Microchip PIC18 8-bit Flash Microcontroller DIP40 48MHz

Microchip PIC18 8-bit Flash Microcontroller is a 40-pin DIP microcontroller from the Microchip PIC18 family, delivering up to 16 MIPS with a maximum operating frequency of 48 MHz.

Overview

This CMOS flash-based microcontroller uses a RISC architecture with a 200 nanosecond instruction execution time. It provides 24 kB of addressable program memory, 2048 bytes of data memory and 256 bytes of EEPROM, offering storage for complex applications. The device operates across a voltage range of 2 V to 5.5 V and is suited to embedded control designs.

Key Features

• 83 C-optimised instructions with a 32-level hardware stack
• Integrated 8x8 hardware multiply
• Programmable brown-out reset (BOR) and low voltage detection
• Power-on reset (POR) and watchdog timer (WDT)
• Internal oscillator from 32 kHz to 8 MHz
• One 8-bit and three 16-bit timers
• One Capture/Compare/PWM (CCP) and one Enhanced CCP (ECCP) for motor control and signal generation
• Full-speed USB 2.0 interface
• Local interconnect network (LIN) support for automotive applications
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) for firmware updates

Input and Output

The microcontroller provides 35 general-purpose I/O pins, two comparators and a 13-channel 10-bit analogue-to-digital converter, enabling interfacing with sensors and peripherals.

Physical Specifications

Encased in a 40-pin DIP package, the device is through-hole mounted for straightforward integration into PCB designs. Dimensions (width x depth x height) are 3.3 x 1.5 x 4.3, and the weight is 1.8 g. It is qualified for an industrial temperature range from -40°C to 85°C.