The Microchip Technology's PIC16LF18424-I/ST is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16F series. It is a low-cost, high-performance, 8-bit CMOS microcontroller with enhanced mid-range capabilities. The PIC16LF18424-I/ST is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.
Description:
The PIC16LF18424-I/ST is a 28-pin microcontroller featuring a 14-bit wide instruction word, which allows for faster execution of programs. It has an extended instruction set that provides more efficient code execution and reduced program memory requirements. The device operates at a frequency of up to 20 MIPS (million instructions per second) and has a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V.
Features:
- 14-bit wide instruction word for faster execution
- Enhanced mid-range instruction set
- 28-pin package (I/ST - Inverted SOT-23)
- Up to 20 MIPS performance
- Wide operating voltage range (2.0V to 5.5V)
- 8KB Flash program memory
- 256 bytes of RAM
- 128 bytes of EEPROM
- 16-bit wide Timer
- 8-channel 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- 3-level deep hardware stack
- On-chip debugging and programming support
- Low-power sleep modes
- Internal oscillator with PLL for higher clock frequencies
- Enhanced CCP module for PWM applications
Applications:
- Industrial control systems
- Consumer electronics (e.g., appliances, toys, and gaming devices)
- Automotive systems (e.g., body control modules, lighting control, and infotainment systems)
- Smart home devices (e.g., thermostats, lighting control, and security systems)
- Medical devices (e.g., portable monitoring equipment and diagnostic tools)
- Telecommunication systems (e.g., modems and voice-over-IP devices)
- Battery-powered devices (e.g., portable instruments and data loggers)
- Motor control applications
- Sensor interfacing and data acquisition systems
- Embedded systems in various other applications requiring a low-cost, high-performance MCU
The PIC16LF18424-I/ST is an excellent choice for applications that require a balance between performance, cost, and power efficiency. Its versatile features and extended instruction set make it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications.