The PIC18LF2680-I/SO is a microcontroller (MCU) manufactured by Microchip Technology. It belongs to the PIC18F series of high-performance, 8-bit flash microcontrollers with enhanced mid-range capabilities.
Description:
The PIC18LF2680-I/SO is a 28-pin, flash-based microcontroller featuring a 16-bit wide instruction set, which allows for faster execution of code. It operates with a supply voltage range of 2V to 5.5V and has an oscillator frequency range of 4 MHz to 40 MHz.
Features:
- Enhanced mid-range core with a 16-bit wide instruction set
- 64KB of Flash program memory
- 4KB of RAM (Random Access Memory)
- 256 bytes of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory)
- 31 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
- Three 16-bit timer/counters with capture/compare/PWM functions
- USART (Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) for serial communication
- SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) and I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) for communication with external devices
- On-chip debugging and programming via ICD 3 (In-Circuit Debugger 3) and real ICE (In-Circuit Emulator)
- Low-power sleep modes to conserve energy
- Internal oscillator with PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) for higher clock frequencies
- On-chip reference voltage for analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
- Enhanced EEPROM data retention of 40 years at 85°C
Applications:
The PIC18LF2680-I/SO is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and capabilities. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Automotive control modules
- Consumer electronics
- Medical devices
- Telecommunication systems
- Data acquisition and signal processing systems
- Battery management systems
- Motor control applications
- Security systems
- Embedded systems in various industries
The PIC18LF2680-I/SO's combination of performance, memory, and communication interfaces makes it a popular choice for developers looking to create efficient and reliable embedded systems.