The Microchip Technology's PIC16F18446-I/P is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16F18446-I/P is a flash-based, mid-range MCU that features a rich set of integrated peripherals and a high-performance core. It is built on the enhanced mid-range core (MRC) architecture, which provides high code efficiency and fast execution speeds. The device is available in a 28-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package) package.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range core (MRC) with a clock frequency of up to 20 MIPS.
- Memory: 8KB Flash program memory, 512B RAM, and 256B EEPROM.
- I/O: 19 digital I/O pins with support for interrupt-on-change, dedicated interrupt pins, and programmable pull-ups.
- ADC: 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 8 channels.
- Timers: 4 capture/compare/PWM modules, including an 8-bit timer with external clock input, and a 16-bit timer with two 8-bit modular applications.
- Communications: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication, and a high-speed synchronous serial port (HSMC) for SPI/I2C/UART protocols.
- Power: Low-power sleep modes, power-on reset (POR), and brown-out detect (BOD) circuitry.
- Security: In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and a unique 128-bit ID for device authentication.
- Protection: Write protection for program memory and data memory.
Applications:
The PIC16F18446-I/P is suitable for a variety of applications due to its versatile features and performance. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and process control.
- Automotive systems: Body control modules, lighting control, and HVAC systems.
- Consumer electronics: Appliance control, power management, and smart home devices.
- Medical devices: Patient monitoring, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical instruments.
- Telecommunications: Modems, voice over IP (VoIP) devices, and data acquisition systems.
- Security systems: Access control, intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
The PIC16F18446-I/P's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral options makes it a popular choice for a wide range of embedded systems and applications.