The PIC18F4221-I/PT is a microcontroller unit (MCU) produced by Microchip Technology. It is part of the PIC18 series of microcontrollers, which are widely used in various applications due to their versatility and ease of use.
Description:
The PIC18F4221-I/PT is a 40-pin, 8-bit flash microcontroller with a wide range of features. It is designed for use in a variety of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Features:
- 8-bit microcontroller with a 40 MHz maximum CPU speed
- 128KB of Flash program memory
- 1536 bytes of RAM
- 16-bit wide instruction set
- Enhanced mid-range core with fast code execution
- On-chip debugging and programming
- Up to 35 programmable I/O lines
- Up to 8 KB of EEPROM
- Up to 5 capture/compare/PWM modules
- 5-channel 10-bit A/D converter
- USB interface
- On-chip oscillator with clock doubling
- Low-power sleep modes
- In-circuit serial programming (ICSP)
Applications:
The PIC18F4221-I/PT is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its powerful features and versatility. Some of the potential applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive systems, such as engine control, body control, and infotainment systems
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances, gaming consoles, and smart home devices
- Medical devices, such as monitoring equipment and diagnostic tools
- Telecommunication systems, including modems and routers
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Robotics and automation systems
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance cameras
- Power management and energy monitoring systems
- Embedded systems in various other applications requiring a high-performance microcontroller with a wide range of features.
The PIC18F4221-I/PT's combination of powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory, and a wide range of integrated peripherals make it a popular choice for engineers and developers working on a variety of projects.