PIC16LF18446-E/SO

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC16LF18446-E/SO is an 8-bit microcontroller in the PIC16(L)F184XX family, featuring a RISC core with up to 28 Kbytes of Program Flash Memory and 2 KB of Data SRAM. It includes 256 bytes of Data EEPROM and supports operating speeds from DC to 32 MHz. The device provides 18 I/O pins, a 12-bit ADC with computation, a 5-bit DAC, two comparators, and multiple digital peripherals including CCP, PWM, CWG, NCO, CLC, and DSM. Communication interfaces include one EUSART and two MSSP modules. It operates within a voltage range of 1.8V to 3.6V and is housed in a SOIC-20 package.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Integrates eXtreme Low-Power (XLP) technology with advanced power-saving modes such as Sleep, Idle, and Doze to minimize energy consumption.
• Features a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with Computation (ADC2) that supports automated post-processing and threshold comparison functions.
• Includes Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) like Configurable Logic Cells (CLC), Numerically Controlled Oscillator (NCO), and Data Signal Modulator (DSM).
• Offers Peripheral Pin Select (PPS) for flexible remapping of digital peripheral inputs and outputs to available I/O pins.

Microcontrollers Applications

• General purpose embedded control systems requiring low pin count solutions.
• Battery-powered applications utilizing XLP technology for extended operational life.
• Industrial control devices needing precise analog signal processing via ADC2.
• Motor control and waveform generation using CCP, PWM, and CWG modules.

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' indicates the Extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C) and 'SO' denotes the SOIC-20 package. Confirm that the 'L' prefix specifies the low-voltage variant (1.8V to 3.6V) suitable for your system's power supply constraints. Ensure compatibility with your programming interface requirements.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of high peripheral density and low pin count is required. The PIC16LF18446 offers extensive analog and digital capabilities within a compact 20-pin footprint. Consider the low-voltage operation if your design operates below 3.6V. Evaluate the memory size against application code complexity and data storage needs.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This part belongs to the PIC16(L)F184XX family of full-featured, low pin count microcontrollers. The family shares a common architecture but varies in memory size, I/O count, and ADC channels. The PIC16LF18446 specifically targets applications needing robust analog features and flexible connectivity in a small form factor.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

Check for PIC16F18446-E/SO for the same functionality in a wider voltage range (2.3V to 5.5V). Other family members like PIC16LF18426-E/SO offer fewer I/Os and ADC channels. Verify pinout compatibility and memory requirements before substituting.