PIC18F27K40-E/ML

Product Overview

Category

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML 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 memory for program storage
• Integrated peripherals for enhanced functionality
• Low power consumption
• Wide operating voltage range
• Robust communication interfaces

Package

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML is available in a small form factor package, known as the ML package.

Essence

The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities in a compact package.

Packaging/Quantity

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML is typically packaged in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 1000 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Microcontroller Family: PIC18
• Core Architecture: 8-bit
• Program Memory Size: 128 KB
• RAM Size: 3.8 KB
• Number of I/O Pins: 35
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Maximum Clock Speed: 64 MHz
• Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Resolution: 10-bit
• Timers/Counters: 4
• PWM Channels: 5
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML has a total of 35 I/O pins, each serving a specific purpose. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. RA0 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
2. RA1 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
3. RA2 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
4. RA3 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
5. RA4 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
6. RA5 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
7. RE0 - Digital I/O
8. RE1 - Digital I/O
9. RE2 - Digital I/O
10. RE3 - Digital I/O
11. RE4 - Digital I/O
12. RE5 - Digital I/O
13. RE6 - Digital I/O
14. RE7 - Digital I/O
15. RB0 - Digital I/O
16. RB1 - Digital I/O
17. RB2 - Digital I/O
18. RB3 - Digital I/O
19. RB4 - Digital I/O
20. RB5 - Digital I/O
21. RB6 - Digital I/O
22. RB7 - Digital I/O
23. RB8 - Digital I/O
24. RB9 - Digital I/O
25. RB10 - Digital I/O
26. RB11 - Digital I/O
27. RB12 - Digital I/O
28. RB13 - Digital I/O
29. RB14 - Digital I/O
30. RB15 - Digital I/O
31. VDD - Power Supply
32. VSS - Ground
33. OSC1/CLKI - Oscillator Input
34. OSC2/CLKO - Oscillator Output
35. MCLR/VPP - Master Clear / Programming Voltage

Functional Features

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML offers a range of functional features that enhance its capabilities:

• High-performance RISC CPU for efficient processing
• Flash memory for program storage and easy reprogramming
• Integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, and I2C for communication
• Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for precise analog measurements
• Timers and counters for accurate timing operations
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channels for controlling analog outputs
• Low power consumption modes for energy efficiency
• Enhanced security features to protect sensitive data

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance architecture enables efficient processing
• Wide operating voltage range allows flexibility in power supply options
• Integrated peripherals simplify system design and reduce external component count
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications
• Robust communication interfaces facilitate seamless data transfer

Disadvantages

• Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
• 8-bit architecture may not be suitable for computationally intensive tasks
• Lack of built-in Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity limits networking capabilities

Working Principles

The PIC18F27K40-E/ML operates based on the principles of a microcontroller. It executes instructions stored in its program memory, interacts with external devices through its I/O pins, and utilizes integrated peripherals to perform various tasks. The microcontroller's CPU fetches instructions from memory, decodes them, and executes the corresponding operations