Microchip Technology's PIC18F46K22-E/PT is a high-performance microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC18F46K22 family. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC18F46K22-E/PT is a 16-bit Flash-based microcontroller with a rich set of integrated peripherals and features. It is based on the enhanced mid-range (EMR) architecture and operates with a maximum frequency of 40 MIPS. The device comes in a 28-pin package (E/PT) and is designed for ease of use and flexibility.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range (EMR) architecture with a 16-bit instruction set and 8-bit wide registers.
- CPU Speed: Up to 40 MIPS with a maximum frequency of 40 MHz.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 256 KB of program memory.
- RAM: 16 KB of data memory (SRAM).
- EEPROM: 8 KB of EEPROM memory.
- Input/Output (I/O): 20 I/O pins with flexibility to configure as analog inputs, digital inputs/outputs, or peripheral functions.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 10-bit resolution with up to 13 channels.
- Communication Interfaces:
- UART: Two Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) modules for serial communication.
- SPI: One Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) module for high-speed synchronous serial data communication.
- I2C: One Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) module for multi-master, serial computer bus.
- Timers: Multiple timers, including an 8-bit timer, a 16-bit timer, and a real-time clock (RTC).
- PWM: Programmable pulse width modulation (PWM) with up to 10 channels.
- Security: In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-System Programming (ISP) for secure firmware updates.
- Power Management: Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy.
Applications:
- Industrial Control: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Automotive Systems: Engine management, body control modules, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
- Consumer Electronics: Home appliances, gaming consoles, and portable devices.
- Telecommunications: Modems, routers, and voice over IP (VoIP) devices.
- Medical Devices: Patient monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment, and wearable health devices.
- Security Systems: Access control, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems.
The PIC18F46K22-E/PT's versatile features and high performance make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from simple embedded systems to complex control applications. Its robust set of integrated peripherals and memory options allow developers to create efficient and reliable solutions for their projects.