The PIC18F66J50-I/PT is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC18F series. It is a member of the 8-bit PIC18F family and is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC18F66J50-I/PT is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller with a 16-bit instruction set. It features a 40 MHz maximum CPU clock frequency and is built on a flash-based architecture. The device is available in a 44-pin, 7.0mm x 7.0mm, 0.5mm pitch, QFN package.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced mid-range core with a 16-bit instruction set and 8-bit architecture.
- CPU Clock Frequency: Up to 40 MHz.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 64 KB, with read-while-write capability.
- RAM: 4 KB.
- EEPROM: 256 x 8-bit.
- Input/Output (I/O): 36 I/O lines, with support for external interrupts, on-chip pull-ups, and open-drain outputs.
- Peripherals:
- UART: Two UARTs with IrDA capability.
- SPI: One SPI port.
- I2C: One I2C port.
- Parallel Master Port (PMP): One PMP for external memory access.
- Timers: Five timers, including two 16-bit timers, two 8-bit timers, and one watchdog timer.
- ADC: 10-bit, 8-channel ADC with up to 40 kSPS conversion rate.
- PWM: Up to 5 programmable PWM outputs.
- Comparators: Two analog comparators with built-in voltage references.
- Security: Flash program memory and EEPROM are protected by Microchip's In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-System Programming (ISP) security features.
- Power-Saving Features: Power-down and idle modes for low-power operation.
Applications:
- Industrial Control: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and process control.
- Automotive: Instrumentation, body control modules, and infotainment systems.
- Consumer Electronics: Appliance control, gaming peripherals, and portable devices.
- Medical Devices: Patient monitoring systems and portable medical instruments.
- Telecommunications: Voice over IP (VoIP) devices, modems, and networking equipment.
- Renewable Energy: Solar panel monitoring, wind turbine control, and energy management systems.
The PIC18F66J50-I/PT's combination of performance, memory, and peripheral integration makes it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications where a balance between processing power, memory, and I/O capabilities is required.