Microchip Technology's PIC18F97J60-I/PF is a high-performance, 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) that belongs to the PIC18F97J60 family. This MCU is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The PIC18F97J60-I/PF is a flash-based, mid-range microcontroller with a 16-bit instruction set and a high clock frequency, which enables faster execution of instructions. It features an enhanced core architecture that provides improved performance and reduced power consumption compared to previous generations.
Features:
- Core: Enhanced Core with 16-bit wide instruction set and 8-level deep pipeline.
- CPU Speed: Up to 40 MIPS (million instructions per second) depending on the oscillator frequency.
- Memory:
- Flash Memory: 256 KB with the ability to execute code directly from it.
- RAM: 32 KB of general-purpose RAM.
- EEPROM: 8 KB for non-volatile data storage.
- Input/Output (I/O): 57 digital I/O lines, including 5-volt tolerant I/O options.
- Peripherals:
- UART: Two Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) modules for serial communication.
- SPI: One Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) module for high-speed serial data communication.
- I2C: One Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) module for multi-master communication.
- Parallel Master Port (PMP): Allows direct memory access to external devices.
- USB: One USB module supporting USB 2.0 for high-speed data transfer.
- Timers: Multiple timers, including an 8-bit timer, a 16-bit timer, and a real-time clock (RTC).
- ADC: 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with up to 30 channels.
- PWM: Programmable Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels for motor control and signal generation.
- Security: Enhanced security features, including a unique 64-bit identification number and a secure boot mode.
- Package: The I/PF package is a 44-pin PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) package.
Applications:
- Industrial Control: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control, and sensor interfacing.
- Automotive Systems: Instrumentation, body control modules, and engine management systems.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart appliances, gaming consoles, and home automation systems.
- Medical Devices: Patient monitoring equipment, diagnostic tools, and portable medical instruments.
- Telecommunications: Modems, routers, and other network equipment.
- Data Acquisition Systems: Signal processing and control in data acquisition systems.
- Power Management: Battery management systems, power supply control, and energy monitoring.
The PIC18F97J60-I/PF's combination of processing power, memory, and peripherals makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded applications. Its enhanced core, security features, and support for various communication protocols make it suitable for both simple and complex projects.