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Fastest Microchip PIC MCU for Nanosecond Signal Measurement and Recommended Crystal

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    John Curtin
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    Richard Gabric
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    John Curtin
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    Richard Gabric
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    Aubrey Kagan
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    kimmy watson
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    rytham12 john
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Topic summary

The discussion focuses on selecting a Microchip PIC microcontroller capable of measuring signals with nanosecond resolution, specifically for timing electromagnetic wave propagation over a 100-meter distance. The measurement involves starting a timer on signal transmission and stopping it upon reception of a return radio signal. Due to the extremely high timing resolution required, standard PIC timer interrupts may lack sufficient accuracy, as timing resolution is limited by the processor clock cycle. Recommendations include considering high-speed external counters interfaced via SPI or implementing measurement logic in a high-speed FPGA. Additionally, time-of-flight (TOF) sensor ICs from manufacturers like Texas Instruments, Intersil, and STMicroelectronics are suggested as alternative solutions for precise distance and timing measurements. The choice of crystal oscillator frequency should align with the highest achievable clock speed of the PIC MCU to maximize timing resolution, though specific crystal frequencies were not detailed.
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