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PIC16LF1824-I/SL

MCHPPIC16LF1824-I/SL

Microchip Technology
PIC PIC® XLP™ mTouch™ 16F Microcontroller IC 8-Bit 32MHz 7KB (4K x 14) FLASH 14-SOIC
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Overview

The Microchip PIC16LF1824-I/SL is an 8-bit, 32MHz FLASH microcontroller from the PIC16F family. It features Microchip's XLP (eXtreme Low Power) technology, making it suitable for battery-powered applications, and includes mTouch capabilities for capacitive touch sensing applications. With 7KB of program memory and 256 bytes of EEPROM, it offers a compact solution for embedded control.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller offers a compelling balance of low power consumption and essential peripherals in a compact 14-SOIC package, making it highly advantageous for cost-sensitive and power-constrained designs. Its XLP technology ensures long battery life, while the integrated mTouch functionality simplifies the design of capacitive touch interfaces. The robust peripheral set, including PWM, WDT, and communication interfaces, provides flexibility for various embedded applications.

Applications

Capacitive Touch Interfaces
Utilize the integrated mTouch Sensing Oscillator module for implementing responsive touch buttons, sliders, or touchpads in consumer electronics and human-machine interfaces.
Battery-Powered Handheld Devices
Its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) features, including a low-current Sleep mode, make it ideal for portable devices where extended battery life is critical.
Small Appliance Control
Suitable for controlling functions in compact appliances, leveraging its I/O and communication peripherals like I2C, SPI, and UART/USART for sensor input and display output.
Industrial Sensor Nodes
Can be used in low-power industrial sensor applications, reading various inputs and transmitting data via its communication interfaces, with the Watchdog Timer enhancing reliability.
LED Lighting Control
Implement basic control logic for LED lighting systems, potentially incorporating touch-based dimming or mode selection, benefiting from its integrated PWM module.

Key Specifications

Speed 32MHz
RAM Size 256 x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 256 x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 11
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 14-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Data Converters A/D 8x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 7KB (4K x 14)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 14-SOIC
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

To begin development with the PIC16LF1824-I/SL, engineers can use Microchip's MPLAB X IDE, which supports the full PIC microcontroller family. Debugging and programming are typically done via an in-circuit debugger/programmer like the MPLAB PICkit 4 or an ICD 4. Several development boards are available within the PIC16F ecosystem to facilitate rapid prototyping and evaluation.

PIC16LF1824 Family

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Part Number Package Stock
PIC16LF1824-I/SL (this part) SOIC-14 660
PIC16LF1824-I/ST TSSOP-14 2,823
PIC16LF1824-I/P DIP-14 5,985

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