The Microchip Technology's PIC16F1946-I/PT 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 PIC16F1946-I/PT is a flash-based CMOS microcontroller featuring an enhanced mid-range core with a 14-bit wide instruction set. It operates at a frequency of up to 20 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) and has a program memory size of 14 kB (14,336 words) and data memory of 768 bytes.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with a 14-bit wide instruction set
- Up to 20 MIPS throughput
- 14 kB (14,336 words) of flash program memory
- 768 bytes of RAM
- 16-bit wide data memory and registers
- On-chip debug and program memory
- Low-power consumption with sleep and power-down modes
- Internal and external oscillator options
- Up to 36 digital I/O lines
- 8-channel, 10-bit ADC
- Two comparators with internal references
- Two 8-bit timers and one 16-bit timer
- USART for serial communication
- SPI and I2C interfaces for communication with external devices
- Enhanced CCP module for PWM and capture applications
- On-chip reference voltage for the ADC
- Brown-out detection and reset
Applications:
The PIC16F1946-I/PT is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and high performance. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive control systems
- Consumer electronics
- Appliance control
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems
- Motor control applications
- Battery management systems
- Power management and energy monitoring systems
- Smart sensors and data acquisition systems
- Security systems and access control
- Medical equipment control
- Remote monitoring and control systems
- Lighting control systems
- Embedded systems in telecommunications
- General-purpose automation and control applications
The PIC16F1946-I/PT's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral options makes it a popular choice for developers looking for a reliable and cost-effective microcontroller for their projects.