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PIC16F18426-E/SL

MCHPPIC16F18426-E/SL

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 28KB, 2KB RAM, 2xPWMs, Comparator, DAC, 12-bit ADCC, CWG, EUSART, SPI/I2C
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Overview

The PIC16F18426-E/SL is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller featuring 28KB of Flash and a rich set of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) designed for low-power sensor and control applications. Operating at up to 32MHz, it integrates advanced analog features including a 12-bit ADC with Computation (ADCC) and a 5-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers excellent flexibility through Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) and DMA, allowing hardware to handle data movement while the CPU sleeps. The 12-bit ADCC significantly simplifies sensor calibration and filtering by performing these tasks in hardware, reducing software complexity.

Applications

Sensor Interface
Utilizing the 12-bit ADCC and built-in comparators for signal conditioning and processing with minimal CPU overhead.
Industrial Control
Implementing PID loops or state machines using the Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG) and hardware timers for robust motor or power control.
Low-Power Handhelds
Leveraging eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology and Doze/Idle modes to extend battery life in portable instrumentation.
Logic Gate Replacement
Using Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) to implement glue logic or hardware signal routing without external components.

Getting Started

Develop using the Microchip MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 Compiler. For rapid prototyping, the PIC16F18446 Curiosity Nano evaluation board provides a compatible environment, while hardware debugging is best handled with the MPLAB PICkit 4 or Snap in-circuit debugger.

Also Consider

PIC16F18446-I/P MCHPMicrochip Technology - Offers similar CIP features but in a 20-pin package for designs requiring more I/O and analog channels.
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