I saved this one Olin. Its a keeper. <G>

--Bob

Olin Lathrop wrote:

> alan smith wrote:
>
>> This is a dsPIC, so I didn't even bother looking at
>> those.  Can you put them into a configuration of being
>> just a micro and code them as such?
>
>
> No.  They have special hardware that detects properly implemented signal
> processing algorithms.  If the sum of this DSP rating and the similar
> "coolness" rating don't reach the minimum threshold within 75mS of 
> startup,
> the chip automatically voids its warranty and deliberately enters SCR
> latchup mode.  This blows fusible links on all power and ground pins
> permanently disabling the device.  Microchip has decided that running 
> just
> ordinary applications on such advanced chips would hurt the dsPIC's 
> image.
> The extra DSP and patented coolness detector was deemed worth it to
> perpetuate the awe for these chips, even if 30% of the die is required to
> implement them.
>
> In the end we all benefit by knowing that any application running on a 
> dsPIC
> is guaranteed to be advanced or "cool".  Think about it.  Do you 
> really want
> an invasion of unwashed newbies asking questions about how to blink an 
> LED
> on a dsPIC?  Geesh, talk about pearls before swine!
>
>
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