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PIC18F25K42-I/SO

MCHPPIC18F25K42-I/SO

Microchip Technology
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 32KB Flash, 2KB RAM, 256B EEPROM, 12-bit ADC2, Vector Interrupts, DMA, MAP, DIA, DAC, Comp, PWM, CWG, HLT, WWDT, SCAN/CRC, ZCD, PPS, UART, SPI/I2C, IDLE/DOZE/PMD
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Overview

The PIC18F25K42-I/SO is an enhanced 8-bit microcontroller that features Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) and a 12-bit ADC with computation (ADC2) for advanced signal processing. It operates at up to 64MHz with 32KB of Flash and 2KB of RAM, providing a high-performance foundation for real-time control applications. The inclusion of Direct Memory Access (DMA) and Vectored Interrupts significantly reduces CPU overhead during complex data transfers and timing tasks.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller simplifies complex system designs by offloading tasks to hardware peripherals like the DMA controller and Vectored Interrupt table. The 12-bit ADC with hardware computation allows for sophisticated filtering and averaging without writing extensive software routines. Its wide operating voltage of 2.3V to 5.5V and 5V tolerance make it highly resilient in electrically noisy industrial environments.

Applications

Smart Sensor Interfacing
Utilizing the 12-bit ADC2 and internal comparators to process analog sensor data with minimal CPU intervention.
Industrial Protocol Bridges
Implementing UART, SPI, and I2C communication for protocol conversion and device management in factory environments.
Lighting Control
Leveraging Complementary Waveform Generators (CWG) and PWM modules for precise LED dimming and power stage control.
Battery-Powered Monitoring
Taking advantage of Idle, Doze, and Sleep modes with 1uA sleep current for remote data logging applications.

Getting Started

Start development by using the MPLAB X IDE and the XC8 C Compiler. For hardware evaluation, the Curiosity High Pin Count (HPC) Development Board or a custom PCB can be used with the MPLAB Snap or PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger. Use the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) to graphically initialize the DMA, ADC2, and other Core Independent Peripherals.

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Part Number Flash RAM I/O Pins Package Speed ADC/DAC Stock
PIC18F25K42-I/SO (this part) — — — — — — 403
PIC18F26K42-I/SO 64KB 4K 25 SOIC-28 64M A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b 25,499
PIC18F25Q10-I/SS 32KB 2K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b 40,450
PIC18F26K83-E/SS 64KB 4K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b 4,276
PIC18F46Q10-I/PT 64KB 3.53K 36 TQFP-44 64M A/D 35x10b; D/A 1x5b 2,422
PIC18F25K22-I/SS 32KB 1.5K 24 SSOP-28 64M A/D 19x10b 7,744
PIC18F25K42-E/SS 32KB 2K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x5b 620
PIC18F16Q40-I/SS 64KB 4K 18 SSOP-20 64M A/D 17x12b; D/A 2x8b 581
PIC18F25Q10-I/SO 32KB 2K 25 SOIC-28 64M A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b 1,745
PIC18F14K22-I/P 16KB 512 x 8 17 DIP-20 64M A/D 12x10b 1,733
PIC18F26Q84-I/SS 64KB 4K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x12b; D/A 1x8b 1,049
PIC18F26Q10-I/SS 64KB 3.53K 25 SSOP-28 64M A/D 24x10b; D/A 1x5b 1,184
PIC18F4550-I/P 32KB 2K 35 TQFP-44 48M A/D 13x10b 1,339
PIC18F46K22-I/PT 64KB 3.8K 35 TQFP-44 64M A/D 30x10b 12,258
PIC18F46K22-I/P 64KB 3.8K 35 TQFP-44 64M A/D 30x10b 91,882
PIC18F4550-I/PT 32KB 2K 35 TQFP-44 48M A/D 13x10b 1,941
PIC18F4520-I/P 32KB 1.5K 36 TQFP-44 40M A/D 13x10b 4,695
PIC18F45K22-I/PT 32KB 1.5K 35 TQFP-44 64M A/D 30x10b 2,240
PIC18F47K42-E/MV 128KB 8K 36 UFQFN-40 64M A/D 35x12b; D/A 1x5b 257
PIC18F47Q10-I/PT 128KB 3.53K 36 TQFP-44 64M A/D 35x10b; D/A 1x5b 429
PIC18F4620-I/P 64KB 3.8K 36 TQFP-44 40M A/D 13x10b 7,121

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