Microchip Technology Tariff Inquiry

PIC16F18344T-E/SSVAO

Microchip Technology's PIC16F18344T-E/SSVAO is a low-power, high-performance microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F1xxx series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Description:

The PIC16F18344T-E/SSVAO is a 28-pin, 8-bit microcontroller with a wide operating voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V) and a high-performance core. It features an enhanced mid-range core (ENHANCED MID-RANGE) with a clock frequency of up to 20 MIPS, allowing for efficient execution of complex algorithms and tasks.

Features:

1. Core: Enhanced mid-range core (ENHANCED MID-RANGE) with up to 20 MIPS performance.
2. Memory:
   • Flash Memory: 16 KB
   • RAM: 768 bytes
   • EEPROM: 256 bytes
3. Input/Output (I/O): 19 I/O pins, including 5-volt tolerant pins.
4. Peripherals:
   • 2 USARTs (USART1 and USART2) with IrDA and LIN support
   • SPI
   • I2C
   • 3-Channel 10-bit ADC
   • Comparator
   • 8-channel 10-bit PWM
   • Capture/Compare/PWM (CCPx) modules
   • Program Flash and EEPROM self-write
   • CRC with bit order reversal
   • Oscillator failure detection
   • Power-on reset (POR) and brown-out reset (BOR)
5. Package: 28-pin Tiny Quad Flat Package (TQFP) with exposed pad.
6. Operating Voltage: 2.0V to 5.5V.
7. Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C.

Applications:

1. Industrial control systems: For motor control, sensor interfacing, and process control applications.
2. Automotive: For body control modules, power window control, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
3. Consumer electronics: For appliances, gaming systems, and home automation systems.
4. Medical devices: For portable medical equipment and health monitoring systems.
5. Telecommunications: For modems, routers, and other communication devices.
6. Renewable energy systems: For solar panel control and energy management systems.

The PIC16F18344T-E/SSVAO's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral options make it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded applications. Its low-power capabilities and wide operating voltage range also make it suitable for battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications.