Microchip Technology's PIC16F18325-E/SL is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that is part of the PIC16F series. It is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16F18325-E/SL is a flash-based, mid-range MCU with a rich set of features that make it suitable for a variety of applications. It is based on the enhanced mid-range core (MRC) architecture, which provides high code density, low power consumption, and fast execution speed.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range core (MRC) with a clock frequency of up to 20 MHz.
- Memory: 8KB of flash memory for program storage, 256 bytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM.
- I/O: 21 digital I/O pins, including 5-volt tolerant inputs.
- Timers: Three 8-bit timers, including a timer with a capture/compare/PWM module.
- Communication: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, and a high-speed synchronous serial port (HSSP) for SPI or I2C communication.
- ADC: 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with up to 13 channels.
- Power: Low power consumption in various operating modes, including sleep and idle modes.
- Security: In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and a unique 128-bit ID for device authentication.
- Package: The E/SL package is a 28-pin, narrow-body SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package.
Applications:
The PIC16F18325-E/SL is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial control systems: For controlling motors, pumps, and other actuators.
- Medical devices: For monitoring and controlling medical equipment, such as infusion pumps and patient monitoring systems.
- Consumer electronics: For controlling appliances, home automation systems, and portable devices.
- Automotive systems: For controlling various in-vehicle systems, such as window lifts and seat adjustments.
- IoT devices: For implementing Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as smart home devices and sensors.
- Data acquisition systems: For collecting and processing data from various sensors and transducers.
The PIC16F18325-E/SL's combination of performance, memory, and communication capabilities make it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded applications.