MCU with configurable logic block

Mouser Electronics, Inc. now stocks the PIC16F13145 family of MCUs from Microchip Technology. The PIC16F13145 MCU family introduces the Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral, allowing users to include hardware-based custom logic into their applications. Building on over a decade of experience with the Configurable Logic Cell (CLC), the company has now evolved its customisable logic offering with the CLB to facilitate even more complex hardware-based functions. The CLB performs custom hardware-based digital logic independently of the CPU, enhancing response time and power consumption. Users can configure the basic logic elements as matrix multipliers, look up tables, and flip-flops to achieve logic functions.

The MCUs also include other CIPs, including a 10-bit ADCC, an 8-bit DAC, two rapid comparators with a 50 ns response time, 8- and 16-bit timers, and I2C/SPI communication modules. For design flexibility, these MCUs are offered in package sizes from 8 to 20 pins. They help eradicate the necessity for external logic components and reduce BOM cost and power consumption.

This family of MCUs is supported by the PIC16F13145 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit (EV06M52A), also available from Mouser. The evaluation kit's integrated programmer/debugger eradicates the necessity for external tools, and the company’s free-to-use MPLAB X IDE and MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) supplies an easy GUI-based interface to configure the device and all on-board peripherals, including the CLB.

In partnership with Microchip and All About Circuits, Mouser sponsors the 2025 Configurable Logic Design Challenge, a fantastic opportunity for developers to showcase their skills and creativity by utilising the innovative Configurable Logic Block (CLB) peripheral. To enter, users need to submit an abstract outlining an innovative application for the PIC16F13145 MCU. If the abstract is approved, they will receive a free PIC16F13145 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit to create their design. The possibilities are endless, with cutting-edge logic technology, expert judges, complementary development tools, and a total prize pool of $10,000.