CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2015 [NASDAQ: MCHP] - Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC® microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. Features of the new PIC24F "GB4" family include an integrated hardware crypto engine with both OTP and Key RAM options for secure key storage, up to 256 KB of Flash memory and a direct drive for segmented LCD displays, in 64-, 100- or 121-pin packages. Dual-partition Flash with Live Update capability allows the devices to hold two independent software applications, and permits the simultaneous programming of one partition while executing application code from the other. These advanced features make the PIC24F "GB4" family ideal for designers of industrial, computer, medical/fitness and portable applications that require secure data transfer and storage, and a long battery life. To learn more about Microchip's PIC24F "GB4"... More