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The gas/water/heat metering market is facing many challenges in today’s rapidly evolving world. Government regulations, competitive forces, technology innovations and end customer expectations are fueling unprecedented changes in this market. Having a smart partner who can help you stay current and allow you to react quickly will be the difference between success and failure. Innovations in modern meter designs are being driven by extending battery life, improving flow measurement, or adding wireless connectivity for the smart grid. Our solutions are used in millions of meters worldwide. We understand the design challenges facing meter designers, whether it’s increasing meter accuracy and reliability while lowering total system cost or the addition of RF technologies and networking software. 

Application Support

  • Low-power design
  • Improved flow measurement
  • Wireless communication
  • Precision analog

Technologies

  • eXtreme low power (XLP) technology
  • High integration for lower system cost
  • Broad range of wireless radios
  • Low-quiescent current
  • Charge and Time Measurement Unit (CTMU)
  • Protecting Intellectual Property

Products

  • PIC® microcontrollers
  • 802.15.4 (Zigbee®) and sub-GHz radios
  • Op amps
  • Analog-to-Digital converters
  • Flash, EEPROM and EERAM memory
  • Standalone Real-Time Clock/Calendars (RTCCs)
  • DC-DC conversion

Explore These Applications


Products


Documentation


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

Reference Designs


Title Part Number Device 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

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.