Microchip Technology's PIC18F26J11-I/SS is a microcontroller unit (MCU) that belongs to the PIC18F26Jxx family of devices. This particular model is a 28-pin, flash-based, mid-range microcontroller with a wide range of features and capabilities that make it suitable for a variety of applications.
Description:
The PIC18F26J11-I/SS is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller that features a powerful Harvard architecture with separate instruction and data buses. It is based on the enhanced mid-range core (MRC) and operates at a frequency of up to 40 MHz using an internal oscillator or an external clock source. The device is available in a 28-pin, surface-mount, small-outline, plastic package (SOIC).
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range core (MRC) with a clock frequency of up to 40 MHz.
- Memory: 128KB of Flash program memory, 16KB of RAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM.
- I/O: 20 digital I/O pins with optional alternate functions.
- Peripherals: UART, SPI, I2C, two 10-bit ADCs, two 8-bit timers, and a watchdog timer.
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 full-speed device with on-chip USB transceiver.
- Security: Flash program memory is protected by a unique 128-bit ID, and the device features a secure boot mode.
- Power Management: Power-saving sleep modes and a power-on reset (POR) circuit.
- Input/Output: 10-bit buffered A/D converter with up to 20 channels, and 8-bit buffered A/D converter with up to 8 channels.
- Oscillator Options: Internal oscillator with a frequency range of 4 MHz to 32 MHz, or an external clock source with a frequency range of 1 MHz to 64 MHz.
Applications:
The PIC18F26J11-I/SS is a versatile microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Industrial control and automation systems.
- Medical devices and equipment.
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and home automation systems.
- Automotive applications, such as infotainment systems and body control modules.
- Communication devices, including modems and routers.
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance equipment.
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems.
- Battery-powered devices, thanks to its low-power consumption features.
The PIC18F26J11-I/SS is a powerful and flexible microcontroller that can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of various applications, making it a popular choice for engineers and developers in the embedded systems industry.