The PIC18F26J53-I/SO is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC18F26Jxx family. It is a member of the 8-bit PIC18F26J series, which are designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC18F26J53-I/SO is a high-performance, enhanced mid-range MCU with advanced features and peripherals. It is available in a 28-pin, 0.203-inch wide, small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. The device is based on the 8-bit PIC architecture and operates with a maximum clock frequency of 40 MHz.
Features:
- Core: 8-bit, 40 MIPS (million instructions per second) PIC18X core.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 128 KB, with read-while-write capability.
- RAM: 8 KB of general-purpose RAM.
- EEPROM: 4 KB of EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage.
- Peripherals:
- UART: Two universal asynchronous receivers/transmitters (UARTs) for serial communication.
- SPI: One serial peripheral interface (SPI) for high-speed serial communication.
- I2C: One inter-integrated circuit (I2C) for low-speed serial communication.
- USB: One USB 2.0 full-speed interface for USB communication.
- CAN: One high-speed CAN 2.0B controller for automotive and industrial applications.
- ADC: 10-bit analog-to-digital converter with up to 15 channels.
- PWM: Up to 5 programmable pulse width modulators (PWMs).
- CCP: Up to 5 configurable capture/compare/PWM (CCP) modules.
- Comparators: Two internal comparators with programmable reference voltages.
- Clock System: Internal oscillator with precision clock options, including a 7.3728 MHz RC oscillator, a 16 MHz oscillator with PLL for system clock multiplication, and an external oscillator option.
- Power Management: Low-power sleep modes and power-saving features.
- Security: In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-System Programming (ISP) for secure firmware updates.
- Debugging: Background debug mode (BDM) and JTAG interface for debugging and testing.
Applications:
The PIC18F26J53-I/SO is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile feature set and high performance. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition.
- Automotive systems: Engine control modules, body control modules, and infotainment systems.
- Consumer electronics: Smart appliances, gaming peripherals, and home automation systems.
- Medical devices: Patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical instruments.
- Communication systems: Data modems, routers, and network interface cards.
- Embedded systems: General-purpose control and automation applications.
The PIC18F26J53-I/SO's combination of processing power, memory, and peripheral options make it a versatile choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications.