PIC16F18044-I/ML

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC16F18044-I/ML is an 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC16F180 family, featuring a QFN-20 package. It provides 7 KB of program Flash memory, 512 bytes of data SRAM, and 128 bytes of EEPROM. The device operates at clock frequencies up to 32 MHz with an operating voltage range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V. It includes a 10-bit ADC with computation, an 8-bit DAC, four Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), and two Enhanced Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitters (EUSART).

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Includes a 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with Computation (ADCC) module for high-resolution signal processing.
• Features four Configurable Logic Cells (CLC) that integrate combinational and sequential logic functions.
• Supports advanced capacitive touch sensing through automated Capacitive Voltage Divider (CVD) techniques.
• Provides Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) capability to remap digital I/O pin assignments.

Microcontrollers Applications

• Cost-sensitive sensor applications requiring analog signal acquisition.
• Real-time control systems utilizing waveform generation and logic cells.
• Low-cost industrial monitoring devices operating within standard voltage ranges.

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I/ML' corresponds to the Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and the QFN-20 package type. Confirm the datasheet revision matches the required feature set, as peripheral availability can vary across the broader PIC16F180 family. Ensure compatibility with In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) requirements for your development environment.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of moderate memory size and extensive analog peripherals is required in a compact form factor. The inclusion of the ADCC and CVD features makes it suitable for touch interfaces. Compare against the PIC16F18045 if larger program memory is needed, or the PIC16F18014 if fewer I/O pins are sufficient.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This device belongs to the PIC16F180 family, which offers a suite of digital and analog peripherals for cost-sensitive applications. The family supports speeds up to 32 MHz and utilizes a C Compiler Optimized RISC architecture. It is designed for small form factor designs requiring integrated communication and timing modules.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

PIC16F18045-E/ML