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Driving Cost-Effective and Versatile Automotive Solutions
Automotive design engineers require microcontrollers (MCUs) capable of quickly and accurately measuring and converting signals, even in harsh environments, while maximizing power efficiency.
Our PIC® and AVR® MCUs stand out as an optimal choice for engineers in search of cost-effective and versatile solutions that can span a broad spectrum of applications. Whether it's addressing Human Machine Interface (HMI) needs through touch technology, ensuring resilience to high temperatures for under-the-hood applications or meeting the demands of simple watchdog-type applications necessitating a compact form factor, our MCUs provide extensive options to fulfill diverse requirements.
AEC-Q100 Certified for Safe, Reliable, and Innovative Automotive Designs
The automotive industry demands semiconductors capable of withstanding higher temperatures. Our 8-bit PIC and AVR MCUs are AEC-Q100 Grade 0 certified (−40°C to 150°C), enabling safe and reliable designs. With features like Advance Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Local Interconnect Network (LIN) bus and CAN/CAN FD bus, our MCUs empower customers to innovate swiftly and accelerate time to market.
ISO 26262: Functional Safety of Electrical and Electronic Systems in Vehicles
Our ISO 26262 functional safety-ready PIC and AVR MCUs are designed for automotive applications requiring ASIL B certification, with potential for ASIL C/D through redundancy. These MCUs, suitable for safety-critical systems like UI controllers and keyless entry, also serve as safety co-processors. We provide essential safety documentation, including Failure Mode Effect and Diagnostic Analyses (FMEDA) and safety manuals. The PIC18 Q83, PIC18 Q84 and AVR DA families are ASIL B Ready certified by SGS-TÜV Saar®, with the AVR DA family also meeting ASIL C metrics.
Get Started With These Popular MCUs and Easy Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Navigating the vast array of PIC and AVR MCUs for your project can be daunting. To ease the selection process, especially for automotive applications, consider these standout options:
PIC18-Q83/84
The PIC18-Q83/84 series shines with its CAN/CAN FD capabilities, making it a top pick for automotive projects. These MCUs boast customizable timers, functional safety features and robust integrated analog functionalities.
AVR DA
For projects requiring capacitive touch sensing, the AVR DA MCU emerges as the go-to choice, offering capacitive touch capabilities, custom logic functions and efficient peripheral communication that bypasses the CPU, alongside integrated analog features.
AVR DD
If your project specifications do not include capacitive touch sensing, the AVR DD MCU offers a compelling alternative with a reduced pin count and the unique capability to interface with sensors across varying voltage levels.
Our comprehensive MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE), MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) and rich software libraries for PIC and AVR MCUs simplify the development journey. Leveraging a unified software ecosystem and ready-to-use code modules, our tools are designed to fast-track automotive innovations from initial concept to final production.
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