Microchip Technology's PIC16LF18425-I/SL is a low-power, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC16LF series. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16LF18425-I/SL is a flash-based CMOS microcontroller featuring an enhanced mid-range core with increased memory and peripherals. It is available in a 28-pin small outline wide (SOW) package.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with a clock frequency of up to 20 MHz.
- 16 kB of Flash program memory for storing the user's program.
- 768 bytes of RAM for data storage.
- 256 bytes of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
- On-chip debugging and programming support with ICD 3 (In-Circuit Debugger 3) and a debugger interface.
- Low-power consumption with various power-saving modes, including Sleep, Idle, and Power Save.
- On-chip peripherals, including a 10-bit ADC, two comparators, a charge pump, and a voltage reference.
- Communication interfaces, such as a Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) and a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
- A 16-bit timer with two 8-bit timer/counters for timekeeping and event handling.
- Enhanced USART with IrDA and LIN (Local Interconnect Network) support.
- Up to 20 GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins with various options for configuring input/output, interrupt, and peripheral functions.
- On-chip reference voltage source for the ADC and comparators.
- Internal and external oscillator options for clock control.
Applications:
The PIC16LF18425-I/SL is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and low-power consumption. Some potential applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Implementing control algorithms, monitoring sensors, and interfacing with actuators.
- Automotive electronics: Power window control, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), and engine management systems.
- Consumer electronics: Smart appliances, portable devices, and home automation systems.
- Medical devices: Patient monitoring systems, wearable health devices, and medical instruments.
- Security systems: Access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems.
- Data acquisition and signal processing: Collecting and processing data from various sensors and transducers.
- Communication and networking: Implementing protocols and interfaces for wired and wireless communication.
- Battery-powered devices: Leverage the low-power features for extended battery life in portable and remote applications.
The PIC16LF18425-I/SL's combination of processing power, memory, and peripherals makes it a versatile choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications.