AVR MCUs are more streamlined solutions, offering
designers exactly the hardware they need for the job
at hand, meaning overhead is completely eliminated.
In the context of large-scale industrial applications,
the savings on overhead that 8-bit MCUs bring to the
table is exponentially magnified.
Microchip helps customers design 8-bit solutions for
industrial applications by
• Offering rugged and reliable 8-bit solutions for
industrial environments.
• Providing a wide range of PIC & AVR solutions so
that customers can always find the right MCU for
their unique industrial function.
• Offering new generation Microchip 8-bit MCUs
designed to offer support for safety critical
applications.
Almost every industry vertical makes
use of 8-bit microcontrollers in some
capacity. Motor control, intelligent energy
management, and ethernet and wireless
connectivity all have significant demands
for 8-bit MCUs."
Priyanka Yussuf
Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Schneider Electric
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The Mighty 8-Bit Microcontroller: Still Enabling Innovation in Modern Applications
