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PIC18F46K22-I/P

MCHPPIC18F46K22-I/P

Microchip Technology
Newer PIC18 device with more modern peripheral options and greater memory/performance for more feature-rich applications.
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Overview

The Microchip PIC18F46K22-I/P is a high-performance 8-bit microcontroller built on the PIC18 architecture, offering a rich set of modern peripherals and enhanced memory capacity. Operating at speeds up to 64 MHz, it provides substantial processing power for complex embedded applications. This device includes a range of integrated features to simplify design and reduce external component count.

Why Choose This Part

Engineers benefit from the PIC18F46K22-I/P's extended instruction set and C compiler optimized architecture, which streamlines development and improves code efficiency. The inclusion of priority levels for interrupts and a hardware multiplier enhances real-time performance and computational capabilities. Its flexible clock options, including an internal 16 MHz oscillator with PLL, provide robust timing solutions without external components.

Applications

General Purpose Embedded Control
Suitable for a wide array of control tasks where an 8-bit core with robust peripherals is needed, from appliance control to industrial monitoring.
Sensor Data Acquisition Systems
The integrated ADC with auto-acquisition and conversion during Sleep mode, along with various communication interfaces, makes it ideal for collecting and processing sensor data.
Motor Control
With its enhanced PWM capabilities and sufficient processing power, it can be used for basic to intermediate motor control applications.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Capable of managing user input and simple display outputs, it can drive various HMI elements in embedded devices.
Connectivity Bridges
Its multiple serial communication peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART/USART) allow it to function as a bridge or interface controller between different communication protocols.

Key Specifications

Speed 64MHz
RAM Size 3.8K x 8
Core Size 8-Bit
EEPROM Size 1K x 8
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, HLVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 35
Core Processor PIC
Package / Case 44-TQFP
Data Converters A/D 30x10b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (32K x 16)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 44-TQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.3V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

Microchip's MPLAB X IDE is the primary development environment for the PIC18F46K22-I/P, offering comprehensive tools for coding, debugging, and programming. Engineers can begin with a PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer for hardware debugging and flashing. Microchip provides various starter kits and evaluation boards for the PIC18 family to accelerate initial development and prototyping.

PIC18F46 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
PIC18F46Q10-E/MPVAO 64KB Flash 511
PIC18F46Q10-E/PTVAO 64KB Flash 480

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