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Buddy
Joined: 13 Feb 2004
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 17 Aug 2004 8:25 Microchip comparison |
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Hi,
I was wondering which microchip is better:
1.microchip's pic
2.amtel's avr
And, are they from the same country?
I suppose their differences lie in cost and development opportunity i.e. free software, boards, samples etc.
Also, are there any better/popular/cheaper microchips out there that have just come out or I am unaware of?
Thanks. 
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C-Man
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| 17 Aug 2004 9:11 Re: Microchip comparison |
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This has already been discussed for example here:
http://www.edaboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=84863&highlight=pic+avr
best regards
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Munib
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| 16 Oct 2004 2:56 Re: Microchip comparison |
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| however PIC is good because of its development enviroment is free
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hill
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| 16 Oct 2004 7:19 Microchip comparison |
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If you're talking about the quality of their chips, I have no idea. Since I never work with AVR.
But I you want to know which line are easy to learn, then my vote will go to PIC.
When I was going to start my micro-controller journal, yes I came accross the same question as you're now. Here is what I found.
1) Free sample can be obtained from Microchip by using thier online service, but I never get one from atmel. I tried thier online form and calling their local sales representative. All application look like droping a stone into sea.
2) Microchip application notes are, in my humble opinion, far better than Atmel one.
3) Online forums, Microchip one forum.microchip.com, and PIClist www.piclist.com are awesome. Even though I know one of Atmel.
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prinsloo
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| 16 Oct 2004 19:26 Microchip comparison |
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| Go for the pic's,easy to learn and very user friendly.I recently started,3 month's ago,and I have learned a lot. Start with flowcode from Miltimediamatrix if possible.
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Cluricaun
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| 16 Oct 2004 19:49 Re: Microchip comparison |
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Hi
Topic closed continue at link given by C-Man
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