PIC16F18346-I/GZ

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC16F18346-I/GZ is an 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC16(L)F183xx family, featuring a C Compiler Optimized RISC architecture. It includes 28 Kbytes of Program Flash Memory, 2 KB of Data SRAM, and 256 bytes of EEPROM. The device supports DC to 32 MHz clock input with a 125 ns minimum instruction cycle. Operating voltage ranges from 2.3V to 5.5V for industrial temperature (-40°C to 85°C). Key peripherals include a 10-bit ADC with 17 channels, two comparators, a 5-bit DAC, four CLCs, two CWGs, four CCPs, two PWMs, an NCO, and dual MSSP modules.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Integrates Core Independent Peripherals such as Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Complementary Waveform Generator (CWG), and Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO) to offload CPU tasks.
• Features Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) functionality allowing flexible mapping of digital peripheral inputs and outputs to various I/O pins.
• Supports eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology with multiple power-saving modes including Sleep, IDLE, and DOZE to minimize energy consumption.
• Includes high-precision internal oscillators up to 32 MHz with ±1% calibration at 4 MHz, alongside external oscillator options.

Microcontrollers Applications

• General purpose control applications requiring low pin count
• Low-power battery-operated devices utilizing XLP features
• Industrial control systems using core independent peripherals
• Communication interfaces via EUSART and MSSP modules

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'I/GZ' corresponds to the Industrial temperature range and Green SSOP package. Confirm that the ordering code matches the exact memory size and peripheral set defined in the official datasheet DS40001839E. Ensure compatibility with required programming tools and development kits.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this model when 28 KB program memory and 18 I/O pins are required within a 20-pin package. Consider the PIC16LF18346 variant if operation below 2.3V is necessary. Evaluate the need for specific analog peripherals like the 10-bit ADC and 5-bit DAC before choosing over smaller capacity devices in the same family.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This component belongs to the PIC16(L)F18326/18346 series, which are full-featured, low pin count microcontrollers. The 'F' designation indicates standard voltage operation (2.3V-5.5V), while 'LF' denotes extended low-voltage support (1.8V-3.6V). The 'I' suffix specifies the industrial temperature range, and 'GZ' typically refers to the specific package type and lead-free status.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

PIC16LF18346 offers identical functionality with extended low-voltage operation (1.8V-3.6V). Other members of the PIC16(L)F183xx family may serve as alternatives depending on memory requirements, but pinouts and peripheral counts vary significantly across the series.