PIC Microcontrollers

Hey!

I wanted to know if "PIC" in PIC microcontroller was a brand name, or a type of microcontroller.

Also, does anyone know if there is a place where the most popular microcontrollers are compared. This way making a choice on which one to use for a particular application would be easier.

Finally, is there a place where I can download these microcontroller datasheets?

Thanks!

PIC is a RISC microcotroller family name from MICROCHIP brand.

Peripheral Interface Controller or 'PIC' datasheets can be found at:
**broken link removed**

Ok, thanks
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