This chapter introduces Foundation Services, placing it within
a clear context within the Microchip Tools and Software Ecosystem. Key documentation
resources and the typical role of each are introduced.
Introduction and Objectives of Foundation Services Foundation Services is a collection of software components such as peripheral drivers, middleware, and software applications (examples) provided by Microchip. The framework supports the Microchip's 8- and 16- bit PIC, as well as AVR families of microcontrollers.
Foundation Services Reference Manual
Introduction of implementation section (edit together with other intro) put Generated Output section in Project Architecture.
Documentation Resources
The major sources of documentation are Getting Started projects, the Atmel START User Manual, as well as reference manuals for ASF4 and Foundation Services framework content.