PIC18F4423-E/PT
Product Overview
Category
The PIC18F4423-E/PT 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 versatile functionality
- Low power consumption
- Wide operating voltage range
- Robust communication interfaces
- Enhanced security features
Package
The PIC18F4423-E/PT is available in a small form factor package, making it suitable for space-constrained designs.
Essence
The essence of this microcontroller lies in its ability to provide efficient and reliable control and processing capabilities for a wide range of electronic applications.
Packaging/Quantity
The PIC18F4423-E/PT is typically packaged in tape and reel format, with a quantity of 250 units per reel.
Specifications
- Microcontroller Family: PIC18F
- Core Architecture: 8-bit
- Program Memory Size: 16 KB
- RAM Size: 768 bytes
- Operating Voltage Range: 2.0V to 5.5V
- Maximum CPU Speed: 40 MHz
- Number of I/O Pins: 36
- Communication Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Channels: 10
- Timers/Counters: 4
- PWM Outputs: 4
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Detailed Pin Configuration
The PIC18F4423-E/PT microcontroller has a total of 36 pins, which are assigned to various functions such as I/O, power supply, and communication. The pin configuration is as follows:
- VDD - Power Supply
- RA0 - General Purpose I/O
- RA1 - General Purpose I/O
- RA2 - General Purpose I/O
- RA3 - General Purpose I/O
- RA4 - General Purpose I/O
- RA5 - General Purpose I/O
- VSS - Ground
- RB0 - General Purpose I/O
- RB1 - General Purpose I/O
- RB2 - General Purpose I/O
- RB3 - General Purpose I/O
- RB4 - General Purpose I/O
- RB5 - General Purpose I/O
- RB6 - General Purpose I/O
- RB7 - General Purpose I/O
- RB8 - General Purpose I/O
- RB9 - General Purpose I/O
- RB10 - General Purpose I/O
- RB11 - General Purpose I/O
- RB12 - General Purpose I/O
- RB13 - General Purpose I/O
- RB14 - General Purpose I/O
- RB15 - General Purpose I/O
- VCAP - External Capacitor Connection
- VUSB - USB Power Supply
- RC0 - General Purpose I/O
- RC1 - General Purpose I/O
- RC2 - General Purpose I/O
- RC3 - General Purpose I/O
- RC4 - General Purpose I/O
- RC5 - General Purpose I/O
- RC6 - General Purpose I/O
- RC7 - General Purpose I/O
- OSC1 - Oscillator Input
- OSC2 - Oscillator Output
Functional Features
The PIC18F4423-E/PT microcontroller offers a range of functional features that enhance its versatility and performance. Some notable features include:
- Flash memory for program storage, allowing for easy firmware updates
- Integrated peripherals such as UART, SPI, and I2C for seamless communication with other devices
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) channels for precise analog signal measurement
- Timers/Counters for accurate timing and event counting
- Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) outputs for generating variable-width pulses
- Enhanced security features to protect sensitive data and code
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- High-performance architecture enables efficient processing of complex tasks
- Low power consumption extends battery life in portable applications
- Wide operating voltage range allows for compatibility with various power sources
- Robust communication interfaces facilitate seamless integration with external devices
- Enhanced security features provide protection against unauthorized access
Disadvantages
- Limited program memory size may restrict the complexity of applications
- Relatively small RAM size may limit the amount of data that can be processed simultaneously
- Lack of built-in hardware encryption may require additional measures for secure communication
Working Principles
The PIC18F4423-E/PT microcontroller operates based on the principles of digital logic and embedded control. It executes instructions stored in its program memory to