PIC18C442-E/P
Product Overview
Category
The PIC18C442-E/P belongs to the category of microcontrollers.
Use
This microcontroller is commonly used in various electronic applications that require embedded control and processing capabilities.
Characteristics
- High-performance 8-bit architecture
- Flash-based program memory
- Wide operating voltage range
- Low power consumption
- Enhanced peripheral integration
Package
The PIC18C442-E/P is available in a 40-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual Inline Package) package.
Essence
The essence of the PIC18C442-E/P lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities for electronic systems.
Packaging/Quantity
The PIC18C442-E/P is typically packaged in reels, with each reel containing a quantity of 250 units.
Specifications
- Architecture: 8-bit
- Program Memory Size: 16 KB
- RAM Size: 768 bytes
- Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
- Maximum Speed: 40 MHz
- Number of I/O Pins: 33
- Timers: 3
- Analog-to-Digital Converters: 8 channels, 10-bit resolution
- Communication Interfaces: USART, SPI, I2C
Detailed Pin Configuration
The PIC18C442-E/P features a total of 40 pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:
- VDD - Power supply voltage
- RA0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RA5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- MCLR - Master Clear input
- VSS - Ground
- RB0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB6 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RB7 - General-purpose I/O pin
- VDD - Power supply voltage
- VSS - Ground
- RC0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC6 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RC7 - General-purpose I/O pin
- VSS - Ground
- OSC1 - Oscillator input
- OSC2 - Oscillator output
- VDD - Power supply voltage
- RD0 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD1 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD2 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD3 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD4 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD5 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD6 - General-purpose I/O pin
- RD7 - General-purpose I/O pin
- VSS - Ground
Functional Features
The PIC18C442-E/P offers a range of functional features, including:
- High-speed processing capabilities
- Flash-based program memory for easy reprogramming
- Enhanced peripheral integration for simplified system design
- Multiple communication interfaces for seamless connectivity
- Analog-to-Digital Converters for precise measurement and control
- Timers for accurate timing operations
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- High-performance architecture enables efficient processing
- Flash-based program memory allows for easy updates and modifications
- Wide operating voltage range provides flexibility in various applications
- Low power consumption for energy-efficient designs
- Enhanced peripheral integration simplifies system design and reduces component count
Disadvantages
- Limited program memory size compared to some other microcontrollers
- Relatively fewer I/O pins may restrict the number of external devices that can be connected
Working Principles
The PIC18C442-E/P operates based on an 8-bit architecture. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, which can be modified using flash programming techniques. The microcontroller interacts with external devices through its I/O pins and utilizes its integrated peripherals to perform various tasks such as communication, timing, and analog-to-digital conversion.
Detailed Application Field Plans
The PIC18C442-E/P finds applications in a wide range of fields, including:
- Industrial automation systems
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive electronics