Microchip Technology's PIC16F18456-I/SO is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. This particular model is a 28-pin, flash-based, mid-range MCU with a wide range of features and applications.
Description:
The PIC16F18456-I/SO is a high-performance, 8-bit CMOS microcontroller that features a rich set of integrated peripherals and a high-speed CPU. It is designed for a variety of embedded control applications, including industrial control, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with a clock speed of up to 20 MIPS.
- 8KB to 64KB of flash program memory with read-while-write capability.
- 256 bytes to 4KB of RAM.
- 256 bytes of EEPROM memory.
- Up to 35 programmable I/O pins with optional internal pull-ups.
- On-chip debugging and programming with In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-Circuit Debug (ICD).
- Up to five 16-bit timers with various modes of operation.
- Up to three USARTs for asynchronous serial communication.
- Synchronous Serial Port (SSP) for SPI or I2C communication.
- 10-bit ADC with up to 15 channels.
- Program and Data EEPROM memory with read-while-write capability.
- Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy.
- On-chip oscillator with PLL for higher clock frequencies.
- Watchdog timer with windowed mode.
- Brown-out detect and reset feature.
Applications:
- Industrial control systems for motor control, sensor interfacing, and process control.
- Automotive electronics, such as body control modules, instrument clusters, and infotainment systems.
- Consumer electronics, including appliances, gaming consoles, and smart home devices.
- Medical devices for monitoring and control applications.
- Telecommunication equipment for modems, routers, and voice over IP (VoIP) systems.
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance cameras.
- Renewable energy systems, like solar panel monitoring and control.
- Battery management systems for monitoring and controlling battery charge and discharge.
The PIC16F18456-I/SO is a versatile and powerful MCU that can be used in a wide range of applications, thanks to its extensive feature set and high performance.