8-Bit Development Platforms

Microchip Technology 8-Bit Development Platforms are designed to help engineers fully integrate 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) into embedded designs. Featured boards and kits include the Curiosity Development Board and the Explorer 8 Development Kit. The Curiosity Development Board (DM164137) is offered as a fully-integrated 8-bit development platform for first-time users, designers, and those requiring a feature-rich rapid prototyping board. The Explorer 8 Development Kit (DM160228) is a full-featured development board and platform for 8-bit PIC microcontrollers and is designed to be the main tool for 8-bit development.