The PIC16LF1938-E/SO is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC16LF series. It is a low-cost, high-performance device designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC16LF1938-E/SO is a 28-pin, 8-bit MCU with a maximum clock speed of 20 MHz. It features 8 kB of Flash program memory, 368 bytes of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM data memory. The device is available in an SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package, making it suitable for surface-mount applications.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased instruction execution speed.
- On-chip debugging and programming support with ICD (In-Circuit Debugger) and ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming).
- Low-power consumption with sleep and power-down modes.
- On-chip peripherals, including a 10-bit ADC, Comparator, Oscillator, and Reference Voltage.
- Enhanced USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) for serial communication.
- Up to 16 programmable I/O pins with optional internal pull-up resistors.
- On-chip temperature sensor for monitoring the device's temperature.
- Internal oscillator with clock frequencies up to 20 MHz.
- Enhanced CCP (Capture/Compare/PWM) module for PWM generation and input/output signal capture.
- On-chip watchdog timer for system reliability.
Applications:
- Industrial control systems for motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition.
- Automotive applications, such as body control modules, instrument clusters, and infotainment systems.
- Consumer electronics, including appliances, gaming devices, and home automation systems.
- Medical devices, such as portable monitoring equipment and diagnostic instruments.
- Security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems.
- Telecommunication equipment, like modems, routers, and VoIP devices.
- Battery-powered devices, benefiting from the low-power consumption features of the PIC16LF1938-E/SO.
The PIC16LF1938-E/SO is a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of embedded applications, offering a balance of performance, memory, and peripheral features.