The PIC18LF13K22-I/P is a microcontroller (MCU) from Microchip Technology's PIC18 series. It is a member of the 8-bit PIC18F family, which is known for its high performance and low power consumption. The "I/P" in the model number indicates that the package type is a 40-pin Plated Inverted Pin (P-I/P) package.
Description:
The PIC18LF13K22-I/P is a high-performance, low-power, 8-bit microcontroller with enhanced features and peripherals. It is based on the enhanced mid-range core (EMR) architecture, which provides faster execution and reduced power consumption compared to previous generations.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core (EMR) architecture for faster execution and lower power consumption.
- 40-pin Plated Inverted Pin (P-I/P) package.
- Up to 128KB of Flash program memory for storing the program code.
- Up to 4KB of RAM for data storage and manipulation.
- Up to 16KB of EEPROM for non-volatile data storage.
- On-chip debugging and programming support with ICD 3 and real-time debugging.
- Core independent peripherals (CIPs) such as UART, SPI, I2C, and Parallel Master Port (PMP).
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA) for efficient data transfer.
- Up to 40 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins with various functions.
- On-chip oscillator with PLL for improved clock management.
- Power-on reset (POR), brown-out detect (BOD), and watchdog timer (WDT) for system reliability.
- Sleep, idle, and power-save modes for energy efficiency.
Applications:
The PIC18LF13K22-I/P is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, low power consumption, and versatile features. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: For controlling and monitoring various industrial processes and machines.
- Automotive electronics: For engine management, body control, and safety systems.
- Consumer electronics: For appliances, home automation, and portable devices.
- Medical devices: For monitoring and controlling medical equipment.
- Communication systems: For data acquisition, transmission, and processing in wired and wireless systems.
- Embedded systems: For various embedded applications requiring real-time processing and control.
- IoT devices: For smart home, wearables, and other connected devices.
The PIC18LF13K22-I/P's combination of performance, power efficiency, and a wide range of features make it a popular choice for many embedded system designs.