PIC18F13K22T-I/ML

Microcontrollers Overview

The PIC18F13K22T-I/ML is an 8-bit microcontroller from the PIC18(L)F1XK22 family, manufactured by Microchip Technology. It features a high-performance RISC CPU with up to 16 MIPS operation and a 16-bit wide instruction set. The device includes 8 KB of Flash program memory, 256 bytes of data RAM, and 256 bytes of Data EEPROM. It operates at frequencies up to 64 MHz using a precision internal oscillator block with PLL support. The unit provides 17 I/O pins, a 10-bit ADC with 12 channels, and multiple communication interfaces including EUSART, MSSP (SPI/I2C), and ECCP.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

• Incorporates XLP technology for extreme low-power management, supporting sleep modes as low as 34 nA.
• Features a flexible oscillator structure with a factory-calibrated 16 MHz internal oscillator and software-selectable frequencies.
• Includes an enhanced capture/compare/PWM module capable of generating one, two, or four PWM outputs with auto-shutdown capabilities.
• Supports self-reprogramming under software control via In-Circuit Serial Programming.

Microcontrollers Applications

• Battery-powered consumer electronics requiring low standby current
• Industrial control systems utilizing LIN bus protocol support
• Motor control applications leveraging ECCP PWM steering
• General-purpose embedded controllers needing robust analog input processing

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify that the ordering suffix 'I' corresponds to the industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and 'ML' denotes the QFN-20 package. Confirm RoHS compliance status through official Microchip documentation prior to integration. Ensure design accounts for the specific pinout allocation defined in the datasheet to avoid interface conflicts.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when 8 KB of program memory suffices for the application logic. Choose over the PIC18F14K22 variant if reduced memory requirements allow for cost optimization. Consider the PIC18LF13K22 version if the system voltage drops below 2.3 V, as the standard F-series requires a minimum of 2.3 V operation.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This device belongs to the PIC18(L)F1XK22 family of 20-pin Flash microcontrollers. It shares identical peripheral sets with the PIC18F14K22, differing primarily in program memory size. The family emphasizes power efficiency and high computational performance within a compact form factor suitable for space-constrained designs.

Microcontrollers Replacement Considerations

PIC18F14K22T-I/ML offers increased program memory while maintaining identical pinouts and peripherals. For lower voltage applications, consider the PIC18LF13K22T-I/ML variant which supports operation down to 1.8 V.