Microchip Technology TWIZ5200 Data Sheet

Enables IrDA connectivity when used 

with the Explorer 16 development 

board (DM240001).

Demonstrates the communication of 

temperature data to a primary device (PDA 

or PC with IR port) via IrDA.

Providing Comprehensive System Solutions

While the most sophisticated protocols and interfaces 

tend to garner a significant amount of attention, a 

number of simpler connectivity options are and will 

remain the embedded interconnects of choice for many 

deeply-embedded applications. Microchip’s focus on the 

embedded market ensures an ongoing commitment to 

support all of the connectivity solutions utilized by leading 

designers including the microcontroller peripherals, 

application notes and software necessary to implement 

robust, highly-reliable embedded networks.

The RS-485 protocol is typically used as a more feature-

rich alternative to RS-232. The protocol enables longer 

distance between nodes and higher data rates. Any 

PIC microcontroller with an on-board UART can support 

RS-485 communication. Many PIC microcontrollers include 

enhanced peripherals with an RS-485 mode.

The IrDA protocol provides many portable devices with an 

affordable, short distance optical data communications 

link. IrDA can be implemented on many Microchip MCUs 

using Microchip's free-of-charge IrDA software stack. In 

addition, Microchip offers UART to IrDA protocol converter 

products (MCP2140A, MCP2150) to enable any system to 

easily add IrDA wireless connectivity.

Connectivity Solutions