The PIC18F8527-I/PT is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC18F series. It is a member of the mid-range family of 8-bit Flash microcontrollers with enhanced memory and peripherals.
Description:
The PIC18F8527-I/PT is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller that features a powerful instruction set, fast execution times, and a variety of integrated peripherals. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with increased performance and instruction set
- 128KB Flash memory for program storage
- 16KB RAM for data storage
- 16-bit wide instruction word and 8-bit wide data word
- Up to 35 programmable I/O pins with optional internal pull-ups
- On-chip debugging and programming with ICD 2 and 3 (In-Circuit Debugger)
- Up to 5 UARTs (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) for serial communication
- SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for high-speed synchronous serial data communication
- I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) for multi-master, packet switched, serial computer bus
- On-chip A/D converter with up to 10 channels
- On-chip Comparators
- On-chip Reference Voltage Generator
- On-chip Oscillator with PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) for system clock multiplication
- Enhanced CCP (Extended Capture Compare) modules for PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and input capture applications
- Low-power sleep modes for energy-efficient operation
- Brown-out detect and reset feature for improved reliability
Applications:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive applications (e.g., body control modules, instrument clusters)
- Consumer electronics (e.g., appliances, gaming consoles, set-top boxes)
- Telecommunication equipment (e.g., modems, routers)
- Medical devices (e.g., monitoring systems, diagnostic equipment)
- Security systems (e.g., access control, surveillance cameras)
- Robotics and automation
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Motor control and power management applications
The PIC18F8527-I/PT is a versatile and powerful microcontroller that can be used in a wide range of applications, thanks to its extensive feature set and enhanced performance.