The Microchip Technology PIC16LF18425-E/SL is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that is part of the PIC16LF series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16LF18425-E/SL features a 28-pin package with a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V. It is based on the enhanced mid-range (EN) core, which provides high code density and fast execution speed. The device includes up to 16 kB of Flash program memory, 768 bytes of RAM, and 1 kB of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range (EN) core with high code density and fast execution speed.
- 28-pin package with a wide operating voltage range of 2.0V to 5.5V.
- Up to 16 kB of Flash program memory for storing the program code.
- 768 bytes of RAM for temporary data storage and program execution.
- 1 kB of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
- Low-power consumption with various power-saving modes, including Sleep, Idle, and Power-down modes.
- On-chip peripherals, such as a 10-bit ADC, Comparator, Oscillator, and Reference Voltage.
- Enhanced USART for serial communication with support for SPI and I2C interfaces.
- Up to 40 I/O pins with support for interrupt capabilities.
- In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-System Programming (ISP) for easy programming and debugging.
Applications:
The PIC16LF18425-E/SL is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its low-power consumption, high-performance core, and versatile features. Some of the potential applications include:
- Industrial control systems for monitoring and controlling various parameters.
- Automotive systems, such as body control modules, lighting control, and power management.
- Consumer electronics, such as smart appliances, home automation, and portable devices.
- Medical devices for monitoring and controlling various medical parameters.
- Security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance.
- Remote sensing and data acquisition systems for environmental monitoring and control.
- Battery-powered devices, where low power consumption is critical for extended battery life.
The PIC16LF18425-E/SL's combination of performance, power efficiency, and flexibility makes it an excellent choice for a wide range of embedded systems and applications.