Microchip Technology

PIC18F4580-I/P  

Microcontrollers

The Microchip Technology PIC18F4580-I/P is a high-performance microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC18F family. This MCU is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics. Here's a detailed description of the PIC18F4580-I/P, its features, and potential applications:

Description:

The PIC18F4580-I/P is a 40-pin microcontroller based on the 8-bit architecture. It features a powerful Harvard architecture that allows separate program and data memory spaces, enabling efficient execution of instructions. The device is built on a flash memory-based platform, which provides non-volatile storage for the program code and configuration settings.

Features:

1. CPU Core: The microcontroller features a fast 8-bit RISC CPU core with a clock speed of up to 40 MIPS (million instructions per second).
2. Memory: It includes up to 128KB of on-chip flash program memory, 4KB of RAM, and 1280 bytes of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
3. Peripherals: The PIC18F4580-I/P comes with a variety of peripherals, including UART, SPI, I2C, two CAN modules, and USB for communication and data transfer.
4. Timers: It has three 16-bit timers and one 8-bit timer for time-based operations and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) generation.
5. ADC: The device includes a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 13 channels for analog signal processing.
6. DAC: An 8-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) is also available for generating analog voltages from digital signals.
7. Enhanced DMA: The microcontroller features an Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA) controller for efficient data transfer between peripherals and memory.
8. Security: The PIC18F4580-I/P offers secure features such as a unique 64-bit identification number and a hardware-based encryption engine for data protection.
9. Power Management: It includes power-saving modes and a power-on reset (POR) circuit to optimize energy consumption and ensure reliable operation.

Applications:

1. Industrial Control: The PIC18F4580-I/P can be used in industrial automation systems for motor control, sensor interfacing, and process control applications.
2. Automotive Systems: It is suitable for automotive applications such as body control modules, engine management systems, and infotainment systems.
3. Consumer Electronics: The microcontroller can be used in home appliances, portable devices, and multimedia systems for efficient control and communication.
4. Medical Devices: Due to its robustness and security features, the PIC18F4580-I/P can be employed in medical equipment for monitoring and controlling various medical parameters.
5. Telecommunications: It can be utilized in telecommunications equipment for data processing, signal conversion, and network interfacing.
6. Security Systems: The microcontroller's encryption capabilities make it suitable for security systems, access control, and surveillance applications.

The PIC18F4580-I/P's combination of processing power, memory, peripherals, and security features make it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded systems and applications requiring high performance and reliability.

PIC18F4580-I/P Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC18F4580-I/P

DTS :

View in Development Tools Selector      

Errata :

PIC18(L)F26/45/46/55/56K42 Silicon Errata and Data Sheet Clarification (PDF)      

PCN :

Product Change Notification (PDF)      

Models :

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