The PIC18F46Q71-E/P is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC18F46Q71 series. It is a member of the 8-bit PIC18F46Q71 family of flash microcontrollers with enhanced mid-range performance and features. Here's a brief description, features, and applications of the PIC18F46Q71-E/P:
Description:
The PIC18F46Q71-E/P is a high-performance, enhanced mid-range 8-bit microcontroller based on the enhanced PIC18XX architecture. It is designed for a wide range of embedded control applications, offering a combination of processing power, memory, and peripherals in a single chip.
Features:
- Core: 8-bit, 40 MIPS (million instructions per second) CPU based on the enhanced PIC18XX core.
- Memory:
- Flash memory: 128KB (code memory)
- RAM: 16KB (data memory)
- EEPROM: 8KB
- I/O: 49 digital I/O lines, including 5-volt tolerant inputs.
- Peripherals:
- 4 UARTs (universal asynchronous receivers/transmitters)
- 2 SPI (serial peripheral interface) modules
- 1 I2C (inter-integrated circuit) module
- 2 CAN (controller area network) 2.0B controllers
- 1 USB (universal serial bus) module with on-chip termination
- 3 Capture/Compare/PWM modules (CCP)
- 1 ADC (analog-to-digital converter) with 10-bit resolution and up to 20 channels
- 1 Comparator
- 1 Temperature sensor
- Clock: Internal oscillator with PLL (phase-locked loop) for system clock multiplication.
- Power: Low-power sleep and idle modes for energy efficiency.
- Package: Available in a 100-pin plastic quad flat package (E/P).
Applications:
The PIC18F46Q71-E/P is suitable for a wide range of embedded control applications, including but not limited to:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive control modules
- Medical devices
- Consumer electronics
- Telecommunication equipment
- Networking devices
- Security systems
- White goods (appliances)
- Robotics and automation systems
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
The PIC18F46Q71-E/P's combination of processing power, memory, and peripherals make it a versatile choice for applications requiring advanced control, communication, and signal processing capabilities.