Microchip understands how quickly the automotive marketplace is changing and we are dedicated to developing technologies that continue to push the boundaries of design possibilities. Our dedicated Automotive Products Group is ready to provide the necessary application expertise and customer service. Microchip's silicon solutions meet your unique design requirements on safety and security, comfort and convenience, driver information and mobile multimedia and power train controls.

New to Microchip products? Browse through our web site and find a full range of products that provide you with design flexibility and the competitive advantage to win in a rapidly changing marketplace. Control Area Network (CAN) Microchip's CAN Controller is the smallest, easiest-to-use, CAN on the market today. System designers may select from a much wider variety of microcontrollers with our CAN for an optimal performance solution. Keeloq® Security ICs Microchip KEELOQ products provide a method for encrypting data for a unidirectional transmission, where each transmission is unique even if the same button is pressed. PICmicro® MCUs Featuring 8-pin packaged devices and advanced analog peripherals. Fast operation, low-power and low-cost combine to make the Microchip PICmicro family one of the most popular product lines in the world. Microchip can help to make your automotive designs a reality. Easy to use development tools jump-start your automotive designs. MPLAB® ICE 2000 In-Circuit Emulator, and PICSTART® Plus are some of Microchip's low-cost development tools. Need help with LinBus designs? Microchip's application note AN729a on Local Internconnect (LinBus) network protocol will provide you with a basic framework for implementation using PICmicro® MCUs. Microchip Makes it for Mechatronics. See how our 8-pin PICmicro MCUs can build intelligence into your designs and take advantage of the shift from analog/electro-mechanical timing and control to digital electronics.

Microchip is a worldwide leader in embedded control solutions with certified product quality and reliability - QS-9000 and ISO 9001. Our global network of plants and facilities are ready to support your automotive requirements. If you need assistance or want local support, contact one of our worldwide technical sales and applications support centers. Come see us! Microchip will be exhibiting at the following locations in 2000: Convergence Dearborn, MI - USA October 16-18, 2000 Electronica Munich, Germany November 21-24, 2000 Other Events Microchip proudly participates in the Johnson Controls Inc. Team HomeLink Motorsports Racing Events European Formula 1 Racing Sponsorship Nurburgring, Luxembourg May 21, 2000