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PIC16F18446-I/P

MCHPPIC16F18446-I/P

Microchip Technology
Higher-pin, feature-rich PIC16 device if you need more I/O, peripherals or memory while staying in the same toolchain.
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Overview

The Microchip PIC16F18446-I/P is an 8-bit microcontroller featuring an Enhanced Mid-Range PIC core, operating at speeds up to 32 MHz. It offers a robust set of peripherals, including multiple communication interfaces, timers, and integrated safety features. This part is provided in a 20-DIP through-hole package.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller provides a feature-rich solution with 28KB of Flash and 2KB of RAM, offering more memory and I/O than smaller PIC16 devices. Its extensive peripheral set, including multiple communication options and advanced timers, enhances its utility for complex embedded projects. The inclusion of XLP technology enables efficient power management for battery-sensitive designs.

Applications

General-Purpose Control
Suitable for a wide range of embedded control tasks requiring moderate processing power and a good balance of peripherals.
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
With its peripheral set and I/O count, it can manage buttons, LEDs, and small display interfaces for user interaction.
Small Appliance Control
Ideal for controlling functions in home appliances, leveraging its integrated peripherals for motor control, sensor interfacing, and user input.
Industrial Sensor Nodes
Can be used in industrial applications for reading sensor data, performing local processing, and communicating via EUSART, I2C, or SPI.
Automated Fixtures and Test Equipment
Its versatility allows it to serve as the control unit in custom test fixtures or small-scale automation equipment.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 2K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 256 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity EUSART, I2C, LINbus, MSSP, SMBus/PMBus, RS-232, RS-485, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Through Hole
Number of I/O 18
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Data Converters A/D 17x12b; D/A 1x5b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 28KB (16K x 14)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 20-PDIP
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.3V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Development for the PIC16F18446-I/P is supported by Microchip's MPLAB X IDE and MPLAB XC8 C Compiler. Users can get started with the Microchip Curiosity development boards or by prototyping directly on a breadboard. Debugging and programming are typically done using an in-circuit debugger/programmer like the MPLAB ICD 4 or PICkit 4.

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PIC16F Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC16F18446-I/P (this part) 28KB 2K 18 DIP-20 32M A/D 17x12b; D/A 1x5b 4,131
PIC16F15313T-I/SN 3.5K 256 x 8 6 SOIC-8 32M A/D 5x10b; D/A 1x5b 13,994
PIC16F1847-I/SO 14KB 1K 15 SOIC-18 32M A/D 12x10b 16,836
PIC16F18325-I/SL 14KB 1K 12 SOIC-14 32M A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b 49,474
PIC16F1503-I/SL 3.5K 128 x 8 11 SOIC-14 20M A/D 8x10b 16,676
PIC16F15223T-I/SL 3.5K 256 x 8 11 SOIC-14 32M A/D 9/2x10b 14,807
PIC16F15344-I/SS 7KB 512 x 8 18 SSOP-20 32M A/D 17x10b; D/A 1x5b 6,279
PIC16F18313-I/P 3.5K 256 x 8 6 DIP-8 32M A/D 5x10b; D/A 1x5b 2,619
PIC16F1824-E/SL 7KB 256 x 8 11 SOIC-14 32M A/D 8x10b 4,803
PIC16F15223-E/SL 3.5K 256 x 8 11 SOIC-14 32M A/D 9/2x10b 5,804
PIC16F18323-I/SL 3.5K 256 x 8 12 SOIC-14 32M A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b 4,053
PIC16F1503-I/ST 3.5K 128 x 8 11 TSSOP-14 20M A/D 8x10b 3,556
PIC16F877A-I/P 14KB 368 x 8 33 DIP-40 20M A/D 8x10b 2,800
PIC16F84A-04/P 1.75K 68 x 8 13 DIP-18 4M — 2,805
PIC16F506-I/SL 1.5K 67 x 8 11 SOIC-14 20M A/D 4x8b 30,162
PIC16F15213-I/SN 3.5K 256 x 8 5 SOIC-8 32M A/D 5/2x10b 14,729
PIC16F628A-I/P 3.5K 224 x 8 16 DIP-18 20M — 11,170
PIC16F15213T-I/MF 3.5K 256 x 8 5 VDFN-8 32M A/D 5/2x10b 18,356
PIC16F17124-E/ST 7KB 512 x 8 11 TSSOP-14 32M A/D 11x12b; D/A 2x8b 1,364
PIC16F17524-I/SL 7KB 512 x 8 11 SOIC-14 32M A/D 11x12b SAR; D/.. 1,795
PIC16F18323-E/ST 3.5K 256 x 8 12 TSSOP-14 32M A/D 11x10b; D/A 1x5b 770

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