs, analog components, Flash memory, serial EEPROMs, capacitive touch and wireless connectivity solutions. Visit the Products area of our website to find the solutions that can help you:

  • Drive inexpensive LED and LCD displays directly
  • Add wireless communication for automated meter reading
  • Implement anti-tampering techniques
  • Create low-power designs
  • Integrate a real time clock for advanced billing schemes
  • Improve accuracy and simplify meter calibration
  • Integrate touch sensing functionality into your designs 

Smart Energy Analog Front-End Products


Documentation


Title
Application Note Download
PIC18F2520 MCP3909 3-Phase Energy Meter Reference Design Download
IEC Compliant Active-Energy Meter Design Using the MCP3905A/6A Download
Designing with the MCP3901 Dual Channel Analog-to-Digital Converters Download
Title
Utility Metering Brochure Download

Reference Designs


Title Part Number Devices Supported
MCP39F521 Power Meter ADM00686 MCP39F521, MCP1754S, MCP2221, MCP9700
MCP39F511 Power Meter ADM00667 MCP39F511, MCP2221, MCP6021, MCP9700
MCP39F11N Power Meter ADM00706 MCP39F511N, MCP1754S, MCP2221
MCP39F501 Power Meter ARD00455 MCP39F501, MCP1754S, MCP2200, MCP9700
MCP3905A Energy Meter MCP3905RD-PM1 MCP3905A, MCP3906A

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Smart Energy Monitoring, Metering & Control Session (DESIGN West 2012)

Government regulations and the cost of building power generating systems are two forces driving a more efficient power distribution system. To achieve the goal of enabling the smart grid, an integrated system for power measurement, monitoring, communication and control is essential. This session presents Microchip’s solutions from energy measurement devices through communications.