The PIC18F4520-E/PT is a microcontroller (MCU) produced by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC18F series, which is a family of high-performance, 8-bit Flash microcontrollers with enhanced features and peripherals.
Description:
The PIC18F4520-E/PT is a 40-pin microcontroller featuring a 16-bit instruction set, which allows for faster execution of code. It is based on the enhanced mid-range PIC® architecture, offering a combination of high performance, low power consumption, and advanced peripherals.
Features:
- 64KB Flash memory for program storage
- 4096 bytes of RAM
- 256 bytes of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage
- 16-bit wide instruction set for faster execution
- Enhanced on-chip peripherals, including:
- UART for serial communication
- SPI for high-speed synchronous serial data communication
- I2C for multi-master, low-speed serial computer bus
- Parallel Master Port (PMP) for external memory interface
- 33 general-purpose I/O pins
- 8-channel, 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
- 2-channel 8-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
- On-chip debugging and programming support with ICD 2 and 3
- Low-power modes to conserve energy during periods of inactivity
- Operates on a wide voltage range (2V to 5.5V)
Applications:
The PIC18F4520-E/PT is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its powerful features and peripherals. Some of the potential applications include:
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Medical equipment and devices
- Consumer electronics, such as appliances and home automation systems
- Automotive control systems, including engine management and body control modules
- Telecommunication systems, including modems and routers
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Embedded systems in robotics and automation
- Security systems, such as access control and surveillance
- Battery-powered devices, where low power consumption is crucial
- General-purpose microcontroller applications where a balance of performance, memory, and peripherals is required.
The PIC18F4520-E/PT's combination of performance, memory, and advanced peripherals make it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded applications.