I have been researching for some time now the various PIC processors and trying to decide which one/family to start with. I would like to "futureproof" myself and have struggled with trying to justify jumping straight into PIC32 with all the complexities of surface mount components for an amateur. Today I discovered the PIC32MX1/2 series which are available in SPDIP and SOIC formats from 28 pins upwards. This solves the hardware problem.
My question is: what is the difference between the MX1/2 series and the MX5/6/7 series in terms of the processor core. Some of the documents I have read imply that the MX1/2 are based on the DSPIC core, though microchip seem to say that it is the MIPS core as per the bigger MX32 chips. Also are the development tools different between these variants.
Are there other Gotcha's to watch out for in choosing this path.
Allan
My question is: what is the difference between the MX1/2 series and the MX5/6/7 series in terms of the processor core. Some of the documents I have read imply that the MX1/2 are based on the DSPIC core, though microchip seem to say that it is the MIPS core as per the bigger MX32 chips. Also are the development tools different between these variants.
Are there other Gotcha's to watch out for in choosing this path.
Allan