Total Phase Congratulates the Second Round Winners of Microchip's PIC32 Design Challenge

BOSTON, MA - October 29, 2008 - Total Phase, a sponsor of the Microchip PIC32 Design Challenge, is pleased to congratulate the 32 engineers whose designs have been selected to continue on to Phase 3 of the year-long contest.

PIC32 community members have the chance to win various prizes through weekly drawings during each phase of the contest. As a sponsor, Total Phase is proud to offer two Beagle USB 12 Protocol Analyzers (retail value: $400.00) as prizes for the weekly drawings. To enter the drawing, visit the PIC32 Design Challenge Website (www.mypic32.com).

About the Beagle USB 12 Protocol Analyzer

The Beagle USB 12 Protocol Analyzer is a bus-powered analyzer that non-intrusively monitors full-/low-speed USB in real-time. Lightweight and pocket-sized (89 x 41 x 25mm; 65g), the Beagle USB 12 analyzer records bit-level timing down to a 21 ns resolution. At $400, the Beagle USB 12 analyzer is the perfect addition to any embedded engineer's toolbox.

About Microchip's PIC32 Design Challenge

The PIC32 Design Challenge is a year-long challenge comprised of four phases where contestants build and design their PIC32-based applications and present them to the Microchip community through the use of blogs, videos, and forums. A panel of judges and peers vote on which designs continue to the subsequent phases of the contest.

Visit the PIC32 Design Challenge website and participate today.

About Total Phase

Total Phase is a leading provider of embedded systems development tools for engineers all over the world. Total Phase's mission is to create powerful, high-quality, and affordable solutions for the embedded engineer. For years, Total Phase has developed products that have become the tools of choice for companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small business alike. Our satisfied customers represent a diverse array of industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, semiconductors, and more.

Please visit us at www.totalphase.com.