Core Independent Peripherals Microchip Technology PIC Microcontrollers with Core Independent Peripherals enable designers to take 8-bit MCU performance to a new level. The offering includes a number of on-board modules designed to increase capability in any control system and provide impressive efficiency in embedded design. Core Independent Peripherals handle their tasks with no code or supervision from the CPU to maintain operation. As a result, they simplify the implementation of complex control systems and give designers the flexibility to innovate.