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MAPS. M emory & A nalog P arts S elector. 4 tools in 1. Competitive cross reference Parametric search engine Side-by-side device comparison report Report is formatted for printing Can generate an Excel file BOM Crusher Import a Bill of Materials (BOM) in Excel format
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MAPS Memory & Analog Parts Selector
4 tools in 1 • Competitive cross reference • Parametric search engine • Side-by-side device comparison report • Report is formatted for printing • Can generate an Excel file • BOM Crusher • Import a Bill of Materials (BOM) in Excel format • Generate a cross reference of applicable devices
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MAPS Look & Feel 1. Product Line Select 2. Select Device to Pre-load Parametric Search Criteria (using intelligent defaults) 3. Parametric Search Criteria 4. Microchip Search Results 5. Results Prioritization 6. Search All Databases for a Specific Part # 7. Send Feedback 8. Operating Instructions 9. Selected Pinout 1 5 6 7 2 4 8 9 3
Global Search • Easiest way to find a specific device using its part number • Great for quickly finding alternative devices off of a BOM • Searches all product family databases for partial matches while typing
Existing part # search (competitor “crossing” tool) Product families A/D converters Comparators Digital pots IrDA Memory Switcher Temp sensor Adjust the criteria for the most important parameters Competitive & Parametric Search • Charge pumps • D/A converters • FET driver • LDO • Op amp • Supervisor
Generate a Side-by-Side Report • Prioritize your results • Select the desired package/pinout • Add the device to your report • Print (default printer) or export an Excel file
BOM Crusher • Open an Excel spreadsheet and automatically cross reference every part
Web Updates Microchip MAPS can now check for new updates over the WWW • “Update” Pull-Down Menu • “Update” on Start Menu • Database requires regular updates to keep current
Customize MAPS Only one feature to setup (once) MAPS has a Business Card feature to personalize your Side-by-Side Report
Additional Features • Find Datasheet: hit the button and MAPS will launch your web browser with a Google search for the part # • Email Feedback: use to report bugs, request new features & request a part # to be added to the database MAPS@Microchip.com • Your feedback will define Microchip MAPS’ future