Finally, here is the comparison of the graphics subsystem hardware BOM cost against Microchip’s competitions. Currently, a majority of the MCUs do not have a direct interface to LCD panels, and hence, would require an external LCD controller to support graphics displays. The total graphics subsystem hardware cost, in this case (excluding LCD panel) would be almost twice the cost of the PIC24FJ256DA210. For some Flash MCUs that have direct LCD interface support but lack an internal frame buffer, there is a need of an external RAM component in the subsystem. Therefore, it results in an increased hardware BOM cost, and in this case of over twice the cost of the PIC24FJ256DA210. The PIC24FJ256DA210 combines the best of the two scenarios here. By integrating the graphics accelerations and controller, the PIC24FJ eliminates the need of an external LCD controller. Additionally, the acceleration engines offload the MCU core during the graphics application, leaving all of its processing power for other applications such as touch, USB, and peripherals. Also, the PIC24FJ256DA210 provides a 96kB built-in frame buffer (RAM) option. This enables designers to develop a  graphical interface without the need of an external RAM component. The result of the integration gives the lowest hardware BOM cost in the graphics subsystem design.